TAKEN in by the controversial takeover of a government housing program in Pandi, Bulacan, obviously upon the urging of those who stand as leaders of the Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay), everybody seems to be pro-poor these days, defending their rights to a proper roof over their heads.

But zeroing in on the age-old problem of housing, particularly for the poor, tends to miss the bigger picture that reveals the all-encompassing problem of economic growth benefiting only the top 1 percent of the population. In other words, there is no inclusive growth that—from a slightly different perspective—would allow the wealth of the nation to trickle down, down, down to the poorest of the poor who cannot afford even the minimum monthly amortization of P600 for a government housing project.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details