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  2. Traditional economy - Wikipedia

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    A traditional economy is a loosely defined term sometimes used for older economic systems in economics and anthropology. It may imply that an economy is not deeply connected to wider regional trade networks; that many or most members engage in subsistence agriculture, possibly being a subsistence economy; that barter is used to a greater frequency than in developed economies; that there is ...

  3. Gaddang people - Wikipedia

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    Gaddang residents of Bayombong, Siudad ng Santiago, and Bagabag enthusiastically availed themselves of the expanded education opportunities available since the early 20th century (initially in Manila, but more recently in Northern Luzon), producing a number of doctors, lawyers, teachers, engineers, and other professionals by the mid-1930s.

  4. Banaue Rice Terraces - Wikipedia

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    The Tourism industry has developed a number of activities for visitors which may include traditional sightseeing of the terraces and visits to the tribes at the foot of the terraces. A Mumbaki [20] (traditional Ifugao witch doctor) is also recommended [21] to visitors: these doctors can perform spiritual healing rituals. [22]

  5. Toungoo dynasty - Wikipedia

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    The crown completely replaced the hereditary chieftainships with appointed governorships in the entire Irrawaddy valley and greatly reduced the hereditary rights of Shan chiefs. Its trade and secular administrative reforms built a prosperous economy for more than 80 years. The kingdom entered a gradual decline due to the "palace rule" of its kings.

  6. Southern Leyte - Wikipedia

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    Poverty incidence of Southern Leyte 10 20 30 40 50 2006 33.72 2009 43.07 2012 43.28 2015 40.94 2018 23.70 2021 16.00 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Farming Coconut Most of the people in Southern Leyte go into coconut planting, a widely distributed industry, especially in mountainous and even plain regions. The GIZ of the German Development Cooperation has embarked on a value chain ...

  7. Calabarzon - Wikipedia

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    Poverty incidence of Calabarzon 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 2006 10.27 2009 11.92 2012 10.92 2015 12.46 2018 7.15 2021 7.20 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Calabarzon is the second largest contributor to the national GDP, accounting for 17% of the gross domestic product. The region boasts a 2.1% inflation rate, lower than the national average of 3%. The region has a 9.2% unemployment rate ...

  8. Batak people (Philippines) - Wikipedia

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    A few Batak also cultivate rice, corn, sweet potato, and cassava. Wage labor for nearby farmers is important to the Batak economy. Batak men are usually hired out for a few days to do certain work like clearing weeds, harvesting, or to pick coconuts and coffee. Local tourism is also a source of revenue for the Bataks. [5]

  9. Soccsksargen - Wikipedia

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    Poverty incidence of Soccsksargen 10 20 30 40 50 2006 37.90 2009 38.31 2012 44.74 2015 38.15 2018 28.23 2021 21.40 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority 2 storey olingustic KCC mall of Gensan and VerSoccsksargenll The region contributes to the national GDP with 2.6% with 5% growth compared to 2016. 18.3% of Mindanao Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP). In the most recent contest during ...