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NorthPort, the Philippines’ lead gateway for domestic cargo operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. ...
03/11/2025

NorthPort, the Philippines’ lead gateway for domestic cargo operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), takes a significant step toward more sustainable operations with the conversion of its rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes into hybrids. The conversion enables the RTGs to operate more efficiently while reducing the terminal’s carbon footprint.

NorthPort cuts carbon emissions with hybrid RTG conversion • Companies • The Market Monitor

Dondon Nakar, matinee idol of the mid to late 1970s, passed away quietly on November 1 at his home in Mandaluyong City. ...
03/11/2025

Dondon Nakar, matinee idol of the mid to late 1970s, passed away quietly on November 1 at his home in Mandaluyong City. His wife, Candy Nakar, said the former actor died of cardiac arrest. He was 66.

Dondon Nakar, matinee idol of the 70s, passes • Lifestyle & Features • The Market Monitor

The Asenso Center, the first livelihood hub of its kind in Grab’s Southeast Asia network, was inaugurated by Grab Philip...
03/11/2025

The Asenso Center, the first livelihood hub of its kind in Grab’s Southeast Asia network, was inaugurated by Grab Philippines and Move It in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology last Thursday in Marikina City.

Grab, Move It launch first Asenso Center • Motoring • The Market Monitor

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed a ₱1-million fine on Surity Cash Lending Investors Corporation...
03/11/2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed a ₱1-million fine on Surity Cash Lending Investors Corporation for engaging in unfair debt collection practices through its mobile lending platform.

SEC slaps P1-M fine on lending app operator for unfair debt collection • Companies • The Market Monitor

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) inaugurated last week a new socio-civic center in Barangay San ...
03/11/2025

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) inaugurated last week a new socio-civic center in Barangay San Gregorio, Laurel, Batangas — a facility designed to serve as both an evacuation site during disasters and a venue for community activities.

PAGCOR inaugurates new socio-civic center in Batangas amid Taal unrest • Companies • The Market Monitor

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has entered into a tripartite agreement with South Korea...
03/11/2025

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has entered into a tripartite agreement with South Korea’s Yooshin Engineering Corporation and the Philippines’ Lordsbridge Resources Corporation to develop the Casiguran International New Port in Aurora.

APECO inks tripartite deal to develop Casiguran International New Port • Companies • The Market Monitor

The Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (Meralco) reported a 14-percent increase in consolidated core net income ...
03/11/2025

The Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (Meralco) reported a 14-percent increase in consolidated core net income (CCNI) to ₱40 billion as of end-September 2025, driven by strong performance of its power generation business.

Meralco income up 14% to P40-B on strong power generation gains • Companies • The Market Monitor

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a new directive suspending in-app gaming access for all BSP-supervised ...
03/11/2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a new directive suspending in-app gaming access for all BSP-supervised institutions.

BSP Gaming Ban: A Win for Families and Financial Health • Points of View & Perspectives • The Market Monitor

The Philippine peso recovered slightly on Thursday, closing at ₱58.69 against the US dollar after touching a record low ...
03/11/2025

The Philippine peso recovered slightly on Thursday, closing at ₱58.69 against the US dollar after touching a record low of ₱59.13 the other week. The local currency strengthened by 44 centavos from its previous level of ₱59.26 to $1.

Peso recovers slightly after hitting record low • Economy • The Market Monitor

The national government’s total outstanding debt continued its slight decline, settling at ₱17.46 trillion as of end-Sep...
03/11/2025

The national government’s total outstanding debt continued its slight decline, settling at ₱17.46 trillion as of end-September 2025, down from ₱17.47 trillion in August, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).

National government debt declines to P17.46-T in September • Banking & Finance • The Market Monitor

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation in October to settle between 1.4 percent and 2.2 percent, driven...
03/11/2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation in October to settle between 1.4 percent and 2.2 percent, driven by higher prices of rice, fish, vegetables, electricity, and the peso’s depreciation.

BSP sees October inflation at 1.4%–2.2% • Banking & Finance • The Market Monitor

The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed renewed commitment to support the Philippines’ energy-sector...
03/11/2025

The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed renewed commitment to support the Philippines’ energy-sector initiatives as the country seeks to meet growing demand and position itself as a regional energy player.

ADB eyes renewed support for Phl energy projects • Banking & Finance • The Market Monitor

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