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

The Philippines Has 45 Days of Fuel Left

₱20B deployed, EV taxis rolling out, and emergency powers activated as a global oil shock tests the country’s energy resilience

Marcos Promises Cash Aid as Prices Rise

Marcos expands subsidies as fuel prices pressure transport sector

Strong Start, Fragile Momentum

Government posts surplus, taxes beat targets, but rising risks could flip the story fast

Fare Hike Paused, But Prices Are Still Climbing

Government hits pause on transport fares as oil surges, but rising fuel costs, weak peso, and policy delays are starting to squeeze everyone from commuters to businesses.

Another Week, Another Transport Fare Hike

Transport costs climb as oil surges, while the Philippines secures an $800M World Bank loan and tech researchers build the country’s first AI newborn hearing tester.

Fuel Shock, Rising Bills, and a Slowing Job Market

Oil prices could spike again as jobs weaken and household costs continue rising.

The Philippines Is Searching for New Oil

What rising fuel risks, billionaire wealth, and new trade deals say about where the economy is heading.

Oil Shock Is Coming. The Philippines Is Already Adjusting.

A four-day workweek, a weaker peso, rising fuel costs, and why the next few months could reshape daily life and business.