'Ayuda' and dependency: Examining the long-term social impact on poverty alleviation
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-01 02:02 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Culture & Entertainment, Tax & Budget, Media
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FILIPINOS are generous, there is no doubt. But many cannot pour from an empty cup they have. Their own lifeline is thin, yet they have the lifeline of others to support. A matter they believe they have paid for through the heavy government tax that takes away significant part of their hard-earned incomes.
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