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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.
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.
Filipinos already squeezed by less jobs and high prices will be even worse off as Super El Niño hits—IBON
October 7, 2026
Filipino families already squeezed by worsening joblessness and soaring prices will fall into greater crisis once Super El Niño hits in earnest.
Three-year-high inflation rate for bottom 30%: BBM’s inaction hits poorest hardest—IBON
October 7, 2026
Research group IBON said that the three-year-high 9% inflation rate for the bottom 30% of Filipino families shows that the poorest are bearing the brunt of rising prices amid the Marcos administration’s failure to address unabated oil price shocks. The group said the government’s measures to cushion the impact of price hikes are too small […]
IBON Statement on the ASEAN Energy Business Forum
October 6, 2026
The most basic issue is who controls energy development, who benefits from it, and who pays the costs. This is why the energy question is not simply about the ASEAN Energy Business Forum’s narrow-minded fixation on making energy projects more profitable.
Energy advocates press for nationalized power system as ASEAN energy investors gather
October 6, 2026
Despite decades of privatization, Filipinos continue to face high electricity rates and energy insecurity, while private energy corporations expand their control over the sector.
Deregulation exposes Filipinos to oil shocks; gov’t must reclaim control—IBON
September 25, 2026
The government should be able to control local oil prices and should not have to pass the burden of rising global prices on to consumers.
Marcos opts for easy power relief over real electricity reform—IBON
September 17, 2026
Genuinely bringing down electricity costs requires deeper structural reforms.
More youth seeking work, but jobs fall short—IBON
September 9, 2026
More youth are seeking work but are unable to find jobs.
