People Economics
Protect the environment
August 3, 2019
The programs and policies the Duterte administration is hyping do not seem to be delivering the promised economic development and improvement of the Filipino people’s situation. People Economics will improve things. Protect the Environment! #MalalangEkonomiya #MayMagagawa #PeopleEconomics
Build Filipino Industries
July 13, 2019
Will President Duterte’s 4th SONA be truthful about the real state of the economy and the people? It should be. People Economics will improve things. Build Filipino industries! #MalalangEkonomiya #MayMagagawa #PeopleEconomics #PeoplesSONA2019
On the act requiring private sector employers to pay 14th month pay
July 2, 2019
#MayMagagawa #PeopleEconomics #PeoplesSONA2019
Develop the countryside
June 29, 2019
Will President Duterte’s 4th SONA be truthful about the real state of the economy and the people? It should be. People Economics will improve things. For a start, develop the countryside!
How do the senatoriables fare?: TRAIN LAW
March 22, 2019
WHO’S SCARED TO DEBATE THE TRAIN LAW? The TRAIN Law implemented since 2018 increased the tax burden on tens of millions of the poorest Filipinos while lowering taxes on higher income families including the country’s richest. Some lawmakers have reconsidered but others still defend the indefensible. Most aspiring senators are justifiably critical. Who’s who?
Their Wealth is Tu-Big!
March 21, 2019
Water is a human right and should be a public service. But did you know how much it boosts private profits of the country’s richest oligarchs? JAIME ZOBEL DE AYALA Famously known for their malls and condominiums in urban centers across the country, the Ayala family has interests in many other sectors. This includes privatized […]
Beyond water interruptions: Expensive water and connection woes burden consumers
March 21, 2019
By the Samahan at Ugnayan ng mga Konsyumer para sa Ikauunlad ng Bayan (SUKI) The ongoing water shortage is just the latest among water problems that consumers have been struggling with for decades. Despite privatization and its promises, poor consumers across the metropolis still suffer expensive water, erratic connections, and inadequate services. The government and […]
WPN Position Paper on the Water Crisis
March 19, 2019
WPN: Water crisis confirms failure of water privatization IBON Foundation/Water for the People Network (WPN) Position paper submitted to the Office of Sen. Grace Poe, Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Services, in line with the hearing to investigate the water shortage in Metro Manila The Water for the People Network (WPN) holds […]