For a long time, Filipino consumers heard the same message over and over: imported meant better, and cheaper usually meant smarter. Chinese goods filled local
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
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
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 latest Tugon ng Masa nationwide survey by OCTA Research paints a clear picture: most Filipinos remain wary of China. The poll, conducted from July
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
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
On a recent visit to Jakarta, Chinese Premier Li Qiang admitted that Beijing is looking into new economic tools, including so-called “unconventional” measures. That’s not
The Boycott China movement in the Philippines isn’t just a reaction to maritime bullying. It’s also becoming a quiet revolution in consumer awareness — one
The ripple effects of the Trump tariff negotiations are being felt across Asia and beyond. As the former president pursues his hardline trade agenda during
