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Philippine Government Aims to Shield 6.5M from Sliding Back into Poverty

Philippine Government Aims to Shield 6.5M from Sliding Back into Poverty

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the government will accelerate job creation, raise incomes and lower living costs to protect 6.5 million Filipinos lifted from poverty. The initiative seeks to preserve recent social gains amid economic pressures.

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Government moves to protect 6.5 million Pinoys lifted from poverty