News
EPIRA has delivered profits for a few, not affordable power to Filipinos
July 3, 2026
EPIRA has failed to make electricity affordable, and instead created possibly the region’s most expensive power system, while enriching a few.
Transport, consumer and rights groups call for people-centered mass transport ahead of SONA
July 1, 2026
The “Public Service, Private Profit” round table discussion aimed to advance policy alternatives that prioritize accessible, affordable, safe, and publicly accountable transportation as an essential public service rather than a source of private profit.
Wage hike urgent as Filipino families struggle with high prices
June 30, 2026
NEWS
A wage hike, particularly towards a living wage, is more urgent than ever.
Wrong diagnosis and policies won’t fix PH stagflation
June 29, 2026
The CPBRD’s diagnosis of the economic crisis is short-sighted, missing the deeper structural vulnerabilities that have plagued the economy for decades.
WPN hits private firms’ impunity, backs growing calls to terminate PrimeWater deals
June 26, 2026
Right to water violations under JVAs, mounting consumer complaints, and government failure to protect the people from problematic public-private partnership have persisted for years.
Falling employment, rising underemployment confirm worsening joblessness
June 9, 2026
NEWS
The overall labor force picture is of an economy that is still not creating enough work.
HB 9465 will stop economic truths from being told
June 4, 2026
STATEMENT
At a time when Filipinos face persistent economic difficulties, the space for independent research should be expanded, not quelled.
US demand for higher PH military spending threatens dev’t priorities
June 3, 2026
NEWS
Every peso used for military expenditures is a peso less for the country’s urgent development needs.
Substantial economic relief will help millions amid worsening crisis
May 21, 2026
Millions of Filipinos are just a few more price increases away from poverty.
