In Ambisyon Natin 2040, Filipinos have articulated a long-term goal to “live in a prosperous, predominantly middle-class society where no one is poor”. Monitoring of the progress toward this goal requires a clear understanding and consensus of what a middle-class society is, or more specifically, who constitutes the middle class in the Philippines, by policymakers and program implementers. This infographic provides a profile of middle-class persons and families in the Philippines. It also looks into the Philippines’ prospects of achieving the goal of a largely middle-class society by 2040. Lastly, it highlights some issues and recommendations on how to strengthen the middle class.
This infographic is based on PIDS Policy Notes 2018-18 titled “Defining and profiling the middle class” written by Jose Ramon G. Albert, Angelo Gabrielle F. Santos, Jana Flor V. Vizmanos, PIDS senior research fellow, consultant, and research specialist, respectively. This publication may be downloaded here: https://www.pids.gov.ph/publications/6725.
This infographic is based on PIDS Policy Notes 2018-18 titled “Defining and profiling the middle class” written by Jose Ramon G. Albert, Angelo Gabrielle F. Santos, Jana Flor V. Vizmanos, PIDS senior research fellow, consultant, and research specialist, respectively. This publication may be downloaded here: https://www.pids.gov.ph/publications/6725.
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