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Comelec, Smartmatic should be accountable for poll woes - EfD
S&P upgrade affirms credit ratings not an indicator of improving economy
Jobs crisis bolsters bleak poverty situation in PH
Substantial wage hike urgent: gap between minimum wage, cost of living widens
Growth in corporate profits outpacing wage increases
Without jobs, growth forecast on PH meaningless
Despite more timely release of poverty data, group questions gov't poverty strategy
New poverty figures confirm growth remains exclusionary
Amid looming water hike, water advocates engage water concessionaires, regulators in forum
Fitch grade meaningless to ordinary Filipinos
Investment grade rating's benefits on PH economy hyped
World Water Day: Recent water rate reduction token as consumers oppose looming huge water rate hike
FCDA, CERA identical: Water firms double-charging consumers
New Board of Trustees ushers in IBON's 35th year
Amid GDP growth hype, jobs situation in PH worsens
Sources of PH growth speculative, shallow
IBON hits Aquino's claims on stock market, foreign investments as development indicators
IBON 2012 Yearend Birdtalk: Bonifacio's vision of a sovereign PH lives on
IBON: PH economy truly a 'bright spot'?
Obama fiscal cliff act may affect workers' remittances to PH
Group hits water rate hike: Metro Manila rates already among highest in Asia
Forum on Bonifacio held in UP: Nationalist spirit should live on
Water sector stakeholders nationwide vow to oppose privatization
7.1% GDP growth affirms economy's jobless growth
Water district employees, consumer groups unite vs Senate Bill 2997, water privatization
Heed lessons of MWSS privatization, policy makers urged
In pushing for LRT privatization, Aquino not heeding lessons from past administrations
World Food Day: PH behind Asian countries in agricultural growth
SC should act swiftly on Cybercrime Law
Development necessitates protectionism – IBON
Mining policy remains flawed amid claims of promoting 'responsible mining'
IBON looks back on its founding during Martial Law years, affirms research and education, information role
Benefits of large-scale mining questioned
Forum on nationalism affirms PH industrialization possible
'No overpricing, deregulation working?' - IBON questions methodology used in oil price review committee findings
Despite reported high growth, unemployment in PH worst in Southeast Asia
Slow second quarter growth shows economy not on path of high growth
SC urged to be wary vs. efforts on Cha-cha
What's delaying report on oil overpricing, IBON asks oil review panel
Genetically-modified yellow corn yield up, but most farmers left bankrupt
SONA 2012: Broken contract, broken record?
New mining EO merely about gov’t getting bigger cut from mining
Groups doubt new mining E.O. will improve industry, benefit economy
PH still a debtor nation, despite US$1-billion pledge to IMF
Beyond new EO, mining industry needs sustainable program to benefit PH economy
Gov't unprepared for Rio+20 talks, says research group
Unconditional retention of QRs on rice imports urged
To lessen risks in PH-China economic ties: more diplomatic approach on South China Sea issues urged
Educators urge gov't: work for higher education budget, not further privatization
Philippine report to UN: No improvement in economic rights situation in PH
Make environmental, social justice a concern of youth, educators urge
Asian Development Bank (ADB) loans lead to more woes for Filipinos
Poverty persists as debt of ADB member countries grows
Contrary to ADB claim: Privatization will not solve water insecurity
Educators' conference in Palawan kicks off, stresses need for environment advocacy in curriculum
CSOs call on ADB to hold credible review of biggest projects in PH
As ADB meeting opens: ADB policies lead to more economic woes for PH, not 'inclusive growth'
Raising minimum wage will not increase joblessness, study says
Minimum wage, cost of living gap widens in last 10 years
Price hikes erode minimum wage increases in NCR
Presence of US troops in PH increases in past decade
Educators to hold annual meet in Palawan, discuss environmental education
Educators join calls to bring down oil prices, regulate oil industry
Anti-oil price hike group revived: Unity statement of CAOPI
Malacanang told: economy has enough profits to support wage hike
For sake of consumers: gov't should regulate oil industry to ensure transparent pricing
Filipino household help contribute more to economy than mining
Gains from mining not just about revenue-sharing
As assistant U.S. Trade Rep visits PH, gov't cautioned vs possible free trade deal with U.S.
Obama's 'insourcing' highlights risks of relying on BPOs
IBON to launch nationalist economics lecture series in 2012
Free Trade Agreement with EU threatens PH's IPR, services
Impeachment and the economy: is the Aquino government prepared for economic challenges in 2012?
Study: FTA with EU to lead to poorer access to health services
Land distribution pace slows under Aquino
APEC meeting wrong place for solutions to PH economic woes
World Bank policies, loans worsen poverty in PH, IBON tells visiting bank head
IBON lists down information oil firms should bare in audit
Land conversion, land deals hinder food self-sufficiency
DOF urged: Name PH delegation to crucial Busan Aid Forum
EfD Mindanao Statement on World Teachers' Day, October 5
EfD salutes teachers on World Teachers' Day
Cha-cha ‘fixation’: Lawmakers fail to learn from economy’s experience
Real regulation solution to high oil prices
Oil Deregulation Law review must focus on pricing and profits
Local diesel prices rising faster than global crude rates since oil deregulation
No comprehensive study to justify Php39.5 billion CCT budget for 2012
Growing poverty in Mexico further shows failure of CCT program
IBON notes misleading rice data in SONA
SONA 2010 promises vs performance: facts and figures
SONA 2011: Little to report, less to look forward to
IBON: Aquino SONA likely to be populist but public expects substance
As SONA nears: Aquino performance notably poor in prices, jobs, wages, land
