Marcos Defends Leadership Amid Economic Slowdown
President Marcos insists on his leadership amid economic slowdown, urging critics not to jump to conclusions as inflation falls and growth stabilizes.
Economy
PIDS pegs PH growth at 5%, below gov’t target
Philippine economy seen growing just 5% in 2025, PIDS warns, missing govt targets as infrastructure delays, governance risks slow gains.
PH National Debt Hits ₱17.65T, Exceeds 2025 Target
The Philippines’ national government debt has surged to a historic peak, reaching ₱17.65 trillion as of November 2025, surpassing the Marcos administration’s full-year projection. The swift climb, driven by intensified domestic and external borrowings, has raised alarms among economists and policymakers over the country’s shrinking fiscal space amid looming mid-term elections. Debt Surges Beyond Year-End … Read more
Diesel, Kerosene Prices Hike ₱0.60/Liter Ending 2025
Filipinos faced a stinging end to 2025 as oil companies raised the prices of diesel and kerosene by ₱0.60 per liter starting at 6 a.m. on December 30. This latest increase, which comes on the heels of recent price cuts just a week earlier, adds fresh fuel to ongoing inflationary pressures that have weighed heavily … Read more
Fuel Prices to Drop up to ₱1.75/L Starting Dec 23
Filipinos can expect a welcome Christmas gift at the pump as fuel prices are set for a notable rollback during Christmas week, beginning Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Gasoline prices are projected to drop by approximately ₱1.20 per liter, while diesel and kerosene could see declines ranging from ₱1.00 to ₱1.75 per liter, offering much-needed relief … Read more
Manila Cracks Down on Food Price Gouging
MANILA — Philippine authorities have launched an aggressive crackdown on wet market retailers in the capital, issuing “show-cause orders” to vendors accused of inflating food prices during the critical holiday season. The enforcement operation, led by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), targets a widening gap between government-mandated … Read more
Taal Volcano Activity Persists, 390,000 Evacuated
The Taal Volcano in the Philippines continues to display persistent eruptive activity, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) maintaining its vigilant monitoring amid ongoing emissions, tremors, and minor eruptions. Authorities urge residents and nearby communities to stay alert as the risk of ashfall and sudden volcanic events remains present, even as the … Read more
Marcos Urges Congress to Pass Anti-Dynasty Reforms
MANILA, Philippines — In a move that signals growing concern within Malacañang over persistent political abuses, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has urged Congress to expedite a set of four legislative reforms aimed at curbing dynasty-driven governance, tightening party-list qualifications, boosting fiscal transparency, and enhancing public oversight mechanisms. The push, formalized on December 9 during … Read more
Marcos Cancels Fugitive Lawmaker Zaldy Co’s Passport
MANILA, Philippines — In a high-profile bid to bring a fugitive lawmaker to justice, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on December 10 announced the cancellation of former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co’s passport, intensifying efforts to locate and repatriate the ex-congressman amid sweeping corruption allegations linked to flood control infrastructure. Passport Revoked as Global Search … Read more
Malta Investment Approvals Plunge 48% in 2025 Dip
Investment activity in Malta has slowed dramatically, with new data showing a 48 percent drop in investments approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) over the first 11 months of 2025. The decline signals a shift in investor sentiment, particularly among local stakeholders, and raises concerns about the broader economic ramifications—ranging from slowed job growth … Read more
Gasoline Prices in Philippines Jump ₱1.20 per Litre
Gasoline prices across the Philippines surged by P1.20 per liter on December 9, 2025, marking a sharp increase that is expected to deepen the financial burden on consumers and rekindle nationwide concern over inflation and energy policy. The hike, implemented by key oil firms including Petron, Seaoil, Jetti, and PTT Philippines, underscores the country’s vulnerability … Read more
Gasoline Prices Rise ₱1.20 as Global Tensions Mount
Gasoline prices in the Philippines rose by P1.20 per liter nationwide on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, marking the second successive weekly increase and adding further pressure to household budgets already strained by inflation. Major fuel retailers, including Jetti Petroleum, Seaoil, Petron, and PTT Philippines, implemented the adjustment at 6 a.m., while diesel and kerosene prices … Read more
Marcos OKs 17.6-Hectare Boost to Cebu Shipyard Hub
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has authorized the expansion of the West Cebu Industrial Park (WCIP) in Balamban, Cebu, a strategic move aimed at reinforcing the province’s status as a heavyweight industrial and manufacturing hub in the Central Visayas. Through Proclamation No. 710, signed on October 16, 2024, by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the government … Read more