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July 20, 2022 By IBON Foundation In the run-up to the Marcos Jr administration’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA), research group IBON said… 07/22/2022
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With among the highest joblessness and inflation in Southeast Asia, PH needs bold econ reforms–IBON
Persisting jobs crisis belies gov’t claims of growth momentum
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July 8, 2022 By IBON Foundation Research group IBON said that the increase in unemployment and informal work in May 2022 shows that the jobs… 07/22/2022
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People’s organizations push for urgent demands
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By DIANNE LEABAN AND ALESSANDRA MERCADO Bulatlat.com MANILA — Progressives reiterated their demands and challenges to Ferdinand Marcos Jr. yesterday, July 16, in a gathering… 07/22/2022
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Lawmaker pushes for tax exemptions, breaks for ordinary folk
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By RAYMOND CASTRO Bulatlat.com MANILA – A progressive lawmaker is pushing for more tax breaks for ordinary folk, saying this can help struggling families to… 07/22/2022
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US Lower House amends bill prohibiting assistance to the Philippine police
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By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – The US House of Representatives passed July 14 amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which… 07/22/2022
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Makabayan lawmakers file house reso to investigate blocking of Bulatlat, 26 websites
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By DANIEL ASIDO Bulatlat.com MANILA – Progressive lawmakers are seeking to investigate government agencies behind the order to block alternative online news Bulatlat and 26… 07/22/2022
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UN expert raises alarm over attacks against PH independent media
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By DANIEL ASIDO Bulatlat.com MANILA – United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan assailed the recent waves of attacks on… 07/22/2022
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First Cabinet meeting: Marcos tackles economy, ‘disagrees’ with inflation
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The President and his Cabinet discuss the economy and a return to in-person classes, even as he has yet to name appointees for key Cabinet… 07/07/2022
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FACT CHECK: Lies Marcos said in his inaugural speech
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Rappler fact-checked several false and inaccurate claims that President Marcos made in his first speech as president of the Philippines By Lorenz Pasion Rappler.com MANILA,… 07/07/2022
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FALSE: Marcos Jr. got biggest electoral mandate in Philippine history
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RAPPLER.COM Other former presidents have gotten bigger electoral mandates, which is measured by the percentage of the votes that they got, not the number of… 07/07/2022
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