DA Pushes for Higher Rice Tariffs: Can Flexible Policy Finally Tame Soaring Prices?
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is moving to raise tariffs on imported rice, a move aimed at stabilizing domestic prices while protecting Filipino farmers from collapsing farmgate rates.
Why Corruption Weakens the Peso
When people hear that the Philippine peso is getting weaker, the usual suspects that come to mind are oil prices, U.S. interest rates, or global market movements. While these factors play a role, one powerful force often overlooked is corruption.