For Filipino urban professionals, earning a living requires paying a premium to stay connected and employable, says Nicasio Pimentel from the University of Antique.
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For Filipino urban professionals, earning a living requires paying a premium to stay connected and employable, says Nicasio Pimentel from the University of Antique.
Filipinos protest against rising fuel prices and demand higher wages for workers amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Manila, Philippines, Mar 25, 2026. (Reuters/Eloisa Lopez)
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