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Slums by Poncho Veloso Rulloda20190829  Concept of an area of a slum in the Philippines | Slums, Architecture, Concept art (RESEARCHED BY: JOSHUA REMOROZA)

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URL: Slums by Poncho Veloso Rulloda20190829 Concept of an area of a slum in the Philippines | Slums, Architecture, Concept art (Pinterest.ph)

TITLE: Slums

DATE PUBLISHED: March 17, 2020

AUTHOR: ArtStation

KEY INFO:  The concept of the artwork portrays what slums look like in the Philippines. This includes Mindano/ Davao City. The government needs to provide essential resources to these areas, including slums, to enhance their quality of life and ensure they have access to basic necessities such as an ideal livig place, sanitation, and healthcare.

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Slums by Poncho Veloso Rulloda20190829  Concept of an area of a slum in the Philippines | Slums, Architecture, Concept art

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Mar 17, 2020 - ArtStation is the leading showcase platform for games, film, media & entertainment artists.

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STATED RESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE OF SQUATTERS AND RESETTLERS IN DAVAO CITY ， PHILIPPINES  (RESEARCHED BY: JOSHUA REMOROZA)

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TITLE:  STATED RESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE OF SQUATTERS AND RESETTLERS IN DAVAO CITY， PHILIPPINES

AUTHOR:  J - STAGE

DATE PUBLISHED: 2003

KEY INFO:  This research paper points out how the preferred residence of settlers and their concerns seem to be neglected by the local government in solving the problem of squatter settlements in Davao City.

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Sociohistorical Factors and Growth of Squatter Settlements: Mindanao (RESEARCHED BY: JOSHUA REMOROZA)

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URL: Sociohistorical Factors and the Growth of Squatter Settlements: Mindanao, Philippines, 1950-1972 on JSTOR

TITLE: Sociohistorical Factors and Growth of Squatter Settlements: Mindanao

AUTHOR: JSTOR

DATE PUBLISHED: 1979

KEY INFO: The book highlights the issue of squatter settlements in Davao City, which is a pressing concern that needs to be addressed. The research topic of the need for extended assistance from the government in distributing resources among the informal settlers in Davao City is significantly relates to this issue. The government needs to step up and provide essential resources to the squatter settlements to improve their living conditions and achieve radical change.

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How informal settlements (slums) will reshape the world | Jota Samper | TEDxCU (RESEARCHED BY: JOSHUA REMOROZA)

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URL:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGc1vduZ_6E

TITLE: How informal settlements (slums) will reshape the world | Jota Samper | TEDxCU

AUTHOR: TEDx Talks

DATE PUBLISHED: October 20, 2020

KEY INFO: The Ted Talk discusses the implications of the growth in the atlas of informal settlements. It is relevant to our research topic because it highlights the importance of making these informal settlements visible and raising awareness about the changes happening within these communities. By recognizing the existence and significance of these communities, the government can work towards providing them with the necessary resources and support to improve their living conditions. This could include initiatives such as infrastructure development, access to essential services and utilities, and job training programs to help generate income.

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How informal settlements (slums) will reshape the world | Jota Samper | TEDxCU

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DOCUMENTARY I POVERTY: INFORMAL SETTLERS (RESEARCHED BY: DANA ARONG AND RAIA QUIJANO)

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TITLE: DOCUMENTARY I POVERTY: INFORMAL SETTLERS

AUTHOR: Stephen Dave Nacilla

DATE PUBLISHED: Aug 10, 2019

KEY INFO: Documentary about the informal settlers in Piapi Boulevard, Davao City. The life of living in the slums of Davao City.

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Episode 19:Answering and talking about Inflation, Poverty, and other Social Issues that the Philippines is Facing in the Present(RESEARCHED BY: ETHAN JAY CRUZ)

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TITLE: Poverty that the Philippines is facing in the present

AUTHOR: Marchel talks

DATE PUBLISHED: Jan 28, 2023

KEY INFO: The podcast discusses the causes of poverty and the many problems the Philippines faces. This is relevant to our research topic because Davao City faced a lot of these problems, with poverty being informal settlers.

