Rainbows amidst smoke

June 26, 2026

In their campaigning against community displacement, Anora shares how it is in the government offices where she has actually felt outright discrimination.

Where does the fire come from?

June 5, 2026

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An urban poor community may be razed to the ground. But the urban poor’s long history of relentless struggle almost always ignites a flame that carries on until people’s development is realized.

Urban Stories Ch2

January 7, 2026

When the urban poor say no

April 22, 2025

Urban poor communities are being demolished to make way for business establishments promising job opportunites. But this is meaningless if they are relocated far from where these jobs are.

While poor remain homeless, private business gains from “socialized” housing

March 22, 2017

As the National Housing Authority serves eviction notices to members of urban poor organization Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (KADAMAY) who have occupied long-vacant and dilapidated relocation units in Pandi, Bulacan, research group IBON said that the so-called socialized housing largely benefits private developers through public-private partnerships (PPPs). These private realty and construction firms garner profits […]

Private sector-led housing program undermines meager housing budget (IBON Facts & Figures excerpt)

March 17, 2017

“The problematic private sector-led housing program of government further undermines the meager housing budget. So-called low-cost socialized housing, for instance, now has a price ceiling of Php450,000, which was increased from its previous Php400,000 to encourage private developers to participate in the production of socialized housing units as well as reflect higher construction costs. Many […]

People-centered development vital for consumer rights

March 16, 2017

Prior to #WorldConsumerRightsDay, Filipino consumers including those for a #BetterDigitalWorld converged in a forum, expressed their woes and aspirations and vowed to continue working for #SocialEconomicChange Various consumer groups gathered in a conference last Monday in Quezon City to tackle the social and economic reforms needed to promote consumer welfare. The event participants recognized the […]

Path not to take: The exclusionary and elitist Daang Matuwid

May 8, 2016

#BeyondElections2016 | The Aquino administration’s long-playing call to sustain its so-called legacy of a fast-growing economy driven by “good governance” resonated in the “ituloy ang Daang Matuwid” electoral campaign. That the elections are just a day away and that the term of Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III is nearing its end are opportune moments to review […]