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English 9 Fourth Quarter Exam Guide by Portino Cabunilas is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses poverty in the Philippines over the past few decades. It states that poverty reduction has been very slow, with the poverty rate declining by less than 1% per year between 1988 and 2009. It also notes that poverty remains a key challenge and constraint on economic growth in the country. Reasons for the slow reduction include income inequality, high population growth, and boom and bust economic cycles. Official statistics show the dismal progress made in reducing poverty levels.
- Author
- Portino Cabunilas
- Language
- EN