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There's so much debate about overpopulation in the Philippines. From census to population projection models, is the country ripe for population control? Or is it just there's a great disparity between rich and poor? Let's check the signs. Voters find themselves in long lines during the election period With more qualified voters than anywhere in history, casting ballots has never been...

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