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By. Joni Gesmundo The Market Monitor was born a decade ago in a small office along T.M. Kalaw Street in Ermita, Manila, with a handful of seasoned writers who possessed a passion for relevant and timely stories on the financial sector without the incomprehensible jargon only business leaders can understand. Back then, the challenge was competing with other daily business …

Okada Manila, a Forbes 5-star destination in the Philippines, has been recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) with the Gawad Antonio Luna Award at the Dugong Bayani Awards 2024. This recognition celebrates Okada Manila’s dedication to saving lives and fostering a culture of voluntary blood donation. Okada Manila continues to assist the government in its drive to provide adequate, …

In a significant milestone, MR.DIY Philippines has received the prestigious Bagwis Awards at Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels across multiple regions in October 2024.  This achievement underscores the company’s unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, ethical business practices, and high standards of quality.  This recognition from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) highlights MR.DIY’s adherence to consumer rights, customer care, …

Holiday bazaars have always been a staple shopping destination during the Christmas season. These events feature various options from toys and trinkets to RTW’s and food products that are locally made and proudly Filipino. People come to these bazaars for last-minute shopping and to find gifts that are perfect as either presents to their loved ones, or pasalubong for their …

Timeless Keepsake for that Special Someone  Fossil is setting the tone for the holidays with the launch of its Holiday 2024 Collection, a celebration of timeless style and thoughtful design. Unveiled at the South Entertainment Mall of SM Mall of Asia, the collection offers a range of watches and accessories crafted to make every gift as memorable as the moment …

Solaire Resort Entertainment City and Solaire Resort North, two of the most luxurious integrated resorts in Manila, proudly announce the appointment of the record-breaking South Korean singer PSY as their new brand ambassador. The exciting partnership follows PSY’s recent full-house performance ‘K-Swag Legend’ at The Theatre at Solaire on September 14, 2024, showcasing his undeniable popularity in the Philippines. PSY …

ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports entertainment platform in the country, co-presents another season of the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) newest entertainment game offer, PBA Esports Bakbakan Season 2. PBA Esports Bakbakan is an esports league in the Philippines, organized by the PBA. The league includes esports teams from all twelve PBA franchise organizations. The first season tournament focused on Mobile Legends: …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) aims to complete its investigation into unauthorized deductions from GCash accounts by the second week of December, emphasizing the importance of transparency and public trust. “We want to be thorough in this because we want to assure the public that it’s safe and that we are keeping it that way,” said BSP Payments and …

The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster rate of 6% in the fourth quarter, up from 5.2% in the previous quarter, driven by strong domestic demand, easing inflation, and supportive monetary policies, according to Citi economist Nalin Chutchotitham.  In a report released early last week, Chutchotitham noted that these factors, along with the recent reduction in the …

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has abolished the P100 certification fee for individuals applying for a Certificate of Exemption, a document required for those with low or no income seeking scholarships or employment and livelihood programs. The fee removal is outlined in Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 127-2024, issued on November 18, and aims to ease the financial burden on …