IBON Foundation

In the hands of a few

April 1, 2026

Who bears the brunt of oil price hikes?

March 29, 2026

Fuel price hikes are forcing millions of Filipinos into deeper austerity. What begins at the pump quickly becomes higher food prices, transport costs, and daily expenses. Immediate support is critical—but lasting solutions require reclaiming control over an oil industry that serves the public, not profit.

Ramon Ang’s net worth

March 29, 2026

How much will taxing billionaire wealth raise to help ordinary Filipinos?

March 29, 2026

The government’s declaration of a national emergency will need large funding to be meaningful. A billionaire wealth tax generating at least Php500 billion will help ensure that more Filipinos will be given more help for as long as they need.

Double whammy of record-low peso and high global oil prices to drive up inflation

March 20, 2026

the all-time low peso and surging global oil prices are a double whammy that will double inflation in the coming months, hitting millions of poor Filipino families the hardest