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Odd jobs: Spiraling through another day
July 6, 2024
It may seem to be a mere picture of urban poverty and underdevelopment at first glance. But a closer look reveals something more profound.
Global victims of US military aggression
July 6, 2024
US’ military interventions globally range from direct military actions to covert operations to military support for client states. Lasting from days or weeks to over many years, these result in significant loss of life.
Why farmers in SJDM are under attack
July 5, 2024
Farming communities in San Jose Del Monte have become vital sources of agricultural products for Metro Manila. They have established their residence, economy, and self-sustaining organizations over the years. But trouble would always come to this seeming paradise.
Poor families grappling with high food costs despite lower inflation – IBON
July 5, 2024
Despite lower June inflation, Filipino families are not earning enough to keep up with the high prices.
Defend ESCR, repeal the Anti-Terrorism Act
July 3, 2024
Sustaining the ATA belies the Marcos administration’s posturing as a human rights champion.
Minimum wage worth less under Marcos, since peak under Aquino — IBON
June 24, 2024
NEWS
As the NCR wage board deliberates the petitions of various labor groups, it needs to be stressed that NCR wages are not keeping up with either inflation or worker productivity.
Stop militarizing farm communities; support green producers–IBON
June 22, 2024
The government should be held accountable for the recent attack against farmer leader Ronnie Manalo and the long-standing militarization of SJDM farming communities that undermines not just the right to till but also the right to food security.
Against all repression, Spring is coming
June 19, 2024
Undemocracy and inequality and its attendant oppression and exploitation is what spurs so much resistance.
Philippine economy so right it’s wrong
June 18, 2024
The Philippine Economic Briefing tried so hard to show that everything is right with the economy that it only succeeded in showing everything that’s so wrong with it.
