The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

Through an incredible partnership, BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, witnessed the BingoPlus Foundation donating a total of Php 15 million to the community during the BingoPlus Day Cebu Carnival last July 27, 2024. Out of the Php 15 million donation, the BingoPlus Foundation dedicated Php 10 million to the families and individuals affected by the recent typhoon …

By Rose de la Cruz For decades, the local governments surrounding the fragile Marikina Watershed have been playing blind to businesses that have been sprouting like mushrooms in that ecosystem. Not surprisingly, profits and tax revenues have been their priorities. Now the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has prepared and would be issuing 540 show cause orders to these …

Naga City, Camarines Sur – It’s Naga’s turn to experience MORE!  Landers Superstore, the fastest-growing membership retailer chain in the country, celebrates another milestone with the grand opening of Landers Naga, the 13th store overall and the very first in the Bicol region.  Grand opening highlights The exclusive media launch, held last July 30, was graced by esteemed guests of …

ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, joins with countless Filipinos across the globe in celebrating the “HIStoric” double gold medal win of its official brand ambassador, Carlos Yulo, in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Having sent Yulo off to the Olympics with a loud cheer of support last June 2024, ArenaPlus is now ready to welcome home the country’s golden boy …

ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, recently welcomed Austin Reaves as its newest brand endorser and celebrated the partnership with various activities on August 3, 2024 at Shangri-La the Fort. The brand, known for supporting athletes in their endeavors, had expressed excitement at bringing Reaves into the fold. The partnership was described as a big milestone for ArenaPlus, showing how …

For seven consecutive years, Tanduay has remained the top-selling rum around the world, according to Drink International Magazine’s The Millionaire’s Club. The Philippine rum brand sold 23.4 million case liters in 2023 to retain its position as the World’s Number 1 Rum for that year. Its nearest competitors were Bacardi (20.6 million) and Captain Morgan (12.1 million). Tanduay also ranked …

By Rose de la Cruz As Carlos Yulo is in euphoria over his hard-earned two gold medals– that brought pride and happiness to his countrymen– EJ Obiena expressed sadness and disappointment at not having delivered golds (just the fourth place) for his country in pole vaulting. Both in victory and in defeat, Filipinos back home showed pride for both Olympic …

By Rose de la Cruz Food or grocery deliveries reach their peak during weather disturbances like typhoons and floods and this is when food companies jack up their prices, imposing a weather surcharge, which the companies and Grab share, but never the riders. Because of this, the National Union of Food Delivery Riders said companies must give them a cut of …

Catch the Hallyu wave at Solaire Resort Entertainment City and immerse yourself in the finest of Korean culture and cuisine with a week-long celebration of live music, games, and entertainment. Savor Korean comfort food with ChiMac, a combination of “chicken” (chi) and “mac” (beer) in Korean. Watch out for the ChiMac Festival happening on September 7 at the Grand Ballroom …

‘Fiesta In America,’ the longest-running trade and multi-cultural event in the United States East Coast, has announced that Philippine business operators and LGU’s are welcome to join the special event if they want to take advantage of the many opportunities awaiting them in the wide American market. Fernando Mendez, president and founder of Fiesta in America, says over 10,000 Filipino-Americans …