Social Service: Poverty News
Lifting farmers out of poverty
8 July, 2016 at 10:52
The Duterte administration seems to be genuinely concerned about lifting our farmers out of poverty. Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez recently told a group of businessmen that this administration is planning a revolution in agriculture.
Duterte Environment Chief Decries Mining’s ‘Pathetic’ Record
23 June, 2016 at 08:51
The Philippines will have an anti-mining crusader running the environment department, after Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s choice accepted the post this week. Shares of resources companies plunged a second day.
S&T as engine for inclusive growth
21 June, 2016 at 16:05
One big challenge before us now is to find the “engine” that can bring us on a sustainable path toward inclusive growth.
Philippines Finance Chief May Cede Revenue for...
6 June, 2016 at 13:00
Carlos Dominguez, who is set to become finance secretary in the Philippines, said the incoming government of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is willing to initially lose revenue through income-tax cuts to help boost economic growth and reduce poverty.
Duterte to make P-Noy’s PDP really inclusive
6 June, 2016 at 09:28
Incoming Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia said the Duterte administration may only tweak the existing Philippine Development Plan (PDP) according to its priorities, instead of crafting one from scratch.
Duterte to businessmen: Invest in the provinces
30 May, 2016 at 16:42
Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday urged local and foreign investors to consider putting up businesses in other areas of the country as he pledged to set up economic zones in the provinces.
Duterte eyes ecozones outside Metro Manila
30 May, 2016 at 13:54
Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte is planning to establish economic zones outside Metro Manila to create jobs for the poor and to promote development outside the capital.
Poverty statistics at multi-year lows
27 May, 2016 at 13:25
Researchers now estimate some 10.5 million Filipino families consider themselves poor — their numbers shrinking from last year’s tally — while an even fewer 6.9 million reported they barely have enough food to put on their tables.
Duterte’s 3 prime goals in first 6...
17 May, 2016 at 15:00
Well ahead of his formal proclamation as the nation’s 16th President by the joint session of the Senate and the House (sitting as National Board of Canvassers for the presidential and vice presidential contests), Rodrigo R. Duterte has lined up three big initiatives concurrently within the first six months of his administration.
Can the Philippines Stay on Track?
16 May, 2016 at 17:30
Under President Benigno Aquino III, the Philippines has recovered its economic credibility. As the democracy of more than 100 million people faces elections in May…
Can the Philippines Stay on Track?
20 April, 2016 at 12:00
Under President Benigno Aquino III, the Philippines has recovered its economic credibility. As the democracy of more than 100 million people faces elections in May, the WSJ charts the Philippines’ recent progress…
Income gap between poorest, richest Pinoys remains...
28 March, 2016 at 13:58
Despite President Aquino’s efforts to attain inclusive growth, the narrowing of the gap between the incomes of the richest and the poorest Filipinos remains slow under the current administration.
Holidays are anti-poor
17 March, 2016 at 09:25
This country has just too many holidays for its level of development. There are national holidays (public, religious, and cultural) and local holidays (provincial, city, and towns).
Health for everyone
14 March, 2016 at 10:22
The next debate of the presidentiables is on March 20 in Cebu. Four issues are to be covered: health, education, fighting corruption, and disaster preparedness/climate change.
