IBON Foundation
Non-delivery of emergency cash transfers shows gov’t indifference, causing unrest
Abril 2, 2020
NEWS
Government chose not to immediately dispense cash transfers and instead even used the promise of Php200 billion in emergency subsidies to 18 million low income families to justify its sweeping emergency powers
Duterte report shows govt COVID-19 response is insufficient, insensitive
Abril 1, 2020
NEWS
The Duterte administration’s first official report on COVID-19 efforts failed to show clearly what the government’s plan is and even just what is being done.
Social distancing in Metro Manila homes
Marso 30, 2020
COVID-19 emergency socioeconomic relief
Marso 25, 2020
It is urgent to provide emergency social protection for poor and low-income families with particular focus on the most vulnerable. Existing government and private sector mechanisms are proposed to be used as much as possible for the most expedient response. Read more on our position paper for COVID-19 socioeconomic relief measures.
COVID-19 emergency powers: Too much, not enough
Marso 24, 2020
There is reason to be skeptical about more powers for the president. It’s nearly two months since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the country and what government has done with the powers it already has is not encouraging.
