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IBON Executive Director on the new VAT on digital services

Oktubre 3, 2024

The new VAT on digital services is the latest regressive tax on the poor and middle class who already suffer stagnant incomes, falling savings, and rising prices.

Transport Series No. 2: The Anomaly of Modernization

Setyembre 25, 2024

This is a part of IBON’s Transport Series which aims to describe the problems in the sector and come up with viable and sustainable solutions. Each part is focused on one aspect of the transport crisis, especially in Metro Manila and its environs where it manifests. Each part does not aim to be exhaustive but […]

1M unemployed youth, 2.4M hike in part-time workers belie vibrant labor market claim

Setyembre 9, 2024

NEWS ANALYSIS

The Marcos administration’s hyping recent jobs figures ignores the millions of Filipino workers who are struggling to find decent work.

Sr. Aquila A. Sy, PBVM: Educator for the People

Agosto 25, 2024

Leading one of Negros Occidental’s largest private schools, Sr. Aquila pursued not only academic excellence but an education that advocates for people’s rights.