About the Author

He previously worked at the BusinessMirror and Philippine Daily Inquirer, where he spent close to 11 years and became its senior business reporter until March 2024.

He has been recognized by the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines for his outstanding coverage on several occasions while handing the corporate finance, transportation and telecommunications beats.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Santo Tomas.

Latest from the Author

13 hours ago

Investors await calmer markets with regional unrest weighing on startup funding

By: Miguel R. Camus

Southeast Asia’s startup scene is under pressure, with funding sinking to six-year lows in the first half of 2025 and cases of civil unrest, such as recent riots in Indonesia, adding uncertainty to the months ahead.

15 hours ago

Razon’s International Container takes the crown as PSE Index’s only trillion-peso giant

By: Miguel R. Camus

Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr.’s International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has claimed the PSE Index crown as its only trillion-peso stock.

1 day ago

SMC’s Ang: Lufthansa Technik Philippines’ bid for NAIA lease relief rests with gov’t

By: Miguel R. Camus

Tycoon Ramon S. Ang said Lufthansa Technik Philippines’ future at Ninoy Aquino International Airport hinges on government approval, as lease talks continue beyond the end-August expiry.

1 day ago

Philippine Airlines crowned most punctual carrier in Asia Pacific for August 2025

By: Miguel R. Camus

Philippine Airlines soared to the No. 1 spot in Asia Pacific punctuality for August 2025, beating heavyweight rivals Singapore Airlines and Qantas with an 89.37 percent on-time record.

6 days ago

MVP-backed Smart keeps growth plans intact as COO Boy Martirez goes on leave amid HR probe

By: Miguel R. Camus

Business at PLDT’s flagship mobile unit Smart Communications continues even as a leadership gap opens with chief operations officer Anastacio “Boy” Martirez going on leave amid a probe into employee complaints on his conduct.

7 days ago

FEU’s 2025 enrollment at highest since pre-pandemic but teacher shortage bites industry

By: Miguel R. Camus

The Montinola family-led Far Eastern University (FEU) Group reported its strongest enrollment since before the pandemic, with student numbers climbing to nearly 60,000 in the past year, fueling continued earnings growth.

9 Sep 2025

1:35PM

Liberty Flour boardroom turmoil: P300-M probe, Makati land deal shake 67-year-old firm

By: Miguel R. Camus

This was no run-of-the-mill shareholders’ meeting at one of the country’s oldest flour producers, known for brands such as El Superior and LFM Bakers.

8 Sep 2025

11:31AM

Sy family’s SM Prime readies first global bonds after delaying $1-B REIT IPO

By: Miguel R. Camus

The Sy family’s property giant SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH) is preparing to issue its first-ever international bonds after delaying a planned $1-billion real estate investment trust (REIT) listing.

8 Sep 2025

8:39AM

SEC, PSE back lighter disclosure rules, tax relief for small firms

By: Miguel R. Camus

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are pushing for lighter penalties on minor disclosure lapses and reduced tax burdens to encourage more small firms to list amid the slowdown in initial public offerings (IPO).