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Agusan del Sur cuts poverty rate nearly in half to 13.9%
The Mindanao province has achieved a dramatic reduction in family poverty, dropping from 23.4% last year to 13.9%, according to Gov. Santiago B. Cane Jr. The improvement has placed Agusan del Sur ahead of its medium-term development targets.
LSN Philippines ·
PROSPERIDAD — Agusan del Sur has made significant progress in its poverty reduction efforts, with family poverty declining to 13.9% from 23.4% in 2023, Gov. Santiago B. Cane Jr. reported during his annual State of the Province Address on Friday.
The sharp decrease represents nearly a 40% reduction in the poverty rate within a single year, positioning the province ahead of schedule in achieving its medium-term development goals. The governor highlighted the achievement as evidence of the effectiveness of provincial development initiatives aimed at improving living standards across Agusan del Sur.
The announcement underscores ongoing efforts in the Mindanao province to address poverty through targeted economic and social programs. Officials credited coordinated provincial strategies for contributing to the improved poverty metrics.
The reduction brings Agusan del Sur closer to national development benchmarks and reflects broader efforts across the Philippines to tackle poverty and improve household incomes in regional economies.