AP 10, Term 1, Week 7: Isyu ng Kahirapan

These sources provide a comprehensive framework for the Grade 10 Araling Panlipunan curriculum, focusing specifically on the complex issue of poverty in the Philippines. The materials distinguish between absolute and relative poverty, utilizing data from the World Bank and the Philippine Statistics Authority to establish economic thresholds. The text identifies various systemic triggers for financial hardship, including economic inequality, climate change, and the structural influence of globalization. Students are encouraged to analyze how foreign investments and the BPO industry impact the local economy while proposing multi-faceted solutions like quality education, women empowerment, and social safety nets. Ultimately, the curriculum aims to foster informed decision-making and civic responsibility to break the cycle of the poverty trap.