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

14 hours ago

Razon’s ICTSI grants P1.45-B employee stock award amid record surge

By: Miguel R. Camus

Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr.’s International Container Terminal Services Inc. released treasury shares worth about P1.45 billion in a hefty equity payout to officers and employees.

1 day ago

Why the SM Group is considering selling Atlas after 15 years

By: Miguel R. Camus

SM Investments Corp. is finally unwinding its oldest diversification bet, underscoring the Sy family conglomerate's sharper focus on core sectors as economic uncertainty deepens in 2026.

1 day ago

SM weighs Atlas Mining exit to focus on core businesses

By: Miguel R. Camus

The Sy family conglomerate SM Investments Corp. is preparing to cut or exit its stake in Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Corp. as it continues to streamline holdings outside its core portfolio.

1 day ago

Petron, Shell rally while Cebu Pacific, PAL drop on war fears

By: Miguel R. Camus

The benchmark PSE index fell on Monday as investors reacted to the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict and rising oil prices that threaten global growth.

1 day ago

DigiPlus chair Eusebio Tanco buys P1-B stake, lifts holdings

By: Miguel R. Camus

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. chair and business tycoon Eusebio Tanco has purchased a P1-billion stake in the online gambling giant, lifting his personal ownership in a vote of confidence amid stricter regulations on digital gaming.

4 days ago

SM Prime clears path for first preferred share sale, readies up to 100M shares

By: Miguel R. Camus

SM Prime Holdings Inc., the flagship property firm of the Sy family, is lining up its first-ever preferred share offering.

4 days ago

DigiPlus nears control of New Coast Manila in P12-B deal

By: Miguel R. Camus

Online gambling giant DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is nearing control of New Coast Hotel Manila operator International Entertainment Corp. after shareholders approved its P12-billion investment, marking its biggest step into physical casinos.

6 days ago

Maya eyes dual-listing IPO as MVP vows to keep stake in fintech giant

By: Miguel R. Camus

Fintech giant Maya is targeting to go public by the second half of 2026, with tycoon and company chair Manuel V. Pangilinan revealing plans for a proposed US listing to be followed by an initial public offering in the Philippines.

7 days ago

Top Semirara executive snaps up 400,000 shares after selloff

By: Miguel R. Camus

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SCC) president and COO Maria Cristina Gotianun bought more than 400,000 SCC shares, providing critical support after the stock plunged as much as 36 percent on concerns over the potential loss of its key coal contract.