Ejercito expressed reservations, saying it (China-Philippine deal) would not provide an immediate solution, noting that oil extraction would take three to five years.

Despite the intensifying calls, Malacañang said Marcos is not inclined to pursue a takeover.

There are those who think this kind of talk is fear-mongering, pointing out that inflation rates have not hit double digits for a long time.

People endure, a reminder that while we cannot control everything around us, we can still choose how we respond.