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Marcos Jr prioritizing US’ strategic needs

Setyembre 20, 2026

Like his father, Marcos Jr is using the powers of the state to open up and restructure the Philippine economy, according to the agenda of foreign monopoly capital, especially the US.

Marcos opts for easy power relief over real electricity reform—IBON

Setyembre 17, 2026

Genuinely bringing down electricity costs requires deeper structural reforms.

More youth seeking work, but jobs fall short—IBON

Setyembre 9, 2026

More youth are seeking work but are unable to find jobs.

Sharp rise in unemployment, surge in part-time and informal work signal worsening jobs crisis—IBON

Setyembre 9, 2026

More people being counted as employed does not mean that Filipino families are becoming more economically secure.