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The Peso Is Falling. Interest Rates Are Rising. Who’s Feeling the Pinch?

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Oct 29, 2026

The Peso Is Falling. Interest Rates Are Rising. Who’s Feeling the Pinch?

As the peso hits ₱64.18 against the dollar, the BSP raises interest rates to fight inflation. Meanwhile, Meralco eyes record profits, and Philippine stocks slide.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
Your Coffee Is Getting Pricier. So Is Everything Else?

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Oct 26, 2026

Your Coffee Is Getting Pricier. So Is Everything Else?

A weaker coffee harvest threatens café prices, the peso hits a record low, and SSS eyes global investments. Plus, the latest in business, technology, science, and world news.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
Your Money, Under Pressure

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Oct 24, 2026

Your Money, Under Pressure

SSS eyes bigger investment returns, the peso hits another record low, and the BSP raises interest rates to fight inflation.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
₱1.55 Billion Under Scrutiny

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Oct 22, 2026

₱1.55 Billion Under Scrutiny

DICT official suspended over alleged conflicts, inflation worries grow, and El Niño threatens more months of drought.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
Onions, Billions & a Weak Peso

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Oct 19, 2026

Onions, Billions & a Weak Peso

A record ₱1.76-billion cartel fine, the peso near ₱63, and the Philippines' next big opportunity in AI chips.

Cherry Arano
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +2
Growth Isn't Guaranteed

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Oct 17, 2026

Growth Isn't Guaranteed

Zobel warns of AI and climate risks, Philippine stocks bounce back, and cash remains king in online shopping.

Cherry Arano
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +2
The Heat Is On

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Oct 15, 2026

The Heat Is On

El Niño has affected over 451,000 Filipinos, with ₱5.6 billion in agricultural losses. Now, economists warn that food prices could climb even higher.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
When Investors Head for the Exit

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Oct 12, 2026

When Investors Head for the Exit

Foreign money leaves Philippine markets as Asia faces a bigger selloff. Plus, higher Meralco rates, workplace mental health fears, and some surprising science breakthroughs.

Cherry Arano
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +2
The Party’s Over?

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Oct 10, 2026

The Party’s Over?

DBM targets lavish government ‘planning sessions’ as the peso hits a record low and middle-class security remains out of reach for most Filipinos.

Cherry Arano
Gerrard C. Fabie
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
Big Budget Energy

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Oct 8, 2026

Big Budget Energy

A ₱7.2T budget advances as inflation hits 7.2%, while jobs improve and fuel risks loom.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
Caught Napping

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Oct 5, 2026

Caught Napping

The Senate says stay awake, PH exports hit a record, and Filipino space research takes a leap.

Cherry Arano
Gerrard C. Fabie
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
Back to Humans

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Oct 3, 2026

Back to Humans

Amazon rehires, GCash sets its IPO price, and Congress pushes new safeguards for children.

Cherry Arano
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Gerrard C. Fabie
Cherry Arano, +3
A 75% Tax on Luxury Cars?

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Oct 1, 2026

A 75% Tax on Luxury Cars?

Lawmakers eye steeper taxes on high-end vehicles, while PH debt hits a record and sweetened drinks face another tax push. October 1 issue October 1 issue

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
The Philippines May Be Sitting on Uranium

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Sep 28, 2026

The Philippines May Be Sitting on Uranium

Scientists found a potential uranium resource in Camarines Norte as the country prepares for nuclear power.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
A $1.5B Lifeline, a ₱92B IPO and What’s Changing in PH

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Sep 26, 2026

A $1.5B Lifeline, a ₱92B IPO and What’s Changing in PH

From crisis support to GCash’s parent going public, here’s what matters.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
GCash’s ₱92 Billion Moment

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Sep 24, 2026

GCash’s ₱92 Billion Moment

World Bank Group’s IFC eyes a ₱4.4B stake as GCash prepares for a potentially record-breaking IPO.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
₱22 Trillion on the Move

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Sep 21, 2026

₱22 Trillion on the Move

Digital transfers surge, ube goes global, and power bills get a small November break.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
A School Shooting Shakes South Cotabato

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Sep 19, 2026

A School Shooting Shakes South Cotabato

Three students dead, fuel prices rising, and passport fees on hold.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Gerrard C. Fabie
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +4
The Peso Is Knocking on ₱63

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Sep 17, 2026

The Peso Is Knocking on ₱63

From a weaker peso and Grab’s $1.49B fintech bet to a new PH-US crackdown on online child exploitation, here’s what Filipinos need to know today.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
A ‘President Gibo’? Teodoro Is Back in the Conversation

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Sep 14, 2026

A ‘President Gibo’? Teodoro Is Back in the Conversation

Plus: fuel prices may jump again, iSON bets ₱4.3B on the Philippines, and Filipino films enter the Oscar race.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Gerrard C. Fabie
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +4
Marcos-Duterte Rift Deepens as Prices Face Fresh Pressure

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Sep 12, 2026

Marcos-Duterte Rift Deepens as Prices Face Fresh Pressure

Sara Duterte calls for Marcos to resign as the Palace fires back, while the peso, airfares and food prices come under renewed pressure.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Gerrard C. Fabie
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +4
A Conviction Overturned, Jobs Under Pressure, and a ₱34-B AI Bet

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Sep 10, 2026

A Conviction Overturned, Jobs Under Pressure, and a ₱34-B AI Bet

The Supreme Court acquits Imelda Marcos, unemployment hits a four-year high, and the Philippines maps out its next big push into AI.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Gerrard C. Fabie
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +4
Batanes Is Back in Beijing’s Crosshairs

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Sep 8, 2026

Batanes Is Back in Beijing’s Crosshairs

Another Chinese-linked claim puts Batanes back in focus, plus PAL lets cats fly in-cabin, ₱187M for storm-hit farmers, AI trip-planning goes wrong, and Europe pushes deeper into the satellite race.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
Lea Gets Her Star, GCash Gets the Green Light

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Sep 5, 2026

Lea Gets Her Star, GCash Gets the Green Light

A historic Hollywood first, a potential record IPO, easing inflation, and the stories Filipinos should know today.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Cherry Arano, +3
Lea Gets Her Star, GCash Gets the Green Light

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Sep 3, 2026

Lea Gets Her Star, GCash Gets the Green Light

A historic Hollywood first, a potential record IPO, easing inflation, and the stories Filipinos should know today.

Cherry Arano
John Taclob
Aissa Gonzalez
Vincent Madrigal
Gerrard C. Fabie
Cherry Arano, +4

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