Filipinos’ self-rated poverty and hunger remained broadly stable nationwide, while food poverty rose to 43 percent from 35 percent in April this year, based on the latest survey conducted by OCTA Research.
A Tugon ng Masa survey showed that in July, about 45 percent, or an estimated 11.9 million Filipino families, considered themselves poor.
Across major areas, Mindanao recorded the highest proportion of adults rating their families as poor, with 63 percent, followed by Visayas with 59 percent.
The survey also revealed that about 43 percent, or an estimated 11.3 million families, considered themselves food-poor in the second quarter of 2025.
The statistics rose to 43 percent in July from 35 percent in April, an 8-point increase in just three months, equivalent to 11.3 million families. Mindanao posted the highest level of self-rated food poverty.
The face-to-face survey was conducted from July 12 to 17, 2025, with 1,200 respondents aged 18 and above.
This survey has a ±3% margin of error at a 95% confidence level. While geographic areas covered in the study have the following margins of error at a 95% confidence level: ±6% for Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
