On Feb. 28, 2026, the United States (US) and Israel launched a surprise attack on multiple cities across Iran. Within days, oil prices surged from around $70 a barrel to well over $100. Like many others, I was stunned to see diesel prices at the gas station spike above ₱100 per liter—and...
One day, a man hears of a strange race at the track where only one horse will run. No competitors, no rivals—just one horse on an empty track. The man, astonished, reaches an obvious conclusion: If there is only one horse, it must win. So, he does exactly what you’d expect: he goes all in. He...
I was recently rereading The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb—a personal favorite of mine. In one chapter, he offers an intriguing parable, which I will loosely adapt here. A group of turkeys is raised with great care on a farm. They are fed daily, have unlimited water, and are protected by guard dogs....
It’s the New Year, and many are wondering how their stock portfolios performed in 2025. For most Filipinos, the results have been disappointing. Headlines talk about political uncertainty and weak growth, while the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) hovers near 6,000—roughly the same level...
I was recently revisiting Morgan Housel’s insightful book, The Psychology of Money. In one chapter, he recounts working as a valet when he was younger. He got to park expensive cars—Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces—for people far wealthier than himself. He wanted a car like that someday....
Following the success of its first season, Jayjay and Kiefer are all set to bring more drama to "Ang Mutya Ng Section E: The Dark Side." Ahead of its premiere on Viva One on December, Ashtine Olviga and Andres Muhlach, also known to fans as "AshDres ' ' shared some of their thoughts...
On Oct. 10, 2025, global markets plunged after United States (US) President Donald Trump announced he would impose an additional 100-percent tariff on goods from China. The reaction was immediate and violent, particularly in the cryptocurrency market, which suffered its largest liquidation event...
On a recent trip to Hong Kong, I spent a lot of time using their subway, and I was struck by how seamless the experience was. No matter the time of day, I could always board the next train. Even during rush hour, I never had to skip a ride because of overcrowding. As a result, no matter where I...
DAVAO CITY – The Island Garden City of Samal is now formulating plans to prepare its transport system in time for the completion of the highly-anticipated Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge (SIDC). Island Garden City of Samal Mayor Lemuel “Toto” Reyes recently convened key agencies and...
In June 2025, a draft simulation from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) was leaked, revealing how new guidelines could impact the composition of the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi). The leaked document suggested that San Miguel Corp. and China Banking Corp. could be removed from the PSEi,...
Fifty-five Filipino math aces competed against over 3,000 of their counterparts from 19 countries at the Asia International Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO) held in Tokyo, Japan. The Philippine team, composed of public and private primary and high school students from across the country, bagged 3...
Recently, one stock has dominated conversations among investors in the Philippines: PLUS. This stock has become the hottest topic in the local market, and for good reason. PLUS saw massive profit growth, jumping from about ₱1.2 billion of earnings in 2022 to an impressive ₱12.5 billion in 2024....
