Dossier
economic anxieties
Coverage of economic anxieties in the Nexus archive.
- Philippine President Marcos’ ratings hit record low as inflation bites
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s net satisfaction rating reached a record low of minus 15 in March, driven by economic anxieties linked to inflation, despite increased media attention on his foreign policy initiatives. The rating marks a 12-point decline from November 2025 and is the worst of his presidency.
- A Dating App Is Giving Away Free Gas to Convince People to Get Out of the House
BLK, a dating app, is offering free gas to encourage users to leave their homes amid economic anxieties. The strategy reflects broader efforts by companies to provide basic essentials to attract public attention.