Tag: Poverty
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UN Official Urges Prison Transparency to Combat Poverty and Health Issues
At the ASEAN Regional Corrections Conference 2025 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Rafael Souza, a crime prevention and criminal justice officer from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), emphasized the critical need for transparency within prison systems. Souza highlighted the detrimental effects of incarceration on poverty and public health, noting that imprisonment not…
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Senate Urges Swift Action on Wage Increase Bill Amid Rising Living Costs
In a strong push for economic relief, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has joined the chorus urging the government to expedite the passage of a wage hike bill, emphasizing the urgency due to escalating living expenses. Hontiveros highlighted that any further delay in increasing wages would exacerbate poverty among Filipino families, as their earnings…
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Tulfo Calls for Amendments to Solo Parents Law Due to Ineffective Implementation
ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo has expressed his intent to amend Republic Act 11861, known as the Solo Parents Law, citing its failure to effectively support its intended beneficiaries. Tulfo, who serves as the Deputy Majority Leader in the House of Representatives, highlighted that the law’s implementation has been inadequate and has not fully benefited…
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