Day: January 2, 2026

Mixed Fuel Price Movements Expected Next Week. Why It Matters.
Motorists may be facing another round of uneven pump price adjustments next week, as diesel prices are projected to rise while gasoline prices could remain flat or slightly move either way. According to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, initial estimates indicate a possible diesel price hike of 20 to 40 centavos per liter. Gasoline prices,

After The Fireworks: Living Faithfully In An Uncertain World
The fireworks have faded. We reheated the lechon one time too many. The calendars are new, but our routines are not. We wake up, go back to work, check the news, pay the bills, and tryโonce againโto make sense of the world we live in. And what a world it is. Beyond the New Year

EXPLAINER | From G2 To G1: Why Asia Should Worry About A China-Dominated World
Talk of a โG2โ โ a world led jointly by the United States and China โ has resurfaced ahead of Donald Trumpโs planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But for many Asian countries, the deeper concern is no longer G2. It is the possibility of G1 โ a world where China stands alone at

What To Know About The Philippine Economy In 2026
After a turbulent 2025, the Philippine economy enters 2026 at a critical crossroadsโcaught between the hope of a rebound and the risk of another year of missed targets. With growth slowing, confidence shaken, and new faces leading economic policy, 2026 is shaping up to be a make-or-break year. Hereโs what to watch. Why 2026 matters





