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Antifragile: Getting better under pressure

by Fidel Abalos - May 16, 2026 - 12:00am

Wow, the Philippines is again in the global map. Sadly, however, for a pandemonium in the upper house.

Double whammy: Beyond country’s control

by Fidel O. Abalos - May 2, 2026 - 12:00am

On April 29, 2026, peso closed at P61.567 to a US dollar. This is an all-time low and marks the weakest point in the peso’s history.

Pay rates: Supply and demand driven

by Fidel O. Abalos - April 25, 2026 - 12:00am

Amid the ongoing Trump-induced oil crisis, there is a growing clamor from the labor sector for a wage hike.

Oil prices: Rockets and feathers effect

by Fidel O. Abalos - April 11, 2026 - 12:00am

Globally, there are two major oil price benchmarks that are used.

Circular economy: A call for waste valorization & more

by Fidel Abalos - March 28, 2026 - 12:00am

Every crisis opens a door to numerous opportunities.

Oil crisis: Will get worse before it gets better

by Fidel O. Abalos - March 21, 2026 - 12:00am

Once again, nowadays, among professionals and businessmen, whether in the board room, coffee shops or barbershops, the dollar’s strength (hovering around P60 to a dollar), oil prices (nearing US$110 per barrel),...

Oil prices: Opportunists are unhinged

by Fidel O. Abalos - March 14, 2026 - 12:00am

Brent crude breached the US$100.00 per barrel mark on March 13, 2026 (at US$100.64 and trading between US$99.22 and US$100.64).

FDI: By changing nothing, nothing changes

by Fidel Abalos - February 14, 2026 - 12:00am

Earlier this week, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported that foreign direct investment inflows into the country rose for a second consecutive month in November.

Fishing industry: Sending an SOS

by Fidel Abalos - February 7, 2026 - 12:00am

Undeniably, in this country, political news will always be the most dominant of all.

Disrupting Cebu’s MICE

by Fidel Abalos - January 31, 2026 - 12:00am

We know too well that export (both BPOs and goods) and tourism are the economic drivers of Cebu.

Tourism: We have to do more

by Fidel Abalos - January 17, 2026 - 12:00am

Recently, the US dollar was on the rise again against our peso.

Year-long tourism activities: A must

by Fidel Abalos - January 10, 2026 - 12:00am

The Grand Sinulog Celebration is still a week from now, yet, reportedly, hotel occupancy in Cebu City is in near full capacity.

2026: Investor confidence matters

by Fidel Abalos - January 3, 2026 - 12:00am

2025 was a year of disasters. Both natural (flood and tremors) and man-made (corruption). Undeniably though, fortuitous events happen.

Gifting market: Perennial

by Fidel Abalos - December 20, 2025 - 12:00am

Today, it can be said that the global chaos and the political skirmishes in the country that led to the economic slowdown never deterred us from giving gifts to our loved or favored ones.

Unified minimum wage: Boost or bust?

December 13, 2025 - 12:00am

A few days ago, the House of Representatives’ committee on labor and employment “approved the bills seeking to create a national minimum wage and effectively abolishing the current system of varying provincial...

Political dynasties: The culprits

by Fidel Abalos - December 6, 2025 - 12:00am

Amid attempts of disruptions, the second iteration of the Trillion Peso March was successfully held last November 30, 2025 in Metro Manila.

Certainly uncertain fidel abalos

by Fidel O Abalos - November 29, 2025 - 12:00am

Two weeks ago, the nation was anxiously watching the development of the supposed three-day “anti-corruption rally” of Iglesia ni Cristo faithful at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Short...

Sunny side of destruction

by Fidel O. Abalos - November 15, 2025 - 12:00am

Just thirty-five days apart, two major disasters struck the Province of Cebu

Ghosts

by Fidel Abalos - November 8, 2025 - 12:00am

As the title suggests, supposedly, this piece should have been appropriate last weekend.

Sustainability commitment: Grossly ignored?

by Fidel Abalos - November 1, 2025 - 12:00am

The spent wash spill in the North Bais Bay is now grabbing headlines that even the current investigation on corruption cannot suppress it.

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