marcos jr administration
PhilHealth rate hikes long overdue
August 11, 2025
Faster child immunization?
August 11, 2025
The Philippines is failing to meet the national target for child immunization, which is set at 95% coverage for the child population. As of 2024, the fully immunized child (FIC) national average was only 64.9%, with 10 out of 17 regions falling below this average.
Marcos Jr’s rice populism: Short-term optics, long-term hunger
August 7, 2025
The worsening reliance on imports to contain increases in domestic rice prices is a problem that will persist if the government keeps scrimping on support for rice producers.
Gov’t claims of quality job expansion misleading amid worsening informality and rise in part-timers – IBON
August 6, 2025
Fewer underemployed people is not an indication that the jobs situation is improving.
National government outstanding debt
August 4, 2025
Borrow, Borrow More
August 4, 2025
Cutting tariffs reduces public resources
August 1, 2025
No benefits for PH producers and economy
August 1, 2025
