The Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC) – Philippines is a nationwide multi-sectoral, non-sectarian and pluralist coalition conducting policy advocacy work and campaigns to realize a common framework and agenda for economic development. FDC has grown over the years to more than 250 organizations and individual members. It addresses the economy and economic development. However, we depart from the traditional definition and scope of the economy and economic development. FDC defines the economy and economic life of a society as those activities, relations, processes, policies and structures involved in and affecting the provisioning for human life in all its fullness, integrity and dignity.