The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

IRC Properties Inc. said they are now ready to participate and face the Swiss challenge for its proposed $3.7-billion project to construct an intracity rail transport system in Makati after receiving approval from the local government.

The sandy shores of the Philippines will soon be within easier reach of Chinese tourists looking for a summer vacation spot.

Government and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) are optimistic on the future of electric vehicles in the Philippines as the number of EVs worldwide continues to grow.

Travel is expected to get more expensive in 2019 with the cost of flights and hotels both predicted to rise, according to the fifth annual Global Travel Forecast, published by GBTA and CWT with the support of the Carlson Family Foundation.

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) sports director Alfrancis Chua on Friday night vehemently denied claims they are withholding star players from their three Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) clubs for national team duty.

Jeson Agravante and Christine Hallasgo were crowned champions in the 42nd MILO Marathon Manila qualifying leg at the SM Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City on Sunday.

Fitch Arboleda saved Stallion Laguna from getting pipped at home against Davao Aguilas as he forced a 1-1 draw in their Philippine Football League (PFL) match at the Binan Football Stadium on Saturday.

Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go highlighted the important role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as key drivers of inclusive economic growth in the country, during the Davao leg of the Go Negosyo’s Mentor Me on Wheels (MMOW) on Saturday.

My apologies for being  missing in action last week and passing up my column piece. I was in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia for five days with my wife, daughter and granddaughter for a timely timeout to recharge from everyday work, but untimely  if I will consider my timing when it comes to sports.

The Philippine government has reaffirmed its commitment to uphold Filipinos’ right to freedom of religion or belief during an international meeting hosted by the US Department of State in Washington, DC.