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Clear direction, strong relationships mark Year of the Fire Sheep

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Stroke remains among leading causes of death in Philippines

In the Philippines, stroke remains as one of the leading causes of death, particularly in the Ilocos Region. 

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CJ Ramos has also been documenting his time as a driver through vlogs, sharing his experiences from then and now as well as lessons learned.

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