low wages
IBON says of wage hike: “Ang bara ay ang di pag-suporta ng pangulo”
May 9, 2024
The proposed wage bills in Congress to various degrees bring wages closer to the family living wage, which corrects years of meager wage increases that have lagged behind profits, productivity and inflation.
Lack of gainful employment belies govt claims of improving jobs market — IBON
April 13, 2024
The Marcos Jr administration keeps touting that the labor market is improving. But there is a serious disconnect between this government hype and the actual reality of millions of Filipinos.
The excuses they give: Kung ayaw ng wage hike, maraming dahilan
February 20, 2024
COMMENTARY
Opponents of a minimum wage hike say it will be “catastrophic” – cause inflation, lead to layoffs, and bankrupt firms. They say it will only help a few and only for a little while. None of these arguments holds water.
Stagnant Real Wages, More Expensive Food
February 8, 2024
NCR Family Living Wage, as of December 2023
January 12, 2024
Despite slower December 2023 inflation, Filipino’s wages and incomes are not enough to cope with costs of goods and services.
Minimum Wage vs Family Living Wage Per Region, as of November 2023
December 8, 2023
NCR Family Living Wage, as of November 2023
December 8, 2023
Despite lower inflation, expensive food hurting poor families—IBON
December 5, 2023
Inflation may have been lower in November, but poor and low-income families still contended with high prices of common food items, especially rice.
Most Filipinos can’t cope even with lower inflation
November 16, 2023
