The Philippine economy is in a precarious situation, and I do not think we should sugarcoat it. We are facing a difficult combination: low economic growth, high inflation, a weak peso, and deep import dependence. That is a painful mix for any economy, but especially for a country like the Philippines where many households already … Continue reading Low Growth, High Inflation, and the Filipino Squeeze
As I was preparing my preaching for the second installment of our finance series, Always Enough, I found myself reflecting intently on Deuteronomy 8:7–10. This passage comes at a very important moment in Israel’s story. God had delivered them from Egypt, formed them in the wilderness, and was now bringing them into the Promised Land. … Continue reading Just Enough Is Still God’s Grace
There are days when loving the Philippines feels heavy… warning, this is a long post! I say that not out of bitterness, but out of honesty. We are a nation gifted with so much: natural resources, strategic location, a young population, creative minds, resilient families, and deeply relational people. Filipinos are talented, hardworking, adaptable, and … Continue reading Called to Stay, Called to Build