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It analyzes drivers behind changes, including growth, labor and nonlabor income sources, jobs, and the role of fiscal and social policies as well as shocks and structural constraints. It then proposes priorities for resilience, more effective social spending, local service delivery, and inclusive employment—supported by policy recommendations aimed at results and sustainable poverty reduction.","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nPOVERTY & EQUITY A SSE SSMENT  \nPhilippines  \nBuilding the  \nFilipino Middle Class:  \nTowards Resilient Futuresand Poverty Eradication  \nPub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \n© 2026 The World Bank  \n1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433  \nTelephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nSome rights reserved  \nThis work is a product of The World Bank. 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Philippines Poverty and Equity Assessment. © World Bank.”  \nAny queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org).  \nCover design: Leslie Lim  \nii  \nContents  \n\n| Overview | 1 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Chapter 1. Trends and Patterns of Poverty and Shared Prosperity | 16 |\n| 1.1 How Have Poverty and Shared Prosperity Evolved in Recent Years? | 17 |\n| 1.2 How Many People Are at Risk of Falling Back into Poverty, and\u003Cbr>Is There a Stable Middle Class? | 20 |\n| 1.3 What Are the Distinct Characteristics of the Poor Compared to the Non-Poor? | 23 |\n| Chapter 2. 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