The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

As part of its centennial celebration, Mapúa University successfully launched Prism of Learning, an exhibition showcasing the creative excellence of its students and alumni in arts and design. Opened on February 11 at the Yuchengco Museum, the exhibit highlighted Mapúa’s enduring legacy of building industries and producing influential artists since its founding in 1925. The exhibit underscores the university’s pivotal role …

Overseas Filipinos in Japan continue to favor the strong alliance between two trusted banks for safe and real-time money transfers. Such is the experience of Arianne Matucading and Den Mojica, who have benefited firsthand from the ease and security of BDO Unibank, Inc. and Japan’s Seven Bank in facilitating fast and reliable remittances. “They’ve made sending money to my family …

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—With the surge in outbound travel demand from The Philippines, visa applications submitted for various countries are at volumes higher than ever before. With this increased demand for visa application appointments, scammers pose as employees or associates of the organisation; or agents and intermediaries who sell appointments, issue fake appointment letters, or claim to influence positive visa decision, etc. …

BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero After braving a three-hour drive through SLEX traffic from Manila to Tagaytay, we arrived at Taal Vista Hotel’s Veranda, warmly greeted by a team of welcoming staff and a hearty spread of classic Filipino-Spanish dishes. The long journey was, indeed, worth it. We need not stress over what to order—the TVH crew had carefully and thoughtfully …

Aspiring musicians, record producers, and sound designers and engineers may pursue specialized tracks in composition, audio, and performance at the revamped Music Production Program of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) School of Arts, Culture, and Performance. Enrollees are mentored to become innovative and highly adaptive, capable to blend human ingenuity and technology as they unlock a realm …

Choosing a college degree is daunting for many students, especially those planning to balance work and studies. For working students, the primary goal is a rewarding career that will improve their lives. The key here is to choose a program that’s aligned with the current and future demands of the job market. Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC), the premier digital-first …

The efficient EDSA Busway will not be removed to cater to private vehicles traversing EDSA. This was the assurance of outgoing Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista as he maintained that the dedicated lane for buses, which carry thousands of commuters daily, will not be removed but will rather be improved with the help of the private sector via the privatization of its …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a flood mitigation structure along Mabiga River in Hermosa, Bataan, to regulate the strong water currents and prevent soil erosion along the riverbanks and adjacent land area. The P72.4-million completed project in Barangay Mabiga, funded under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), spans 558.09 meters and consists …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the rehabilitation of damaged paved roads along Daang Maharlika in the municipalities of Tumauini and Cabagan, Isabela. DPWH secretary Manuel Bonoan cited the report from DPWH Region II saying the road improvement project aims to enhance safety and durability in the key areas of the national highway, particularly in Lalaunan-Balug …

The Forum for Family Planning and Development, an NGO comprised of health, population, economics, and social development experts, raises urgent concerns about the growing spread of misleading information against Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). As a long-standing advocate for adolescent reproductive health, the Forum reaffirms its commitment to supporting key government agencies and legislative champions in upholding the rights of young …