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Dengue cases 33% higher, deaths lower

MANILA: The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 128,834 dengue cases as of July 27, a 33 percent increase from the same period in 2023.

In a news release, the DOH said there were 97,211 cases recorded for the same period last year.

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Q1 economic growth revised upward to 5.8%

MANILA: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revised upward on Wednesday the first quarter Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 5.8 percent from 5.7 percent.

In a statement, the PSA said major contributors to the upward revision wer…