China’s support for authoritarian regimes is becoming harder to dismiss as crises unfold from Latin America to the Middle East. Behind Beijing’s language of sovereignty and “non-interference” lies a blunt reality: strategic energy interests. China is a major buyer of discounted oil from countries like Iran and, until recently, Venezuela.
China’s support for authoritarian regimes is becoming harder to dismiss as crises unfold from Latin America to the Middle East. Behind Beijing’s language of sovereignty and “non-interference” lies a blunt
This year’s celebration is shaping up to be one of the largest in recent memory. Cebu City officials estimate that four to five million people will arrive for the festival,
On the eve of Traslacion 2026, a small announcement quietly captured the spirit of the entire devotion. For January 9, LRT-2 (the city’s elevated light rail line) will allow devotees
Economic anxiety and personal resilience sit side by side in the Philippines as 2026 begins. Inflation is low by past standards. Interest rates have been cut several times. Yet many
The Philippines’ national mood in 2026 is defined less by optimism or despair than by something more fragile: cautious expectation mixed with deep skepticism. Recent surveys show Filipinos still believe
The Philippines is again counting the costs of extreme weather, and Typhoon Tino is the latest reminder of how vulnerable many communities remain. Internationally known as Kalmaegi, the system entered
Economic anxiety and personal resilience sit side by side in the Philippines as 2026 begins. Inflation is low by past standards. Interest rates have been cut several times. Yet many
The Philippines’ national mood in 2026 is defined less by optimism or despair than by something more fragile: cautious expectation mixed with deep skepticism. Recent surveys show Filipinos still believe
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) kicked off long-awaited rate cuts this week, trimming its policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%. It is the first time in more
The latest Tugon ng Masa nationwide survey by OCTA Research paints a clear picture: most Filipinos remain wary of China. The poll, conducted from July 12 to 17, 2025, shows
The global trade war is no longer just a story about the U.S. and China. Today, it’s reshaping economies across Asia, and the Philippines is feeling the shockwaves. Trump tariffs
If you’ve been following the global trade shakeup, the recent ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur was hard to ignore. With leaders from Southeast Asia, the Gulf region, and China all
