Manila Rank Drops to 125th Among 146 Cities in 2024 IMD Smart City Index

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10 Most Common Manila Crimes and How You Can Avoid Becoming A Victim

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The Philippine National ID is an identification card issued by the Philippine government that can be used by holders as a legal document on day-to-day transactions with government agencies and private entities. Its goal is to establish a universal ID that can be used to both apply and claim services or verify identity valid for both government and private transactions. For...

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