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

Turboprop leader ATR bullish on new Philippine gateways near Manila

By: Miguel R. Camus

ATR, the world’s largest maker of regional aircraft, is betting that new gateways outside Manila will reshape Philippine aviation opportunities in the coming years.

2 days ago

Cebu Pacific CEO says PH needs bigger runways, not flashy terminals

By: Miguel R. Camus

The chief executive of the country’s biggest carrier said the Philippines does not need more impressive terminals, calling for a return to basics to reverse lagging tourism and ease cost pressures.

5 days ago

Cebu Pacific marks 30th year with 30-M passenger target in 2026

By: Miguel R. Camus

In its 30th year, Cebu Pacific is aiming for a bigger milestone—reaching a record 30 million passengers in 2026, even as it navigates lingering industry headwinds.

7 days ago

All Trade: How Villar firms fueled a decade-long trillion-peso stock rally

By: Miguel R. Camus

The trillion-peso rally that lifted a cemetery plot developer into one of the stock market’s most richly valued firms was not driven by business fundamentals, but by firms linked to tycoon Manuel B. Villar Jr. and his family.

30 Jan 2026

3:47PM

Maya’s big plans: Home and car loans to power growth, IPO possible

By: Miguel R. Camus

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan-backed fintech giant Maya is pushing deeper into the consumer lending market as it prepares to offer housing and car loans as part of its next growth push.

29 Jan 2026

6:16PM

PSE index slides 2% on growth fears as mining stocks buck broad sell-off

By: Miguel R. Camus

Equity markets usually get a lift at the start of the year as investors put fresh money to work, but 2026 has so far defied that pattern.

28 Jan 2026

4:11PM

Hann eyes second integrated casino at New Clark City by 2030

By: Miguel R. Camus

South Korean tycoon Dae Sik Hann is preparing a second integrated casino under the Hann Group, signaling a bigger bet in Central Luzon after the success of Hann Casino Resort in Clark, Pampanga.

28 Jan 2026

11:04AM

UPS presses ahead with Philippines expansion after announcing 30,000 job cuts

By: Miguel R. Camus

US-based shipping giant United Parcel Service said it is on track to open a new air hub in the Philippines in the latter part of the year, a notable investment as the company unveiled another round of mass layoffs.

25 Jan 2026

11:56PM

China travel easing offers upside for Cebu Pacific as airline keeps 2026 outlook cautious

By: Miguel R. Camus

China could reopen one of Cebu Pacific’s biggest growth lanes, but the airline is keeping its 2026 targets deliberately conservative until demand signals firm up.