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High electric bills despite supposed discounts and refunds? But proposed changes to the Electric Power Industry Reform A...
24/05/2026

High electric bills despite supposed discounts and refunds? But proposed changes to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) are unlikely to make electricity cheaper, more reliable, or more sustainable because they remain tied to private sector-driven—not state-led and publicly controlled—power development.



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Water privatization continues under the Marcos Jr administration, enabling oligarch- and foreign-owned Maynilad Water Se...
23/05/2026

Water privatization continues under the Marcos Jr administration, enabling oligarch- and foreign-owned Maynilad Water Services (Pangilinan, Consunji) and Manila Water Company (Razon, Ayala) to reap soaring profits despite persistent service issues.

At the very least, politicians might ask their constituents now and then, "Kumusta?" But how far have they gone to ackno...
22/05/2026

At the very least, politicians might ask their constituents now and then, "Kumusta?" But how far have they gone to acknowledge and tackle the scale of the current crisis, to actually make sure no one falls deeper into poverty as living becomes more costly, and overall address its roots?

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: In 2019, IBON warned against proposed amendments to the Public Service Act that would open key sectors to 100% foreig...
21/05/2026

: In 2019, IBON warned against proposed amendments to the Public Service Act that would open key sectors to 100% foreign ownership by redefining which industries are considered “public utilities.” The infographic distinguished utilities, such as water and electricity distribution, from other essential services, such as oil, telecoms, transportation, and power generation and supply. These amendments were eventually enacted in 2022 under the Duterte administration, further liberalizing foreign ownership in major sectors of the economy.

Millions of Filipinos are just a few more price increases away from poverty. Read full IBON statement, follow the link i...
21/05/2026

Millions of Filipinos are just a few more price increases away from poverty.

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ASEAN trade expansion, investment flows, and regional production networks have not empowered farmers, workers, and infor...
20/05/2026

ASEAN trade expansion, investment flows, and regional production networks have not empowered farmers, workers, and informals while profiting domestic oligarchs and external capital.




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The point is that government statistics show a labor market increasingly unable to generate enough decent, stable, and p...
20/05/2026

The point is that government statistics show a labor market increasingly unable to generate enough decent, stable, and productive work. Verbalizing that the problem is structural is different from actually rolling up your sleeves to change the system that breeds and feeds on informal labor and worsening poverty.




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The Marcos Jr administration has pushed the national government’s outstanding debt to a record Php18.5 trillion as of Ma...
19/05/2026

The Marcos Jr administration has pushed the national government’s outstanding debt to a record Php18.5 trillion as of March 2026. At an average increase of Php126.6 billion every month, Marcos Jr’s borrowing far outpaces previous administrations. Rising debt means larger interest payments that drain public funds away from urgently needed services such as health, education, and social protection.

By design, the system aims to transform learners into a specialized workforce capable of "riding the AI wave" or securin...
19/05/2026

By design, the system aims to transform learners into a specialized workforce capable of "riding the AI wave" or securing a spot in global value chains.



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Corruption takes away resources from essential social services and development needs. Corrupt officials who abuse public...
19/05/2026

Corruption takes away resources from essential social services and development needs. Corrupt officials who abuse public trust cannot be expected to govern, with the welfare of ordinary people in mind.

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