Day: February 12, 2026
EXPLAINER: Poverty Down, Jobs Steady, But Inflation Bites In Zamboanga Sibugay
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – The latest QuickSTAT from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) paints a mixed picture of the province’s economy. Poverty incidence is falling, employment is stable, but inflation is eating into household budgets. What does this mean for ordinary Sibugaynons?
PSA: Zamboanga Sibugay Sees Drop In Poverty, Stable Jobs, But Inflation Bites
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – Poverty incidence in Zamboanga Sibugay has sharply declined even as inflation continues to erode household purchasing power, according to the latest QuickSTAT released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Data show that poverty incidence among families fell to 17.8 percent in 2023, down from 26 percent in 2021 and 27.1 percent in
Opinion | Why Community Journalism Needs A Media-Citizens Council
Community journalism is often described as the frontline of democracy. It reports on barangay politics, local governance, social services, and community conflicts—stories that shape people’s daily lives but rarely reach national headlines. However, it is precisely this closeness to power and people that makes community journalism both essential and vulnerable. One way to protect local
