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Govt gives low priority to supporting the purchasing power of Filipinos–IBON

Enero 5, 2023

December inflation has pushed the family living wage (FLW) for a family of five to an average of Php1,146 nationwide. The average daily nominal wage of Php404 nationwide is just one-third (35.3%) of the nationwide FLW. In the National Capital Region (NCR), the FLW for a family of five rose to Php1,145. The daily nominal wage in NCR is however not even half (49.8%) this.

Marcos Jr administration doesn’t uphold the economic rights of Filipinos

Disyembre 10, 2022

The Marcos Jr administration entered its sixth month in office failing in its responsibility to uphold economic, social an cultural rights

Employment decline belies govt claims of upbeat labor market — IBON

Disyembre 8, 2022

The government’s claim of an upbeat labor market is an overstatement that dismisses the significant decline in employment and growing number of discouraged workers.