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PH food insecurity worsening to among highest in region underscores multiple gov’t failures – IBON
October 16, 2024
NEWS
The Philippines having the third worst incidence of severe and moderate food insecurity in Southeast Asia shows the Marcos Jr administration’s failure on multiple development fronts.
Food insecurity in Southeast Asia (2021-2023)
October 16, 2024
Filipino families left behind despite govt’s vibrant labor market claim – IBON
October 8, 2024
Instead of being overly fixated on surface job numbers, the Marcos administration should open its eyes to the reality that millions of Filipino families are barely earning enough from whatever work they can find.
Low real wages, more expensive food as of September 2024
October 7, 2024
NCR Family Living Wage, as of September 2024
October 7, 2024
Lower inflation? Food prices higher, wages and incomes not keeping up—IBON
October 4, 2024
NEWS
Low inflation in September is no reason for complacency with food remaining expensive, especially for the poorest Filipinos whose low earnings cannot cope with high prices.
IBON Executive Director on the new VAT on digital services
October 3, 2024
The new VAT on digital services is the latest regressive tax on the poor and middle class who already suffer stagnant incomes, falling savings, and rising prices.
Transport Series No. 2: The Anomaly of Modernization
September 25, 2024
This is a part of IBON’s Transport Series which aims to describe the problems in the sector and come up with viable and sustainable solutions. Each part is focused on one aspect of the transport crisis, especially in Metro Manila and its environs where it manifests. Each part does not aim to be exhaustive but […]
