Transport, consumer and rights groups call for people-centered mass transport ahead of SONA

July 1, 2026

The “Public Service, Private Profit” round table discussion aimed to advance policy alternatives that prioritize accessible, affordable, safe, and publicly accountable transportation as an essential public service rather than a source of private profit.

Wage hike urgent as Filipino families struggle with high prices

June 30, 2026

NEWS

A wage hike, particularly towards a living wage, is more urgent than ever.

Wrong diagnosis and policies won’t fix PH stagflation

June 29, 2026

The CPBRD’s diagnosis of the economic crisis is short-sighted, missing the deeper structural vulnerabilities that have plagued the economy for decades.

Jobs and Pax Silica: The song remains the same

June 27, 2026

Pax Silica taunts the calamity that will come: how many Filipinos will remain barely afloat on rotting wooden pieces of part-time manufacturing work while foreign billionaires spectate on glimmering yachts?

Rainbows amidst smoke

June 26, 2026

In their campaigning against community displacement, Anora shares how it is in the government offices where she has actually felt outright discrimination.

Ending school violence

June 26, 2026

Creating a safe, nurturing and stable school environment is essential in improving learning outcomes for the country’s youth.

WPN hits private firms’ impunity, backs growing calls to terminate PrimeWater deals

June 26, 2026

Right to water violations under JVAs, mounting consumer complaints, and government failure to protect the people from problematic public-private partnership have persisted for years.

Still Dreaming of Freedom

June 12, 2026

As the country marks its 128th year of independence, we are once again reminded of how our forefathers fought for freedom from Spain, only for that victory to be seized by the Americans. Philippine flags are hoisted once more along major roads and in government offices, but for what celebration?  The 128 years include more […]

Falling employment, rising underemployment confirm worsening joblessness

June 9, 2026

NEWS

The overall labor force picture is of an economy that is still not creating enough work.