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Stories Behind The Headlines
The Philippines is losing its farmland at a pace and scale that now threatens the countryโs long-term food security. New figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) show a steep decline in the land devoted to food production, underscoring a…
ZAMBOANGA CITY โ Sardine manufacturers in Zamboanga, the countryโs canned sardine capital, have agreed to freeze prices until the end of 2025, heeding a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meant to keep a staple food affordable for millions of…
MANILA, Philippines โ The global race to secure minerals for electric vehicles, batteries, and renewable energy is accelerating. And at the Philippine-Sweden Smart Mining Forum held on November 18 at the Baguio Country Club, Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla framed it…
DATU BLAH T. SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte โ Long known as the fishing capital of Maguindanao del Norte, this quiet seaside town is now drawing an unusual wave of attention: investors are coming, business groups are asking questions, and regional…
Maguindanao del Norte โ Datu Blah Sinsuat, the most peaceful seaside town in Maguindanao del Norte, is emerging as a new investment hub in BARMM. Local leaders, business groups, and parliament members credit its strong peace and security situation for…
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Local business leaders are upbeat about Cotabato Cityโs improving investment climate as crime rates continue to fall under Mayor Bruce Matabalaoโs administration. In his State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday, November 4, Matabalao said…
TUNGAWAN, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY โ The fields of Tungawan stretch wide and quiet, broken only by the rustle of coconut leaves, rubber trees and the distant hum of a hand tractor. For decades, theyโve been symbols of promise โ and frustration.…
MANILA, Philippines โ The Philippinesโ debt stock is projected to breach โฑ19 trillion by the end of 2026, as the Marcos administration leans heavily on borrowings to fund infrastructure, social services, and economic recovery. Budget documents show the national governmentโs…
The recent OCTA Research findings indicated that around 11.9 million Filipino familiesโor approximately 45%โconsider themselves poor as of July 2025, a moderate rise from 42% in April. These survey results are not mere statisticsโtheyโre a resounding alarm. The jumpโtranslating to…
