SOCIAL protection programs, one of the priorities under the 10-point socioeconomic agenda of the government, are positive for Philippine economic growth, the Department of Finance (DOF) said.

A World Bank report noted the government has made significant progress in developing its social protection sector over the last 10 years, which has been one of its main strategies to address poverty and vulnerability, according to the DOF.

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