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

Pricier Pork & Rate Hike Worries

Hog shortages, inflation risks, AI lawsuits, BTS mania, and the strange stories quietly shaping the week ahead.

Exit Strategy

BIR eases business closures as markets feel the squeeze

Bigger Than Lunch

Jollibee grows abroad, jobs evolve, AI reshapes work

The Price Shift

Fuel costs, Senate chaos, AI leaks, and market nerves

The Taxman Picks His Battles

BIR drops small tax cases, ube goes global, and PH power supply gets shaky.

Debt Comes Due

Why Monday’s issue starts with the government’s heavier bill

Legal Shuffle

Duterte’s ICC team changes, PH growth slows, fuel prices move, rice supply gets locked in, and AI keeps making life weirder.

Helicopters, Higher Bills, and a Hotter World

Defense upgrades, power bill pain, market relief, and climate warnings.