ABOUT 63 percent of Filipino families rated themselves as “poor” in December 2024, the highest level since 64 percent in November 2003, according to the Social Weather Survey (SWS) on Wednesday.

MANILA, Philippines — Self-rated poor Filipino families significantly increased last year despite indicators showing that they have already lowered their living standards, the fourth quarter ...

Government social welfare programs known as "ayuda" continue to serve as a vital safety net for poor Filipinos, with recent ...

The DSWD cannot do it by its lonesome but in close coordination with other agencies using a whole-of-government approach” The Philippine Development Plan ...

Let the abusive/corrupt hear the people sing a song of angry Filipinos!

Countries tend to be more equal if the quality of education in schools and universities is also equal. This is one effective way towards reducing income inequality. The other ways are through the ...