High real unemployment
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As in many other countries reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 contagion, a wave of pessimism, fear, and hopelessness is sweeping vast sectors of the population of the United States of America. With over three million afflicted and the death toll rising to some 136,000 during the week of July 8 to 15, the…
Research group IBON said that the higher inflation is problematic but particularly burdens the poorest Filipinos. Inflation rates for the 30% poorest households are higher than the national average. Especially amid historic joblessness, this affirms how the government should continue giving cash subsidies as income support, the group said. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority…
Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) Manila artists and “Para Po Sa Inyo! Art Exhibit” are selling their artworks to raise money for the displaced jeepney drivers in Metro Manila. Artworks of local artists from TUP artists from P1,000 pesos are up for grabs, with 60% percent of the proceeds going to the fundraiser. “Para…
Amid Palace’s claim that Anakpawis Chairperson and peace consultant Randall Echanis was killed by his comrades in the revolutionary movement, progressive groups maintain state security forces acted upon President Duterte’s orders. Echanis, 72, was stabbed to death by still unknown assailants on early morning of Aug. 10 in a rented house in Novaliches, Quezon City….
(Photo grabbed from Facebook page of Lito Ocampo) “It is not just an issue of poverty but also of the president’s intolerance of dissent.” By ALYSSA MAE CLARIN Bulatlat.com MANILA — “Is the legal and judicial system of the Philippines, broken?” This was the question posed to lawyer-candidates vying for a senatorial seat in a…
MAALAB NA PAGBATI, PILIPINAS! Narito ang nag-aalab na mga balita ngayong linggo mula sa AlterMidya Network: – Pagdinig ng Senado sa Endo, dinaluhan ng mga manggagawa ng NutriAsia at PLDT – Badyet sa pagkain, unang nasasakripisyo sa mabilis na inflation ayon sa women’s group – Golden rice, tinutulan ng magsasaka at konsyumer sa Bicol –…