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With Or Without Side Deal, Senate Should Reject JPEPA |
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Saturday, 02 August 2008 |
Japan's refusal to commit itself to a "side deal" on the Japan Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) should be enough reason for senators to reject the controversial trade deal, according to independent think-tank IBON Foundation. |
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IBON Survey: 8 Out Of 10 Metro Manilans Believe Arroyo Won’t Deliver On SONA Promises |
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Friday, 25 July 2008 |
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As Pres. Gloria Arroyo prepares for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, latest survey results show that majority of Metro Manila residents believe she will not carry out the promises she will make in her SONA speech. |
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Lift VAT To Moderate Price Hikes, Gov’t Urged |
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Friday, 18 July 2008 |
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Lifting the reformed value-added tax (RVAT) on oil would deliver more direct and indirect benefits to millions of poor Filipinos through lower prices, according to independent think-tank IBON Foundation. |
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Global Oil Monopolies And Local Firms Profiting From Prices Bloated By Speculation |
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Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
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World oil prices are bloated by speculation in oil markets, and local firms Petron, Shell, and Chevron Philippines which are domestic agents of the global oil monopolies are passing on this overpricing to consumers. This has resulted in record oil industry profits at the expense of hyper-inflation. |
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Despite Claims Of Under-Recoveries: Big Three Rake In Billions In Global Oil Profits |
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Wednesday, 09 July 2008 |
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While the Big Three oil firms in the Philippines claim losses due to under-recoveries, their mother companies abroad continue to report record billions in profits. |
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50% Increase In Oil Pump Prices Over Past Year Shows Urgency Of Regulation |
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Wednesday, 02 July 2008 |
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Oil prices have increased by an average of 50% over the past year, highlighting the failure of oil deregulation in bringing down petroleum prices and the urgency of reinstating regulation. |
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IBON Position Paper on Supreme Court Forum On Economic, Social, Cultural Rights |
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Tuesday, 01 July 2008 |
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Paper submitted by IBON Foundation to the Supreme Court Forum on Increasing Access to Justice: Bridging Gaps, Removing Roadblocks (June 30-July 1, 2008) |
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SC Initiative Needs To Go Further To Ensure Poor’s Economic Rights |
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Monday, 30 June 2008 |
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Research group IBON Foundation welcomes the initiative of the Supreme Court to improve the poor’s access to justice through its nationwide summit today. However, it said that the country’s economic policies have the most far-reaching harmful impact that should be addressed and be subjected to judicial review. |
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