[Vantage Point] How the Philippines lost its salt

Rappler - Sep 22, 2026

How does an archipelago endowed with more than 36,000 kilometers of pristine coastline end up purchasing from abroad seawater’s most elemental gift?

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[Vantage Point] How the Philippines lost its salt

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Forex gains boosted BSP 4-month profit to P100B

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US, Korea keen on Clark 2nd airport runway project

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PH deepens Canada agri push with fresh mango shipment

BCDA investments surged 535% to P50B in H1

Mitsubishi to raise Ayala stake through P 44.5-billion deal

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