The Money Staff

Latest

Political figures are almost always present during the distribution of what are termed social amelioration programs, which are essentially outright doles.

Ayudanomics SPARK patronage not dev’t

The budget allocated P26 billion for AKAP, with P21 billion designated for the House of Representatives and P5 billion for the Senate, proving that it was a…

1 MIN READ

Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon.

Results-oriented DoTr facilitates mobility

Dizon has prioritized several critical areas in his short tenure, focusing on infrastructure development, public transport improvements and operational…

1 MIN READ

‘Declaration of economic independence’ US President Donald Trump imposes reciprocal tariffs from 10 percent upwards on nations worldwide in an executive order that aims to ‘Make America Wealthy Again.’ Trump geared up to unveil sweeping new ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs in a move that threatens to ignite a devastating global trade war. Key US trading partners including the European Union and Britain said they were preparing their responses to Trump's escalation, as nervous markets fell in Europe and America.

Tariff blitz stokes global bloodbath

Shares were sold down for the second straight day, with the S&P 500 falling back into correction territory for its worst one-day loss since 2020.

1 MIN READ

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista (right) and Undersecretary for Railways Jeremy Regino (center) inspect the landmark railway project.

Railway project needs delicate social balance

Divided into three phases, the NSCR project began to take shape, with tangible progress evident, particularly in the Bulacan section, where several stations…

1 MIN READ

Skyline of Cebu City, dubbed as the ‘Queen City of the South’ continues to be one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines.

Adequate power supply backstops Cebu growth

The construction of the third Mactan Bridge is another critical project designed to ease traffic and stimulate economic growth by improving access to key areas…

1 MIN READ

Although over half of the global population is already connected to the Internet, greater broadband connectivity and telecommunication services are needed in communities, rural and remote areas that are underserved. The need can be answered by high-altitude platform stations.

AI fueling biggest industrial revolution

In addition to promising major benefits to societies and economies, the emerging technologies must also be disruptive, attractive to investors and researchers,…

1 MIN READ

Gov’t pushes back vs PUVMP challenge

Gov’t pushes back vs PUVMP challenge

The Solicitor General contends that Piston bypassed the lower courts, directly approaching the SC, which violated the judicial hierarchy. They view the SC as…

1 MIN READ

Department of Transportation is fast-tracking the completion of several ongoing railway projects.

Easing traffic jams, DoTr bets on railways

Currently, Metro Manila relies on a limited network of three railway systems: LRT 1, LRT 2 and MRT 3. These lines, however, are notoriously overcrowded and…

1 MIN READ