Top 10 Poorest Provinces in the Philippines in 2006

RANK
PROVINCE
POVERTY INCIDENCE OF FAMILIES
1
Tawi-tawi
78.9%
2
Zamboanga del Norte
63.0%
3
Maguindanao
62.0%
4
Apayao
57.5%
5
Surigao del Norte
53.2%
6
Lanao del Sur
52.5%
7
Northern Samar
52.2%
8
Masbate
51.0%
9
Abra
50.1%
10
Misamis Occidental
48.8%


Source: National Statistical Coordination Board