The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reiterated its call that contractors need to attend the two-day authorized managing officers (AMO) course as a requirement for the release of a Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) license.

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) said there are improvement projects in the pipeline this year for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) that would provide passengers a better commuting experience and enhanced system reliability. 

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said the national project dubbed Konkreto at Ayos na Lansangan at Daan Tungo sa Pangkalahatang Kaunlaran (Kalsada) Program will help enhance economic activities among local government units and contribute to national growth. 

The idea of putting up a social enterprise or a business to help eliminate poverty seemed incredulous just a few years ago.

Agribusiness firm Monsanto Co. announced plans to make its operations carbon-neutral by 2021 through the unique carbon-neutral crop production program targeted across its seed and crop protection operations, as well as through collaboration with farmers.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has officially recognized the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) as a provider of financial literacy courses and exams to be taught in potentially hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the Philippines.

The Philippine real-estate industry is one industry that requires companies to consider several factors before starting a project.

Two years after emerging onto the Philippine visual-arts scene as a talented painter, actress-model Heart Evangelista continues to attract attention for her vivid artworks not only in the Philippines, but also overseas.

Top shopping mall Shangri-La Plaza is celebrating the richness of Chinese arts and culture by hosting the 10th Spring Film Festival at Cinema 4 of the Shang Cineplex until Feb. 7. 

By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata / Philippines News Agency Who are you wearing?