Bongbong will be tested on the economy in 2023

Enero 21, 2023

The binding constraint to steadier progress and development is the outdated faith in market forces. The blindness to the state’s responsibility to intervene will mean worse times in 2023. It will also reopen lockdown wounds that were hidden by last year’s rebound but haven’t really healed yet.

“Louis Vuitton” tax inferior to billionaire wealth tax – IBON

Enero 19, 2023

A higher consumption tax on luxury goods is desirable but is not a substitute for a wealth tax which can raise far more revenues for social and economic development.

Strong labor market? Part-time, informal workers surge by over 2M – IBON

Enero 6, 2023

Latest labor force data showing huge spikes in part-time and informal jobs belies government claims of a strong labor market and steady economic recovery.

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.

The Family Living Wage as of November 2022

Disyembre 6, 2022

Maharlika Fund: Dubious, pretentious and self-serving

Disyembre 2, 2022

Something’s wrong. We asked for a wealth tax which would have been paid by a few and could have helped the many. Instead, we’re getting a wealth fund which is paid for by the many and will enrich a few.

Celebrating Bonifacio Day by advocating for social transformation

Nobyembre 30, 2022

We celebrate Bonifacio’s life by emulating what he has done for the country. As teachers, it is our task to teach what heroes like Bonifacio have contributed for the country.

Gov’t growth hype hides worsening situation of ordinary Filipinos — IBON

Nobyembre 23, 2022

The finance secretary’s recent trumpeting of rapid growth is hype, and in reality the economy and the conditions of ordinary Filipinos have barely even returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Fight Against Climate Injustice

Nobyembre 18, 2022

The United Nations’ 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) in Sharm-el Sheikh, Egypt is focused on the implementation of each country’s nationally determined contribution towards the prevention of global warming. The Philippines is considered a low emitter compared to other nations, yet it ranks among the most vulnerable to climate-related disasters.