24 Questions
What is the estimated number of Filipino adolescents who gave birth during the coronavirus pandemic last year?
At least 102,000
Which of the following is NOT identified as a key factor contributing to poverty in the Philippines?
Low wages
What is the meaning of the Filipino term 'PAGPAG' as described in the text?
Leftover food from restaurants foraged from garbage and dump sites
Which of the following is an example of how Filipinos adapt to the culture of poverty?
Families living in graveyards
Which of the following is NOT identified as a consequence of inadequate funding for public schools in the Philippines?
Lack of healthcare facilities
What is the main focus of the text?
The factors contributing to poverty in the Philippines
What is the target for 2030 regarding poverty?
To eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere
What is the main reason for large family sizes among the poor in the Philippines?
All of the above
What is the main cause of poverty according to the World Food Program?
The poor are hungry and their hunger traps them in poverty
What percentage of Filipinos aged 6-24 are considered Out-of-School Children and Youth?
9%
How does the lack of jobs for people with low-level education affect children?
Both a and b
According to the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index, what is the Philippines' ranking among 180 countries?
116th
What is the World Bank's definition of extreme poverty?
Living under $1.90 per day
Approximately how many people globally lack proper access to clean drinking water?
750 million
How many children die each day due to poverty, according to UNICEF?
22,000
As of 2016, approximately how many Filipinos live in poverty?
22 million
For every 1,000 babies born in the Philippines, how many die before their 5th birthday?
27
How many Filipina women die from childbirth every day?
5
What is one example of how unemployment contributes to poverty in the Philippines?
High rates of youth unemployment due to limited education and training
What is one example of how discrimination contributes to poverty in the Philippines?
Discrimination against indigenous peoples in accessing education and job opportunities
What is the 'big idea' for overcoming poverty in the Philippines?
Overcoming poverty requires a strong foundation, careful planning, and immaculate strategies.
What is one example of how limited job opportunities in certain geographic locations contributes to poverty in the Philippines?
High rates of unemployment and poverty in rural or less developed areas
How does the text suggest that the various causes of poverty in the Philippines are related?
The causes of poverty are all linked to each other, so solving one crisis will help solve the next.
What is one example of how gender discrimination contributes to poverty in the Philippines?
All of the above
Explore the concept of poverty, specifically focusing on its meaning, causes, and population's adaptation in the Philippines. Analyze poverty as a persistent trend and examine solutions to alleviate it. Delve deeper into the global context of poverty with a special emphasis on extreme poverty.
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