49% of families view themselves as poor in June, down slightly from April
Forty-nine percent of Filipino families viewed themselves as poor in June, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted on Friday.
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Social Weather Stations
Also known as SWS
Social Weather Stations (SWS) is a Philippine survey research organization known for conducting regular polls on various socio-economic issues, including poverty levels and public opinion. A recent SWS survey showed that the percentage of Filipinos considering themselves poor dropped to 50%, down from 55% previously, reflecting improvements attributed to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s initiatives.
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Last updated at August 2, 2025.
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