Tag: Philippine economy
Still Dreaming of Freedom
Hunyo 12, 2026
As the country marks its 128th year of independence, we are once again reminded of how our forefathers fought for freedom from Spain, only for that victory to be seized by the Americans. Philippine flags are hoisted once more along major roads and in government offices, but for what celebration? The 128 years include more […]
The Filipino billionaires: Ramon Ang
Hunyo 10, 2026
Falling employment, rising underemployment confirm worsening joblessness
Hunyo 9, 2026
NEWS
The overall labor force picture is of an economy that is still not creating enough work.
Where does the fire come from?
Hunyo 5, 2026
FEATURES
An urban poor community may be razed to the ground. But the urban poor’s long history of relentless struggle almost always ignites a flame that carries on until people’s development is realized.
HB 9465 will stop economic truths from being told
Hunyo 4, 2026
STATEMENT
At a time when Filipinos face persistent economic difficulties, the space for independent research should be expanded, not quelled.
US demand for higher PH military spending threatens dev’t priorities
Hunyo 3, 2026
NEWS
Every peso used for military expenditures is a peso less for the country’s urgent development needs.
Water privatization benefits oligarchs, burdens consumers under Marcos
Mayo 23, 2026
Water privatization benefits oligarchs, burdens consumers under Marcos
Reframed curriculum: A worrisome guide for market-ready and nation-blind Filipinos
Mayo 19, 2026
FEATURES
Education continues to be reduced to a factory floor, where classrooms function as production lines processing students into the future workforce of global supply chains.
