Building Resilience Among The Philippines’ Urban Poor

The cities and urban municipalities in the Philippines are home to 52% of the total population, with that number expected to reach 62% in 2050. As major drivers of the national economy, people choose to live in cities and urban areas because of the opportunities they present—and this concentration of residents can create significant potential to achieve the country’s social and economic goals, such as those stated in AmBisyon Natin 2040.