We are now witnessing the projected “domino effect” of the spike in oil prices on the lives of ordinary Filipinos.

Domino effect

Once again, the city government of Biñan, Laguna has done it.

More than ayuda

The construction industry, one of the primary drivers of infrastructure and economic development, is grinding to a halt as the ongoing fuel crisis continues to push operational costs to unsustainable levels.

Government Fails to Build Solutions

At a recent meeting of the Committee on Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT), Senator Loren Legarda posed a simple but important question: "Why do noodles and sardines get hit with a Value-Added Tax (VAT)?"

Revisiting the 12% VAT

The Philippines has once again found itself at the top of an unwelcome list: the steepest fuel price hikes in Asia.

High Prices, Heavy Burden

Modern challenges like the continuous rise in fuel and commodity prices, unemployment, and severe corruption among some politicians—these are the real hardships Filipinos face today, made even more poignant as the nation enters the Lenten season, a time for reflection, sacrifice, and hope for renewal.

Modern Penetensya

The Philippine National Police's "Safer Cities" program resulted in over 48,000 arrests across Metro Manila in a mere three days, a number that certainly catches the eye.

Safer cities are beyond aesthetics

When politicians campaign, they trade in hope. Promises are their currency, pledges of reform, development, and justice meant to inspire trust among voters. 

Broken Promises

The decision of the administration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. to suspend excise taxes on certain gasoline products came off as "too little, too late."

Too little, too late?

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Quezon does more than just legislate and set the direction for the province.

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