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PH, Thailand most exposed to jet fuel shortage in Asia, says Oxford Economics
The Philippines is among the most vulnerable economies in Asia to the ongoing refined fuel crisis, according to a research briefing released by Oxford Economics on April 15, as disruptions stemming from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz ripple across regional supply chains. The briefing…
Kiko Pangilinan announces task force formed to protect food security amid oil crisis
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan announced Tuesday, March 31, that the AGRI-AGRA Team has formed a dedicated task force to monitor the Middle East crisis and shield the country’s food security and agriculture sector from its effects. The team brings together the Department of Agriculture (DA)…
How long will the Iran conflict last — and what does it mean for the Philippines?
One month into the war between the United States and Iran, there are no signs of a ceasefire, no formal peace negotiations on the table, and no clear end in sight. What began as a swift American military strike — framed by the Trump administration as a decisive blow against Iran’s nuclear…
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…
Finance chief Frederick Go says PH economy remains solid, expects recovery as government spending normalizes in 2026
Newly-appointed Finance Secretary Frederick Go sought to ease public worries about the economy, saying the Philippines’ core economic fundamentals remain intact despite concerns over corruption controversies and reduced government spending in the second half of 2025. In an interview on DZRH News’…
Philippines facing its ‘worst economy in years’ as investor confidence deteriorates: Leviste
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste warned on Saturday, November 15, that the Philippines is experiencing its “worst economy” in many years, pointing to a steep loss of investor confidence that he said is now dragging down growth, weakening the peso, and pushing up consumer prices. Speaking…
Korapsyon: No. 2 national concern ng mga Pilipino — OCTA Survey
Pumapangalawa ang korapsyon bilang national concern ng mga Pilipino, batay sa Tugon ng Masa survey ng OCTA Research. Sa survey ng OCTA, tumaas ang concern ng mga Pilipino sa korapsyon ng 18% kumpara mula sa 13% noong Hulyo at 31% noong Setyembre. “The sharp rise in corruption concerns indicates a…
‘Ramdam na’: Is the Philippine economy on the brink of decline?
The peso is weakening, prices are at risk of climbing, and jobs may soon be harder to find. As corruption scandals over multibillion-peso flood control projects spark widespread outrage, economist and former Social Welfare Undersecretary Prof. Emmanuel Leyco warns the Philippine economy could be…
Marcos aminado: Dismayado ang publiko sa kanyang administrasyon
Inamin ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na dismayado ang publiko sa kanyang administrasyon, lalo na sa mga pangunahing serbisyo ng pamahalaan. Inilahad ito ng Pangulo matapos ang pagkatalo ng kanyang mga senatorial candidate sa 2025 midterm elections. “Malinaw sa akin ang mensahe ng naging…