Isn’t corruption stupid?

January 18, 2026

FEATURES

The Philippines’ central problem isn’t simply that rules are broken. It’s that the economy produces too little of what Filipinos need.

Harvesting pork, not rural development: The 2026 agriculture budget examined

January 18, 2026

FEATURES

A closer look reveals that agricultural budget is not pork-free.

The paradox of lower inflation, higher prices under Marcos

January 16, 2026

Addressing inflation in a meaningful way requires confronting its structural roots rather than stubbornly relying on short-term or market-oriented fixes.

Record debt, no relief for the people

January 15, 2026

Most of the Marcos Jr administration’s massive borrowing did not go to development or easing people’s lives.

PH economy beyond official press releases

January 14, 2026

FEATURES

Jobs and poverty tell a different story.

Borrow, borrow more (as of November 2025)

January 14, 2026

National government outstanding debt as of November 2025

January 14, 2026

Marcos Jr administration’s budget priorities for 2026

January 13, 2026

Minimum Wage and Family Living Wage Per Region (Dec 2025)

January 9, 2026