The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

Let’s face it—when the rain hits in the Philippines, it doesn’t just arrive quietly—it barges in. One minute you’re enjoying the sun, the next you’re scrambling to seek shelter from the rain. But here’s the thing: handa beats basa any day. And that’s where the art of stocking up on rainy day essentials comes in. This season, the country’s fastest-growing …

Vibe Hearing partners with Ideal Vision Center to introduce Accessible Hearing Solutions in the Philippines It starts with a punchline missed at the dinner table. A soft “Hoy!” from the gate. The long, familiar “Tahoooooo!” from the morning vendor — all fading without goodbye. These are the everyday sounds that many quietly lose. But now, a new name enters the local …

Both teams are ready for the Philippine Cup Finals, as ArenaPlus, the country’s most trusted name in sports betting, presented the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Finals Press Conference held last Friday in Pasig City. The clash between the San Miguel Beermen and TNT Tropang 5G is expected to be a phenomenal one, as both teams are highly motivated to become …

‘Selection’ by Landers, their first-ever house brand, now available across all Landers Superstore branches and online. If your idea of self-care includes strolling down neatly stocked aisles, discovering new pantry heroes, and scoring exclusive deals—same. And you’re in luck, because Landers Superstore just launched something major: its very own private label brand, Selection by Landers, and it’s looking real good …

Featuring balanced and warm signature sound plus AI Sound, AI Lighting, AI Calibration, and RAiDiO.FYI across the entire “xboom by will.i.am” lineup for a truly immersive audio experience  LG is redefining its sound experience with the launch of the new xboom lineup, an evolution from the bold power of XBOOM to a more elevated, design-forward approach to audio. Built for …

Foundever® in Baguio, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD-CAR), successfully conducted a Communication and Negotiation Skills Enhancement Training for forty-five city and municipal case managers of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from across the CAR. The training was recently held at the Ovemar Resort Hotel in Sta. Catalina, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.  …

A shared belief in service and compassion brought together PlayTime, the country’s most innovative online entertainment platforms, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in an initiative that delivered more than just meals—it delivered dignity, hope, and human connection. Through the activation of the “Walang Gutom Kitchen”, over 300 vulnerable individuals were served freshly prepared meals in a …

Solaire Resort, Newport World Resorts and Okada Manila issued on July 12, 2025 the following public statement upholding their commitment to Ethical Business Practices and Responsible Gaming for their Online Gaming platforms. Their collective statrment follows: Solaire Resort, Newport World Resorts, and Okada Manila are operators of the largest integrated resorts  in the Philippines. Each has invested at least USD …

By Tracy Cabrera The controversial P8.96-billion settlement for the scrapped Makati Subway Project is under fire after the city’s new administration revealed it was approved without actual funding in the 2025 budget, casting serious doubt on the deal’s legality and financial viability. Makati Mayor Maria Lourdes “Nancy” Binay-Angeles on Thursday raised alarm over the multi-billion peso agreement with Philippine Infradev …

In a dramatic turn in one of the country’s most chilling cold cases, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday launched a full-scale underwater search and site assessment in Taal Lake to investigate claims that the bodies of 34 missing sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts) were dumped there. Acting on a request from Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the PCG deployed technical …