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IBON statement on the New Bataan 5 massacre
Marso 1, 2022
We decry the government’s so-called anti-terrorism campaign which is being used to put down struggles to assert rights, social justice and development.
PH upper middle income by end 2022?: Just a number – IBON
Pebrero 12, 2022
The “upper-middle income” country status that the Duterte government is hoping to achieve this year is just a number. Even if reached, this is an empty achievement amid the weakest economy and worst joblessness in decades and will just reflect the prosperity of an elite few.
Duterte gov’t creates the most unemployment among all post-Marcos admins
Pebrero 10, 2022
Pres. Duterte will leave behind a legacy of having the biggest increase in joblessness among all post-Marcos administrations.
PH 2nd fastest ASEAN growth but worst unemployment — IBON
Pebrero 4, 2022
The Philippines is among the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia but this does not mean that Filipinos are better off.
Attacks on green producers violate right to till and undermine food security
Pebrero 4, 2022
Government inaction in the face of the attacks against farmers is consistent with its decades-long neglect of Filipino farmers and the Philippine agriculture sector.
IBON: Reject RCEP
Enero 31, 2022
It’s long overdue to let go of the reckless abandonment of agriculture and the Philippine economy to market forces that the Philippines is ill-prepared to take advantage of. IBON calls on our senators to reject Philippine membership in RCEP.
Jobless growth and worst in ASEAN: IBON on PH economic performance in 2021
Enero 27, 2022
The economic managers are overstating their performance and understating the economy’s problems. This isn’t a good starting point for finding solutions.
Jobless, sluggish growth persists contrary to gov’t hype — IBON
Nobyembre 10, 2021
Economic managers shouldn’t celebrate too soon over seemingly positive third quarter growth as more and more Filipinos lose jobs and increasingly make do with informal work. Economic growth is also still slowing with many sectors years from recovery.
Job losses despite quarantine easing may be early sign of economic contraction – IBON
Nobyembre 5, 2021
The Duterte administration should not be dismissive of the significant drop in employment and rise in unemployment in September 2021. These are signs that the economy is still floundering despite quarantine restrictions easing and vaccinations increasing.
