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

A Slower Economy, Bigger Bets

World Bank cuts PH growth as oil risks, AI money, jobs, and global tensions shape the weekend brief.

The Cost of Being Uncovered

Quakes, debt, scams, and markets test everyday Filipino resilience.

AI Enters the Classroom

DepEd bets on tech, teacher support, and a smarter school year

Factory Boom, Price Squeeze

Output jumped, inflation eased, but Filipino households remain one shock away.

The ₱30T Bank Signal

Banks are growing, borrowers are straining, and prices still bite.

PH’s EV Race Starts Now

Factories, food prices, robots, and global shocks shape the week.

Manila’s Oil Plan

Japan helps PH build oil reserves as energy worries grow

Everyone Wants a Piece

Governments, tech firms, and investors chase the next boom