Looming Fiscal Cliff: Why the Philippines' Budget Crisis Could Shake the PHP
The clock is ticking for the Philippine Congress to pass the proposed 2026 national budget. In an urgent statement, Malacañang Press Officer Claire Castro stressed the severe operational challenges and economic drawbacks that would result if the government is forced to run on a reenacted budget—a continuation of the previous year's spending plan.
Philippine Agri Smuggling: A Trillion-Peso Threat to Food Security and the Peso
Philippine lawmakers are sounding a grave alarm over the pervasive and increasingly sophisticated nature of agricultural smuggling, labeling it a clear national security threat.