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Philippine Congress standoff ends as 1 of 2 speakers quits

by Jim Gomez
| October 13, 2020 1:06 AM

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The leader of the Philippines' House of Representatives announced his resignation Tuesday, ending a standoff with a rival speaker that has stalled the passage of next year’s budget, including funds for fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

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