Wage hike necessary, overdue amid pandemic and high prices

January 23, 2021

A substantial wage hike remains just and necessary even amid the pandemic economic shock. It is incumbent on the government to come up with schemes to enable a wage hike that increases incomes of low-income households and which will also stimulate aggregate demand in the economy. This can include mandating higher wages while giving wage subsidies to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)

Crisis upon crisis: 2021 Yearstarter Birdtalk highlights

January 23, 2021

It is important that the government acknowledge the enormity of the public health and economic crisis. This is necessary for the vital shift in attitude from business-as-usual to undertaking urgent COVID-19 response and long-term reforms.

IBON debunks economic Cha-cha movers’ claims on FDI

January 19, 2021

Charter change proponents claim that removing economic protections against foreign investments is needed for economic recovery. But FDI liberalization will instead have long-term adverse impacts on national economic development.

The 2021 Yearstarter Birdtalk

January 16, 2021

There’s certainly much we can do to make sure that 2021 is better.

IBON: Cha-cha won’t fix pandemic damage | PhilStar

January 14, 2021

Former NEDA chief says ‘yes’ to change in Constitution’s economic provisions | UNTV

January 14, 2021

DILG gives House panel over 555,000 signatures backing ‘surgical’ amendments to Constitution | Rappler

January 14, 2021

With dead cat bounce in ’21, country needs stimulus, not Cha-cha, says IBON | Business Mirror

January 14, 2021

Understanding the House’s economic Cha-cha | GMA Network

January 14, 2021