Government Moves to Protect 6.5 Million Pinoys Lifted From Poverty

Government moves to protect 6.5 million Pinoys lifted from poverty

The government will make sure 6.5 million Filipinos from the middle class will not slide back into poverty by accelerating programs aimed at creating more jobs, raising incomes and lowering cost of living, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said yesterday.

Marcos orders support for middle class

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the government to support the middle class following a report that 6.5 million Filipinos were lifted out of poverty between 2023 and 2025, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said Monday.

Marcos admin to boost middle-class support, protect 6.5M lifted from poverty

The Marcos administration will step up efforts to protect 6.5 million Filipinos who have moved out of poverty while pursuing measures to create jobs, raise incomes, and reduce living costs for the middle class, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said.“That is the marching order of the President: Support the middle class and prevent 6.5 million Filipinos from sliding back into the zone of poverty,” he said.Recto cited the sharp decline in poverty in…