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PPP won’t address water crisis, contrary to ADB claim
October 15, 2010
Water for the People Network | The experience of countries around the world that have implemented water privatization shows that public-private partnership (PPP) has even worsened the problem. Contrary to the claim of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), allowing profit-oriented private corporations to take over the management and distribution of water resources will not address […]
October Peasant Month: The remoteness of real land reform
October 11, 2010
IBON Features | October 2010 | The bitter plight of Filipino farmers continues past the Aquino administration’s first 100 days and into October which the peasant movement marks as Peasant Month IBON Features—The First 100 Days Report of Pres. Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino’s administration made no mention of its program for land reform. This was also […]
Lower October power rates to be offset by looming bigger increase; EPIRA blamed
October 9, 2010
The debt of Napocor should have been settled by the proceeds from the privatization of its power generation plants and other assets. Research group IBON Foundation today warned that the Php1.10 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) drop in power rates this month is just temporary relief for consumers as bigger hikes in electricity bills loom in the […]
First 100 days: Few signs of real reform
October 8, 2010
IBON FEATURES | The first 100 days of any administration comprise the moment of transition from the old government, and the new administration is at the height of its optimism, trust and popularity The first 100 days of any administration are unique – this is the moment of transition from the old government, and the […]
Aquino signing of millennium challenge account paves way for more problematic policies
September 22, 2010
The MCC is about promoting the US’s preferred version of neoliberal free market democracies– democratic in form but severely undemocratic in their outcomes Pres. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino is set to witness the signing of the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) during his US visit, but research group IBON warns that the agreement is biased against national […]
Gov’t cautioned against conditional cash transfers: Program unsustainable, adds to debt burden
September 21, 2010
While giving out cash transfers to indigent families may be an option at certain times, this should not be at the core of government poverty programs. As allocations for poverty programs continue to be deliberated in the national budget for 2011, research group IBON cautions government on the conditional cash transfers program (CCTP), saying that […]
Malampaya contractors must pay P53-B gov’t share immediately; Grossly unfair service contract with Shell, Chevron needs urgent review
September 20, 2010
The understated proceeds are said to amount to Php53 billion because contractors Shell Exploration, Chevron and PNOC have been deducting their corporate income tax from the government’s 60%-share of the gas project since Research group IBON urges the Aquino government to demand the service contractors of Malampaya Gas Project to immediately pay the Philippine government […]
Will RP gain from Aquino US visit? Trip may cause more harm than good, says group
September 20, 2010
With renewed commitments from both countries to negotiate a bilateral free trade deal, the MCA funding could be used to compel the Philippines to agree to a one-sided agreement. Research group IBON today warned that the much-hyped US visit of Pres. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino may result in more harm than good, as the group expressed […]
Various Rice Industry Multistakeholders Reject NFA Privatization
September 17, 2010
Bantay Bigas | Press Release | The gathering was attended by more than 130 participants composed of rice millers, small rice traders and retailers, farmers, consumers, farmers’ cooperatives, irrigators associations, farmers, and… | Reference: Lita Mariano, Spokesperson | Mobile: 09302016879 A rare gathering of rice industry stakeholders was held at the Century Conference hall of […]
