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In a time of crisis, should the Philippines put off hosting ₱17.6 billion ASEAN Summit?
As oil prices rise and the peso weakens, the Philippine government is being urged to reassess its spending priorities, with the ₱17.6-billion ASEAN Summit emerging as one option for review. Former Finance Secretary Gary Teves says the question is not about diplomacy, but priorities. In times of…
The Iran war is showing why the Philippines can’t afford to neglect its farmers
A war thousands of kilometers away is beginning to ripple through something as basic as the Filipino dining table. The conflict involving Iran has pushed oil prices higher, disrupted key shipping routes, and strained global supply chains—especially for fertilizer, a critical input for food…
The Philippines’ food supply is safe—for now—and why we should thank our farmers
For now, food remains available. Rice is being harvested, fish supply is steady, and markets are holding despite rising costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. That buffer, according to Agriculture Undersecretary Asis Perez, comes down to timing. The crisis coincided with harvest season…
Middle class now the ‘new poor’ as health costs surge amid Iran crisis, says public health expert
The Philippine middle class risks slipping into financial distress as healthcare costs rise alongside the ongoing Iran conflict, with public health expert Dr. Tony Leachon warning that even previously stable households are now vulnerable to medical shocks. Speaking on DZRH’s Special on Saturday…
EXPLAINER | The Peso just hit ₱60 against the US Dollar: Who wins, who loses?
The Philippine Peso has slipped to ₱60.1 against the US dollar, its weakest level on record, raising a question many Filipinos are now asking: is this good or bad for the economy? The short answer, according to former Finance Secretary Gary Teves, is that it depends—but for most Filipinos, the…
DOH under Herbosa plunged into cycle of corruption allegations as public health risks grow
How can President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ensure the health and safety of Filipinos if his own Department of Health (DOH) under Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa is now plunged into a cycle of corruption allegations, at a time when Filipinos are already grappling with rising fuel costs driven by…
How long can Asia run on its fuel reserves?
As tensions around Iran disrupt global oil flows and threaten key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz, Asian countries are taking stock of how long their fuel reserves can last. The numbers vary sharply across the region, highlighting uneven levels of preparedness in the face of a potential…
Inside Isko Moreno’s dream and vision of dignified housing for every Manileño
In Manila, where space is scarce and land is expensive, securing a livable home has often meant leaving the city behind. Under Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, that narrative is being challenged by a steady build-up of in-city housing projects that aim to keep families where their lives…
Airfares set to soar in April as fuel surcharge more than double, CAB says
Passengers can expect higher airfares in April after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the passenger fuel surcharge to Level 8, the highest in two years. The new level is more than double the current Level 4 rates. On Monday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the CAB has shortened its…
Spain’s king makes rare acknowledgement of country’s colonial abuses
Spain’s King Felipe VI acknowledged abuses in his country’s colonial past on Monday, a rare admission by the Spanish crown which has never issued a formal apology to former colonies. At its height in the 16th to 18th centuries, Spain ruled one of the largest empires in world history, spanning…
Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation
Jane had been bleeding heavily for days before finally seeking help, not from a hospital but from the man who sold her the pills meant to end her six-week pregnancy. Abortions are strictly outlawed in the mainly Catholic Philippines, forcing women to turn to a patchwork of providers operating in…
Oil prices open at $100/barrel on Monday as war in Middle East continues
WASHINGTON, United States — Oil prices kept rising as markets opened Sunday, with both benchmarks higher as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies. At around 0015 GMT, the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate was up 0.01 percent at $98.72 a barrel, while the price of Brent, the…
Isko Moreno rolls out ₱1.76 billion stimulus to pump-prime Manila economy amid global oil shock
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday morning, March 16, announced the release of ₱1.76 billion in financial assistance, incentives, and revenue shares to pump-prime the local economy as global oil prices surge amid the ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East. Domagoso…
Transport group, think tank accuse DOE of acting as oil firms’ mouthpiece
A transport group and an economic think tank on Saturday accused the Department of Energy (DOE) of acting as a mouthpiece for oil companies as fuel prices continue to rise amid global market tensions. Orlando Marquez Sr., president of the Liga ng Transportasyon at Operators sa Pilipinas (LTOP)…
Media groups slam ‘retaliatory’ charges vs DZRH reporter over report on Manila councilor’s lascivious case involving minor
Media organizations on Thursday, March 12, condemned the filing of charges and arrest of DZRH reporter Misael “Boy” Gonzales Jr., with one group describing the move as retaliatory and another warning of its chilling effect on press freedom. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines…
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