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

1 day ago

Rising inventories, branches shut: Villar’s retail empire enters tough reset

By: Miguel R. Camus

A major business shake-up is underway at tycoon Manuel Villar Jr.’s retail empire, with branch closures emerging while unsold inventory continues to pile up.

7 days ago

Lopez-led First Gen weighs delisting after P50-B gas sale to Razon

By: Miguel R. Camus

One of the country’s biggest power players is open to privatizing another crown-jewel business after pocketing P50 billion from the sale of most of its gas assets to tycoon Enrique Razon Jr.

26 Nov 2025

12:33PM

INSIDER INFO: Ex-lawmaker’s Cabinet prospects stall as corruption probe widens

By: Miguel R. Camus

Talks to tap an ex-lawmaker to replace an underperforming Cabinet secretary have quieted down amid a widening corruption scandal that has ensnared big names in politics.

24 Nov 2025

4:12PM

'Duty does not disappear when times are difficult': Hans Sy calls on business leaders to hold the line

By: Miguel R. Camus

As national turbulence tests confidence across the business community, Hans Sy used the MAP stage to reaffirm that his future, and his commitment, remain anchored in the Philippines.

21 Nov 2025

11:48AM

DigiPlus gains after early backer exits with P8.5-B sale

By: Miguel R. Camus

Online gambling giant DigiPlus Interactive climbed on Friday after a stockholder exited, clearing the way for the entry of a new minority investor.

21 Nov 2025

9:46AM

INSIDER INFO: Commodore Abayon takes over Palace security in swift leadership move

By: Miguel R. Camus

A swift shake-up at the Palace has placed Commodore Andro Val Abayon at the helm of the President’s security detail.

20 Nov 2025

7:05PM

Villar Land rebounds 48% after brutal five-day plunge

By: Miguel R. Camus

Manuel Villar Jr.’s Villar Land Holdings Corp. snapped a five-day selloff with a strong rebound, pausing a share-price free fall that wiped out a little over P1.2 trillion in market value.

20 Nov 2025

5:51PM

PSEi rebounds as big-cap stocks spark technical rally near 6,000

By: Miguel R. Camus

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index rebounded hard as conglomerates and banking and real estate heavyweights powered a technical rebound nearing 6,000.

19 Nov 2025

6:41PM

INSIDER INFO: Self-made billionaire weighs PSE delisting amid worsening economic signals

By: Miguel R. Camus

A major tycoon is weighing a possible delisting, reflecting his growing unease over a softening economy.