More youth seeking work, but jobs fall short—IBON

September 9, 2026

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

Hyped economic progress at the expense of Filipinos

July 25, 2026

The Marcos Jr administration claims economic success, saying that its policies have brought the country to upper middle-income status. But this seeks to hide a deeper reality: the growth model hyped by the government has made a few prosperous at the expense of millions of Filipinos and the environment. The Marcos Jr administration vowed to […]

Bleak jobs situation bursts Marcos admin’s UMIC bubble – IBON

July 8, 2026

UMIC status is irrelevant when considering that millions of Filipinos are struggling to make a living or find decent employment.

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.

Widespread informality (March 2026)

May 13, 2026

Inflation rate in Southeast Asia

May 13, 2026

Most Filipinos trapped in precarious work, face deeper crisis from oil price shocks

April 8, 2026

NEWS

Latest labor force data confirms that millions of Filipino families are highly vulnerable to rising fuel costs and higher inflation, pushing them into even deeper poverty.

IBON Executive Director on higher unemployment rate

March 15, 2026

PH economy beyond official press releases

January 14, 2026

FEATURES

Jobs and poverty tell a different story.