Political showdowns and bridge breakdown

Impeachment twists, a crumbling link in the Visayas, and global headlines worth your time.

Why Is Electricity So Expensive in the Philippines?

A deep dive into rising power bills, market monopolies, and the urgent need for energy reform.

Big Bets and Bold Moves

From Robinsons Land’s ₱125B push to Ayala’s billion-dollar data play, Filipino giants are going all in—plus, a surprise U.S.-China tariff truce, age-fighting science, and a record-breaking OPM concert.

A Forgotten Chapter: The Philippines in the Age of Empires and Exploration

Retail bets, job shifts, and rising risks

Uniqlo expands, jobs move up the value chain, and debt plus oil risks quietly build in the background

PH’s next big bet isn’t BPO

A US-backed mega factory zone lands in Luzon while fuel prices ease and new policies quietly reshape the economy

Cash Relief Lands, But Costs Are Still Climbing

Farmers get ₱2,325 support as fuel prices stay high, markets steady, and global tensions keep the pressure on

Oil Price Relief, Then Risk Again

Prices may drop this week, but Iran tensions could reverse the trend fast

Big Signals From PH Economy This Week

Record innovation, slower growth forecasts, and a new way to understand the market

Good News Week... With an Asterisk

Jobs are up and prices are steady, but cracks are starting to show.

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A bold tax target meets global uncertainty

The government wants ₱360B... but oil might ruin the plan

A bold tax target meets global uncertainty