Inflation rate in Southeast Asia

May 13, 2026

How can Marcos lead ASEAN prosperity while PH lags behind? – IBON

May 8, 2026

Slowing growth, soaring prices, and worsening joblessness expose the Marcos administration’s failed economic management and diminish its credibility to lead ASEAN especially at this time of crisis

Philippines fuel prices among highest in ASEAN region

April 19, 2026

Philippines Worst in ASEAN

February 4, 2022

The economy and majority of Filipinos have hit rock bottom under Duterte, and that it is more urgent than ever for the 2022 elections to herald new economics and governance.

PH 2nd fastest ASEAN growth but worst unemployment — IBON

February 4, 2022

The Philippines is among the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia but this does not mean that Filipinos are better off.

ASEAN COVID-19 statistics and response measures

April 16, 2021

Despite government claims of excellently addressing the pandemic, data shows the Philippines having the most number of active cases among ASEAN countries, and being behind in financing COVID response.

Highest unemployment in ASEAN

March 12, 2018

Latest data shows that the number of employed Filipinos fell by 663,000 to 40.3 million in 2017 from the year before and the number of unemployed rose by 66,000 to 4.1 million. The unemployment rate has also risen to some 9.2% and remains by far the highest in ASEAN.

Protect PH economy, thwart RCEP

November 20, 2017

  Research group IBON said that the Philippine government should promote and protect Filipino industry instead of pursuing one-sided free trade agreements (FTAs). This is after Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) participating countries recently said that the regional trade deal would continue their strong economic performance. According to IBON, the government should only enter economic […]

ASEAN way: Big China-funded water, energy infra to displace more communities

November 20, 2017

Can be more catastrophic than MRT  Business projects oblivious to human communities are a trademark of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and other globalization platforms, advocacy groups said Monday. Shortly after the conclusion of the 31st ASEAN Summit, indigenous peoples, and water and energy rights advocates slammed China-funded water and energy projects […]