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.

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.

Poor families grappling with high food costs despite lower inflation – IBON

Hulyo 5, 2024

Despite lower June inflation, Filipino families are not earning enough to keep up with the high prices.

Defend ESCR, repeal the Anti-Terrorism Act

Hulyo 3, 2024

Sustaining the ATA belies the Marcos administration’s posturing as a human rights champion.

Minimum wage worth less under Marcos, since peak under Aquino — IBON

Hunyo 24, 2024

NEWS

As the NCR wage board deliberates the petitions of various labor groups, it needs to be stressed that NCR wages are not keeping up with either inflation or worker productivity.

Stop militarizing farm communities; support green producers–IBON

Hunyo 22, 2024

The government should be held accountable for the recent attack against farmer leader Ronnie Manalo and the long-standing militarization of SJDM farming communities that undermines not just the right to till but also the right to food security.

Youth hit hardest by stagnant job creation — IBON

Hunyo 7, 2024

Recent labor force data shows that the economy is still struggling to create enough decent work – and the youth are most affected.

Extensive US overseas military bases for domination not defense – IBON

Mayo 27, 2024

The US harps about China and Russia military aggression but its vast network of overseas military bases worldwide which the US has used to launch the most offensive military operations of any country since World War II shows that its aggression is much worse.