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PH remains among poorest performers in Southeast Asia
March 25, 2015
IBON News | 25 March 2015 | Malacanang has been emphasizing so-called economic successes in its effort to counter growing public criticism Reacting to Pres. Aquino’s speech on the country’s economic achievements despite negative news reports, research group IBON said that Philippine development performance still compares poorly with its neighbors in the region. This is […]
Employers can afford substantial wage hike
March 19, 2015
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P15-wage increase meaningless amid rising cost of living
March 18, 2015
A low wage increase stifles the potential of the labor market to spur economic activity The recent wage increase in Metro Manila is meaningless as the new minimum wage is only two-fifths (44%) of the estimated amount needed for a family to live decently, according to research group IBON. The Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board […]
IBON:Why are emergency powers needed to implement ILP?
March 2, 2015
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Economy not going strong as government claims
February 25, 2015
The country’s decelerating growth highlights how the recent episode of relatively rapid growth is artificial and unsustainable Research group IBON debunked Malacanang’s claim that the economy is going strong amid calls for Pres. Aquino’s ouster. On the contrary, the slowing growth in 2014 debunks the much-hyped economic miracle and weakens the administration even on the […]
No basis for oil price hikes as world supply remains high
February 20, 2015
Oil inventories showed supply jumping from 6.3 million barrels to 413.06 million in end-January Research group IBON questioned the recent increases in local oil prices, citing a US energy agency report that the global supply of crude oil has reached a new record high. Philippine oil prices increased for the second time in two weeks: […]
LRT-MRT fare hike: ‘User pays’ principle not applicable for public utilities – IBON
January 8, 2015
User pays’ is a neoliberal principle which means that government will no longer be responsible in making sure that the LRT/MRT is accessible and affordable to commuters The “user pays” principle in transportation service pricing cited by the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) for the LRT-MRT fare hike should be rejected. According to research […]
DOF urged: Name PH delegation to crucial Busan Aid Forum
October 6, 2011
AidWatch Philippines | The forum, to be held in Busan, South Korea in November, is considered crucial because it will supposedly define the new direction of aid and development cooperation. As the global community prepares for the much-anticipated High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF4), Philippine civil society groups urge the government to name the […]
EfD Mindanao Statement on World Teachers’ Day, October 5
October 5, 2011
As we salute our fellow teachers for the commitment and sacrifice for the development of the youth, we call on the Aquino government to seriously commit to uplift the teachers’ welfare and the state of education The Educators Forum for Development (EFD) Mindanao, an association of teachers and educators espousing education for social transformation, joins […]
