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 Philippine Economy Is Losing Steam. Can It Turn Around?

Growth weakens, Razon becomes the richest Filipino, fuel prices may fall, and the weekend’s biggest stories.

Filipinos Can Finally Tap to Pay with Apple Pay

Apple Pay arrives in the Philippines, bringing tap-to-pay convenience to thousands of stores and online merchants.

₱9.5 Billion Is Going Back to Meralco Customers

What households could save, why the peso may stay near ₱61, and the stories to start your week.

The ₱60-Billion Race to Build a Philippine-Made EV

The government is offering automakers billions to bring EV production, jobs, and supply chains home.

₱841 Million Recovered. Where Is the Rest?

₱841 million is back, but billions remain missing.

Marcos Teases the “Next Chapter.” Filipinos Want Answers.

The fifth SONA puts corruption under scrutiny, as young founders gain fresh funding and the Philippines completes its first Latin American trade deal.

A New 12.5% Barrier for Philippine Exports

Washington raises tariffs as Manila races to protect exporters, orders and jobs

AI Is Booming. Why Aren’t Filipino Wallets Feeling It?

Plus: the peso hits ₱61.75, Philippine power rates top ASEAN, and the BSP tightens casino-linked banking rules.