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

9 hours ago

Player surge, fee cuts help fuel DigiPlus’ growth

By: Miguel R. Camus

Online gaming leader DigiPlus Interactive is betting on further growth in 2025 following a surge in player registrations last year.

15 hours ago

INSIDER INFO: Zobel’s Ayala Corp. wants to book fresh face for leadership role at conglomerate

By: Miguel R. Camus

The Zobel family-led Ayala Corp. is on the hunt for a successor after trusted executive and former cabinet secretary Rene Almendras retired as head of public affairs, leaving big shoes to fill.

1 day ago

Soberano’s Cebu Landmasters targets Manila despite condo surplus: ‘We see opportunity’

By: Miguel R. Camus

The Soberano family’s Cebu Landmasters (CLI) is entering 2025 with a bold gamble, confronting fears of oversupply in Metro Manila’s property market with plans for significant new investments.

1 day ago

Cebu’s Top Line aims to be 1st IPO in 2025, sweetens deal terms with lower price

By: Miguel R. Camus

Top Line Business Development Corp., a fast-growing fuel trading and retail company based in Cebu, has moved its initial public offering (IPO) to the second quarter, potentially becoming the first company to list in 2025.

2 days ago

Tycoon Hans Sy eyes upscale residential villages in Susana Heights; project near Ayala Alabang

By: Miguel R. Camus

Sy-led SM Prime Holdings is readying bold plans for Southern Metro Manila with an ambitious project to redevelop and transform over 200 hectares in Susana Heights, Muntinlupa.

3 days ago

Construction tycoon leans on affordable homes to boost 2025 growth: ‘That’s the real backlog’

By: Miguel R. Camus

Tycoon Edgar Saavedra remains optimistic about the real estate sector, staying agile as market trends evolve, despite expectations of a prolonged slump in Metro Manila’s mid-market housing sector due to a persistent oversupply.

3 days ago

Saavedra’s CREC to boost public stake ahead of P6.7-B Pertamina deal

By: Miguel R. Camus

Tycoon Edgar Saavedra plans to reduce his stake in Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) to maintain a diversified public ownership structure as Pertamina Group, Indonesia’s largest state-owned firm, acquires a 20-percent stake.

3 days ago

Villar swings big, taps international designers for golf course in namesake city

By: Miguel R. Camus

Tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. is turning a portion of the 3,500-hectare Villar City into a tournament-grade golf course with the help of US-based Curley-Wagner Golf Design.

3 days ago

Less is more: Megaworld goes with fewer, bigger townships in 2025

By: Miguel R. Camus

Tycoon Kevin Tan-led Megaworld Corp. is betting on fewer but larger townships in prime Luzon and Visayas locations to sustain growth this year.