ADVERTISEMENTThe survey showed that self-rated poverty in Luzon dropped 16 points and now at 34 percent. Self-rated poverty in Visayas at rose 7 points and now at 64 percent while Mindanao recorded a four points increase and now at 57 percent. In June 2016, self-rated poverty was at 45 percent then it fell to 42 percent in September but again rose to 44 percent in December last year. BACKSTORY: Self-rated poverty hits record low in 2016—SWSThe survey also revealed that respondents said they needed at least a monthly budget of P10,000 so as not to be considered poor. It added that for self-rated poverty, the threshold was P6,000 a month but respondents revealed that they were short of the threshold by P2,500.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 21, 2017 02:26 UTC