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Everyone is feeling the pinch of the oil price shock. Each escalation of conflict in the Middle East sends this familiar shock through the Philippine economy. Oil prices surge, fuel costs rise, and the consequences cascade quickly—from increased prices of basic goods and higher cost of transport...

OF TREES AND FOREST When my officers informed me that Vista Land—the company I built from the ground up—had been named among TIME and Statista’s Best Companies Asia-Pacific 2026, I felt an immense sense of gratitude—not just for the recognition itself, but for what it represents. For nearly...

REFLECTIONS TODAY Whenever God tenderly looks at us, he sees “a work in progress.” In each moment, he sees not just who we are, but who we are becoming. This divine hope cannot be dimmed by our failings or missteps. Our obstinacy, unfaithfulness, or waywardness do not cause God to abandon us on...

BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. This Friday, I am eager to join my Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating Eid’l Fitr, the joyous “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” For readers unfamiliar with our traditions, the occasion marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic...

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved the petition for fare increase for almost all of the public utility vehicles (PUVs) following the series of oil price hikes, the two recent increases were big-time ones that hit the motorists hard. LTFRB Chairman Atty....

The northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” is weakening and is now affecting only parts of Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, March 17. PAGASA weather specialist Veronica Torres said the effects of the amihan are expected...

State-run National Food Authority (NFA) is seeking temporary powers from the government to help make rice more affordable, including the option to sell directly to consumers and conduct emergency purchases, as prices of the staple grain climb due to rising fuel costs. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson...

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