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Unpacking data shows labor market getting worse — IBON

November 11, 2024

NEWS ANALYSIS

The nation needs leaders that genuinely care about the worsening welfare of Filipino citizens and are willing to push radical and meaningful measures that will really create better-quality jobs and higher incomes.

Low real wages, more expensive food

November 5, 2024

Government claims its “vigilant measures to stabilize prices” helped keep October inflation within target. But food remains expensive and the low wages of many Filipinos can’t keep up.

NCR Family Living Wage, as of October 2024

November 5, 2024

Government is comfortable with the inflation rate being well within their target, but families are struggling amid high prices. The Php645 NCR minimum wage falls short of the Php1,205 living wage for a family of five.

Groups kick off voter’s guide series to encourage choosing leaders the nation needs

October 18, 2024

Various people and non-government organizations and advocates launch a series of forums to provide information on the country’s pressing issues and urge the electorate to vote for 2025 midterm election candidates that genuinely have Filipinos’ interests at heart.