The Phl government's commitment to significantly reduce poverty and inequality has been reaffirmed by NEDA.

PDP addresses poverty and inequality

May mga plano na daw si Secretary Larry Gadon, Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation, na napapaloob sa Anti-Poverty Program para tugunan ang mga pangangailagan ng mahihirap sa Bansa.

ANTI-POVERTY PLANS

Poverty remains a persistent challenge that grips the lives of countless Filipinos, inhibiting their opportunities for a better future. It is an issue that goes beyond mere economic deprivation, as it permeates various aspects of individuals' lives, stifling their potential and perpetuating a cycle of disadvantage. To address this pressing concern, comprehensive efforts must be made to alleviate poverty, focusing on improving access to education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Poverty's grip on Filipino lives

Almost half, or 47 percent, of Filipinos surveyed in December by the Social Weather Station rated themselves poor, of which 32 percent rated themselves as food poor, meaning they suffered hunger and could not afford three meals a day because of high food prices.

8.9-M families ‘food poor’ in 2023

Pandemic has left a deep scar in Eastern Visayas at 29 percent poverty rate among its residents or those whose incomes are below the amount needed to buy their basic necessities.

2021 EV poverty rate is 29% 

For decades, the Philippines has grappled with poverty, with around 16.6% of the population living below the poverty line as of 2018 (PSA, 2019). But despite this grim reality, there is an indomitable spirit that prevails across the archipelago, a heart that is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Breaking the Poverty Cycle in the Philippines

Shanties are dwarfed by the skyline of Ortigas business district as seen from the Pasig City flood way.

Poverty

Western Visayas, a region adorned with natural beauty and cultural richness. Yet, beneath the surface lies a stark reality: approximately 414,000 families, constituting 20.5% of all households, grapple with poverty on a daily basis, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This isn't merely a statistic; it's a reflection of the systemic challenges and inequalities that persist in our society.

A Call to Action on Poverty Alleviation

In the recent survey of the Social Weather Station (SWS) from September 28–October 1, 2023, 9.8 percent of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger. 

SWS: Less ‘hungry’ Pinoy families in September

A total of 48% of Filipinos consider themselves poor, according to the result of the recent survey of the Social Weather Station. This reflects a significant increase of almost half of the Philippine population, from 12.5 million in June 2023 to 13.2 million.

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