IPEF is Prosperity for the TNCs, Degrades Peoples’ Interests
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) was launched by President Joe Biden of the United States of America during a meeting in Tokyo, Japan last 23 May [READ MORE]
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INDONESIAN WOMEN’S GROUP REJECT RCEP
Indonesian women’s group reject neoliberal RCEP
RCEP Impacts on People’s Rights Forum PH Powerpoint Presentations
Here are the powerpoint presentations used during the forum RCEP Impacts on People’s Rights in the Philippines held last 6 September 2017 at the University of the Philippines, [READ MORE]
Philippine peoples’ movements reject RCEP
Various civil society groups and movements in the Philippines came together for a public forum titled “Day of Action against RCEP” held in time for the RCEP Ministerial Meeting in Manila happening from Sept 5 to 11. #NoRCEP
Statement of Solidarity to Employees of Sitel Baguio, Philippines
End corporate impunity in the BPO industry! People Over Profits (POP) adds its voice in support of Sitel workers in Baguio City, Philippines who are under the threat [READ MORE]
Protests mark RCEP Manila rounds
Amid growing opposition against the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), civil society groups in the Philippines and across Asia Pacific held actions and demonstrations to protest the regional trade deal currently under negotiation between 16 participating countries. From May 2-12, RCEP trade negotiators gathered at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Manila for the 18th round of negotiations as CSOs conducted parallel activities dubbed as a #NoRCEP week of action.
Oppose RCEP! Fight for Pro-People Trade!
Amid growing dissent and discontent globally against neoliberal free trade and investment agreements (FTAs), trade negotiators from the 16-member Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) gather in Manila, Philippines for its 18th Trade Negotiating Committee Meeting.
Beyond investment protection: group warns of intensified corporate attacks vs people’s rights as ASEAN leaders meet in PH
MANILA—As leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gather in Manila, Philippines for the 30th ASEAN summit and concurrently the 18th round of RCEP negotiations [READ MORE]
STOP RCEP! TRADE FOR THE PEOPLE, NOT FOR CORPORATE ELITES!
As trade ministers from the 16-member Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal converged in Kobe, Japan, the People Over Profit network strongly opposes the RCEP and warns of impending threats on people’s rights across Asia Pacific.