Conclusion:

We concluded that the Poverty in the Philippines dates back to the

Spanish colonial period, when the Spaniards' social and economic
advancement was concentrated in strategic and economic areas,
particularly Manila, the capital. The Spanish colonial purpose had been
to convert the Filipinos to Christianity and build local civil governments
in heavily populated areas in order to pacify them. These colonial
administrations controlled by empowering local chieftains, culminating
in the establishment of a class of Filipino political elites whose influence
and prestige have lasted to this day. Until these days, even though the
Philippines has improved their economy and lives of people for the past
years, the country’s majority of people are still in poverty. Though, the
country’s economy is not doing much to help these people have a
better life. Poverty is about not having enough money to meet basic
needs including food, clothing and shelter. However, poverty is more,
much more than just not having enough money. The World Bank
Organization describes poverty in this way: “Poverty is hunger. It was
one of the most issues and problems in Philippine society until now.