The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

In its third year, BingoPlus joined the celebration of the country’s biggest festival, the Sinulog Festival. The leading and comprehensive digital entertainment platform proudly stood as the festival’s co-presenter, bringing a fun-filled and truly entertaining Sinulog experience to everyone. To celebrate the festivities, the DigiPlus flagship brand mounted “BingoPlus  Musikalingawan sa Sinulog 2026,” a two-day show featuring world-class performances, exciting …

Mapúa University has officially solidified a groundbreaking and strategic tripartite collaboration with gaming powerhouse Capcom Singapore and industry linkage leader Prime Manpower through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed today, January 26, 2025, at the Mapúa University Intramuros campus. This milestone underscores the partners’ commitment to delivering industry-relevant, globally aligned education and strengthening the Philippines’ role in the rapidly evolving …

CEBU, PHILIPPINES – FWD Life Insurance (FWD Philippines), in partnership with Junior Achievement of the Philippines (JA Philippines), supported post-disaster recovery in Cebu by assisting 170 students and their families at Lawaan III National High School in Talisay City, with help from 50 FWD volunteers. Talisay City and its riverside communities were among the worst affected by the 2025 Cebu …

BANGKOK, THAILAND — MR.DIY Philippines has been recognized for its leadership excellence and commitment to inclusive growth after winning two major awards at the Asian Management Excellence Awards, one of the region’s most respected platforms honoring outstanding leadership, innovation, and organizational impact. The company received the following accolades: Philippines Executive of the Year – Retail, awarded to Roselle Marisol Belleza …

MANILA, Philippines, 26 January 2026 – As more Filipinos manage business, investments, and travel across borders, long-term residency options are becoming part of forward planning.  Leading Philippines-based residency-by-investment consultancy Golden Visa Centrale (GVC) has become the first local player to open access to Dubai’s Golden Visa program in the country. Launched in partnership with international real estate company Arish Capital …

Following its launch on October 17, Our Market brought its chocolate-making class roadshow and brand activations to Chiang Kai Shek College on November 21, 2025, making it the first-ever stop of their pioneering campaign, OMG! Go Beyond Campuses, Go Beyond Connection!, a tour across campuses aimed at interacting with students and institutional staff through engaging activities and giveaways. The audience, …

The House of Representatives will neither obstruct nor delay any impeachment complaint that may be filed against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos said Friday. Marcos stressed that once an impeachment complaint is formally lodged with the Office of the Secretary General and transmitted to the Office of the Speaker, the House is constitutionally …

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has instructed police teams to wear body cameras during operations to locate businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, citing concerns that bribery attempts could derail efforts to arrest him. Ang is currently the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) most wanted individual over the disappearance of more than 30 cockfighting enthusiasts, or sabungeros. Authorities have offered a …

Lawmakers from Abra are urging Congress to swiftly pass a bill that would accelerate the establishment of agro-processing facilities in every province, aimed at strengthening food security and protecting farmers from mounting climate risks. Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos filed House Bill No. 6514, also known as the AgriBoost bill, which proposes …

Consumer advocacy group Filipino Consumers for Reform (Filcore) is calling on the government to impose tougher regulations on delivery applications as complaints over delays, missing or incorrect items, weak customer support, and questionable charges continue to mount. Filcore said the most recent holiday season saw a spike in grievances, with consumers reporting late or undelivered orders, wrong products, unresolved complaints, …