Stop power privatization, democratize the power sector—IBON

October 17, 2026

An integrated national power development plan should link the power sector to national industrialization.

Super El Niño

The government’s bucket solution

October 14, 2026

The president’s balde response to what could be the strongest El Niño in 150 years raises serious questions about the Marcos administration’s preparedness.

HOR’s 2027 GAB worsens already flawed NEP—IBON

October 13, 2026

The HOR has further distorted the proposed budget with its grossly election-driven amendments.

The Long Con:

Traversing the IMF-World Bank’s long trail of ruin

October 12, 2026

The IMF-World Bank’s 82 years are a long history of destructive policies that have devastated economies and provoked resistance and outrage worldwide.

‘Bakit Kami Wala, Bakit Sila Meron?’:
What Sways Ayuda?

September 22, 2026

The ayuda system is clearly about neoliberal welfare policies, set in place only for temporary welfare to keep families subservient to patronage politics and to steer the economy toward priorities shaped by foreign interests rather than people’s needs.

Marcos Jr prioritizing US’ strategic needs

September 20, 2026

Like his father, Marcos Jr is using the powers of the state to open up and restructure the Philippine economy, according to the agenda of foreign monopoly capital, especially the US.

When will education reframing end?

September 18, 2026

The question on whether the more important end of higher education should be the formation of citizens or employability is a false dichotomy that has only been sharpened by neoliberal policies.

More youth seeking work, but jobs fall short—IBON

September 9, 2026

More youth are seeking work but are unable to find jobs.

Low real wages, more expensive food (August 2026)

September 7, 2026