
Money sent home by Filipinos abroad rose to a seven-month high in July, offering a lifeline to households grappling with higher consumer prices.
Cash remittances coursed through banks increased by 1.9 percent from a year earlier to $3.2 billion, providing a steady source of support for the economy.
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Remittances play a crucial role in supporting the Philippine economy and households
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