Philippines welcomes its 100 millionth citizen

Published July 27, 2014 1:15pm ET



MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials welcomed the birth Sunday of their country’s 100 millionth citizen with a cake, hope and concerns about how their poor Southeast Asian nation can help ensure a decent life for its swelling population.

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