A gathering storm, an economy flashing red: Rice, fuel, electricity and the peso
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-14 03:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Natural Disasters, Philippines, Energy, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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AMID the turbulence of a war in the Middle East, if anyone is still wondering whether the Philippine economy is entering a period of serious stress, the answer is now visible everywhere — from market data to electricity bills, from the foreign exchange board to the rice stalls in public markets.
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