Defending the peso: Marcos should remember 1997
The latest vow of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to defend the peso with the country’s foreign exchange reserves and policy tools invites a question: Has his administration forgotten the costly lessons of the 1997–1998 Asian financial crisis?
Jollibee targets 1,500 new trade areas beyond Manila
Jollibee Group is banking on the Philippines’ growth beyond Metro Manila, identifying more than 1,500 potential trade areas for expansion between 2027 and 2030 as it looks to turn its nationwide footprint into another engine of growth.
Mingyang weighs Philippine base for offshore wind
Mingyang Group is weighing investments in Philippine ports, floating platforms and wind turbine manufacturing as it looks to turn the country from an equipment market into a potential offshore wind production base.
Sunlight Air weighs direct island routes to boost connectivity
Sunlight Air is exploring direct flights between tourist destinations, including Boracay, as the domestic carrier looks to improve inter-island connectivity without relying solely on established aviation hubs.
Eala storms into Tokyo quarterfinals with stunning comeback
Alex Eala reminded everyone in Tokyo that a slow start is not necessarily a forecast, rallying past Australia’s Talia Gibson, 4-6, 6-2, 6-0, to reach the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Wednesday night.
