The war in the Middle East is triggering a global energy crisis. With oil prices surging and supply routes disrupted, the Philippine government moved to
The Philippines is dealing with a real energy squeeze driven by rising global oil prices and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, but the situation
Trump’s tariffs were originally introduced as a response to what Washington has long described as unfair trade practices (particularly large-scale dumping, heavy state subsidies, and
Digital Nomads in the Philippines are no longer a novelty. As remote work settles into a post-pandemic “new normal,” the country has emerged as a
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
