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Poverty is not Caused by Population Growth

Published on May 11, 2011 By Tim Troutman

Bernardo Villegas has written a great article explaining why poverty is not caused by population growth.  Some in the Philippines are attempting to move the Philippines down the barbaric path of the Chinese by coercing citizens to limit their offspring.  Villegas explains why this approach does not address the actual problems that cause poverty. Usually [...]

Drought Affecting Northern Luzon

Published on February 22, 2010 By admin

Luzon is the main island in the Philippines.  Just months after typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng flooded the central area of Luzon, the northern region is facing severe drought conditions.  This can have a major impact on poor rural families who depend on crops for their livelihood. MANILA , Philippines—While rainmakers are having trouble finding clouds [...]