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Episode 19:Answering and talking about Inflation, Poverty, and other Social Issues that the Philippines is Facing in the Present

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Listen to this episode from MARCHEL Talks on Spotify. In this special episode I am with kuya Jenesis and we are gonna asnwer this quite controversial issues that we are facing right now. Come and listen to know what our answers. You might want to follow kuya Jenesis Instagram account.

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Child Poverty in the Philippines (RESEARCHED BY: ETHAN JAY CRUZ)

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URL:https://www.unicef.org/philippines/reports/child-poverty-philippines

TITLE: Child poverty in the Philippines

AUTHOR: UNICEF

DATE PUBLISHED: January 2015

KEY INFO: The report looks into the effectiveness of the Philippine government’s most extensive social protection program, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), in addressing child poverty. This is relevant to our research topic because these programs are in Mindanao.

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Highlights

The issue of child poverty goes beyond the mere lack of income or assets. Using data from national surveys and administrative records from government agencies, this report analyses the multiple and interacting factors that cause child poverty in the Philippines.

The report also looks into the effectiveness of the Philippine government's biggest social protection programme, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), in addressing child poverty.

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The issue of child poverty goes beyond the mere lack of income or assets. Using data from national surveys and administrative records from government agencies, this report analyses the multiple and interacting factors that cause child poverty in the Philippines.

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PRRD Bares Relocation Plan Of Informal Settlers In Davao | GOVPH (RESEARCHED BY: DANA ARONG)

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URL: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2016/07/30/prrd-bares-relocation-plan-of-informal-settlers-in-davao/

TITLE: PRRD Bares Relocation Plan Of Informal Settlers In Davao

AUTHOR: Republic of the Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: July 30, 2016

KEY INFO: The content discusses the government’s plan to relocate those informal settlers to a different location in Davao City. The president aims to give a 1-year timeframe for them to move. The content is connected to the research topic as they are involved with informal settlers and the plans they aim to proceed with.

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Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines

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President Rodrigo Duterte revealed the government's plan to relocate informal settlers residing at Purok 35 within Barangay 76A, Davao City.

In a dinner with over a hundred families on July 29, the President asked for understanding and explained the reason for the relocation.

The government is going to use the area to build roads and other infrastructure to address the worsening traffic situation in Metro Davao.

In his previous pronouncements, PRRD had promised there would be no demolition without relocation. He gave a one-year timeframe to relocate all of the affected families.

The President said the government must first prepare the relocation site for economic development that would involve small enterprises.

He likewise urged the informal settlers to cooperate with the government, asking them to consider using birth control and practice family planning.

President Duterte said the country's population has now reached 104 million, and the government can only do so much.

It is easier to attain economic viability for smaller families with one or two kids, he added. (PND)

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PRRD Bares Relocation Plan Of Informal Settlers In Davao | GOVPH

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Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines - The Official Gazette is the official journal of the Republic of the Philippines. Edited at the Office of the President of the Philippines Under Commonwealth Act No. 638

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| Philippine Statistics Authority | Republic of the Philippines (RESEARCHED BY: PAULEEN GAIL FULGAR)

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URL: PowerPoint Presentation (psa.gov.ph)

TITLE: How does PSA generate Official Poverty Statistics?

AUTHOR: Philippine Statistics Authority

DATE PUBLISHED: 2018

KEY INFO: The data infogragic highlights the definition of poverty and the purpose of poverty statistics released by the PSA. This is relevant to our research topic since poverty statistics are used as a tool for decision-making by the government and private sector, which could potentially impact the allocation of resources towards informal settlers who are among the poor.

