Economy
How money moves in the Philippines — fuel prices, inflation, wages, and the economic decisions that hit Filipino households first.
Peso hits ₱60 to dollar as fuel, power costs squeeze families
Quick Take The Philippine peso recently breached ₱60 to $1, fuel prices continue to rise, and President Marcos is reportedly relying on coal imports to…
Marcos halts fare hike as gov’t hands drivers ₱5,000
Quick Take President Marcos deferred planned transport fare hikes, citing international tensions, while offering free rides and distributing…
Fuel surcharge hikes push up fares across air, land travel
Quick Take The Civil Aeronautics Board raised fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights starting April 1, while…
PH eyes Russian oil as pump prices, weak peso squeeze budgets
Quick Take The Philippine government is reportedly exploring crude oil purchases from Russia as fuel prices hit multimonth…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…