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No dynasty, no celebrity: Cielo Magno to take shot at Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno is positioning herself as an alternative to traditional politicians in the next general elections, proposing fiscal reforms to jump-start a slowing economy. Magno, 48, made public last week her intent to run for the Senate in the 2028 polls, embarking on a

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