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Economy

Economy

How money moves in the Philippines — fuel prices, inflation, wages, and the economic decisions that hit Filipino households first.

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Oil hits 2022 highs as Iran strikes deepen
Economy

Oil hits 2022 highs as Iran strikes deepen

Quick Take Oil prices have climbed to their highest level since 2022 as strikes on Iran intensify, even as markets bet the conflict will wind…

March 11, 2026 · 5 min read

Marcos wants emergency powers as fuel excise cut looms
Economy

Marcos wants emergency powers as fuel excise cut looms

Quick Take President Marcos says he’s waiting for Congress to finalize bills that would grant him emergency powers…

Mar 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Palace orders 54 gas stations: explain price hikes now
Economy

Palace orders 54 gas stations: explain price hikes now

Quick Take The Palace ordered 54 gas stations to explain price increases flagged during government monitoring, while senators…

Mar 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Diesel at ₱90: Gulf tensions now hitting Filipino pockets
Economy

Diesel at ₱90: Gulf tensions now hitting Filipino pockets

Quick Take Diesel prices could breach ₱90 per liter next week as Middle East tensions ripple through global…

Mar 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Middle East War may Drag 8 Weeks as Fuel Fears Mount
Economy

Middle East War may Drag 8 Weeks as Fuel Fears Mount

Quick Take The Department of Foreign Affairs warns the Middle East conflict could stretch up to eight weeks,…

Mar 6, 2026 · 5 min read