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IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The streets of Ipil, the bustling capital of Zamboanga Sibugay, are getting louder as political motorcades weave through barangays, posters cover every wall, and candidates flood the airwaves with promises as elections day get nearer. But behind the campaign music and hopeful slogans, a quieter storyContinue Reading
With the clock ticking on the fate of TikTok in the U.S., former President Donald Trump is once again using his favorite negotiation tool—tariffs—as leverage to pressure China into making a deal. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Thursday, Trump hinted that he’s open to easing the heavy tariff burdenContinue Reading
President Donald Trump has unleashed his long-awaited new round of tariffs, promising to reshape U.S. trade—but the move could drive up prices for American consumers and trigger global economic ripple effects, including in the Philippines. On Wednesday, Trump signed an executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs on all countries that tax U.S. goods,Continue Reading
Donald Trump once called tariffs “the most beautiful word in the dictionary,” but his latest moves on trade reveal a pattern of unpredictability. The president had promised an aggressive wave of tariffs on U.S. imports, but his actions have been a mix of bold declarations, sudden exemptions, and last-minute deferrals.Continue Reading
General Motors CEO Mary Barra revealed on Tuesday that the automaker has contingency plans to mitigate up to 50% of potential tariffs President Trump may impose on imports from Canada and Mexico. Speaking at a Wolfe Research investment conference, Barra said GM is prepared to absorb 30% to 50% ofContinue Reading
If Donald Trump’s first weeks in office were a movie, it would be a dark comedy—one where the protagonist makes grand promises, backtracks immediately, and leaves the audience wondering how things could go so wrong so fast. From stripping minority rights to launching a mass deportation plan that feels rippedContinue Reading
Ever wondered how much money it takes to feel financially secure in the Philippines? Grit PH recently conducted an eye-opening online survey to uncover the financial behaviors and aspirations of Filipinos. The results? A revealing look at the gap between dreams and reality in the Philippines’ economic landscape. The ComfortContinue Reading
