IMF, WB cause misery for marginalized communities
The Counterdocket exposed the harms caused by the IMF-WB.
IMF, WB cause misery for marginalized communities
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The Philippines’ ‘solar surge’ leaves many Filipinos behind
The Philippines’ ‘solar surge’ leaves many Filipinos behind
Amid increasing energy prices, Filipinos are turning to solar – but upfront costs mean it remains out of reach for those who most need savings
Remembering a driver’s activist route
Remembering a driver’s activist route
Tatay Elmer commuted alone to Tarlac to participate in a protest and caravan against Pax Silica even if he was already suffering from lower back pain.
Workers win illegal dismissal case vs Lazada, manpower agencies
Workers win illegal dismissal case vs Lazada, manpower agencies
“These winning cases are mere reaffirmation of the rights of platform workers, particularly riders, based on the Supreme Court (decision)."
People-centered energy urged amid ASEAN Energy Forum
People-centered energy urged amid ASEAN Energy Forum
“Energy transition should be an opportunity to develop our self-sufficiency in manufacturing, engineering, and research."
Fuel hikes squeeze jeepney drivers, commuters dry
Fuel hikes squeeze jeepney drivers, commuters dry
Transportation costs are rising, but household incomes do not necessarily rise at the same pace.
Tacloban fishing community faces demolition
Tacloban fishing community faces demolition
"We are people who have families to feed and not just dogs that you can shoo away."
Senior citizens endure long wait for promised support
Senior citizens endure long wait for promised support
Her experience reflects a fundamental question: Are senior citizens, especially centenarians, actually receiving the support promised to them?
Two sides of the same river: Living beyond Tino’s aftermath
Two sides of the same river: Living beyond Tino’s aftermath
On a larger scale, what the people need are real, tangible, and sustainable solutions, as faith and perseverance alone cannot ensure proper relocation plans or adequate housing materials.
GenSan fishers struggle to survive
GenSan fishers struggle to survive
After dinner on the evening of the interview, the couple prepared once again to head to the sea, cast their nets through the night, and sell what they caught at dawn. They will repeat the cycle the next day.
Striking warehouse workers in California connect struggle with Negros sugar workers
Striking warehouse workers in California connect struggle with Negros sugar workers
“It [Sugar] comes with the price of blood and exploitation of workers both in the Philippines and the Bay Area.”
Worsening poverty, rights violations belie Marcos Jr.’s promise
Worsening poverty, rights violations belie Marcos Jr.’s promise
Marcos Jr. will likely boast in his next SONA about the administration’s campaign against corruption.
Lawmakers urged to investigate Meralco over dubious electricity rates
Lawmakers urged to investigate Meralco over dubious electricity rates
“Congress should investigate why Meralco was not held accountable and how laws could be strengthened to truly defend the rights of the people."
‘Historic wage hike’ falls short of living wage, labor groups say
‘Historic wage hike’ falls short of living wage, labor groups say
"The NCR minimum wage remains far below the estimated family living wage, which labor advocates say now exceeds P1,300 a day."
2 weeks after the quake, over 100 families in Saranggani move to ‘safer’ evacuation site
2 weeks after the quake, over 100 families in Saranggani move to ‘safer’ evacuation site
Beyond shelter, livelihoods remain uncertain. In their community, the coast has been elevated, disrupting fishing grounds.
EPIRA behind rotational brownouts affecting Filipinos
EPIRA behind rotational brownouts affecting Filipinos
For Advocates of Science and Technology for the People (AGHAM), the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) is to blame for the unsteady supply of electricity and expensive power rates.
Fishers’ fuel expenses remain high despite price rollback
Fishers’ fuel expenses remain high despite price rollback
The fisherfolk have been experiencing income loss for more than three months.
Philippine-Aussie military drills disrupt lives and livelihoods of Bicol communities
Philippine-Aussie military drills disrupt lives and livelihoods of Bicol communities
"The people were forced to leave their homes and livelihoods to accommodate military operations that do not serve their interests."
Fisherfolk families in GenSan struggling to return to sea, seeking shelter
Fisherfolk families in GenSan struggling to return to sea, seeking shelter
“Small fishers especially are going hungry.”
Thousands of fishers affected by Habagat demand assistance
Thousands of fishers affected by Habagat demand assistance
Pamalakaya urged the Department of Agriculture to immediately mobilize their calamity assistance fund to provide economic aid to small-scale fisherfolk struggling from the impacts of Habagat.
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