The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is an important program for the government’s bid to bring down poverty rates in ...

The Philippine Statistics Authority says that nearly 1 in 5 Filipinos are living below the poverty line – but the real number could be a lot higher.

In 25 years, the Philippines suffered massive declines on three fronts: 1) in the output and growth rate of agriculture, once the economy’s mainstay and biggest employer; 2) in economic growth, down ...

At present, the Philippines holds an “A-” rating from the Japan Credit Rating Agency, “BBB” from Fitch Ratings, “Baa2” from Moody’s Ratings, and “BBB+” from Standard & Poor’s ...

The Philippines remained a strong performer in the region, despite slow global growth. In the near-term, economic growth is likely to remain strong and is projected to accelerate to 6.4 percent in ...

Through an open letter, Bishop Eugenius Cañete of the Diocese of Gumaca in Quezon province has slammed the government over ...

In 2022, the World Risk Index ranked the Philippines as the country with the highest disaster risk. What’s more, widespread poverty is a major obstacle to children reaching their full potential; girls ...

MANILA, Philippines — Poor nutrition is costing the Philippine economy an estimated $8.5 billion (P496 billion) annually, equivalent to 2-3% of the country’s gross domestic product ...

CALBAYOG, Philippines--Delfina Guiwan’s heart was ... Entry is prohibited, but thousands of poor villagers have flouted the restrictions and made it their home for generations.