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For Filipino progressives, high time to reject IMF, World Bank neoliberal policies

For Filipino progressives, high time to reject IMF, World Bank neoliberal policies

“The World Bank and the IMF bear major responsibility for the widespread poverty in the Philippines through its imposition of onerous loan conditionalities and so-called development programs that resulted in higher prices, stagnant wages, union busting, cuts in social spending, higher regressive taxes, and displacement of farmers and indigenous peoples," said Raymond Palatino, Bayan secretary general.

Benjie Oliveros | Heed the People’s Call for Immediate Relief

Benjie Oliveros | Heed the People’s Call for Immediate Relief

It seems that the Aquino government would rather let the Filipino people suffer than lean on oil companies to "moderate their greed." It is more scared of facing the wrath of the IMF-WB than the Filipino people. Perhaps, it is banking on its popularity and relying on its apologists-allies who are already in government but still stake their claim to being part of civil society. (By Benjie Oliveros / bulatlat.com)

Benjie Oliveros | The Importance of the Agenda in the Peace Negotiations

Benjie Oliveros | The Importance of the Agenda in the Peace Negotiations

Nothing much is being said about the agenda and the developments in the talks. This is most unfortunate because what is being negotiated are important matters that could affect not only the peace talks but the future of the Filipino people. And the Filipino people's inputs and involvement in the talks are not only desirable but essential. By BENJIE OLIVEROS / bulatlat.com

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