SURVEYS no longer reflect the real situation on the ground as two data research institutes showed contrasting claims on poverty. Based on the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, the number of Filipino families who consider themselves poor has dropped, attributing the decline to government efforts to alleviate poverty. According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),  more households can provide for their families and cope with daily needs. However, a separate survey conducted by...