Zamboanga Peninsula Poverty: Structural Causes and Solutions
DEPDev says structural barriers, not low income alone, keep poverty high in Zamboanga Peninsula, calling for long-term reforms.
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Prices in Zamboanga Sibugay Are Rising Fast. What 11.3% Inflation Means for Ordinary Families.
Families in Zamboanga Sibugay are feeling the pressure as inflation jumped to 11.3 percent in April 2026, fueled by rising food prices and growing concerns over the affordability of basic necessities.
Why the β±500 Noche Buena Claim Is Wrong β The Economics Behind a Painful Narrative
Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque suggested that Filipino families can prepare Noche Buena for β±500 β and it sparked public outrage. In…
Opinion I OCTA Survey Points to a Nation at Breaking Point
The recent OCTA Research findings indicated that around 11.9 million Filipino familiesβor approximately 45%βconsider themselves poor as of July 2025, a moderate rise from 42%…
How Much Money Do Filipinos Need to Feel Financially Comfortable? The Surprising Truth
Ever wondered how much money it takes to feel financially secure in the Philippines? Grit PH recently conducted an eye-opening online survey to uncover the…