The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

A tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed for the acceptance and processing of online payment in SBMA’s Electronic Billing and Payment System (eBPS) last July 14, 2022, at the SBMA Conference Room, Waterfront Drive Subic Bay Freeport Zone by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), InterCommerce Network Services, Inc. (InterCommerce), and MYEG Philippines (MYEG PH), a market leader in …

As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) – the social development arm of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation – is highlighting the Sustain, Invest, Nurture, Access to Green Energy (SINAG) initiative, an Access to Energy (A2E) program which aims to provide cleaner and more efficient energy sources to communities.  PSFI empowers residents by training them to maintain and …

Single-use plastic could potentially end most of marine life as we know it. Once this happens, there is no going back and the planet will never be the same. Did you know that the world produces about 300 million tons of plastic every year and most of these are single-use? These single-use plastics don’t decompose and turn into microplastics, which …

Earthquake-stricken towns in the province of Abra found relief over the weekend with the provision of clean water through the help of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), Manila Water Company, and Manila Water Foundation.  Upon the behest of Sec. Erwin Tulfo of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on behalf of the affected population in Abra, Manila …

The celebration of the 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in Bucheon City, South Korea was both a personal and a public experience. Personally, I was invited to the festival on the merit of my writing annual Philippine cinema of the Made in Asia book published by BiFan as part of its major component, the Network of Asian Fantastic Films (NAFF), …

Before the cameras rolled for a broadcast version of the 70th Famas Awards Night yesterday at the Metropolitan Theater, actors Charo Santos and Vince Tañada were seated on the same row of the hall as if to foreshadow their respective victories. As it was, Charo and Vince won Best Actress for Cinematografica Productions and Quantum Films’ “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon” …

Manila Water encourages its customers in the East Zone to avail of the company’s desludging services to prevent clogging and overflow of their septic tanks as a way of contributing to the reduction of pollution of rivers, creeks and waterways. For the month of August, Barangays San Miguel, Sta. Rosa in Pasig City; Barangays Sto. Nino, Upper Dolores and Sta. …

Ford Philippines launched the next-generation Ford Ranger, the smartest, most versatile, and most capable Ranger ever that features improved capability and comfort, advanced technologies, and smart connectivity during a four-day event at the Arcovia City in Pasig City. Ford Philippines also announced that the next-gen Ranger will come with a 5-year warranty to enhance the ownership experience and covers up …

The Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) kicked off its 2022 season of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup with a blast at the Clark International Speedway in Clark, Pampanga. The very exciting Circuit Championship was classified into three categories–the Super Sporting, Sporting and Promotional class, with a total of 27 racers participated across all three categories.  Emerging as winners for the …

KCMG Driver Development Project (KCMG-DDP) member Pablo Sarrazin is set to take on the mighty Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium this weekend, as French F4 returns at the iconic racetrack for Round 4 following a two-month break. After showing good pace in the No. 4 Mygale M21-F4 at the 2022 season opener in Nogaro, Sarrazin claimed his first points with two …