ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ As the holiday rush begins, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 9 is making a simple appeal: choose local. Buy a bag of locally grown coffee, a jar of homemade coco jam, or a…
Why the โฑ500 Noche Buena Claim Is Wrong โ The Economics Behind a Painful Narrative
Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque suggested that Filipino families can prepare Noche Buena for โฑ500 โ and it sparked public outrage. In a holiday season marked by rising food prices, shrinking purchasing power, and stagnant wages, the…
