Prices are still rising โ but more slowly. Zamboanga Sibugayโs inflation rate fell by nearly one full point in June, delivering welcome relief to families feeling the pinch on groceries, fuel and daily essentials.
Helping Farmers Goes Beyond the FieldsโIt Strengthens Communities. Hereโs Why Steady Farm Income Makes the Difference.
Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III says stable farm incomes can drive rural growth by creating jobs and business opportunities beyond agriculture.
Do Filipinos Struggle with Housing in 2025? A Report Says They Do
Housing affordability worsens in the Philippines, with over half of Filipinos struggling as rents and home prices far exceed household incomes.
EXPLAINER: Poverty Down, Jobs Steady, But Inflation Bites In Zamboanga Sibugay
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY โ The latest QuickSTAT from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) paints a mixed picture of the provinceโs economy. Poverty incidence is falling, employment is stable, but inflation is eating into household budgets. What does this mean for ordinary…
Feature: A Long Road for Mayor Aniรฑon to Lift Tungawan Forward
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay โ The road to progress here is long, uneven, and mostly unpaved. For Mayor Angelito Aniรฑon, that road isnโt just literalโitโs the path toward pulling this quiet coastal municipality out of poverty and into sustainable growth. Tungawan,…
Ghost projects, ghost growth
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto wasn’t just pointing out numbers when he said ghost flood control projects have bled the economy of up to P118.5 billion since 2023. He was exposing the scale of a rot that has become almost routine…
Is the Philippines the Key to Understanding the World’s Future?
The Philippines has emerged as a vital player in Asiaโs growth story with a population exceeding 115 million and an economy that continues to gain momentum. Larger economies such as China and India often overshadowed it. But the archipelago nation…
Mindanao Poised for Economic Growth in 2025, Says MinDA Chief
Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chair Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno has painted an optimistic picture of the economic future of Mindanao, highlighting several key drivers that are expected to power the regionโs growth in 2025. โThe economic outlook for Mindanao…
China Uncovers Massive Gold Reserve in Hunan Worth $83 Billion
In a groundbreaking discovery, a high-quality gold deposit containing an estimated 1,000 metric tons of the precious metal has been found in central China, according to state media. Valued at a staggering 600 billion yuan (US$83 billion), this could be…
P33 Daily Wage Hike in Zamboanga Peninsula: A Step Forward, But Is It Enough?
Workers in the private sector across the Zamboanga Peninsula are set to receive a โฑ33 increase in their daily minimum wage, according to the new wage order approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB). The new wage…
