The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

Economic officials and business leaders believe the country no longer deserves to be branded the “sick man of Asia” after its economy grew more than 6 percent for a third consecutive year.

Foreign trade groups are backing efforts in Congress to open local investment houses to foreign capital. Investment houses are currently among sectors in local business that the Constitution restricts foreign capital to 40 percent at most.

Dean dela Paz / The Next Page For the more discerning and those astutely aware of the intimate connection between the history of Latin American politics and the personal development of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, there must have been a wealth, nay, a virtual treasure trove of teachings, found in every step, discovered in every movement and displayed in every expression …

Alegria A.Imperial / Peregrine Notes Somehow, in this household I once knew, the pall has dissipated. That about which seemed unspoken has been unraveled. The frayed ends that dangled have been tied into narratives though once in a while, if brushed by a breath, still prompts sobbing which arises from the teenager’s breast of grandmother, now almost 90 years old. …

Ed Javier / Where I Stand The nation is angry. If the President’s advisers want him to sail smoothly to the end of his term, they must advise him to do something decisive. That way, he can regain control of the country’s emotion gone awry. He just might be able to leave Malacañang with his head held up high.

Phoenix—The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks wouldn’t be in the Super Bowl on Sunday if it weren’t for their superstars. But both teams got here with lesser-known players coming up big at key times.

Sebastian Santiago Don’t look now, but five of the top six finishers in the recently-concluded 77th Tata Steel Masters tournament in Wijk an Zee, The Netherlands are all below 24 years old.

Scottsdale, Arizona—Tiger Woods helped attract a record, raucous crowd to the Phoenix Open on Thursday, the first big event in a week that concludes with the Super Bowl.

Taekwondo fans will have another chance to see the world’s top jins showcase their skills anew should the Philippines gets to host the Olympics qualifying event for the second time since 2000.

SCOTLAND-—Paisley, a historic region in the lowlands of this country was flooded with 10,000 car enthusiasts last week as the Monte Carlo Classic Rally revved into town for the second time.