‘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

Minimum Wage and Family Living Wage Per Region, as of August 2026

September 7, 2026

National Family Living Wage, as of August 2026

September 7, 2026

High prices expose crisis of low incomes – IBON

September 6, 2026

Price increases translate immediately into hunger, deprivation and debt when wages are too low, jobs are insecure and families have little protection against economic shocks.

Who’s to blame for our bad manners?
Another look at education

August 19, 2026

Instead of addressing the education crisis, the Marcos Jr government is simply fixated on mass-producing a labor force tailored to the needs of the global market.