The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

Sam Milby revealed he is dating 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray when he posted a photo with the beauty queen on his Instagram account, writing “Worth every second of the wait. Most special birthday yet.”

The Virtual Mentor Archie P. Inlong “Resiliency” is fast becoming the buzzword of the era of the COVID 19 virus.

After COVID-19 first appeared in China late last year, doctors realized what made some patients more vulnerable to the virus than others: age, gender and underlying health problems all played a part.

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Archie Gamboa asked those who allegedly fell victim to sexual abuse at the hands of police officers to come forward and file cases against them. 

Struggling New Zealand media giant Stuff Limited was sold in a management buy-out deal for the symbolic fee of NZ$1.00 (US$0.61), the group’s Australian owners Nine Entertainment announced.

The country’s Catholic Church hierarchy eagerly await government’s permission to conduct religious activities in areas covered by the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and the general community quarantine (GCQ) protocols.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Metro Manila’s quarantine level could be downgraded to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) starting June 1.

Among the COVID-19 conspiracy theories that titillated many, one stands out. For security purposes, the whistleblower’s name will not be mentioned. Let’s refer to him as WB.

President Rodrigo Duterte “expressed optimism” at the prospect of the Philippine taking part in clinical trials for possible vaccines against COVID-19 before yearend, according to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, after clinical trials in other countries have started.

To attract investors under the new normal, the Finance Department is studying to “tailor-fit” tax and non-tax incentives, according to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III.