This chapter places the current study into the context of previous related research. It consists the critique of both related studies and literature that re related to the present study, as well as the operational definition of terms that are based on observable characteristics and how it is used in the study. Poverty has always remained a critical social problem that calls to be addressed. What are indeed the causes of poor household that every family is experiencing, that leads our country into a dire situation, or so we called poverty?
According to the data from National Statistical Coordination Board, more than one-percent increase since 2013. The poverty rate among families fell quite fast from 29.7 percent to 21.0 percent from 1991 …show more content…
End this cry of poverty. Shifts are perspective about what constitutes the housing problem and its context contributes to the changes to the changes in solutions over the past 50 years. Initially, the national government served as the primary provider of housing services shown in the history of government housing policies and programs. Alternative approaches by NGOs and POs filled the gaps in government services, with demonstrated success (Rebuhida , Endriga & Santos, 1999). As squatters in Metro Manila, the families lived in congested slums where ventilation was poor because shocks were closely joined or "plastered" to one another. Dwelling were mostly one-or-two-room affairs that served multiple needs. Frequently, three to four families share the same household. For those living near riverbanks, the dwelling was practically supported by stilts (Cuyegkeng, 1985). According to Cuyegkeng, families with no shelter are now living in such places and now called themselves as squatters. Some LGVs even express fears that accommodating in- city housing may serve as a precedent for other urban poor groups to make the same demands; further congesting their cities limited space. But without the LGV's full commitment, the report said, action on informal settlements "will continue to be a piecemeal venture, rather than an all-embracing strategic …show more content…
What action will the government do to end up the vicious cycle of poverty? International discussion on shelter strategies has been brought about by the alarming friends in the field of human settlements. It emphasizes the need to mobilize coordinated and widely-based efforts on the part of governments, the private sector, and communities to act in concert; if there are to be visile improvements in the shelter and neighborhoods at the poor and disadvantaged by the year 2000. The roots of poverty problem are multi-dimensional but a large part of it can be traced to be low productivity of agricultural sector which remain the primary source of income for the poor. The key challenge is to accelerate the improvement of agricultural productivity and to increase non-farm income in rural areas. But confronting the poverty problem also requires that government be pragmatic in its use of resources. In essence, there means the greater allocation of national budget for basic social services such as health and nutrition, education and training, housing and social welfare, all of which should be efficiently designed to reach the poor (Canlas, 2001). Housing in local government can perform the following roles. As leaders by setting the example and creating the climate that supports the adoption and