With two more years to go in his presidency, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is poised to eclipse all other Philippine presidents in terms of aggressive borrowing, both foreign and domestic. The Marcos II government now stands virtually toe to toe with that of his predecessor, former President Rodrigo Duterte. The country’s national debt now stands…
“Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” — Fred Rogers I recently met two friends who are both retiring this year. One was a reluctant retiree, anxious and scared of what lies ahead for her. She is seriously concerned if she is already physically, mentally…
“You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.” -anonymous Almost every one of us have experienced having debt – it may be through a credit card, mortgage or a personal loan. There is nothing seriously wrong about it until it starts controlling and leading you to a…
The announcement of another ₱12,000 cash assistance for selected Filipino families once again highlights a troubling reality: four years into the Marcos administration, temporary financial aid continues to be presented as a major response to widespread economic hardship. There is no question that families in desperate circumstances welcome any form of assistance. A hungry family…
Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. explained before the Davao City Council last week, that higher generation charges, tighter power supply, and rising Wholesale Electricity Spot Market prices caused the recent increase in electricity rates. The City Council invited Davao Light following concerns raised by Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Ways…
Photos by Bernhart Immanuel Piñol, Braveheart Farms. Yesterday, my son, Bernhart Immauel, and I visited the Rocking X Ranch in Weatherford, Texas which breeds and raises the beautiful Spanish Goats of the Kensing line. The ranch manager, Billy Pruitt, and my friend Bobby Jones of Gatesville, were there to share stories about this hardy breed…
The suspect says he was startled. He says he did not mean to do it. He asks for forgiveness. How painfully easy those words must be to say when you are still alive. Norberte Fabio Jr. cannot explain what happened. He cannot plead for mercy. He cannot tell his family that he was afraid. He…
By Edwin Espejo The End of the Beginning[THREE WEEKS, 3 WITNESSES. ONE ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT] It ended with a sigh of relief that one article is over. Two trial days were spent for the week, but what many waited for was the ruling on the subpoena requested by the Prosecution, filed even before the trial…
Every political event carries a narrative. Every constitutional process carries a purpose. But when the timing, the circumstances, and the political beneficiaries appear to converge, the public cannot be faulted for asking the obvious question: “What is this impeachment really all about?” In my opinion, there are only two plausible motives behind the impeachment of…
“An emergency fund is your financial seatbelt. You may not always need it, but when you do, you’ll be glad it’s there.” — Financial Proverb Most, if not all of us, have experienced a financial emergency requiring us to shell out money from our own pockets. A family member needing emergency medical attention, an urgent…
