The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

The Department of Transportation (DOTr)is bidding out the five regional airports after the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board the unbundling of these airport Public-Private Program deals. 

As in the phenomenon of non-violent revolutions, the concept of a peaceful anti-establishment movement seemed to have had its first appearance among Filipinos. The Edsa People Power Revolution predates the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, the Occupy Wall Street Movement in New York, the United Kingdom’s Brexit and the Forgotten Man mandate of Donald Trump.

While tributes have been pouring in for outgoing Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr., speculations as to who would succeed him have intensified. 

Cloud-watching to this day, for me, remains a constant source of inspiration—I bet yours, too. I believe it began when flying kites in the summer with my cousins; though I could neither make a kite nor fly one, I tagged along anyway, sometimes to their chagrin—when to keep a steady hand in silence, I’d be chattering tales I drew from …

Cebuana marathoner Mary Joy Tabal’s reinstatement with the national team got a major boost after the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) threw its support behind the beleguered runner, who has been out of the national team since finishing the Rio Olympics last year. 

Six riders of the Philippine junior cycling team will see action in the forthcoming Asian Cycling Championship set in Bahrain starting February 23. 

Gilas coach Chot Reyes confirmed recently the Philippines’ hosting of the Southeast Asia Basketball Association (Seaba) Men’s Championship this year.

A point-deduction for a low blow proved costly for Cebu-based Melvin Jerusalem as he lost in his World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight title bid against Wanheng Menayothin of Thailand on Wednesday in Bangkok. 

Alberto Lim Jr. failed to advance in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open Juniors after losing to his French rival on Tuesday. 

Torre Lorenzo Development Corp. (TLDC) will spend between P30 billion and P32 billion for 22 projects that are expected to be completed in the next few years, it was announced recently.