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‘We ask for the parliament members to cancel the decision to purchase the (Toyota) Prado.’
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‘We ask for the parliament members to cancel the decision to purchase the (Toyota) Prado.’
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Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Saturday urged the government to prioritize the welfare and security of farmers and fisherfolk, saying the Philippines…
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Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Tuesday night hailed the planned overhaul of the food poverty threshold in 2026, which is currently set at P64 per day or…
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Political optics, after all, thrive on the spectacle of arrests, and not the slow, unglamorous work of rehabilitation.
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The Villar Foundation recently recognized several outstanding youth organizations across the country for their contributions to poverty alleviation within…
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Villar Foundation announced 12 awardees to its annual Youth Poverty Reduction Challenge (YPRC) on 31 July 2025.
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A lawmaker is advocating for a significant policy change in the government’s flagship anti-poverty program, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and…
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About 49 percent of Filipino families rated themselves poor, according to a nationwide survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) from 25 to 29 June…
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Government spending and its priorities in the yearly budget play a huge role in the journey towards development.
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It is not enough to hand out money and expect gratitude or confidence. Public trust is built on tangible, long-term outcomes.
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All of these problems are interconnected as they stem from the priorities in the war against poverty.
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The estimate is that there are 12,800 high-net worth individuals or Filipinos with a net worth of at least $1 million.
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Peace is built when people have hope, opportunity and a stake in their future.
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First, Vico must win back the friendship of his rivals in business and politics. There are no substitutes to humility and magnanimity in order to attain…
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As of 30 April, a total of 860,471 households have exited the program, classified as self-sufficient based on the Social Welfare and Development Indicators.
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A notable shift is occurring among Filipino families, as a recent survey revealed both improvements and ongoing challenges in their perceptions of poverty.…
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Even before inflation dropped to its lowest level in more than five years in May, half of Filipino families considered themselves poor, according to the latest…
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Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday clarified that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is not a…
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