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What is the primary purpose of the National Anti-Poverty Commission?
What is the primary purpose of the National Anti-Poverty Commission?
Which of the following programs provides conditional cash transfers to low-income families?
Which of the following programs provides conditional cash transfers to low-income families?
What is the main initiative of the Department of Budget and Management in the context of public funds?
What is the main initiative of the Department of Budget and Management in the context of public funds?
Which factor is NOT directly addressed by the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program according to experts?
Which factor is NOT directly addressed by the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program according to experts?
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What is a key modernization effort included in the PFM Reforms Roadmap?
What is a key modernization effort included in the PFM Reforms Roadmap?
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Which organization is responsible for the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)?
Which organization is responsible for the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028?
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What underlying issues do experts suggest must be tackled alongside the 4Ps program?
What underlying issues do experts suggest must be tackled alongside the 4Ps program?
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Which agency oversees the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority?
Which agency oversees the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority?
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Study Notes
Poverty Alleviation Initiatives
- The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) was established in 1998 to coordinate and advise on social reform and poverty alleviation efforts.
- The NAPC's contact information is (02) 8426 5028.
Poverty Alleviation Programs
- The 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) provides conditional cash transfers to low-income families.
- The SLP (Sustainable Livelihood Program) aims to improve livelihoods.
- TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) focuses on technical education and skills development.
- The NHA (National Housing Authority) focuses on affordable housing.
Policies and Initiatives
- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is implementing the Public Financial Management (PFM) Reforms Roadmap 2024-2028 to improve public funds management and support national development and poverty reduction goals.
- The roadmap aligns with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 and includes modernizing cash management, streamlining processes, and implementing digital systems.
- The 4Ps, while providing conditional cash transfers, is often criticised for not adequately addressing underlying issues of income inequality, inflation, and the informal labor sector; leaving many Filipinos without stable incomes or social protections.
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Explore various poverty alleviation initiatives and programs implemented in the Philippines, including the National Anti-Poverty Commission and programs like 4Ps and SLP. This quiz encompasses key policies aimed at enhancing social welfare and economic development as outlined in the Philippine Development Plan.