Hacienda workers poorer under SDO: SC decision denies chance of improved condition
IBON: Psalm rate hike bid anti-consumer, EPIRA to blame
Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016: A Social Contract With Whom?
Aquino's plan upholds discredited development model
Slow 1st Quarter Growth Indicates Year-End Target Unlikely To Be Met
Economic sovereignty at risk with looming E.U. free trade deal
P13-wage increase insufficient: Inflation erodes NCR minimum wage to only P235
Big Three's profits more than combined income of country's poorest families
No more P25/kl rice in the market: Rice price monitoring group urges halt to NFA privatization
Repeal of VAT on oil not bad for economy
Raising minimum wage by P40 or less will be smaller than what GMA granted
NCR wages only 2/5 of cost to live decently: gov't urged to raise wages to decent level
Wage increase justifiable, possible
Diesel, gas prices could be cheaper by Php6/liter without VAT; Reverse VAT to ease impact of oil price hikes, gov't urged
IBON urges progressive specific tax system in place of VAT on oil
Gov't's revised poverty methodology detached from real situation
Water rate hike hit; group says increase unjustified, insensitive
New poverty methodology reduces number of poor by 5.3 million
IBON's 2010 Yearend Birdtalk
With 4.16 million jobless, high unemployment still cause for concern for Aquino gov’t
Filipinos to shoulder Php44 billion in CCT loan repayment
3rd Q GDP sharpest drop since 1997 : Economic growth notably slowing amid increasingly poor quality work
Vague, huge lump-sum funds in 2011 budget go against gov’t thrust of transparency
Think-tank challenges RP gov’t to denounce Seoul’s deportation of Filipino delegates
Conditional Cash Transfers (CCTs) and the Persistence of Poverty
PPP won't address water crisis, contrary to ADB claim
Lower October power rates to be offset by looming bigger increase; EPIRA blamed
Aquino signing of millennium challenge account paves way for more problematic policies
Gov't cautioned against conditional cash transfers: Program unsustainable, adds to debt burden
Malampaya contractors must pay P53-B gov't share immediately; Grossly unfair service contract with Shell, Chevron needs urgent review
Will RP gain from Aquino US visit? Trip may cause more harm than good, says group
Aquino gov't's anti-corruption drive not reflected in revenue targets for 2011
Proposed budget shows diminishing priority for health
Bloated by patronage funds, proposed 2011 budget prone to corruption
2011 proposed budget an austerity to repay debt
Economy grows but not felt by Filipinos
Economic growth remains unsustainable, unable to create jobs
SC urged not to miss historic opportunity on Luisita case: Genuine land reform, key to ending RP poverty
As UN declares access to water as basic human right: Aquino gov’t urged to stop water privatization
Adopt pro-people measures to generate revenue, Aquino urged
Severe rich-poor income gap a cause for concern for Aquino gov't
Reconsider attrition law as way to manage fiscal woes, DOF urged
Recent power hike highlights urgency of repealing EPIRA
Aquino urged to consider alternative fiscal solutions to improve RP revenues
Teachers group calls on incoming gov't to address education woes
Despite hike, NCR wage worth only P242: Workers get smallest increase in real wages under Arroyo Gov't
Current NCR minimum wage only worth P235: Gov't urged to raise wages to decent level
RP gov't urged to resist EU pressure for 'economic integration'
Poverty, joblessness despite GDP growth puzzling
Aquino urged to resist pressure for new taxes
Eight out of ten Filipinos oppose Arroyo's plan to stay in gov't as representative
6 out of 10 Filipinos Believe Poll Automation Program could lead to failure of elections
Educators nationwide gather to discuss promotion of 'people's governance' in classroom
Stop Angat Dam privatization: Presidentiables dared to prove independence from big business interests
As El Niño threatens irrigation supply: water used by golf courses can supply 1,500 has of rice paddies per day - IBON*
Regulate water use by golf courses, malls, hotels, etc. amid tight water supply in Metro
PSALM told to stop bidding: Public water sector, not private power, should manage Angat dam, group says
World Water Day: Government urged to abandon plan to privatize Angat Dam
Only three out of ten job-seeking graduates may find work
RP jobs, quality of work in 2009 worst in 50 years
January 2010 Labor Force Survey: 6 Out Of 10 Created Jobs Low-Earning
New water source not needed; Laiban deal setback temporary, continued vigilance urged
8 out of 10 Filipinos unsatisfied with RP situation as Arroyo term ends
Filipinos do not favor Arroyo's bid as Pampanga representative
Most Filipinos think poll automation won't address electoral fraud
Laiban Dam a costly, needless project: Indigenous people, water advocates hold protest at MWSS
Bulk Export Of Sugar To Blame For ‘Shortfall’ In Local Supply
Stop Sugar Exports To U.S., Government Urged
Pag-asa sa Pakikibaka
IBON Urges Presidential Bets To Bare Plans On Debt And Deficit Crisis
Human Rights Week: Violations Of Economic, Social Rights Worsening Under Arroyo Administration
Take Responsibility For Global Warming, Filipino Educators Tell First World
On Human Rights Day: 25 Million Filipinos Denied Right To Work
Gov't Gives False Hopes Remittances To Boost Yearend Growth
75% Of Filipinos Aware Of VFA Not In Favor Of Pact

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Asian Development Bank (ADB) loans lead to more woes for Filipinos

IBON Infomaterial | 8 May 2012

In response to protests that greeted the Asian Development Bank (ADB) during its recent 45th Annual Meeting in Manila, Philippine finance officials said that the contribution of the multilateral lending institution to the region’s economic growth in the last four decades is undeniable.

The country’s experience shows that ADB loans, which have increased the country’s debt dependency, continue to be shouldered by Filipinos, as shown in the infographic below.

IBON Infomaterial | 8 May 2012 | ADB loans lead to more woes for Filipinos