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 hours ago

New IPO to make waves: Maynilad eyes P34-B debut, second-biggest in Philippine history

By: Miguel R. Camus

Maynilad Water Services Inc. is set to make a splash in the market even after trimming its sale price, as it moves closer to completing the second-biggest initial public offering (IPO) in Philippine history.

4 hours ago

Tiu-backed Pure Water, partner launch P100-M Coal Asia tender offer at 63% discount to market price

By: Miguel R. Camus

A nearly P100-million tender offer is being readied for Coal Asia Holdings, with Pure Water Corp. and Quad Water Corp. seeking to buy out the company’s remaining public shares at a significant discount to the market price.

1 day ago

INSIDER INFO: Maynilad IPO nearly 2× oversubscribed at institutional level, priced at P15 per share

By: Miguel R. Camus

It’s still a few weeks from listing, but water utility Maynilad Water Services Inc. appears to be a breakout success, especially given the prevailing turbulent market conditions.

4 days ago

Nestlé’s new chief to cut 12,000 white-collar jobs in global push for $3.8-B savings goal

By: Miguel R. Camus

Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, is entering one of its biggest shake-ups yet under new CEO Philipp Navratil, who is launching a sweeping transformation to make the 158-year-old giant leaner, faster, and more digital.

4 days ago

Inside the numbers: EEI’s P2.8-B cash deal and the latest Island Cove handover

By: Miguel R. Camus

The Yuchengco family-backed EEI Corp., one of the country’s largest construction firms, is making its biggest move yet beyond its core business with the P2.8-billion cash acquisition of First Orient International Ventures Corp.

7 days ago

INSIDER INFO: The quiet divide inside our hospitals

By: Miguel R. Camus

Falling ill isn’t just about getting treatment but also how much comfort and dignity you can afford.

7 days ago

INSIDER INFO: Dennis Uy’s DITO draws new investor interest as Summit deal stalls

By: Miguel R. Camus

DITO Telecommunity’s long courtship with the Summit Group appears to be losing steam, but fresh investor interest may soon fill this gap.

7 days ago

Ayala Land says 2026 Mandarin Oriental opening ‘on track’ amid hints at delay

By: Miguel R. Camus

Ayala Land is standing by its 2026 target for the new Mandarin Oriental Manila, even as language in a recent bond filing leaves room for a possible delay to 2027.

11 Oct 2025

10:08AM

PlayTime says no plans to list yet; CEO open to offering ‘strategic advice’ to new PhilWeb owners

By: Miguel R. Camus

PlayTime is in the spotlight after insiders linked it to a brewing PhilWeb deal.