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21/11/2025

NO BUDGET COVER FOR FOREIGN-ASSISTED PROJECTS

In our latest episode, seasoned business journalist Ben de Vera explains how World Bank–funded flood control and quake-proofing projects are delayed for years because the Philippine government isn’t providing its required counterpart funds.

This is how investor confidence erodes β€” silently, but surely.

Watch the full episode on our Youtube channel and Spotify page. Links in bio or below:

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0RxK9eQGh-Y?si=hkzudluViWY1bfSi

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YjBc6lAXfD0gd81O4aNGp?si=iQNISAutRLm0JRrFNZcueg



20/11/2025

NAUNGUSAN NA NG VIETNAM ANG PILIPINAS!

In this clip, we talk about how the Philippines was this close to reaching upper-middle-income status in 2020 if not for the pandemic.

Vietnam is now aiming high-income by 2030. And they’re moving fast, while the PH is trailing.

Watch the full episode on our Youtube channel and Spotify page. Links in bio or below:

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0RxK9eQGh-Y?si=hkzudluViWY1bfSi

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YjBc6lAXfD0gd81O4aNGp?si=iQNISAutRLm0JRrFNZcueg



19/11/2025

𝐀𝐑𝐄 π‹πˆππ„π‘π€π‹πˆπ™π€π“πˆπŽπ 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐒 π‡π„π‹ππˆππ† 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π„π‚πŽππŽπŒπ˜?

Business journalist Ben de Vera explains why, despite all the reforms, investors still hesitate:

❗ LGUs with their own rules
❗ Red tape and corruption
❗ High power costs
❗ Weak ease of doing business
❗ Safety concerns for foreign investors

Watch the full episode on our Youtube channel and Spotify page. Links in bio or below:

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0RxK9eQGh-Y?si=hkzudluViWY1bfSi

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YjBc6lAXfD0gd81O4aNGp?si=iQNISAutRLm0JRrFNZcueg



18/11/2025

πŒπ€πŠπ„ π“π‡π„πŒ π€π‚π‚πŽπ”ππ“π€ππ‹π„ π…πŽπ‘ 𝐀𝐋𝐋 π“π‡π„πˆπ‘ π€π‚π“πˆπŽππ’

From exposing irregularities in pandemic procurement to breaking a story that made a cigarette giant settle billions in taxes β€” seasoned business journalist Ben de Vera proves why accountability journalism still matters.

Watch the full episode on our Youtube channel and Spotify page. Links in bio or below:

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0RxK9eQGh-Y?si=hkzudluViWY1bfSi

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YjBc6lAXfD0gd81O4aNGp?si=iQNISAutRLm0JRrFNZcueg



17/11/2025

β€˜ππ”π’πˆππ„π’π’ ππŽπ“ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 π†πŽπŽπƒβ€™

From global uncertainties like Trump’s tariff policies, geopolitics, and economic protectionism, to the Philippines’ own β€œwait-and-see” environment, businesses are becoming more cautious.

Watch the full episode on our Youtube channel and Spotify page. Links in bio or below:

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0RxK9eQGh-Y?si=hkzudluViWY1bfSi

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YjBc6lAXfD0gd81O4aNGp?si=iQNISAutRLm0JRrFNZcueg



16/11/2025

π‡πŽπ– π‚πŽπ‘π‘π”ππ“πˆπŽπ πŠπˆπ‹π‹π’ π†π‘πŽπ–π“π‡ 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 ππ‡πˆπ‹πˆπππˆππ„π’ | π“π‘πž 𝐑.𝐘.𝐓 𝐒𝐑𝐨𝐰: 𝐎𝐧 π‘πžπœπ¨π«π 𝐄𝐩. πŸ“

What’s really hurting the Philippine economy?
Inflation? Global shocks? Corruption? Or the stories business leaders only whisper off the record?

Award-winning journalist Ben de Vera joins to talk about the stories behind the numbers β€” from investor fears to corruption scandals to the real business climate in 2025.

Watch the full episode on our Youtube channel and Spotify page. Links in bio or below:

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0RxK9eQGh-Y?si=hkzudluViWY1bfSi

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YjBc6lAXfD0gd81O4aNGp?si=iQNISAutRLm0JRrFNZcueg



16/11/2025

TONIGHT ON THE R.Y.T SHOW: ON RECORD!

Veteran, multi-awarded business journalist Ben de Vera goes On Record to talk the business, economy, policies, corruption, and the gossip behind the numbers.

Full episode tonight 6pm only on ARC Global Media Youtube channel and Spotify. Links in bio.



THIS SUNDAY ON THE R.Y.T SHOW: ON RECORD! What’s really hurting the Philippine economy? Inflation? Global shocks? Or a t...
15/11/2025

THIS SUNDAY ON THE R.Y.T SHOW: ON RECORD!

What’s really hurting the Philippine economy? Inflation? Global shocks? Or a trust deficit fueled by corruption?

Award-winning business journalist Ben de Vera joins for a deep dive on stories behind headlines.

Watch the full episode this Sunday 6pm on Youtube and Spotify channels. Links in bio.



πŒπ€π’π’πˆπ•π„ 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓 β‰  𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 π…π‹πŽπŽπƒπˆππ†Billions in flood control funds… yet the same provinces remain flooded.And here’s the twis...
15/11/2025

πŒπ€π’π’πˆπ•π„ 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓 β‰  𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 π…π‹πŽπŽπƒπˆππ†

Billions in flood control funds… yet the same provinces remain flooded.

And here’s the twist: some provinces receiving the biggest budgets aren’t even in the Top 10 most flood-prone.

Swipe to see the data for yourself.


na! We will talk about the economy and other business stories. He is one of the country's most respected journalists. ...
13/11/2025

na! We will talk about the economy and other business stories. He is one of the country's most respected journalists. From TV to print, he has seen how money, power, and politics mix behind the headlines.

Can you guess who's joining me next on to discuss stories behind the numbers -- from policies to corruption scandals?

Clue: EJAP member and he covered MVP

Drop your guess below! Full episode soon.



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