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

2 days ago

SMC raises P30B in biggest PSE equity deal since Maynilad IPO

By: Miguel R. Camus

San Miguel Corp. pulled off the Philippine Stock Exchange’s biggest equity fundraising since the Maynilad Water Services Inc. initial public offering after investors fully subscribed to its preferred share sale.

4 days ago

INSIDER INFO | Retired exec’s El Nido dream comes true as blue chip sells assets

By: Miguel R. Camus

A retired corporate chief has amassed a sprawling estate-sized property in El Nido, whose beaches are regularly ranked among the best in the world.

6 days ago

Shopwise returns to Libis after a decade, takes over former AllDay flagship

By: Miguel R. Camus

Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. is bringing Shopwise back to Libis nearly a decade after it left the area, taking over what was once the flagship supermarket of tycoon Manuel Villar Jr.

24 Jul 2026

10:23AM

Figaro carves out Angel's Pizza chain that generates over 90% of revenue

By: Miguel R. Camus

The Liu family’s Figaro Culinary Group Inc. is a step closer to placing Angel’s Pizza into its own standalone company, separating the business that now generates more than 90 percent of its revenue.

21 Jul 2026

7:53PM

INSIDER INFO I Inside PSE’s biggest index overhaul in 15 years

By: Miguel R. Camus

The Philippine Stock Exchange’s biggest index overhaul in 15 years stemmed from one realization: the benchmark rules needed fixing.

20 Jul 2026

4:12PM

PLDT REIT IPO could get boost as PH keeps sensitive data local

By: Miguel R. Camus

PLDT Inc.‘s planned VITRO REIT could get an early policy tailwind after the government tightened rules on where its most sensitive data can be stored, which would boost demand for Philippine-based data centers.

16 Jul 2026

9:53AM

SM Prime opens first China hotel, bets on $3.5-trillion tourism market

By: Miguel R. Camus

Xiamen City , CHINA —SM Prime Holdings Inc. is making its biggest tourism bet in China yet, opening its first hotel as the country's travel market is projected to become the world's largest, with tourism spending expected to reach $3.5 trillion by 2036.

14 Jul 2026

11:35AM

Ayala parent goes 9 months without buying own shares, doubles down on Ayala Land

By: Miguel R. Camus

Conglomerate Ayala Corp. (AC) appears to be drawing a line in the sand for Ayala Land’s shares, retooling a big slice of its buyback program toward the listed property developer after a brutal selloff.

9 Jul 2026

10:53AM

Gokongwei firm denies driving Robinsons Retail’s surprise stock market rally

By: Miguel R. Camus

The Gokongwei family’s holding company said it wasn’t behind Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc.’s surprise late-day rally that sent the stock soaring above its tender offer price.