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| Philippine Statistics Authority | Republic of the Philippines

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Ra 10625 (The Philippine Statistical Act of 2013)

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SDG 1: Explaining no poverty (RESEARCHED BY: PAULEEN GAIL FULGAR)

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URL:(2) SDG 1: Explaining no poverty - YouTube

TITLE: SDG 1: Explaining no poverty

AUTHOR: Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

DATE PUBLISHED: Sept 17, 2019

KEY INFO: Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) developed a series of online learning modules on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. This is the introduction video on SDG 1 No poverty. This is relevant with our topic because it talks about how to end poverty in all forms in every countries.

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Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

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Mental health and well-being of children in the Philippine setting during the COVID-19 pandemic (RESEARCHED BY: PAULEEN GAIL FULGAR)

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URL: Neglecting Mindanao | Per Se (upd.edu.ph)

TITLE: Neglecting Mindanao

AUTHOR: Benjamin E. Diokno

DATE PUBLISHED: April 26, 2013

KEY INFO: The blog highlights an important issue about the negligence of poverty in Mindanao. It sheds light on how poverty is worsened in rural or urban areas due to a lack of resources to support their basic needs like food and proper shelter. The lack of government support in these areas aggravates the already dire situation. Additionally, the blog points out that poverty is unevenly distributed throughout the country, and this is a matter that needs to be addressed urgently.

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Grace Zurielle C. Malolos, 1 ,* Maria Beatriz C. Baron, 1 Faith Ann J. Apat, 2 Hannah Andrea A. Sagsagat, 3 Pamela Bianca M. Pasco, 1 Emma Teresa Carmela L. Aportadera, 4 Roland Joseph D. Tan, 1 , 5 Angelica Joyce Gacutno-Evardone, 6 and Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III 7 , 8

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has subjected the mental health and well-being of Filipino children under drastic conditions. While children are more vulnerable to these detriments, there remains the absence of unified and comprehensive strategies in mitigating the deterioration of the mental health of Filipino children. Existing interventions focus on more general solutions that fail to acknowledge the circumstances that a Filipino child is subjected under. Moreover, these strategies also fail to address the multilayered issues faced by a lower-middle-income country, such as the Philippines. As the mental well-being of Filipino children continues to be neglected, a subsequent and enduring mental health epidemic can only be expected for years to come.

Keywords: Mental Health, Philippines, COVID-19, Psychology, Child, Child care, Health services, Social problems

Introduction

The Philippine Development Plan for 2017-2023 highlights that children are among the most vulnerable population groups in society, including them in strategies for risk reduction and adaptive capacity strengthening.1 Approximately 40% of the total Philippine population is comprised of Filipinos below 18 years of age.2 Despite having a large portion of the Philippine population declared as vulnerable, concerning issues involving them still persist and remain unaddressed.

Among Filipino children aged 5 to 15, 10% to 15% are affected by mental health problems.3 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 16.8% of Filipino students aged 13 to 17 have attempted suicide at least once within a year before the 2015 Global School-based Student Health survey.4 This is just one of the many indicators showing the state of mental health of these children. These statistics involving children's mental health are concerning as childhood is a crucial period where most mental health disorders begin. Efforts should be made to identify these issues early for proper treatment in prevention of negative health and social outcomes.4 Childhood mental and developmental disorders also frequently persist into adulthood, making it more likely for them to have compromised growth with greater need for medical and disability services and higher risk of getting involved with law enforcement agencies.5 In this context, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to worsen these numbers, affecting the delivery of the Philippines' health care services, including those for children's mental health.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, children have been subjected to multiple threats to their mental health. Adding insult to injury, several concurrent factors in the Philippine society exacerbate this. While these are experiences shared by all people regardless of age, impediments to emotional and social development are greater in children than in adults.6 They may also be more vulnerable to developing mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.7 Together with these circumstances and the weakened health care system, children's vulnerability towards mental health problems may be worsened by the pandemic, leading to more new cases and exacerbating existing ones.2

