Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Philippine Development Plan (PDP)

Vocabulary flashcards covering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028.

Sustainable Development

Development that meets the needs of the present generation without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

A collection of 17 global goals adopted by United Nations member states in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Five Pillars of Sustainable Development

The core pillars consisting of People (Tao - end poverty and hunger), Prosperity (Kasaganaan - ensure prosperous lives), Planet (Planeta - protect the world), Peace (Kapayapaan - promote justice and safety), and Partnership (Pagtutulungan - unite for the goals).

SDG Goal 1, 2, 3

Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, and Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, supported by social protection, school feeding programs, and universal health care.

SDG Goal 4, 5, 6

Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 5: Gender Equality, and Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, supported by digital learning, women leadership participation, and WASH programs.

SDG Goal 7, 8, 9

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

SDG Goal 10, 11, 12

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

SDG Goal 13, 14, 15

Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 14: Life Below Water, and Goal 15: Life on Land.

SDG Goal 16 & 17

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)

A flagship social protection program of the Philippine government providing conditional cash grants to qualified poor families to break the cycle of poverty by investing in health and education.

4Ps Long-Term Reach

As of July 2026, DSWD reported that 4Ps had served $4.4\text{ million}$ Filipino families over its 18 years of implementation, with nearly $3\text{ million}$ active households.

Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028

The national medium-term development blueprint of the Philippines aiming to promote economic and social transformation, create more jobs, and accelerate poverty reduction.

Philippine Poverty Incidence (2023 vs 2025)

Poverty incidence decreased from $15.5FIXME_PERCENT$ (approx. 17.54 million Filipinos) in 2023 to $9.7FIXME_PERCENT$ (approx. 11.08 million Filipinos) in 2025, representing a $5.8\text{ percentage-point}$ decline.

Family Poverty Incidence (2025)

Family poverty incidence declined to $6.4FIXME_PERCENT$ in 2025, equivalent to about $1.90\text{ million}$ poor families, with all 18 regions recording statistically significant decreases.

Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!

The Department of Agriculture's P20-per-kilo rice program that completed its nationwide rollout in December 2025, bringing subsidized $\text{P20/kg}$ rice to all 82 provinces.

Rice Price Intervention (February 2025)

In February 2025, the DA declared a food security emergency on rice, allowing the National Food Authority to release buffer stocks to stabilize prices.

Pang-Agraryong Tulay Project

A $28.24\text{-billion}$ pesos project approved by the Economy and Development Council in 2026 to improve farmers' access to markets alongside the Farm-to-Market Bridges Development Program.

North-South Commuter Railway

A $147\text{-km}$ railway intended to connect Central Luzon, Metro Manila, and CALABARZON, whose operations and maintenance component was approved under a PPP arrangement in 2025.

Davao City Bypass Construction Project

A $45.5\text{-km}$ project that achieved a $27.03FIXME_PERCENT$ overall physical accomplishment by December 2025, completing tunnel excavation under Package 1-1.

National Single Window

An Integrated Trade Facilitation Platform awarded in 2025 to digitize import, export, and regulatory processes, representing the first project fully processed under the new PPP Code.

PSIP Connect

A PPP pipeline project intended to improve digital readiness in public schools alongside classroom infrastructure.

People's Survival Fund

A fund supporting climate adaptation projects in locations such as Lanuza, Siargao/Del Carmen, San Francisco in Cebu, Gerona in Tarlac, Sarangani, and Kitcharao.

Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society Approach

A collaborative framework under the PDP where national government, LGUs, private sector, civil society, academe, and other stakeholders work together to achieve goals.