neoliberal policies
A history of power rate hikes and price rigging
February 12, 2019
Deregulating rates and privatizing power through EPIRA
February 12, 2019
Disguised Jobs Crisis
February 4, 2019
Download Briefing Paper here An excerpt from the IBON 2018 Yearend Birdtalk paper “Faltering Economy, Shell of A Democracy”: The socioeconomic conditions of the masses are not substantially or sustainably improving. A few gained from recent economic growth but not the people who need this the most. Domestic elites and foreign capital continue to profit […]
Oil Price Hikes More Often, Unjust Under Deregulation
February 1, 2019
Militarization of the Government
January 28, 2019
Faltering Economy, Shell of A Democracy
January 28, 2019
Download Briefing Paper here Adverse economic and political trends since the start of the Duterte administration intensified last year. The risk of combustion in 2019 has become much higher. The administration has tried to project an image of economic progress and strongman-driven stability, peace and order. But if the year 2018 has shown anything it […]
IBON replies to Presidential Spokesperson on employment situation
January 27, 2019
The Presidential Spokesperson recently said that IBON’s claim of weak annual job creation under the Duterte administration is “mathematically impossible”. There was also the insinuation of being “inept or just maliciously reckless to degrade the achievements of the President”. We are compelled to reply to help the administration come to terms with the reality of […]
Worst Job Generation in Post-Marcos Period
January 24, 2019
