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MANILA -- At least two in every three or about 66 percent of Filipino households are now spending less on food as they cope with the rising global prices, a recent survey showed.
Pulse Asia, an independent polling agency, reported that based on its July 1 to 14 survey, which covered 1,200 respondents nationwide, 22 percent higher than the 44 percent last quarter admitted to spend less on food consumption.
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