Official poverty stats underestimate actual number of poor Filipinos – IBON

August 19, 2024

The public reaction to the absurdity of the Php21 per meal poverty line highlights how official poverty thresholds are in urgent need of updating based on more decent standards.

Most new jobs in sectors with lowest pay — IBON

August 8, 2024

Most jobs being created pay so low that millions of Filipinos still do not earn enough to pay for their basic needs especially amid high prices and rising inflation.

Food inflation worst this year; hits poor Filipinos hardest amid low wages

August 7, 2024

Unabated inflation further burdens Filipinos who have been struggling to cope with high prices amid stagnated wages and persistent poverty.

2025 national budget is agenda of austerity for the many, prosperity for a few- IBON

August 2, 2024

The Marcos Jr administration tries to project that it is prioritizing and bringing prosperity to Filipinos, but the proposed 2025 national budget shows instead that it is still putting the wealthy and big business first.

Gov’t labor market, quality work hype disconnected from poor Filipinos’ reality — IBON

July 10, 2024

NEWS ANALYSIS

Persistent lack of decent work, low wages, and worsening poverty contradict the Marcos administration’s claims that the labor market is on a positive momentum and that more quality jobs are being created.

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.