PHILIPPINES POVERTY

President Marcos announces plans to reduce poverty in Philippines

epa10185761 Filipino children from indigenous Aeta tribes watch a television program at a village in Capas, Tarlac province, Philippines, 15 September 2022. The Filipino government's social welfare department conducted consultations on different indigenous tribes to hear and gather best to improve their lives with concern of not affecting their ancestral beliefs. To improve their situation, Marcos Jr.'s government will plan different strategy and approach suited per tribe. According to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), president Marcos Jr's priority to reduce poverty for the next six years of his term are social protection and human capital development. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

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