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 »
A Singaporean diplomat told an Ateneo audience that a calm 2026 does not end the US-China contest. Our history shows what happens when the Philippines lets bigger powers decide where the fighting goes. Read more »
The House approves the ?7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, as lawmakers and watchdogs question infrastructure allocations, social aid spending, and transparency ahead of the 2028 elections. Read more »
The Philippines may face a widening gap between the skills being developed through workforce programs and the occupations most exposed to artificial intelligence (AI). Read more »
Sugarcane farmers and plantation workers in Capiz affected by the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation are beginning to receive emergency financial assistance. Read more »
Ateneo de Manila University remained the highest-ranked Philippine institution in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, extending its lead among local universities to a fifth consecutive year. Read more »