Status of mental health system for children in the Philippines

According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), mental health illnesses rank as the third most common form of morbidity among Filipinos.8 In the assessment conducted on the Philippine mental health system, a prevalence of 16% of mental disorders among children was reported.9 With this alarming number of cases, it is surprising to see how the Philippines is currently responding to this problem. To date, there are only five government hospitals with psychiatric facilities for children, 84 general hospitals with psychiatric units, and 46 outpatient facilities from which there are only 11 that are designated for children and adolescents. Additionally, there are only 60 child psychiatrists practicing in the Philippines, with the majority of them practicing in urban areas such as the National Capital Region. Hence, children with mental health problems who are in rural areas have less access to such services.10

As the pandemic continues, combined with the menace of the typhoon season, thousands of children are placed in a situation where the future is uncertain. A local study showed that youth age and students are among those with significant association to a greater psychological impact due to the pandemic.11 In addition, UNICEF also reports that children nowadays face a trifecta of threats which include direct consequences of the disease itself, interruption in essential services, and increasing poverty and inequality. All of these can lead to higher incidences of stress, anxiety, and depression.12

General mental health implications of COVID-19 on Filipino children

The fear and anxiety of contracting the virus, the suspension of physical classes, the disruption of regular daily routine, and the decrease of social support from school peers collectively add burden to the mental well-being of children.7,13 The shift to online classes increases the burden on the mental well-being of children. Excessive use of these technologies has been associated with developmental delays and has resulted in sleep schedule disruptions.14 This situation is aggravated by the strict implementation of the confinement of children at home. Children living with preexisting mental health concerns,13 and living in cramped households and communities face worse circumstances.

Militarization of the Philippine COVID-19 response

Aside from being regarded as one of the countries with the longest lockdown, the Philippines has also been called out by the United Nations for employing a highly militaristic approach in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.15Militarization may come across as threatening, because it implies a potential for violence.16 Furthermore, few studies abroad have reported that children and adolescents may tend to view police forces as punitive figures whom they fear.17,18 While these qualitative studies were conducted long before the current health crisis began, it may be possible for increased military presence in communities to exacerbate the fears already emanating from the pandemic itself; this can negatively impact a child's psychological development.4 Still, local evidence to confirm these associations, especially in the context of the pandemic, is lacking. Many studies have already documented the impact of lockdown on children, but none of them have looked into how the strategies for implementation may also be contributory to their mental health or well-being.

Typhoons and the mental health of Filipino children

The Philippines has been hit by 22 tropical typhoons during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving thousands of families homeless.19 Children who are already frightened of COVID-19 and previous tropical storms have had to relive their experience with each new typhoon that came. In addition, children in crowded evacuation centers are at increased risk of contracting diseases and experiencing gender-based violence.20 Given how past typhoons of similar strength and destruction have caused lasting adverse mental health effects on children,21 the same or even worse, may be expected as a result of the more recent calamities. Super typhoons Goni and Vamco have caused further disruptions in schooling and livelihood, therefore leaving more children vulnerable to the effects of the pandemic. Those who have been forced to seek refuge in evacuation centers are at an increased risk of acquiring COVID-19, among other diseases.20

Child Labor and Abuse in the Time of COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis caused an unprecedented reduction in economic activity and working time, thus increasing poverty. Fewer employment opportunities and lower wages drive exploitative work. Further suppression of wages induces child labor. There may be deliberate recruitment of children to cut costs and boost earnings.22

In addition to the threats of child labor, a study entitled The Hidden Impact of COVID-19 on Children reported that violence occurred in nearly one-third (32%) of households. Lesser household incomes were associated with more reports of violence towards children.23 According to UNICEF, the Philippine government saw a 260% increase in online child abuse reports from March-May. Many victims are first abused by their parents, who livestream sexual violence for predators in wealthy Western nations. This occurrence resulted from job and income loss and more time spent at home due to strict quarantine measures. The abuse in children occurs at an average of 2 years before being rescued.24

