Most new jobs in sectors with lowest pay — IBON

Agosto 8, 2024

Most jobs being created pay so low that millions of Filipinos still do not earn enough to pay for their basic needs especially amid high prices and rising inflation.

Food inflation worst this year; hits poor Filipinos hardest amid low wages

Agosto 7, 2024

Unabated inflation further burdens Filipinos who have been struggling to cope with high prices amid stagnated wages and persistent poverty.

2025 national budget is agenda of austerity for the many, prosperity for a few- IBON

Agosto 2, 2024

The Marcos Jr administration tries to project that it is prioritizing and bringing prosperity to Filipinos, but the proposed 2025 national budget shows instead that it is still putting the wealthy and big business first.

Are there less poor Filipinos?

Hulyo 26, 2024

There is much to be done to develop the Philippines. Among the first steps is being more honest about the real extent of poverty and underdevelopment.

5 economic distortions to watch out for in Marcos Jr’s 3rd SONA

Hulyo 22, 2024

Some bold distortions about the economy and the situation of the people, not the truth, can be expected at the third Marcos Jr SONA.

Non-alignment to benefit from West Philippine Sea

Hulyo 10, 2024

COMMENTARY

The Philippines is so desirable for the US and for China because it is a geographically self-standing archipelago with an incomparably strategic location.

Gov’t labor market, quality work hype disconnected from poor Filipinos’ reality — IBON

Hulyo 10, 2024

NEWS ANALYSIS

Persistent lack of decent work, low wages, and worsening poverty contradict the Marcos administration’s claims that the labor market is on a positive momentum and that more quality jobs are being created.

Odd jobs: Spiraling through another day

Hulyo 6, 2024

It may seem to be a mere picture of urban poverty and underdevelopment at first glance. But a closer look reveals something more profound.

Global victims of US military aggression

Hulyo 6, 2024

US’ military interventions globally range from direct military actions to covert operations to military support for client states. Lasting from days or weeks to over many years, these result in significant loss of life.