On Friday, the Philippines shared good news about poverty. A government department said 9.7 percent of people were poor in 2025. That is the lowest level in the country's history. Poverty means a family does not have enough money for food and other basic things. The department works on the economy and planning.
In Afghanistan, more than 5,000 families who recently returned home received food help. A local news outlet reported this on Friday. The food went to families in need in four northern provinces. Both stories are about families and their basic needs. In one country, fewer people are poor. In the other, many families still need food.