Fiscal Irresponsibility 42, US debt and budget deficit
The US' public debt should touch $40 trillion next week, already $39.9 trillion last Thursday.Its budget deficit/GDP ratio is 6% average for 2023-2025. Chart from Trading Economics.The quagmire that...
View ArticleBWorld 877, On inflation, an ERC resolution, and CBK
On inflation, an ERC resolution, and CBKJune 23, 2026 | 12:02 amMy Cup Of LibertyBy Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.https://bworldonline.com/opinion/2026/06/23/758319/on-inflation-an-erc-resolution-and-cbk/...
View ArticleWeekend Fun 86, Cayetano siblings in the Senate
Some political memes in the Philippines Senate few months ago, enjoy.-------------See also:Weekend Fun 83, Academic lessons on Mother's day, May 14, 2023Weekend Fun 84, More Father's day jokes, June...
View ArticleEnergy 188, Climate and UK, Spain energy
Some old news on the subject.1. UK energy and climate Net zero race ‘risks blackouts and higher bills’https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/net-zero-blackouts-bills-national-grid-z88zz3l8v...
View ArticleBWorld 876, On agriculture, fossil fuels, and modernization
On agriculture, fossil fuels, and modernizationJune 16, 2026 | 12:02 amMy Cup Of LibertyBy Bienvenido S. Oplas,...
View ArticlePhilStar 97, Electrifying sensationalism and Akbayan sa ingay
Electrifying sensationalism and Akbayan sa ingayENERGY, INFRA AND ECONOMICS - Bienvenido Oplas Jr. - The Philippine StarJune 18, 2026 |...
View ArticleBWorld 875, ‘Trumpflation’ in energy and fertilizer products
‘Trumpflation’ in energy and fertilizer productsJune 11, 2026 | 12:02 amMy Cup Of LibertyBy Bienvenido S. Oplas,...
View ArticleAgri Econ 43, Palay price inflation rising
Here is the latest data on palay (unmilled rice) prices from the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA). These are nominal, not real prices so the level of inflation is high but it shows the degree of...
View ArticleBWorld 874, Meralco rates are flat while fuel prices and political...
Meralco rates are flat while fuel prices and political sensationalism are highJune 9, 2026 | 12:02 amMy Cup Of LibertyBy Bienvenido S. Oplas,...
View ArticlePhilStar 96, PhilHealth fund transfer and the Ombudsman decision
PhilHealth fund transfer and the Ombudsman decisionENERGY, INFRA AND ECONOMICS - Bienvenido Oplas Jr. - The Philippine StarJune 11, 2026 |...
View ArticleBWorld 873, Introducing the OIEA and its energy parameters
Introducing the OIEA and its energy parametersJune 2, 2026 | 12:02 amMy Cup Of LibertyBy Bienvenido S. Oplas,...
View ArticleAgri Econ 42, Rising fertilizer prices
While prices of crude oil, naphtha, various petrochemical products are fluctuating, prices of key ingredients of fertilizers like ammonia and sulfur are not, they stay on the roof. Di-ammonium phosphor...
View ArticleBWorld 872, Lockdown, medical tyranny, economic and fiscal damage
Lockdown, medical tyranny, economic and fiscal damageMay 28, 2026 | 12:02 amMy Cup Of LibertyBy Bienvenido S. Oplas,...
View ArticlePhilStar 95, Japan-Phl-Vietnam relations and the coming flood season
Japan-Phl-Vietnam relations and the coming flood seasonENERGY, INFRA AND ECONOMICS - Bienvenido Oplas Jr. - The Philippine StarJune 4, 2026 |...
View ArticlePN 7, Part 3: Nickel potentials and Palawan
Part 3: Nickel potentials and PalawanPROVINCES AND PROSPERITYBienvenido S. Oplas Jr.June 04, 2026https://palawan-news.com/part-3-nickel-potentials-and-palawan/ Compared to several other metals, nickel...
View ArticleBWorld 871, Rising debt, limited power infrastructure, and legislative populism
Rising debt, limited power infrastructure, and legislative populismMay 26, 2026 | 12:02 amMy Cup Of LibertyBy Bienvenido S. Oplas,...
View ArticlePhilStar 94, Transition from energy poverty to energy abundance and the OIEA
Transition from energy poverty to energy abundance and the OIEAENERGY, INFRA AND ECONOMICS - Bienvenido Oplas Jr. - The Philippine StarMay 28, 2026...
View ArticleBWorld 870, On energy inflation, market suspension, power disruption, and...
On energy inflation, market suspension, power disruption, and Leviste’s solar inactionMay 19, 2026 | 12:02 amMy Cup Of LibertyBy Bienvenido S. Oplas,...
View ArticlePN 6, Part 2: Nickel potentials and Palawan
Part 2: Nickel potentials and PalawanBienvenido S. Oplas Jr.May 10, 2026https://palawan-news.com/part-2-nickel-potentials-and-palawan/ Nickel prices have increased recently, from $15,390/ton in end-May...
View ArticleBWorld 869, The China-US summit and recent ASEAN summit
The China-US summit and recent ASEAN summitMay 14, 2026 | 12:02 amMy Cup Of LibertyBy Bienvenido S. Oplas,...
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