Wage Hike Denied

Who blocked the ₱200 boost? Plus: missiles, microplastics, and a franchising deep dive.

Political showdowns and bridge breakdown

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

Laws,Jobs, Genes, and Jeers: Your June 9 Rundown

A mix of layoffs, lab discoveries, and global tensions—plus what your cat thinks of your scent.

The ₱200 Question: Will the Wage Hike Help or Hurt?

After 36 years, Congress is poised to pass a legislated wage increase. Here’s what it means for workers, businesses, and your next grocery run.

Rain, Rankings, and Rogue YouTubers

PH enters rainy season, schools slip, Vitaly’s stuck, and the Senate gears up for a political cliffhanger.

AI Panic, Peso Power, and Taylor Swift’s Billion-Peso Move

Mass layoffs or new jobs? Mark Cuban vs. Anthropic.Taylor reclaims her masters. Elon ditches DC.Plus: A no-spend weekend challenge and balikbayan boxes finally come home.

Money Talks, Real Stories Walk

Introducing “Kwentong Pera” — your honest, funny, inspiring money moments. Plus: fighter jets, fake receipts, and Filipino farmers ruling Taiwan.

K-Pop Diplomacy, Peso Surge, and Solar’s Summer Win

From concerts in contested seas to BSP rate cuts and AI Darth Vader—this week’s smartest news, in one sharp scroll.

Shake-Ups, Power Plays, and Cat Secrets

Marcos resets his Cabinet, HSBC bets big on PH wealth, and scientists crack the ginger cat code.

Meet Your New Favorite Sections

Peso Picks and Deep Dives are here to upgrade your scroll.

Why Is Electricity So Expensive in the Philippines?

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

PesoWeekly Issue #9: Senate Showdowns, ₱253B GCash Loans, and the Budget Breakdown

We unpack the Marcos-Duterte tension, why Villar firms got benched, and explain the national budget like you're 10—plus tools and tips in our new Peso Picks section.

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.

Snake Bites, Billionaires, and the First American Pope

From universal antivenom to Uptown BGC’s glow-up—this week’s smartest headlines for curious Pinoys.

Makati Subway Project Gets Buried—for Good

From underground dreams to legal dead ends, the $3.5B Makati subway just got derailed by land disputes and politics. Plus: a man climbs Mount Fuji twice, another sets his house on fire twice, and someone buys back his own stolen car. Welcome to Tuesday.

Holy Crops and Trade Wars

From Vatican votes to coconut tariffs, the Philippines is flexing soft power—and asking for more farmer funds.

PesoWeekly #4 – Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Festival Tragedy, Science & Tech News, and Showbiz Highlights

A heartbreaking loss in Canada’s Filipino community, plus the latest in tech, entertainment, and a call for your feedback as we shape PesoWeekly’s future.

PesoWeekly #3: New Sections, Fresh Insights

Bite-sized news, smarter money tips, and more ways to win your week.

Peso Weekly #2 – GDP Forecast Cut, $2B Deficit, and BrahMos Delivered

Peso Weekly #1: Welcome to Your New Money News Source