The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) launched a fully automated and paperless system for retirement and life insurance claims, allowing inactive members to file and track their applications through the GSIS Touch mobile app. The shift forms part of the agency’s digital transformation efforts to make government service simpler, faster and more convenient. Under GSIS Memorandum Circular No. 068, series …

Shell Energy Philippines, Inc. (SEPH) recently signed a Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with Greenlight Renewables Holdings, Inc. (Greenlight) through Greenlight’s wholly-owned subsidiary San Isidro Solar Power Corp., for the purchase of electricity produced from a ground-mounted solar farm located in Leyte.  The agreement marks a significant milestone for the joint venture between Emerging Power Inc. (EPI) and Shell Overseas Investments …

Integrated schools provide seamless path from elementary to high school. By combining multiple grade levels under one roof, these schools help communities accommodate growing student populations and prevent learning interruptions.  This is evident with the K-12 program allowing students to complete the full cycle of basic education without gaps. Jefmin Elementary School (JES) in Concepcion, Tarlac, is in the midst …

Biñan, Laguna — For over two decades, McDonald’s Philippines Founder and Chairman Dr. George T. Yang has quietly been building more than just restaurants—he has been building futures. Through Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philippines (RMHC), Dr. Yang champions early childhood care and development by establishing Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers in underserved communities. Each center provides a safe space for …

In its continuing mission to make a positive impact, TP in the Philippines – through its Citizen of the World (COTW) program – recently made a donation to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to support disaster relief and humanitarian efforts nationwide following the recent earthquakes and typhoons in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. The turnover ceremony was attended by Miranda …

by Itoh Son Another attraction is being enjoyed and flocked by tourists and visitors to the town of Tanauan, Batangas. During the Christmas Lighting, the largest ‘immersive theme park’ in the Philippines was featured. This is JCastle with 19 Exhibits and attractions offered by the Studio and Pope Castle. You can also get your fill of their own Blue Burger …

by Boy Villasanta Now that sexy star AJ Raval has spilled the beans of her relationship with Aljur Abrenica and revealed she already has three kids with the actor, Kylie Padilla pinned her hopes that the narrative ends soon. “Ito lng po comment ko para matapos na matagal ko na pong alam pero syempre inuna po namin ang kapakanan ng mga bata. …

What’s wrong with the so-called critics, or worst, pseudo-critics, of films in the Philippines? As it turns out, there isn’t enough education in the country about criticism as a discipline and as a vocation. ​Or if there’s any, they are miseducation or simply thrown out of the windows in favor of crass commercialism, subjective views, shock value, sensationalism etc. in …

Veteran and award-winning actress Gina Pareno turned seventy-six years old when she celebrated her birthday last month and she still looks young and physically fit. What must be the secrets of one of the remaining living members of the glamorous pack of Stars 66 of the iconic Sampaguita Pictures? While her contemporaries Shirley Moreno, Rosemarie Sonora, Blanca Gomez, Pepito Rodriguez …

This is a belated memorial article in observance of All Souls’ Day for my friend Mario V. Dumaual who passed on two years ago. Whenever I see Grace David I am reminded of Mario because they were best of friends as well by virtue of her sisterhood with his wife Cherie Dumaual. I once again saw Grace at the 11th …