Binay cites drop in La Union poverty

The drop in the poverty incidence in La Union is “one of the few bright spots in the country,” Vice President Jejomar Binay said as he pledged better coordination with local government units to address poverty and hunger and develop job-generating industries in the province.

“Natutuwa ako na umaangat ang buhay ng mamamayan ng La Union. Ipinapakita lamang nito na kung tututukan ng pamahalaan ang paglutas sa kahirapan, magagawa ito [I am happy over the improvement of the lives of the people in La Union. It shows poverty can be solved if the government puts effort on that],” the Vice President said during his visit to La Union on Friday.