ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – Poverty incidence in Zamboanga Sibugay has sharply declined even as inflation continues to erode household purchasing power, according to the latest QuickSTAT released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Data show that poverty incidence among families fell to 17.8 percent in 2023, down from 26 percent inContinue Reading

Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines — Even as household internet access remains low in parts of the Zamboanga Peninsula, government data show steady progress in digital connectivity, highlighting both opportunities and ongoing challenges for the region. The 2024 National Information and Communications Technology-Household Survey (NICT-HS), conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)Continue Reading