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NISCE, Alyssa Angela R. 12081000 - G06 LEGAL WRITING ESSAY #1 Thesis Outline: 1. Definition of Poverty (Introduction) 1.1 Poverty in the Philippines 1.2 Thesis Statement: Despite constant attempts in developing a rising economy, the Philippines still struggles with overcoming poverty due to the prevalence of overpopulation, the widening gap between the rich and the poor, and predominant corruption. 2. Effects of Poverty in the Philippines (Body) 2.1 Prevalence of Overpopulation 2.2 Widening Gap between the Rich and the Poor 2.2.1 Disadvantages to Ethnic Groups caused by the Gap 2.3 Predominant Corruption 2.3.1 People resort to Crime and Thievery 3. Duty to Eradicate Poverty in the Philippines (Conclusion) 3.1 Responsibility of the Government 3.2 Responsibility of All Individuals

Closing the Gap: The Key to Eradicating Poverty in the Philippines Since time immemorial, extreme poverty has remained a serious dilemma in the Philippines. Poverty refers to the state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living (Exposition-definition) (Chen, 2020). Similar to most developing countries, the number of people living below normal standards in the Philippines has continued to increase over the past two decades. Despite constant attempts in developing a rising economy, the Philippines still struggles with overcoming poverty due to the prevalence of overpopulation, the widening gap between the rich and the poor, and predominant corruption (Definition). It is undeniable that our population has been growing rapidly, with our resources remaining limited. Overpopulation exacerbates poverty which creates a negative impact on the survival and well-being of each individual. The current Philippine population in 2020 is 109,581,078, indicating a 1.35% increase from 2019 (“Philippines Population Growth Rate 1950-2020,” 2020). The rapid population growth serves as a major stumbling block in efforts to reduce poverty since the demand for basic needs proportionately increases. With poverty plaguing the country and employment opportunities remaining scarce, the gap between the rich and the poor is widening immensely (Teodoro, 2015). In the Philippines, where more than a quarter of the country's population lives below the poverty line, economic and social inequality is a severe problem. The rich are becoming richer and the poor, poorer. The Philippines has one of the highest rates of income

inequality in the world; unless action is taken to address this, the gap will continue to widen (Comparison and Contrast Definition) (Poblador, 2020). As in many other parts of the world, it is often the indigenous population that suffers the most. In the Philippines, approximately 1.7 million people belonging to the nation's ethnic groups remain at a disadvantage, with discrimination and a lack of opportunities creating serious barriers among access to basic needs. According to the ASEAN Trade Union Council, the Philippines has the highest rate of economic and social inequality in Southeast Asia. This problem is not limited to personal wealth; land distribution, educational and vocational opportunities, as well as basic welfare programs are also directly affected by the growing disparity between the Philippines' richest and poorest citizens (ChildFund, 2020). This exhibits that poverty does not just make it difficult for families to survive, it can also have much wider economic impact (Example). Similarly, predominant corruption increases income inequality and poverty through biased tax systems favoring the rich and well-connected and the use of wealth to lobby the government for favorable policies that perpetuate inequality (Gupta, 1998). In this way, corruption distorts the government’s role in resource allocation. Thus, people often resort to crime and thievery to survive. There are too many people and not enough resources. And with such conditions, people become desperate and practice drastic measures to provide for themselves and their families. Economic and social inequality are complex problems, however, they can be addressed by governments and organizations working together to ensure that opportunities are more readily available for the nation's poorest people. The key to reducing inequality is better education, better healthcare, social safety nets and broader

economic growth, especially in agriculture. The government should work hand-in-hand with its people to expand access to health care, education and land ownership among the country's poorest families. The road to recovery and improved equality is long, but eradication of poverty would ensure an overall growth in our economy.

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