Eala trades clay dust for grass glory
If clay courts are a slow-burn chess match, grass is a drag race—and Alex Eala arrived at the starting line with her foot firmly on the accelerator.
MGB: PH mining up 28.6% in 1Q, bright 2026 outlook seen
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) forecasts a favorable 2026 for the mining sector, driven by strong global demand for energy transition minerals and steady commodity prices.
Discovery Capital secures loan to widen reach, boost financial inclusion
Discovery Capital Finance Corp. has secured a credit facility with Union Bank of the Philippines, part of the Aboitiz group, to speed up its expansion across the country.
EastWest Bank expands priority banking for affluent clients amid strong growth
East West Banking Corp. is set to grow its priority banking network and services, following a 40 percent rise in assets under management to P120 billion last year. CEO Jerry G. Ngo announced the bank will increase priority banking branches nationwide from 13 to 20 in the coming years.
Silent senators forfeit democracy’s mantle
The Senate has been regarded as the last bastion of democratic dissent—a chamber where statesmen stood their ground, challenged power, and refused to let their voices be drowned out by political pressure or executive overreach. It was where difficult questions were asked, unpopular truths were spoken, and silence was treated not as a virtue but as a surrender.