Strategies Addressing the mental health implications of COVID-19 on Filipino children

Numerous strategies have been utilized to address the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on Filipinos. With the mental health implications predicted at the beginning of the pandemic, the Psychological Association of the Philippines has compiled a list of free telemedicine consultations. As of August 24, the Philippine Red Cross has also established a COVID-19 hotline with 9790 helpline volunteers to address mental health and other similar concerns. The Department of Health has also conducted nationwide campaigns in observance of the National Mental Health Week.25

Albeit present, these interventions are limited to the general population, and strategies specific to addressing the mental health situation of children remain scarce and staggered. Compounding factors of classifying among the lower- to middle-income countries of militarization, natural disasters, and child labor and abuse have yet to be considered. In addition, it is also important to consider that happiness, with its multifactorial nature, is a vital component of an individual's overall wellbeing.26

Conclusion

The already-challenged state of mental well-being of Filipino children has been worsened by the pandemic and the lack of good mental health policies by the government. While there is increasing awareness for mental health, children-centered interventions remain deficient. Approaches must integrate commonly-known mental health effects on children with existing and anticipated Philippine societal issues. Without doing so, it may be expected that as the COVID-19 pandemic is mitigated, a mental health epidemic will replace it.

Competing interests

The authors have no conflicts of interest.

Ethical approval

Not applicable.

Authors' contributions

GZCM and DELP were involved in the conception of the paper. GZCM led the writing of the manuscript and acted as corresponding author. GZCM, MBCB, FAJA, HAAS, PBMB, ETCA and RJDT wrote sections of the manuscript. AJGE and DELP reviewed and edited the initial draft of the manuscript prior to submission. All authors have reviewed and agreed to the final version of the paper.

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Mental health and well-being of children in the Philippine setting during the COVID-19 pandemic

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has subjected the mental health and well-being of Filipino children under drastic conditions. While children are more vulnerable to these detriments, there remains the absence of unified and comprehensive ...

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NORTHERN MINDANAO’S FIGHT VS HUNGER, POVERTY RAGES ON (RESEARCHED BY: DANA ARONG)

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TITLE: NORTHERN MINDANAO’S FIGHT VS HUNGER, POVERTY RAGES ON

AUTHOR: Daily Tribune

DATE PUBLISHED: June 30, 2023

KEY INFO: The content talks about the hunger and poverty that Mindanao faces, specifically those informal settlers. It is stated in the article the different situations that the people and their lives experience. It is related to the research topic as it states the government issue regarding the support to the people that results them to be an informal settlers because of the conflict and issue presented particularly poverty.

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Seminar on Poverty Reporting | Davao (RESEARCHED BY: DANA ARONG)

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TITLE: Seminar on Poverty Reporting | Davao

AUTHOR: Philippine Press Institute

DATE PUBLISHED: July 10, 2020

KEY INFO: The content talks about the seminar on poverty that the organization has. It may not be totally elaborated in the video, but some clips showcase the different statement that the people living in such places as well as the people behind it works together within the Davao community. In fact, it is somehow connected to the research topic as to the support of the distribution among the people are seen and shared within the video.

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'The Invisibility Of Poverty' - Street Art by Kevin Lee (RESEARCHED BY: DANA ARONG)

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URL:  https://streetartutopia.com/2022/05/25/the-invisibility-of-poverty-street-art-by-kevin-lee/

TITLE: ‘The Invisibility Of Poverty’

AUTHOR: Kevin Lee

DATE PUBLISHED:  May 25, 2022

KEY INFO:  The content talks about how poverty affects the lives of many, especially when it comes to the people at low levels, such as the informal settlers. It has been an art to how some people relate that they are not seen if they don’t have the means to buy or to purchase such most likely in Mindanao there are a lot of places where informal settlers are living. Informal settlers are seen as invisible due to the different aspects that make them feel unwanted and such. Additionally, these happen due to the lack of resources that the government should provide for these people, such as people living in Mindanao. By doing so, we can help break the cycle of poverty and give the marginalized communities a chance to improve their lives.

