The P43 Pivot: Why Falling Rice Prices are Sending a Signal to Global Markets
The journey from a ₱58 ceiling in early 2025 to today’s ₱43 level is a classic market cycle. It highlights the importance of timing and fundamental analysis.
The Long Game: Malacañang Vows More "Big Fish" Will Fall in Flood Probe
In the wake of public frustration over the perceived slow pace of justice, Malacañang has issued a firm reminder to the Filipino people: the investigation into the multi-billion-peso flood control scandal is only just beginning.
The Billion-Dollar Blueprint: Why Philippine Lawmakers See the P1.35-T Education Budget as a Future-Proof Investment
In a historic move that signals a massive shift in national priorities, the Philippine government has officially breached the trillion-peso mark for the education sector.
The ₱0.00 Prescription: How Zero Balance Billing is Changing the LGU Landscape
For decades, the "Zero Balance" promise—the idea that a patient can enter a hospital and leave without paying a single centavo—was a luxury reserved for the few admitted to national DOH-run facilities.
The Price of Secrecy: Malacañang Retains P4.5 Billion in “Secret Funds” for 2026
As President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. officially signed the ₱6.793 trillion National Budget for 2026 into law on January 5, one figure has reignited a fierce national debate: the ₱4.5 billion allocated to the Office of the President (OP) for Confidential and Intelligence Funds (CIF).
The Missing Pieces: Lawyer Reveals Six Boxes of “Cabral Files” Are Unaccounted For
The investigation into the multi-billion-peso flood control scandal has hit a significant roadblock.
Fiscal Discipline in Focus: President Marcos Signs ₱6.793-Trillion 2026 Budget
In a move to reinforce government transparency and accountability, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially signed the ₱6.793-trillion National Budget for 2026 on January 5, 2026.
The $2.5 Billion Fortress: Why Washington’s Defense Guarantee Is a Game-Changer for the Philippines
In a week of high-stakes diplomacy, the United States Congress has delivered a powerful signal of stability to the Indo-Pacific. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Senate passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a massive $900-billion bill that includes a historic $2.5 billion (approximately P146 billion) security assistance package for the Philippines.
The Infrastructure of a Legacy: Remembering the Trailblazing Career of Maria Catalina Cabral
The engineering and public works community in the Philippines is in a state of deep mourning following the tragic news of the passing of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral.
The Death of Digital Anonymity: How the Philippine Supreme Court is Hunting Cyber Scammers
For years, cybercriminals operating in the shadows of the internet have relied on a "shield of secrecy" provided by aging banking laws to vanish with stolen funds. However, a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of the Philippines has just changed the game.
The Return of the "Pork" Shell: Why Congress Doubled the 2026 Ayuda Budget
While lawmakers cite a "humanitarian lifeline" following a series of disasters, budget watchdogs and veteran senators warn that the P63.8 billion AICS allocation is a tactical "pork barrel" maneuver ahead of the next election cycle.
Blockchain the Budget: How the CADENA Act Plans to End Government Secrets in the Philippines
In a historic unanimous vote, the Philippine Senate has passed the CADENA Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that moves the entire national budget onto a blockchain.
The Drag of Uncertainty: Why the IMF Cut the Philippines’ 2025 Growth Forecast to 5.1%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially lowered its 2025 GDP growth projection for the Philippines to 5.1%, down from its October estimate of 5.4%.
The Peso Puzzle: Can Structural Reforms Outweigh Global Headwinds?
Following a period of weakness in the Philippine Peso (PHP), Malacañang confirmed that the nation’s economic managers and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) convened to synchronize strategies aimed at stabilizing the currency and the wider economy.
The Philippines' $3.17 Billion Lifeline: Why OFW Remittances Matter More Now
The Philippine Peso (PHP) received a critical vote of confidence as cash remittances from Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) surged to $3.17 billion in October 2025, marking an increase from $3.12 billion in September and a $100 million jump from the year-ago figure.
Confidential Funds, Criminal Allegations: Why the Palace Wants VP Sara Duterte Investigated
The Office of the Ombudsman and the House of Representatives face immense pressure to conduct thorough and transparent probes into Vice President Sara Duterte, following the filing of criminal complaints related to the alleged misuse of PHP 612.5 million in confidential funds and explosive sworn allegations linking her campaign finances to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and drug dealers.
The $39 Billion Question: Will the PH-Denmark Healthcare Pact Fuel the PHP’s Remittance Strength?
The Philippines and the Kingdom of Denmark are finalizing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a long-term, ethical pipeline for Filipino health and care professionals
The Jobless Paradox: Why 460,000 New Jobs Can't Save the Philippines from a 5% Unemployment Spike
The Philippine labor market presented a complex and worrying paradox in October 2025: while overall employment technically increased by 460,000 year-on-year, the number of jobless Filipinos surged by 570,000 to 2.54 million.
The P612.5M Legal Avalanche: Plunder, Bribery, and Graft Raps Filed Against VP Duterte and Officials
The political firestorm over the "irregular" and "unsupported" use of P612.5 million in confidential funds by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) has reached a critical legal phase.
Open Books, Open Budget: How Public Access to Bicam Deliberations Transforms Confidence in the Philippine Peso
The Philippine House of Representatives’ adoption of Concurrent Resolution No. 8, mandating a "fully open bicam" for the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), marks a watershed moment in the nation's push for good governance.