DSWD: Drop in poverty affirms gov’t programs

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) believes the record-low drop in poverty incidence from 15.5 percent to 9.7 percent in 2023 affirms the programs of President Marcos’ administration to help poor Filipino families. The figures were based on 2025 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. “This is a positive development

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