EPIRA has delivered profits for a few, not affordable power to Filipinos

July 3, 2026

EPIRA has failed to make electricity affordable, and instead created possibly the region’s most expensive power system, while enriching a few.

Transport, consumer and rights groups call for people-centered mass transport ahead of SONA

July 1, 2026

The “Public Service, Private Profit” round table discussion aimed to advance policy alternatives that prioritize accessible, affordable, safe, and publicly accountable transportation as an essential public service rather than a source of private profit.

Inflation burden heavier on millions amid lack of gov’t action

May 5, 2026

The burden of adjusting to the oil price shocks has been shifted onto over 21 million poor and vulnerable Filipino families. The government’s refusal to cut oil taxes and regulate prices reflects a policy failure that leaves the majority to fend for themselves amid a deepening crisis.

How privatization undermines consumer rights

March 22, 2026

The paradox of lower inflation, higher prices under Marcos

January 16, 2026

Addressing inflation in a meaningful way requires confronting its structural roots rather than stubbornly relying on short-term or market-oriented fixes.

Groups hold media forum, exposing privatization as systemic theft at play

December 8, 2025

Public funds and resources continue to be used by bureaucrats and private entities to operate and manage public facilities to enrich themselves and stay in power.

NAIA privatization: Bigger corruption at play

October 30, 2025

Ang highlights how much was “remitted” to the government—masking the fact that the public is being squeezed to fund both government collection and private profit.

Ang’s SMC to rake in billions from nearly doubled traveler fees

August 25, 2025

Under the NAIA PPP, SMC can propose additional fee increases in the coming years, turning this vital public service into a milking cow for the private consortium.

High time to end privatization behind high fees – SUKI

July 3, 2025

For years, privatization through government’s profit-driven PPPs have burdened the public with high user fees.