Philippines Faces Poverty Crisis Despite 5% GDP Growth, Reliance on 'Pagpag' Highlights Deep Economic Disconnect
Despite celebrating a 5% GDP growth, the Philippines' poor are struggling with hunger, relying on 'pagpag' – scavenged meat from garbage dumps. This highlights a deep economic disconnect, with the service-centric economy leaving many citizens behind.
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