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The child is depicted sitting on steps, being stepped on & stepped over to illustrate how invisible the poor living among us can be

By Kevin Lee in Beijing, China 2008. Photography and Body Painting by Kevin Lee, Haohui Zhou, and Bin Liu.

Just because you can't see it, does that mean it isn't there? That is a question easily invoked by photographs from UNICEF China's 2008 campaign to raise awareness about the "invisibility of poverty" affecting children in China. In a series of poignant photographs, homeless children in Beijing were painted identical to their surroundings so that they were almost indiscernible from the cityscape around them.

The most popular of these photos is one of a boy sitting on a set of stone steps, painted so meticulously that one might have to do a double-take to truly appreciate what it is they are seeing. They may even stumble and trip upon him or walk right past without giving him any notice, if not for the sign sitting at his side that reads "Don't ignore me" in bold Chinese characters. Printed underneath, in smaller script, is a message highlighting the plight of over 1.5 million underprivileged children in China -> READ MORE.

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The child is depicted sitting on steps, being stepped on & stepped over to illustrate how invisible the poor living among us can be By Kevin Lee in Beijing, China 2008. Photography and Body Painting by Kevin Lee, Haohui Zhou, and Bin Liu. Just because you can't see it, does that mean it isn't there?...

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Extreme poverty rises in Asia | World Business Watch | Latest News | WION (RESEARCHED BY: ELENA SALAMAT)

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TITLE: Extreme poverty rises in Asia | World Business Watch | Latest News | WION

AUTHOR: WION

KEY INFO: The impact of the coronavirus and inflation on poverty in developing countries in Asia serves as a wake-up call for governments to provide adequate support and resources to low-income households. The news highlights the vulnerability of low-income households and their struggle to meet their basic needs, including housing, healthcare, and education. In addition, the news emphasizes the urgent need for the government to take action towards poverty and inequality, especially among marginalized communities like informal settlers.

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Extreme poverty rises in Asia | World Business Watch | Latest News | WION

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Nearly 20 million Filipinos living in poverty | News Night (RESEARCHED BY: ELENA SALAMAT)

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TITLE:  Nearly 20 million Filipinos living in poverty | News Night

AUTHOR: CNN Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: Aug 15, 2022

KEY INFO: The news highlights the challenges faced by poor households in the Philippines, and the government's aim to reduce the poverty rate by focusing on job creation. The marginalized communities, particularly the informal settlers in Davao City, are likely to be among the groups that will benefit from these efforts. The identification of the poorest families by the DSWD will help in the targeted delivery of government programs to these communities. Therefore, the news provides a relevant context for the research topic, emphasizing the the urgent need for government intervention to address poverty and support vulnerable groups.

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Nearly 20 million Filipinos living in poverty | News Night

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Global Risks Report 2023 | World Economic Forum (RESEARCHED BY: RAIA QUIJANO)

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URL: Informal settlements are growing everywhere — here's what we do | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)

TITLE: Informal settlements are growing worldwide — here's what we need to do

AUTHOR: World Economic Forum

DATE PUBLISHED: Aug  22, 2023

KEY INFO: This International News Article discusses how informal settlers are growing worldwide because of poverty. It also tells how Informal settlers cannot access affordable housing, and families have no alternative to living in substandard homes with little access to sanitation services, electricity, and safe drinking water. Residents of informal settlements often lack tenure or land rights security, living under the constant threat of eviction. They also stated the impact of improving informal settlements and found it would enable millions of children to attend school and increase some countries' GDP by more than 10%. It also tells us the solutions, which include providing land tenure, expanding microloans, and supporting low-cost housing start-ups. Therefore, the Government should provide these solutions and extend assistance all around the Philippines, especially in Mindanao for the informal settlers to have access to a just life.

