What happened to our rice, IRRI?

April 4, 2025

IRRI’s 65 years of existence is a legacy of devastation.

Hunger increases under Marcos from low family incomes, high prices

March 31, 2025

The number of Filipinos experiencing involuntary hunger has more than doubled since the start of the Marcos Jr administration.

Duterte’s arrest and detention is just the beginning

March 12, 2025

STATEMENT

Duterte did not act in the best interests of the nation – he was a tyrannical demagogue reveling in his power.

High note? Gov’t ignoring millions-rise in part-time, informal workers — IBON

March 6, 2025

NEWS

The Marcos Jr administration is ignoring widespread informality and the real labor force situation, demonstrating a lack of concern for genuine job creation.

EPIRA beyond reform

February 28, 2025

COMMENTARY

The lament borders on cliché – the Philippines has among the highest electricity costs in the region.

The development myth of USAID

February 27, 2025

FEATURES

USAID has operated not without dubious intentions.

IBON on the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution

February 25, 2025

STATEMENT

The lessons and spirit of EDSA are not relics of the past as the government wants the people to believe; they can inspire action today. In light of the escalating violations of Filipinos’ economic, social, and cultural rights as well as civil and political, it is more urgent than ever for the people to unite in a movement for genuine and radical change.

Looking beyond corruption rankings

February 21, 2025

The real challenges are not simply about improving the country’s Corruption Perception Index scores. It is rather in seeking real accountability for high-level abuse of power.

Making upper middle-income status matter

February 20, 2025

Understanding what upper middle-income status really means easily clarifies that it is in many respects just a fantasy.