“Our poverty reduction efforts are anchored on our ability to invigorate our economy, and the fate of our efforts to boost economic development rest in large part with the success of our peace-building initiatives.” This according to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who on Monday stressed that the Duterte administration recognizes the importance of establishing peace […]
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Though government is primarily responsible for anti-poverty efforts in the country, the private sector has shown that it can contribute significantly to reduce poverty by providing employment as well as other economic opportunities, said Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles. “The contributions of your industry to job generation demonstrate the potential of the private sector to provide […]
Twenty two outstanding multi-purpose cooperatives were recognized this year by the Villar SIPAG Foundation for their significant contributions in poverty reduction and economic growth in their communities. The annual Villar SIPAG Awards on Poverty Reduction, an initiative of the Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance) Foundation, acknowledges and rewards the good practices […]
The Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance) Foundation acknowledged the youth sector’s important role in significantly reducing poverty in the country and improving the lives of many poor families. In the 2nd Villar SIPAG Youth Poverty Reduction Challenge, the foundation gave due recognition to 10 outstanding youth organizations for their unique and […]