The Social Weather Survey showed a 2% drop of families experiencing involuntary hunger in the past three months; that is, 11.9% in the First Quarter of 2017 compared to the 13.9% in Last Quarter of 2016
President Rodrigo Duterte attended on Friday, April 28, the 14th ASEAN Leadership Forum highlighting the importance of inclusivity in uplifting the lives of the people in the region.The 14th ASEAN Leadership Forum has the theme, “Advancing Partnerships, Prospering Together in a New World Economy.”
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, March 14 asked the assistance of the country’s local executives to address the pressing concerns that his government is facing.
President Rodrigo Duterte said he expects the release of billions of dollars in loans and technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the coming years to boost the country’s development initiatives.
National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary Liza Maza said the conditional cash transfer (CCT) program should be eventually phased out, saying that it is not the solution in addressing poverty.
President Rodrigo Duterte has renewed his administration’s commitment to social justice especially for the poor and homeless.
Arnell Ignacio, Assistant Vice President for community relations and services department of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), today said PAGCOR plays an important role in the government’s agenda for change as he enumerated the undertakings of the government owned and controlled corporation.
(COTABATO CITY) President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday (October 29) promised to “pour” funds in Mindanao to usher growth and development in the region. “You will have a share of the national wealth. Sinabi ko sa inyo na bubuhusan ko ng pera ang mga Moro region,” President Duterte said in his speech during the launching of the Comprehensive Reform and Development Agenda for Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and other Read More
The Duterte administration is ready to handle future disasters as shown in its quick response and effectiveness in addressing the aftermath of typhoons Karen and Lawin, a Palace official said on Monday (October 24).
The Duterte administration is ready to handle future disasters as shown in its quick response and effectiveness in addressing the aftermath of typhoons Karen and Lawin, a Palace official said on Monday (October 24).
A Palace official on Wednesday, October 12, said that President Rodrigo Duterte is not merely focused on his campaign against illegal drugs but on the country’s overall development.
Malacañang has welcomed the findings of a new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, which showed self-rated poverty and food poverty ratings at multi-year lows, noting that good governance has strengthened the economy and increased opportunities for Filipinos. “We welcome the most recent survey results released by the Social Weather Stations, which put both self-rated poverty and food poverty rates at multi-year lows,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a statement Read More
President Benigno S. Aquino III led Tuesday the closing ceremonies of the $434-million grant from Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) aimed at reducing poverty and propping up development in the country. “The signing of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact in 2010 made $434 million in much-needed funding available to the Philippines for projects specifically targeted to reduce poverty,” the President said during the event held in Malacanang. “This was a manifestation Read More
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