4PH socialized housing not for poor Filipinos
Housing offered by the 4PH Program remains financially inaccessible for poor families even with Pag-IBIG Fund’s amortization plan.
4PH socialized housing not for poor Filipinos
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Former political prisoners honor Martial Law survivor
Former political prisoners honor Martial Law survivor
MANILA — A life well-lived means a death well-honored. “Our beloved Ka Trining was brave and full of love for the oppressed. She was steadfast in opposing the rise of another dictatorship (in) our country,” Samahan ng mga Ex-Detainee Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto...
With Pope Francis’ death, marginalized sectors hope for the Catholic Church to continue pontiff’s legacy
With Pope Francis’ death, marginalized sectors hope for the Catholic Church to continue pontiff’s legacy
“Pope Francis encouraged the Catholic Church to listen to the laments of the oppressed. He is the face of Christ in our time.”
2 freed activists demand perpetrators to be held accountable
2 freed activists demand perpetrators to be held accountable
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers said that the case of John Griefen Arlegui and Reynaldo Viernes “underscores the dangerous trend of using fabricated criminal charges as a tool to suppress progressive political candidates and their supporters.”
Violent demolition of urban poor community in Laguna reflects wider housing crisis
Violent demolition of urban poor community in Laguna reflects wider housing crisis
Under the 2025 National Expenditure Program, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development’s budget was cut down from a proposed P4.22 million to P3.55 million. The DHSUD, accordingly, announced that it was lowering its target of building low-cost housing units from 4 million by 2028 to 3.2 million. Kadamay, however, asserts that this target is too low to accommodate the current housing backlog, which the group estimates to reach “as high as 12 million” by 2028.
Namber wan delubyo
Namber wan delubyo
Ano ang hinaing ng maralita pagkatapos ng SONA at bagyong Carina?
Urban poor sector continues to suffer under Marcos Jr
Urban poor sector continues to suffer under Marcos Jr
Urban poor group Kadamay looked back on Ferdinand Marcos Jr's promises, and found that none has been fulfilled, including bringing down the price of rice to P20 per kilo.
High health expenses, inaccessible health services plague poor Filipinos
High health expenses, inaccessible health services plague poor Filipinos
“While the people are paying high out-of-pocket expenses, [the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or] Philhealth is earning so much profit that the Department of Finance wants to get the surplus funds for other unprogrammed expenses like Maharlika investment,” De la Paz said.
50 families evicted to give way to parking lot
50 families evicted to give way to parking lot
Under the 1992 Urban Development and Housing Act, the execution of demolition requires the notice upon the affected persons or entities at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of eviction, proper identification of all persons taking part in the demolition, and adequate relocation, among others.
Despite low wages, Pandi-based ‘maninipit’ mothers try to augment family income
Despite low wages, Pandi-based ‘maninipit’ mothers try to augment family income
Assembling clothespins is among the many jobs women do in the occupied houses in Pandi, Bulacan. The mothers mentioned other low-income jobs like garlic peeling, rug making and notebook sewing.
Amid attacks, urban poor persist in fight for right to housing
Amid attacks, urban poor persist in fight for right to housing
The struggle for their right to housing taught them that they have bigger fights to win.
‘Gadon’s appointment proves Marcos Jr. not sincere to address poverty’
‘Gadon’s appointment proves Marcos Jr. not sincere to address poverty’
“We do not see any compelling reason for Gadon to be appointed to this position. This is nothing but a political reward for his continuing defense of the Marcos family."
Price hikes, record-high inflation mark the start of 2023 for Filipinos
Price hikes, record-high inflation mark the start of 2023 for Filipinos
There seems to be no end in sight just yet for the increasing food prices in the Philippines, with the country’s poor bearing the brunt of it.
It’s hunger era, not economic growth for ordinary Filipinos — groups
It’s hunger era, not economic growth for ordinary Filipinos — groups
For ordinary people, the supposed economic growth of the country means nothing as they continue to suffer from the impacts of food inflation.
#NoGoldenEra | Food is now a luxury for low-income families
#NoGoldenEra | Food is now a luxury for low-income families
Poor Filipino families cannot afford to eat three meals a day.
Sampaloc residents decry ‘unjust’ demolition
Sampaloc residents decry ‘unjust’ demolition
Residents of Maisan in Sampaloc, Manila find the demolition unjust as negotiation for their relocation is ongoing with the city government of Manila.
Daily toil disproves rosy government stats
Daily toil disproves rosy government stats
Contrary to government claims, financial aid is still needed as ordinary folk struggle with the increasing prices of everything.
Groups call for higher subsidy for PH students after ‘ill-prepared’ aid distribution
Groups call for higher subsidy for PH students after ‘ill-prepared’ aid distribution
Thousands of poor students and parents who flocked the Department of Social Welfare and Development local headquarters walked back home empty-handed and disappointed.
Residents of a flood-prone community seek aid, long-term solutions
Residents of a flood-prone community seek aid, long-term solutions
Quezon City is among the world’s largest cities that will be exposed to severe flooding and drought. But families residing in urban poor communities like Tatalon are not getting sufficient help.
Now free of charges, Sitio San Roque residents still face uncertainties
Now free of charges, Sitio San Roque residents still face uncertainties
Their unlawful arrest brought to mind how while the rest of the world is being plagued by a storm that is the COVID-19, not everyone is able to ride the tides with sturdy boats.
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