The System Wants You Poor

By Niño Ong

The System Wants You Poor explores the structural and systemic roots of poverty in the Philippines, drawing on research and data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Philippine Statistics Authority, National Economic and Development Authority, and other local and international institutions. It examines how historical legacies, economic policies, exploitative debt systems, and education shaped to produce workers rather than owners have perpetuated inequality. Through human stories-from OFWs and housemaids to farmers and community cooperatives-the book highlights resilience, hope, and practical pathways for empowerment, including financial literacy, grassroots initiatives, and collective advocacy to break cycles of hardship and build a more equitable future.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FP8ZS9C5
• ISBN13: 9798262824427
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"