Filipino families' hunger experience surges in Q3 2026 - SWS report
A Social Weather Stations (SWS) report reveals that 22.6% of Filipino families experienced hunger in the third quarter of 2026, an increase from the previous quarter. This figure surpasses recent averages, with notable rises observed in Balance Luzon and Metro Manila.
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