MANILA, Philippines — Based on most recent data and projections, a majority of our people are poor. The upper class (rich and upper-income) constitutes about 1.4 percent of the population. This small ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy can grow by close to seven percent per year and become a middle-class society by 2040 if it fully implements reforms that boost productivity and job ...

While the average middle-class income has increased slightly over the past decade, a great deal of their expenses, from healthcare to groceries, rent, and transportation, have become more expensive ...