social protection
‘Bakit Kami Wala, Bakit Sila Meron?’:
What Sways Ayuda?
September 22, 2026
The ayuda system is clearly about neoliberal welfare policies, set in place only for temporary welfare to keep families subservient to patronage politics and to steer the economy toward priorities shaped by foreign interests rather than people’s needs.
Filipino families left behind despite govt’s vibrant labor market claim – IBON
October 8, 2024
Instead of being overly fixated on surface job numbers, the Marcos administration should open its eyes to the reality that millions of Filipino families are barely earning enough from whatever work they can find.
Inflation slowed but higher prices burden consumers further
August 7, 2023
The cost of basic goods such as rice, vegetables, fish and oil continues to rise and burden millions of poor consumers
Soaring inflation can be tempered—IBON
November 4, 2022
The people may find little relief and may be worse off should the Marcos Jr administration stick to its weak response of hiking interest rates and limiting subsidies to address high inflation.
Expanded social protection
August 5, 2022
With among the highest joblessness and inflation in Southeast Asia, PH needs bold econ reforms–IBON
July 20, 2022
The Philippines has among the highest unemployment and inflation rates in the region, underscoring the country’s worsening conditions and the urgent need for radical economic measures.
Duterte govt: Just Can’t Debt Enough
October 4, 2020
BY SONNY AFRICA
The debt crisis is already upon us – just not the kind that the economic managers and creditors are worried about where debt payments to lenders are interrupted.
