Poverty rate hits record low of 9.7%
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-22 02:20 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Philippines, Business & Economy
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POVERTY among Filipino families fell to 6.4 percent in 2025 as household incomes grew significantly faster than the cost of meeting basic needs, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Friday.
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