IBON stresses to solons: An across-the-board minimum wage hike is urgent, just, doable

February 28, 2024

In a House deliberation on wage hike proposals, research group IBON executive director Sonny Africa stressed that there is no reason not to give any of the wage hikes currently proposed by different legislation.

Wage hikes won’t slow down growth

February 28, 2024

Wage hikes don’t need to be inflationary

February 28, 2024

Wage hikes won’t lead to retrenchments

February 28, 2024

IBON Executive Director on how Filipino workers deserve a wage hike

February 23, 2024

The excuses they give: Kung ayaw ng wage hike, maraming dahilan

February 20, 2024

COMMENTARY

Opponents of a minimum wage hike say it will be “catastrophic” – cause inflation, lead to layoffs, and bankrupt firms. They say it will only help a few and only for a little while. None of these arguments holds water.

Stagnant Real Wages, More Expensive Food

February 8, 2024

Minimum Wage Vs Family Living Wage Per Region as of January 2024

February 8, 2024

NCR Family Living Wage, as of December 2023

January 12, 2024

Despite slower December 2023 inflation, Filipino’s wages and incomes are not enough to cope with costs of goods and services.