The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

Bouyed by the revitalization of the local gaming industry, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is eyeing to implement measures that will further boost market growth, provide a more convenient gaming experience to guests, and encourage healthy competition. In his keynote address during the opening ceremony of the SiGMA Asia Summit 2023 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay …

Ahi Investment Ltd. (AIL) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) recently turned over PGK2.5 million (USD695,000) in dividends to Ahi Prudential Development to fund development projects and programs across the Ahicommunities of Yalu, Kamkumung, Hengali, Butibam, Yanga and Wagang.   AIL’s subsidiary, Ahi Terminal Services Ltd., partially owns South Pacific International Container Terminal Ltd. (SPICT), part of the concession agreement between International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and …

For the love of the beautiful game and spending on her own, former national  player  Miriam  Merlin endured a taxing 23-hour plane journey just to show her support for the Filipinas making their debutin the FIFA Women’s World Cup here. “I am here because  sobrang history, eh. Something na hindi dapat i-miss ng mga sports fans,” Merlin, who once played …

SM Prime was recently honored at this year’s the 2023 Apolinario Mabini Awards for its efforts in empowering and uplifting Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). The organization took home multiple awards, conferred to it by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PFRD), at a special ceremony held at the Heroes Hall in Malacanang Palace, last 18 July 2023. …

The Family started from a humble beginning and started their business called “ Dextel Trading “ It started its operation since 2001 supplying mesical supplies and generic medicines nationwide.  The Company evolved in entering to have their own brand  to offer a unique Vitamin C in the market.  Zeinab Harake- DefenZinc celebrity endorser They chose Zeinab Harake as the most fit …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) continued to surpass its revenue achievements after it recorded P36.21 billion total income in the first half of 2023 – a 35.64% increment from its year-on-year figures of P26.70 billion. PAGCOR’s revenues for the first half of 2023 was just P2.59 billion or 6.68% short of its pre-pandemic output of P38.81 billion in …

The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank), through its Branch Banking Sector (BBS), stepped up its employee volunteerism program, as it partnered with its corporate social responsibility arm, Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI), in organizing a series of feeding activities to benefit underprivileged individuals in the City of Manila.  Bannered under its social response program ‘Helping Hands,’ more than 200 employees …

Hotel Sogo, the largest hotel chain in the country, marked a new milestone in a grand and festive style, with the formal launching of Hotel Sogo-Timog 2 branch on July 21. The event was well-attended by guests and friends of Hotel Sogo and key officials from the Quezon City local government headed by Ms. Yolly Laxamana, Assistant to the Vice …

Sinag Liga Asya, the newest competitive basketball league, will open its doors starting July 24 to provide more opportunities for homegrown basketball players across the Philippines. Spearheaded by chairman Rocky Chan, head of basketball operations for Visayas and Mindanao Paul Joven, chief operating officer Leo Isaac, and commissioner Salvador Cortez Jr., the Sinag Liga Asya aims to give more pathways …

The shortage of plastic cards for driver’s licenses will normalize by September with up to 130,000 unissued cards expected to be received by motorists. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista clarified Tuesday the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) forecast of up to 500,000 plastic card shortage was until October in response to the Memorandum Circular extending the validity …