PHDuring his 2025 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced plans to expand the 'Walang Gutom' (No Hunger) program to reduce poverty and hunger in the Philippines. By May 2026, the government had successfully enrolled 600,000 households under the program, aiming to reach 750,000 by 2027 and eventually 1 million. However, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, the rate of involuntary hunger among Filipino families increased to 23.2% in early 2026, up from 20.1% in November 2025. This suggests that while the program expanded its reach, it has not yet translated into reduced food insecurity across the nation.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both the government's expansion of the 'Walang Gutom' program and the contradictory findings from the SWS survey indicating rising hunger rates. While the article highlights the administration's claims and achievements, it does not overtly criticize or praise the program's成效,而是中
