ICYMI: According to Akbayan, “[p]ushing back exposes abuse” as the decision to drop SSS and GSIS as sources for MIF showed the importance of criticism in a democracy.
According to Akbayan, “[p]ushing back exposes abuse,” as the decision to drop SSS and GSIS as sources for MIF showed the importance of criticism in a democracy.
“Despite the ongoing economic crisis, proponents of the fund will persist in pushing for its creation and may even reintroduce the vile provisions in some other form. Much work still needs to be done, and there will be more battles that need to be won, especially with another Marcos in power,” it noted.
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