The Philippine peso fell to a record intraday low of ?63.15 per US dollar on October 15, amid oil price concerns, US inflation, and domestic economic pressures. Read more »
The plan aims to bring manufacturing jobs outside Metro Cebu, but it is still only at the planning stage. Read more »
Coast Guard readiness is often associated with vessels, equipment, and resources, but they are only part of the picture. Read more »
Manila Sets the Standard as Visayas and Mindanao Pay More for Less Power; the Country Needs a Cheaper, Island-by-Island Energy Plan Read more »
Cebu may keep facing power supply problems for more than a year because major new power plants won’t come online until 2028, The Freeman reported. Cebu will rely on stopgap measures for over a year, and cannot promise a blackout-free Christmas. Read more »
Rice prices up 30 percent are hitting low-income households in Western Visayas hardest, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Read more »
