Saturday, 18 July 2026
3 days ago
INSIDER VIEW | SC: Utility franchises are not exclusive
The Philippine Supreme Court has settled something that the electricity industry long treated as settled in the opposite direction: distribution utilities do not hold exclusive franchises.
4 days ago
INSIDER VIEW | Escorts, AI and the price of being heard
By: Nikki Mendez
Several stories recently described a growing class of companions hired by the hour. They command thousands of dollars—not for sex, but for their ability to discuss artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, politics, science, philosophy, cryptocurrency, longevity, economics, finance, law, and whatever else happens to occupy the minds of people who have made enough money to discover that interesting conversation is surprisingly difficult to come by.
3 Jul 2026
3:00PM
INSIDER VIEW | Don’t let anyone hollow out the Bangko Sentral
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas turns 33 today. This is the right moment to say it plainly: the independence of the country’s central bank is under ambient pressure, and Filipinos should pay attention.
2 Jul 2026
8:01AM
INSIDER VIEW | The overlooked electoral dimension of PPPs
By: Alberto Agra
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are usually discussed in terms of infrastructure, finance, and service delivery. Yet PPPs also possess an important but often overlooked electoral dimension.
1 Jul 2026
11:18AM
INSIDER VIEW | 100-kW threshold cut: A real win for consumers
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has moved decisively toward a more competitive electricity market. Through Resolution No. 22, Series of 2025, the Commission lowered the eligibility threshold for the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) and Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) from 500 kilowatts (kW) to 100 kW of average monthly peak demand.
30 Jun 2026
9:44AM
GCash can turn BPI's free transfers into IPO strength, says Ravelas
BPI's decision to permanently waive fees for InstaPay and PESONet transfers should not automatically be viewed as a setback for GCash's planned initial public offering, according to market analyst Jonas Ravelas, who said the move could instead reinforce the fintech giant's long-term investment case.
21 Jun 2026
4:12PM
INSIDER VIEW | A violin, airline rules, and a brand reputation test
The violin cases were checked through free of charge. The tuba was accepted despite exceeding standard check-in limitations. Every musician boarded the flight, and every instrument traveled with them. No passenger or instrument was left behind. Yet after the accommodation was made, social media posts surfaced criticizing the airline.
1 Jun 2026
1:49PM
INSIDER VIEW | Development and usufructuary rights in PPPs
By: Alberto Agra
The issue of usufruct fees in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) revolves around their legal basis, characterization, and treatment under the PPP Code (Republic Act No. 11966), its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and other applicable laws.
25 May 2026
4:36PM
INSIDER VIEW | It’s the missing market, not just NGCP
The House of Representatives has ordered a probe into the NGCP over the red and yellow alerts that swept Luzon and the Visayas in mid-May. Expect months of hearings, sound bites, and very little clarity. This is because investigating NGCP to explain these alerts is, with respect, an exercise in futility.
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