Yes I think that's basically the number one mission of the government. Everything the government does is inheritly to reduce poverty (despite how corrupt it is). Education, quality jobs, healthcare, housing and peace and order. Space exploration is also one, if Philippines manage to become competitive in this area this could produce jobs in turn at least alleviate those in poverty. Might even give us edge with other countries. Will improve existing weather monitoring systems. Introduce technology that could be game changing.