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A Descriptive Analysis of Poverty Among Older People in the Philippines

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  • Jose Ramon Albert

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Arturo Martinez Jr.

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Aiko Kikkawa

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Donghyun Park

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Gemma Estrada

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Mar Andriel Umali

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Joseph Albert Niño Bulan

    (Asian Development Bank)

Abstract

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of poverty trends among older people in the Philippines, using various data sources. It analyzes both monetary and multidimensional measures of poverty, as well as income sources, expenditure patterns, asset ownership, and living arrangements among older households. The findings reveal complex dynamics and nuanced patterns of poverty among older people, highlighting the limitations of traditional metrics in capturing the full scope of this age group’s economic vulnerability. Key findings include the reliance of many older households on remittances, higher spending on essentials like food and health care, and generally lower asset ownership compared to other households. The study also examines the impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic and discusses policy implications for addressing poverty among older people in the Philippines.

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  • Jose Ramon Albert & Arturo Martinez Jr. & Aiko Kikkawa & Donghyun Park & Gemma Estrada & Mar Andriel Umali & Joseph Albert Niño Bulan, 2025. "A Descriptive Analysis of Poverty Among Older People in the Philippines," ADB Economics Working Paper Series 789, Asian Development Bank.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:adbewp:0789
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    Keywords

    poverty; older people; Philippines;
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    JEL classification:

    • I32 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Measurement and Analysis of Poverty
    • J11 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Demographic Trends, Macroeconomic Effects, and Forecasts
    • J14 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of the Elderly; Economics of the Handicapped; Non-Labor Market Discrimination

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