In the hands of a few

Abril 1, 2026

Who bears the brunt of oil price hikes?

Marso 29, 2026

Fuel price hikes are forcing millions of Filipinos into deeper austerity. What begins at the pump quickly becomes higher food prices, transport costs, and daily expenses. Immediate support is critical—but lasting solutions require reclaiming control over an oil industry that serves the public, not profit.

The paradox of lower inflation, higher prices under Marcos

Enero 16, 2026

Addressing inflation in a meaningful way requires confronting its structural roots rather than stubbornly relying on short-term or market-oriented fixes.

PH economy beyond official press releases

Enero 14, 2026

FEATURES

Jobs and poverty tell a different story.

Worsening jobs crisis, poverty counters PH economy “stands firm” claims

Disyembre 3, 2025

NEWS

The Marcos administration’s claim that the economy stands firm on strong fundamentals is oblivious to how many ordinary Filipinos are struggling amid worsening joblessness and poverty

Food insecurity and hunger in the Philippines

Oktubre 16, 2025

Population unable to afford a healthy diet

Oktubre 16, 2025

Food insecurity in Southeast Asia

Oktubre 16, 2025

Honest SONA, bigger solutions needed to address nation’s problems – IBON

Hulyo 25, 2025

The country needs bigger solutions, not the administration’s usual checklist of so-called accomplishments and overblown promises at this year’s SONA.