What causes Filipino poverty?
Group says poverty in East Visayas forgotten By Joey A. Gabieta Philippine Daily Inquirer Filed Under: Elections, Poverty, Local authorities TACLOBAN CITYA network of nongovernment and peoples organizations has decried local government officials lack of attention on continuing poverty in Eastern Visayas, urging candidates to address this in their campaigns. Bimbo Cabidog, regional director of the Local Network Forum, on Monday said the extent of poverty in the region has reached alarming proportions. Cabidog said based on 2007 data from the National Statistical Coordinating Board (NSCB), over 1.8 million, or about 48 percent of the regions more than 3.9 million people, were considered poor, or those living below the annual poverty threshold of P13,515. The figure, he said, was understated. This data was provided by the government. The poverty incidence in the region could be higher, Cabidog said, adding that the poverty level in Eastern Visayas could be at least 50 percent. Eastern Vis
