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GMA Network
7 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
PIDS: 28% of Filipino families live in extended households
PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Tatum Ramos said 28.8% of households in the Philippines are no longer of a traditional nuclear type. More than one in four Filipino households are in extended or multifamily arrangements, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Tatum Ramos said 28.8% of households in the Philippines are no longer of a traditional nuclear type. 'Households have been veering away from the typical composition of household head, spouse, and a child,' Ramos said. She explained that this is the case due to the growing role of shared economic survival strategies in household formation. Published in December 2024, 'Demographic Trends nd Housing Patterns in the Philippines' defines extended and multifamily households as a family arrangement where parents or siblings cohabitate with relatives outside the immediate family nucleus. The study showed that there is a decline in nuclear household arrangements from 71% in 1990 to 61% in 2020. Meanwhile, people living in extended and multiple family arrangements increased from 25% in 1990 to 29% in 2020. 'They have decided to join their relatives in a household to gain support in growing their own family or [to manage] living and housing expenses,' Ramos said. Data from the study revealed a significant link between wealth and the likelihood of living in extended or multifamily arrangements. 'On average, the difference in the probability of being in an extended and multifamily household given one unit increase in the wealth estimate is a 6.5% point increase,' Ramos said. She argued that instead of viewing extended or multifamily arrangements as problematic, it rather present adaptive social strategies as it offers resource-sharing opportunities.
Filipino Times
07-03-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Cebu Pacific's Iftar celebrates partnerships aimed at promoting Philippine tourism
Cebu Pacific, a Philippine low-cost airline, successfully hosted their Iftar event in Dubai on March 4, bringing together Filipinos and travel agencies in the United Arab Emirates. The Iftar was attended by Mr. Mohamed Jassim Al Rais, Executive Director of Al Rais Travel and Shipping Agencies LLC, the proud General Sales Agent (GSA) for Cebu Pacific Airlines in Dubai. H.E. Alfonso Ferdinand Ver, Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, was also present, along with Hon. Marford M. Angeles, Philippine Consul General of the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai. At the beginning of the program, Mr. Al Rais thanked Cebu Pacific for their significant contributions. 'Your contribution has been in strengthening our industry and ensuring our mutual success,' Mr. Al Rais said. Mr. Mohamed Jassim Al Rais, Executive Director of Al Rais Travel and Shipping Agencies LLC He also thanked the other present attendees in the crowd. 'I would also like to thank our Al-Rais travel team, Mr. Ver, Mr. Manoj, and their team for making this hard work and making this partnership successful. 'Thank you all and good luck,' he concluded. H.E. Ver delivered a message during the event, encouraging travel agencies to meet the growing demand for travelers between the Philippines and the UAE, particularly Dubai. 'And I think we already have an edge,' H.E. Ver said. 'It serves a moment of pride for the Philippines. It's the same way that during June 12th, we light up Burj Khalifa with a Philippine flag,' he shared, referencing Cebu Pacific's 'Fly to Happy, Fly to the Philippines' campaign where they became the first Filipino brand to light up the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa. H.E. Alfonso Ferdinand Ver, Philippine Ambassador to the UAE However, he noted the limited availability of seats for tourists traveling to the Philippines. H.E. Ver expressed hope that Cebu Pacific's newly ordered planes would arrive soon to expand capacity and boost tourism in the country. Cebu Pacific has made travel more accessible for Filipinos by offering affordable flights across domestic and international destinations. The airline has also partnered with numerous organizations to provide free flights for OFW beneficiaries, helping them reunite with family back home.
