The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) agreed on Wednesday, May 1, with President Marcos' order for a timely review of the minimum wage amid the rising costs of goods and services in the country. NAPC "Doon sa usapin ng pag-review muli sa lalong madaling panahon doon sa pagda-dagdag ng sahod,...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian underscored the main goal of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), which is to improve the quality of life for all Filipinos, especially those who are poor and marginalized. During the NAPC's First Quarter Basic...
The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), on Monday, March 18, said it is pushing for a wage recovery in the country to help workers keep up with rising living costs and boost the economy. Photo from NAPC "We are convincing the government to agree to the wage recovery from P610 to add P150...
The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) on Monday, February 19, acknowledged the progress in the country's employment rate but stressed the need for continued efforts to recover from pandemic losses. Photo from NAPC When asked how is the country’s employment rate going, Danilo Laserna,...
The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) urged local governments to establish economic zones to attract investments and create jobs to reduce poverty in the Philippines. Photo from NAPC "We urge the local government to have economic zones to welcome investments coming into their...
National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary Lope Santos III said the government is hoping to bring the country's poverty rate down to a single digit by 2028. Speaking at the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Weekly Media Forum on Thursday, Nov. 30, Santos said to achieve...
The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), on Monday, Oct. 16, announced its participation in a meeting led by the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). Photo credit to PCUP In a statement, PCUP said its Supervising Commissioner for Luzon, Andre Niccolo G. Tayag represented the...
The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) on Thursday, Oct. 05, announced the “satisfactory” result of the Consolidated Rice Production Program in South Cotabato as reflected on the amount of harvest recorded. Photo Credit to NAPC “Umabot tayo ng 10 to 14 tons per hectare na na-harvest ng...
The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) recognized the need to synchronize and harmonize local poverty reduction plans at the grassroots level through cooperation among local government units (LGUs). Photo credit to NAPC NAPC Secretary Lope Santos III, in a televised interview on Sept,...
National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Vice Chairperson for Basic Sector, Ruperto "Ka Uper" Aleroza, on Friday, Sept. 15 urged the society and government to include them in discussions related to poverty. National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Aleroza, in a public briefing, conveyed a message to...
CEBU CITY – The coffee industry development program in Tuburan town, Cebu is something that can be replicated nationwide as part of the country’s poverty reduction plan. National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary Lope Santos III said this after he attended the recent convergence of...
With so many Filipino youths living in poverty, the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) urged soon-to-be-appointed Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to prioritize anti-poverty programs. National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) NAPC Sectoral Representative for Youth and Students Sector...