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The world faces a set of risks that feel both wholly new and eerily familiar. The Global Risks Report 2023 explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade. As we stand on the edge of a low-growth and low-cooperation era, tougher trade-offs risk eroding climate action, human development and future resilience.

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Global Risks Report 2023 | World Economic Forum

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The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2023 explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade that include energy supply and food crisis, rising inflation, cyberattacks, failure to meet net-zero targets, weaponization of economic policy, weakening of human rights.

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Grant rental subsidy to qualified informal settlers - Paolo Duterte (RESEARCHED BY: RAIA QUIJANO)

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URL: Grant rental subsidy to qualified informal settlers - Paolo Duterte (politics.com.ph)

TITLE: Grant rental subsidy to qualified informal settlers – Paolo Duterte

AUTHOR: POLITIKO.COM.PH

DATE PUBLISHED: Aug. 30, 2023

KEY INFO: This National News Article tells us that our Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte has called for the swift passage of a measure that would grant rental subsidies to qualified informal settlers families (ISF), enabling them to avail of safe and decent shelter.
"People forced to squat on private property because of poverty, those living in danger areas, and those who lost their homes due to strong typhoons and other calamities or because they have been affected by public infrastructure projects should have the chance to live in humane, decent conditions while waiting to be transferred to their permanent housing sites," Duterte said.

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Grant rental subsidy to qualified informal settlers - Paolo Duterte

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Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte has called for the swift passage of a measure that would grant rental subsidies to qualified informal settlers families, enabling them to avail of safe and decent shelter.

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Creation of in-city housing seen to address concerns with informal settlers (RESEARCHED BY: RAIA QUIJANO)

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URL: Creation of in-city housing seen to address concerns with informal settlers | Edge Davao

TITLE: Creation of in-city housing seen to address concerns with informal settlers

AUTHOR: EDGEDAVAO

DATE PUBLISHED: Apr. 24, 2022

KEY INFO: This Local News Article is about our Senatorial candidate, Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito, who told the media that creating in-city or on-site city housing can address the proliferation of informal settlers in Davao City, particularly those living in the riverbanks or flood-prone areas. However, Ejercito added that this will not be free of charge. Residents must pay the amortization for 25 to 30 years at P1,000, P800, or P600.

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Creation of in-city housing seen to address concerns with informal settlers

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Senatorial candidate Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito told media that creating in-city or on-site city housing can address the proliferation of informal settlers in Davao City, particularly those living in the riverbanks or flood-prone areas. “Just like Metro Manila, ganon din ang ginagawa, pinipilit

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Free Lomi and Lugaw (RESEARCHED BY: RAIA  QUIJANO)

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TITLE: Free Lomi and Lugaw

AUTHOR: City Government of Davao (Facebook Group)

DATE PUBLISHED: 2020

KEY INFO: This Facebook post shows the Purok leaders and barangay functionaries of Barangay 76-A, Bucana, distributing free lugaw to residents of the area. The City Government of Davao has set up hot meal stations in 98 barangays in the city, serving free lomi and lugaw every 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. The city targets barangays primarily in coastal and urban areas where most informal settlers and vulnerable families live. Even with this content, we can still see the evidence of Poverty in the slums of Davao City.

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Purok leaders and barangay functionaries of Barangay 76-A, Bucana distribute free lugaw to residents of the area.

The City Government of Davao has set up hot meal stations in 98 barangays in the city, serving free lomi and lugaw every 10 a. m. and 5 p. m. daily.

The city targets barangays that are mostly in coastal and urban areas where most informal settlers and vulnerable families live.

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Purok leaders and barangay functionaries of Barangay 76-A, Bucana distribute free lugaw to residents of the area. The City Government of Davao has set up hot meal stations in 98 barangays in the city, serving free lomi and lugaw every 10 a. m. and 5 p. m. daily.