The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

Year 2020 proved difficult for most consumer brands as companies were challenged to step up to thrive in the new business climate. For Tanduay, a pivot toward a digital platform, a sustained campaign to remain connected with its target market, the launch of new products, and continued international distribution expansion helped in overcoming the obstacles of a trying year.

The government announced it will find a way to ascertain the veracity of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) refund of billions of pesos to its consumers. So, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is contracting an independent audit team to investigate the refund.

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has completed a berth expansion project at its flagship, Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), that effectively raises the MICT’s annual capacity to over 3.3 million TEUs. 

By Riza R. Lozada A Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) for restricted use of unregistered drug and devices product, a requirement from the Department of Health (DOH), can grant a Specialized Institution (SI) and Specialty Society (SS) the “privilege to avail of an unregistered drug and devices.

Although 2020 has been full of challenges for the real estate industry, it remains to be an iconic year given the new opportunities that emerged from the pandemic. Despite the stay-at-home orders marking the majority of the year for Filipinos, popular real estate locations managed to remain resilient in terms of demand. Interestingly, new hotspots have emerged as a reflection …

As the government finds way to ascertain the veracity of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) bid to refund billions of pesos to its consumers, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has announced contracting an independent audit team to investigate the refund.

Inspired by traditions, modern architecture, and the needs of Filipino families, PHINMA Properties has opened the doors for its latest project, Likha Residences last Saturday, December 12, at the heart of Muntinlupa. They have achieved yet another milestone — their return to the luxury market with their newest work. Likha offers 3 to 4-storey townhomes that provide more than just …

New Year started rightly for new parents Janella Salvador and Markus Peterson who finally showed to the public the photo of their first born, Jude.

2021 has ushered in and psychics are giving their share of predictions for the Year of the Metal Ox.

When Channel 31—formerly branded Beam TV and now in closed management of Asian Television Network (ATC)—was formally launched days before the strike of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the stars among many introduced was Keanna Reeves, the quintessential boobsy comedienne who made a mark as an alumnus housemate of ABS-CBN’s “Pinoy Big Brother (PBB).”