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IBON:Why are emergency powers needed to implement ILP?
March 2, 2015
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Economy not going strong as government claims
February 25, 2015
The country’s decelerating growth highlights how the recent episode of relatively rapid growth is artificial and unsustainable Research group IBON debunked Malacanang’s claim that the economy is going strong amid calls for Pres. Aquino’s ouster. On the contrary, the slowing growth in 2014 debunks the much-hyped economic miracle and weakens the administration even on the […]
Maynilad demand for gov’t guarantee reeks of corporate greed
February 24, 2015
Instead of paying Maynilad, government should start putting capital into regaining control of water service Maynilad’s call for government to pay so-called losses from the non-implementation of the arbitration ruling is patently anti-consumer. According to advocacy group Water for the People Network (WPN), this is another basis to immediately terminate the concession agreement with the […]
No basis for oil price hikes as world supply remains high
February 20, 2015
Oil inventories showed supply jumping from 6.3 million barrels to 413.06 million in end-January Research group IBON questioned the recent increases in local oil prices, citing a US energy agency report that the global supply of crude oil has reached a new record high. Philippine oil prices increased for the second time in two weeks: […]
Neoliberal PPP behind LRT/MRT fare, water rate hikes
January 9, 2015
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LRT-MRT fare hike: ‘User pays’ principle not applicable for public utilities – IBON
January 8, 2015
User pays’ is a neoliberal principle which means that government will no longer be responsible in making sure that the LRT/MRT is accessible and affordable to commuters The “user pays” principle in transportation service pricing cited by the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) for the LRT-MRT fare hike should be rejected. According to research […]
Seeking decent shelter a year after Yolanda
January 8, 2015
Survivors still face the difficulties of prolonged uncertainty of temporary shelters and lack of livelihood, amid government measures that aggravate their plight IBON Features— Decent shelter is a fundamental social right which super-typhoon Yolanda survivors have not fully realized even a year after the calamity hit the country. Government’s establishment of a one-stop-shop for the […]
Government policies challenge economic, social and cultural rights in PH
December 11, 2014
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Yolanda-affected residents in Eastern Visayas — LGU, relatives first came to our aid after typhoon Yolanda
November 6, 2014
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