The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

The 31st Trans Sports Show, the country’s longest running motor show that highlights restored classics and customized vehicles and haven for automotive aftermarket products and services which was held from May 18-21, proved to be a success once again. With Motul as the top sponsor, the jampacked crowd at the SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia were treated …

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), through its credit card arm, RCBC Bankard Services Corporation turned over close to P3 million in donation to Gawad Kalinga (GK), a Philippine-based poverty alleviation and nation-building movement.  The donation was raised based on the full-year card usage of RCBC Diamond Platinum Mastercard cardholders. Through the Card’s built-in Diamond Cares Program, for every P100 spent using …

Overall well-being remains one of our most essential fuels as we face the unique demands of everyday life. But for those with limited financial resources, priorities are often different as they have to put more time and effort into making ends meet. Understanding the fight of Filipinos on the ground and believing in the valuable role of healthcare, SM Foundation …

The NCSC had to brave unpredictable giant waves on an hour banca ride and a treacherous land trip just to visit Lolo Jose in Sabtang island municipality here on Thursday. It was one hell of a boat ride and land trip as the untamed seas and natural landscape of Batanes also comes with some dangerous twists and wild turns. But …

More than 130 students stand to benefit every year from a new three-classroom school building constructed by BDO Foundation and the Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. (PGPC) in Baybay Elementary School in Catarman, Northern Samar. The result of an agreement signed by the foundation and PGPC, the partnership project aims to address the shortage of classrooms in the school and …

Beko Philippines is entering a new phase of business in their journey to bring the European brand to a sustainable lifestyle for Filipino customers. In celebration of its third year of operations, Beko announces its goal of being the number one European brand in the Philippine market in the next 5 years. “We are very happy to be holding this …

Interim Welterweight Champion Will “The Kill” Chope aims for revenge when he takes on Filipino challenger Brian Paule in Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) 85: UNDERDOG at the DD Night Club in Tomas Morato, Quezon City on June 2.  After capturing the vacant interim URCC belt against already-retired Filipino fighter Arvin Chan last December, the 32-year-old former Ultimate Fighting Championship …

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) and SM City Iloilo are inviting the public to visit the National Heritage Month (NHM) Philatelic Stamp Exhibit displayed at the lower ground level of SM Northpoint until May 15, 2023.  The exhibit was unveiled by Museum Director and National Commission for Culture and the Arts Executive Council Member Irene Magallon, who delivered the inspirational …

Two years after its fiber network reached the shores of Visayas and Mindanao, leading fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., continues to secure its position with its further expansion into the regions, particularly entering into high visibility and density areas such as Boracay. “Nationwide expansion and making sure we reach Filipinos’ homes is a long game. This is why …

Finishing fifth place but with more medals from last year was mission accomplished for Team Philippines at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games that officially came to a close on Wednesday evening. “The medal haul will speak for itself,” said Philippine Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, referring to the 58 gold, 85 silver and 117 bronze medals won in Cambodia—numbers …