The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

Actor-sportsman Jomari Yllana of Yllana Racing believes it is time government and the public institutionalized road safety measures. “In the wake of a growing number of accidents on our roads lately, stricter measures must be put in place to safeguard pedestrians and motorists alike,” said Yllana when asked about road safety issues during a May 5 guesting on Radyo 630 …

The Toledo-Xignex Trojans are the 2025 PCAP All-Filipino champions.    Led by GM Oliver Barbosa and Cherry Ann Mejia, the Trojans completed a convincing 13-8, 14-7 win over Pasig Pirates in their two-match title showdown last Wednesday.   Barbosa swept Sherwin Tiu, 3-0, while Mejia crushed Sherily Cua, 3-0, as the Trojans finally ended years of disappointments and captured the championship in …

Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, whose subsidiaries own and operate Solaire Resort Entertainment City, Solaire Resort North , and Jeju Sun Hotel and Casino,  reported an increase of 14 percent in its Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) — from P14.8 billion to P16.8 billion —  in the first quarter of 2024. Based on its unaudited consolidated financial results for the three months ending …

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Baltic Container Terminal (BCT), Gdynia, acting in coordination with the Port of Gdynia Authority, has completed Phase 1 of a two-phase major upgrade of its Helskie Quay. The project, implemented over 400 meters of quay line, represent an important step in the Port of Gdynia’s goal to accommodate larger vessels. This objective will become …

In what was once a predominantly agricultural barangay of Santa Maria, Bulacan, a grassroots initiative that began with a handful of farmers under a sampaloc tree has blossomed into one of the province’s most progressive cooperatives. Backed by LandBank, the Catmon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MPC) has thrived by growing alongside its community– evolving to meet changing needs while staying true to its …

Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) recently held its Annual Stockholders Meeting,  reporting solid 2024 performance marked by continued expansion, operational efficiency, and a smooth leadership transition as the company prepares for its next phase of growth. In her first address as Chairperson of the Board, Ms. Sherisa “Baby” Nuesa highlighted Metro Retail’s resilience amid a dynamic market environment. The …

San Miguel Foods Inc. (SMFI) has reported a significant reduction in malnutrition among children covered by its expanded mother-and-child health program, “Happy si Mommy, Malusog si Baby,” now reaching over 1,000 beneficiaries in 24 barangays nationwide. Data from the program show that 89 percent  of children enrolled have reached normal height and weight, underweight cases have dropped to 2 percent, …

Manila Water has successfully completed significant operational enhancements at the Olandes Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in Marikina City, repurposing its unutilized capacity for Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) treatment. This initiative underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and compliance with updated effluent standards. The P129.31-million BNR operational adjustment project, completed in November 2024, focused on optimizing the Olandes STP …

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) officially rolled out the GSIS-PGEA Speakers’ Bureau last may 7 and 8 to “educate members of their GSIS benefits and serve as a platform to address their concerns.” The maiden capacity-building activity themed “Totoo Tayo: PGEA x GSIS, Laban sa Fake News” was designed to equip PGEA’s …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Discovered by chance this lovely old house along President Katigbak Street in downtown Lipa City, a mere 5-minute walk from the San Sebastian Cathedral, during a recent holiday break in the old town. The 2-storey wooden house, originally built by Lantin family, has been preserved and reinvented as Chito’s Restaurant & Cafe, serving excellent Filipino dishes. It …