The PCOO’s disinformation must be stopped

January 30, 2020

The Duterte administration’s persistent red-baiting of IBON and other groups instead of addressing the issues raised is an affront to the public. The public deserves the truth and to be informed about the issues that matter to them the most. Instead, the government is red-baiting critical voices to silence opposition and to hide the real […]

The numbers behind the Duterte Legacy (The Chiefs with Rosario Guzman)

January 29, 2020

IBON Research Head Rosario Guzman is interviewed by senior anchors Ed Lingao, Roby Alampay and Amy Pamintuan on The Chiefs at the One News Cignal Channel

Real Duterte Legacy

January 28, 2020

What Legacy? The real economic situation under the Duterte administration

January 25, 2020

IBON Yearstarter Press Conference held Friday morning prior to the 2019 Yearend Birdtalk at the Commission on Human Rights. IBON Executive Director Sonny Africa talked about slowing growth, persistent poverty, unemployment and poor quality work, gross inequality and why government borrowing and spending on infrastructure does not necessarily translate to better lives for the majority […]

Real Duterte Legacy: Three years of slow growth sign of failing gov’t econ policies

January 25, 2020

NEWS

The economy is on its third year of slowing growth under the Duterte administration, and the slowest in eight years. This shows that government’s claimed economic gains are myths.

Live: IBON Press Conference on Duterte Legacy (Inquirer.net)

January 24, 2020

Real Duterte Legacy: Agri crisis belies admin claims of econ success

January 23, 2020

NEWS

The crisis in Philippine agriculture due to government negligence contradicts claimed economic achievements under the Duterte Legacy Campaign. The administration’s neglect and prioritization of local and foreign big business interests is worsening an already weak and struggling sector.

Amid Taal disaster, ‘Duterte Legacy’ disinformation campaign launched

January 22, 2020

NEWS

The campaign is not just rife with disinformation, said the group, but also insensitive politicking for the still distant 2022 elections.

Nothing but propaganda? (The Chiefs with Sonny Africa)

January 21, 2020