
Research conducted by the government think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies said that despite years of economic growth, poverty in the…
DT · · 3 min read

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) renewed their partnership to advance food security and economic…
Jing Villamente · · 1 min read

The UNICEF, European Union (EU), and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have launched a joint Public Finance Facility—a cooperation program aimed at…
Gabriela Baron · · 3 min read

The number of Filipino families who consider themselves poor has increased for the third consecutive month, according to the latest self-rated poverty survey…
Ann Jenireene Gomez · · 1 min read

‘The labor market continues to struggle, leading to increased emigration as people look for opportunities abroad’
Agence France-Presse · · 1 min read

But economic status is not just about numbers. A country’s income category should ideally reflect the quality of life of its people — and this is where the…
DT · · 2 min read

More than 1.1 million Globe and TM subscribers donated their earned Rewards points worth P11.67 million through the GlobeOne app.
DT · · 2 min read

Despite a record-high 36 percent of Filipino families considering themselves “not poor” — the highest figure since Social Weather Stations (SWS) began tracking…
Carl Magadia · · 2 min read

We have to strengthen our educational system to produce a competitive and innovative work force that will enable us to build a strong economy
Benjamin Espiritu · · 2 min read

Another still unrealized law that seeks to improve the welfare of the poor is the Universal Health Care Act which would provide free medical care to the poor.
DT · · 3 min read

If we can come together in rallies, maybe we can also come together as one. We owe it to ourselves and future generations because we are all in the same boat
Eunice Samonte · · 3 min read

Veteran politician Luis "Manong Chavit" Singson has officially withdrawn from the senatorial race, citing health concerns.
DT · · 3 min read

For a family of five in Cebu, the monthly income needed to meet basic needs was pegged at least P14,835, says the Philippine Statistics Authority-Cebu…
Rico Osmeña · · 1 min read

Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Secretary Larry Gadon on Monday belied Vice President Sara Duterte’s statement that her office used their…
Jing Villamente · · 1 min read

Gadon emphasizes the connection between nutrition and education, stating that well-nourished children are better equipped to succeed in school and develop into…
Jing Villamente · · 1 min read

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has expanded his commitment to holistic care by launching feeding programs nationwide. These ‘palugaw’ initiatives highlight a…
DT · · 2 min read

Agrarian reform beneficiaries are supplying produce to local government units and private institutions.
Jing Villamente · · 2 min read

Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Secretary Larry Gadon said on Thursday that he did not expect the Supreme Court (SC) to act on his complaint when…
Jing Villamente · · 2 min read

