{
  "id": 6776145,
  "title": "Economic growth beyond Metro Manila",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/economic-growth-beyond-metro-manila",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-11T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/09/12/2555608/economic-growth-beyond-metro-manila"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A salon worker in Bulacan spends roughly P600 daily to commute to her job in Pasig, despite earning close to the minimum wage. This illustrates not only a transportation problem but also the need for jobs to be located closer to where people live. The new airport being built in Bulacan is not just an aviation facility, but a potential catalyst for economic growth and job creation in the province. By attracting logistics firms, warehouses, and other businesses, the airport could help create more jobs outside Metro Manila. However, the project must also address concerns about flooding and infrastructure resilience. The airport's success depends on proper flood management and robust transport links, which are crucial for attracting businesses and supporting the workforce. Simply opposing the airport or demanding an alternative is not enough; a credible alternative should offer improved infrastructure and flood resilience to make other locations worthwhile for businesses. Ultimately, the goal should be to create practical and competitive locations for economic activity, providing workers with better-paying jobs closer to home.",
  "summary": "I met a woman who works at a salon in Pasig.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}