The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

Pasay City — SM Cares, the social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, has launched “From Reel to Real Stories: HOPE in a Movie”, a nationwide campaign that transforms everyday movie experiences into meaningful support for public school classrooms. The campaign kicked off on December 18 with a special screening at SM Cinema Mall of Asia, bringing together partners, advocates, and …

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) officially sealed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the construction of the SM City Masinag–LRT-2 Antipolo Station Interconnection Access Bridge in a signing ceremony recently held at the concourse of the LRT-2 Antipolo Station.  The interconnecting bridge is designed to provide a safe, direct, and weather-protected pedestrian link between …

Mandaluyong City, December 17, 2025 — Navigating Metro Manila just got smarter. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and SM Supermalls officially launched the MMDA–SM Smart Mobility and Traffic Information Sharing Project at SM Megamall, marking a significant step toward making daily travel more informed, efficient, and commuter-friendly. Anchored on the shared goal of enhancing commuter convenience, the project integrates …

As a result of the successful implementation of energy efficiency and conservation initiatives across its properties, SM Group received six citations from the Department of Energy at the recent Energy Efficiency Excellence awards. SM Supermalls earned four Certificates of Excellence in the Energy Management for Industries and Building category for SM City Olongapo Central, SM City Daet, SM City Davao …

Before 2026 ended, the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena made way for an unexpected plot twist that shook the local music scene. Capping the year with sold-out shows on their awaited returns, newly reunited golden girl group Sexbomb Girls and IV of Spades brought a nostalgic and explosive stage that truly brought the vibrant spirit of Original Pilipino Music …

Eurotel welcomed the holiday season by introducing a meaningful symbol of love and compassion, the Eurotel Bear for a Cause. More than just a plush toy, the Eurotel Bear was created to represent warmth, generosity, and the spirit of giving that defines Christmas. It serves as a reminder that even small acts of kindness can bring comfort to those who …

Children with their families from Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon, the community where Hill Residences’ located, received toys and grocery packs to take home for the holidays. Holiday gift-giving often comes down to simple things kids remember: a game that made kids laugh, a prize they worked for, and a toy they get to bring home. This was the spirit behind the …

The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) registered a modest deficit of US$225 million in November 2025. For January to November 2025, the BOP recorded an overall deficit of US$4.8 billion. Gross international reserves (GIR) increased to US$111.3 billion as of end-November 2025, showing adequate external liquidity buffer, equivalent to 7.4 months’ worth of imports of goods and payments of services …

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro H. Tengco led the blessing and inauguration of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc. (PMAAAI) Center for Leadership and Excellence at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig last December 16. The completion of the mid-rise, multi-purpose facility, worth P600 million, marked a key milestone for the country’s premier military …

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) said land development works for the New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project in Bulacan continue to advance in line with international best practices, noting the continued engagement of Boskalis Westminster, one of the world’s leading dredging and marine infrastructure companies. “Boskalis continues to support the NMIA development and remains engaged with SMC in our technical and …