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Rising hardship exposes deep cracks in PH policies ahead of SONA

Hulyo 24, 2026

[NEWS]

As the 5th SONA fast approaches, the worsening economic crisis burdening ordinary Filipinos will deepen as the Marcos Jr administration clings to a failed market-driven framework that favors big business and the wealthy few.

Bleak jobs situation bursts Marcos admin’s UMIC bubble – IBON

Hulyo 8, 2026

UMIC status is irrelevant when considering that millions of Filipinos are struggling to make a living or find decent employment.

Higher prices for rice, LPG, electricity squeeze Filipino families

Hulyo 7, 2026

Price hikes show that government’s touted measures to address high prices are not easing the burden on already struggling Filipino households.

EPIRA has delivered profits for a few, not affordable power to Filipinos

Hulyo 3, 2026

EPIRA has failed to make electricity affordable, and instead created possibly the region’s most expensive power system, while enriching a few.

Transport, consumer and rights groups call for people-centered mass transport ahead of SONA

Hulyo 1, 2026

The “Public Service, Private Profit” round table discussion aimed to advance policy alternatives that prioritize accessible, affordable, safe, and publicly accountable transportation as an essential public service rather than a source of private profit.