The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

By Rose de la Cruz Queen Maxima of the Netherlands visited Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Gov. Eli Remolona Jr. in her capacity as UN Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development, who arrived in the country Monday (May 20). During her three-day visit, Queen Maxima will promote financial inclusion and financial health. Her visit will focus on advancing key …

Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SPC) closed 2023 with a net income of P1.2 billion, demonstrating resilience amidst a challenging year. The marketing business achieved a remarkable turnaround during the said year, with delivery surging by over 60% compared to 2022.   The Mobility business mirrored the country’s economic activity, achieving a 4% volume increase while maintaining strong premium product penetration. Shell Pilipinas …

By Rose de la Cruz The transfer of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp.– that caters to farmers’ claims for damaged standing crops and harvested crops destroyed by typhoons and floods– to the Department of Agriculture is not just a wise move but it makes the corporation more sensitive to the needs of farmers, fisherfolk and other agricultural stakeholders (not farm-credit …

By Rose de la Cruz The current lack of information on how to practice safe sex to avoid sexually transmitted diseases like HIV-AIDS plus the lack of treatment facilities to cater to the growing number of afflicted persons have given rise to the continued surge in the disease, which the Department of Health expect to double by 2030 from 215,400 …

By Rose de la Cruz With low inventory during the first quarter this year because of the African Swine Fever that forced many hog farmers to cull their pigs, it is expected that pork prices in the coming days would rise substantially. Already the National Meat Inspection Service reported a sharp drop in the inventory of pork by nearly a …

The New City Hatchback is now available for pre-order until June 13 and the updated model will now feature Honda Sensing together with upgraded interior and exterior design. It sells for P1,194,000. Among its highlight features are: The New City Hatchback now comes with Honda Sensing, Honda’s driver-assist system. Bring back the joy of driving and feel secure behind the …

Cleanfuel opened its newest station in Binangonan, Rizal to cater to its growing number of clients who are clamoring for “quality fuel for less.” The opening saw the early lines of motorists who trooped to the newest gas station that is selling quality fuel for such a big discount situated east of Manila. It is along the very busy Manila …

Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SPC) further enhances customer experiences through Shell Café to cater to Filipino’s evolving tastes and needs on the road. Offering ethically sourced 100% Arabica coffee from Cavite, Shell Café has 14 locations and growing nationwide, enticing customers with flavorful coffee that is freshly ground for every cup, fruit teas, rich chocolate drinks, and freshly baked pastries, as …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recorded the highest annual sales volume for the fiscal year 2023 with 81,473 units sold from April 2023 to March 2024 to secure 18.5%1 market share in industry. This remarkable sales achievement emphasizes the company’s unwavering dedication to providing top-notch products and services for the continuous satisfaction of customers.  Compared to the previous fiscal year, …

Move It held its first-ever passenger feedback forum as it intensifies its safety commitment and program on the platform and served as an avenue for Move It to garner insights from a diverse base of regular passengers about moto-taxi safety mechanisms, while also allowing the company to share updates on its current thrusts on safety and service reliability.  Move It …