The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

“Acting is my passion,” said Russell Siayngco, a Filipino living in New Zealand. “God knows my heart,” he quipped. When Russell was still in the Philippines, he had a local showbiz stint particularly on television. Together with one-time actor Marlon Mance, Russell was part of the stable of talents of the late TV and movie director Rusty Sangalang. Because of …

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation said last week it completed the filing of 46 asset distribution plans (ADPs) with liquidation courts nationwide last year, meeting its full-year goal and speeding up payouts to creditors of closed banks. The filings include 20 final ADPs and 26 partial ADPs, each detailing how bank assets will be allocated based on their estimated realizable …

Philippine Guarantee Corporation and Sterling Bank of Asia have signed a ₱5-billion housing retail guarantee facility to widen access to home financing for Filipino families. The agreement was inked on March 17 at the Sterling Bank of Asia Head Office in San Juan City by PHILGUARANTEE President and CEO Alberto Pascual and SVP Teresito Cayo Butardo, joined by Sterling Bank …

BDO Unibank has renewed its partnership with 2GO to make shipping and travel more affordable and convenient for overseas Filipinos and their families. Through the collaboration, BDO Kabayan Savings accountholders can access exclusive discounts on 2GO’s shipping and travel services, reflecting a shared commitment to “Alagang Kabayan”—care for Filipinos abroad. “At BDO, we’ve always believed in finding ways to make …

LANDBANK has formalized a partnership with the League of Municipalities of the Philippines to enhance access to development financing and technical support across 1,486 municipalities nationwide. The collaboration, cemented through a Memorandum of Agreement during the LMP 1st General Assembly on March 9 in Pasay City, was signed by LANDBANK Executive Vice President Charlotte I. Conde and LMP National President …

Antipolo, Rizal — The Figaro Culinary Group Foundation successfully mounted its flagship fundraising event, the Figaro Barako Cup Golf Tournament 2026, held on March 17, 2026 at the prestigious Valley Golf & Country Club (North Course) in Antipolo, Rizal. Building on the momentum of last year’s Sama-Sama Fun Run 2025, this year’s initiative took to the fairways—bringing together business leaders, …

Nestled within a lush garden enclave in Horseshoe Village, Lemuria Fine Dining welcomed members of the media and select guests on March 19, 2026 to an intimate gathering titled “Lemuria: An Evening in Bloom.” The evening featured a selection of the restaurant’s bestsellers—dishes that have long been enjoyed by its loyal guests and patrons—while introducing its elegant event spaces designed for private …

Korean style has a way of making things look simple—until you realize how intentional everything is. That same mindset comes through in Ha Young’s edit from Fossil’s latest collection—where the brand invited the South Korean actress and model to highlight pieces that align with her modern, refined style. Following her role in The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (2025) and …

UPMG celebrates the power and evolution of print at the Print Summit & HeADliners Awards 2025 on March 24, 2026, at the Glass Pavilion, Dusit Thani Manila. Dive into inspiring talks, dynamic panels, and cap the day with the HeADliners Awards, honoring the top agencies and advertisers keeping print alive in a multimedia world. #UPMGPrintSummit#HeADlinersAwards2025

Championing its mission to make dermatologist-backed skincare more accessible, Cetaphil has officially launched Cetaphil SkinLabs: Derm On Tour, a nationwide initiative designed to bring expert skin guidance directly to Filipino communities. Building on the success of Cetaphil SkinLabs in 2025, the brand’s immersive science-led platform, Derm On Tour represents the next step in Cetaphil’s commitment to translating dermatological expertise into …