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The Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council’s (LEDAC) list of priority bills for the 20th Congress, much like those in past administrations, are strikingly unsuited to the country’s structural ills.

Another misfiring LEDAC agenda The LEDAC list of priority bills for the 20th Congress, much like those in past administrations, are strikingly unsuited to the country’s structural ills.

SIGN-UP for the 2025 IBON MIDYEAR BIRDTALK Socioeconomic and Political Briefing happening this Tuesday, July 22, 2024, 1pm at the UP Diliman School of Statistics Auditorium.

Join us for an afternoon of discussion with IBON's Executive Director Sonny Africa and Research Head Rosario Guzman as we analyze the Philippine economic situation, and explore prospects for development amid the global crisis and rising geopolitical tensions.

Registration fee is P120. Student groups (at least 10 pax) can avail of 50% discount. SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW to register.

REGISTRATION FORM: bit.ly/ibonbirdtalk25myreg

is a biannual forum where IBON Foundation presents its analysis of the country's most urgent socioeconomic and political issues.

The IBON Birdtalk Midyear 2025 will be on July 22 1PM, at the UP School of Statistics Auditorium, UP Diliman. Registration fee is at Php120.

Official media partner:
Altermidya

Co-presented by:
Opisina ng Faculty Regent
UP Office of the Student Regent
All UP Academic Employees Union

Follow us on our socials [beacons.ai/ibonfoundation] and respond to this events page for further details.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐃𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

February 25, 2025

The Educators’ Forum for Development (EFD) applauds the decision of several schools including Catholic universities to proceed with commemorating the 39th year of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution including suspension of classes and work, in defiance of the Marcos Jr administration’s proclamation downgrading the event to a Special Working Holiday.

Defiance is a trait much needed nowadays as the country deals with unprecedented economic, social and political crises. The Filipino people are battered by rising prices, job uncertainties and ineffective public services, but have to see billions of pesos in taxpayers’ money go into private pockets as corruption remains unabated, even under “Bagong Pilipinas.”

The freedom fought for in EDSA nearly four decades ago is made more fragile even without outright Martial Law. The whole State apparatus is being used to target, isolate and attack organized Filipinos fighting for basic social, economic and political rights.

With the upcoming midterm elections, the Philippine electorate is once again forced to choose among political dynasties and celebrities who are without credentials.

But hope lies within Filipino social movements and civil society. Progressive candidates are also running for the Senate and for local government posts. People’s organizations are continually pushing back against State oppression and disinformation. They are living the EDSA spirit on a daily basis, showing resistance and defiance to give voice to the voiceless and champion the Filipino people’s right to a decent life.

This is no time to be neutral. More than ever, we need to take a stand and fight for what is right for the country that we love and for the future that we aspire.

The impeachment complaints against the country's second highest official, Vice-President Sara Duterte, is an important teaching moment for the country. How far can and must we go to hold public officials accountable for any misuse of public funds?

IBON and the Educators’ Forum for Development (EFD) invite you to “Why Impeach: Forum on Public Accountability” on December 14, 2024 (Sat) 9am-12nn via Zoom. Open to educators, students, education stakeholders, and advocates

Pre-register here to reserve your slot in the session: https://bit.ly/IBON_ImpeachWebinar

INVITATION TO "WHY IMPEACH" ONLINE FORUM

The impeachment complaints against the country's second highest official, Vice-President Sara Duterte, is an important teaching moment for the country. How far can and must we go to hold public officials accountable for any misuse of public funds?

IBON and the Educators’ Forum for Development (EFD) invite you to “Why Impeach: Forum on Public Accountability” on December 14, 2024 (Sat) 9am-12nn via Zoom and FB LIVE. Open to teachers and academe, students, education stakeholders, and advocates.

Register here to reserve your slot in the session: https://bit.ly/IBON_ImpeachWebinar

ADVISORY

Catch Tarantadong Kalbo at IBON 2025 planner signing

The newest IBON planner fearlessly tackles the country’s challenges with US and China through the art of renowned social commentary cartoonist Kevin Eric "TK" Raymundo.

Grab the chance to meet and greet TK, and own a personalized, signed copy of the IBON 2025 planner!

What: 2025 IBON Planner signing with TK

When: December 3, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 NN

Where: L2C Room, IBON Center, #114 Timog Ave., Quezon City

Reminders:
- Pre-registration is required for logistical purposes. Click on the link or scan the pre-reg QR code.
- Signing will be on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis.
- Due to limited venue space, attendees with signed planners will be escorted accordingly to accommodate others.

Celebrate creativity and advocacy with TK and IBON!

For inquiries, email us at [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected].

Pagpupugay sa mga g**ong matapang na nagtataguyod ng katotohanan at kaalaman. Maraming salamat sa inyong walang sawang pagtuturo at dedikasyon. Happy Teachers' Month!

Sr. Aquila, who served as the principal of Binalbagan Catholic College, Inc., pursued not only academic excellence but an education that advocates for people’s rights.

She worked tirelessly in developing a curriculum that would promote social transformation and help empower communities, in particular by fighting for the rights of landless farmers and farm workers, especially sugarcane workers in Negros.

Sr. Aquila A. Sy, PBVM: Educator for the People Leading one of Negros Occidental’s largest private schools, Sr. Aquila pursued not only academic excellence but an education that advocates for people’s rights.

Nakikiramay ang Educators' Forum for Development (EFD) sa pamilya, mga kaibigan, sa MPSTA at mga kasama sa gawain ni Sir Louie L. Zabala, huwaran at makabayang g**o, sa kanyang pagpanaw nitong Hulyo 25, 2024.

Nagpupugay ang EFD kay Sir Louie sa kanyang taos-pusong pagsisilbi hindi lamang sa kaguruan at mga mag-aaral kundi sa sambayanan.

Maraming salamat po Sir Louie. Hinding-hindi ka namin malilimutan.

𝙂𝙖𝙗𝙞 𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙧 𝙇𝙤𝙪𝙞𝙚 𝙕𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙖: 𝙈𝙋𝙎𝙏𝘼'𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚

31 July 2024, 6:00pm | Eliseum Memorial Chapel and Services

Sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang makabuluhang buhay ni Sir Louie Zabala na walang pag-iimbot na inalay sa paglilingkod sa g**o, bata at bayan!