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Mynt targets P92.32-B IPO in October
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 15, 2026 - 12:00am
GCash has moved a step closer to the Philippine stock market after the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the proposed initial public offering of its parent company Mynt, which the company says could raise...
Eyeing emerging corridors developer earmarks P2 billion for Cebu’s next property boom
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Pueblo de Oro Development Corp is betting P2 billion on Cebu’s next property boom, targeting emerging corridors such as Carcar as rising prices in established urban centers push homebuyers further out in search...
Shipyard ecozone in Cebu pushed to keep maritime billions onshore
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu should consider developing a dedicated shipyard economic zone to capture a larger share of the billions of pesos in maritime business now being carried out overseas, the Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association...
Pinoy businesses get fresh shot at regional expansion
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Philippine companies are being offered a fresh opportunity to use the ASEAN market as a springboard for regional growth as the ASEAN Business Awards 2026 opens nominations to start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises...
Business leaders hail MICECON 2027 win as vote of confidence
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s business leaders have welcomed the province’s selection to host MICECON 2027, describing the return of the country’s premier meetings and conventions event as a significant vote of confidence...
Cebu’s luxury property market comes of age
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu is beginning to attract the kind of property investment once reserved for Manila: homes bought not simply for shelter, but as stores of wealth, lifestyle assets and long-term bets on the growth of a city. ...
Grab expands electric taxi program to lower fleet costs
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Grab is taking its electric taxi bet beyond Manila, targeting a potential 75 percent cut in running costs as it expands in Western Visayas,  a move that could make cheaper, cleaner vehicles increasingly attractive...
Business groups demand urgent action
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s business community is running out of patience with a power system that is increasingly putting economic growth at risk, demanding immediate action from the government and energy industry to end rotational...
Fastfood giant targets Cebu for next phase of expansion
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
McDonald’s is stepping up its expansion in Cebu and across the Philippines, betting that the country’s still-underpenetrated regional markets will fuel the next phase of growth for one of the US fast-food...
Businesses tap pickleball to fund clean-water projects
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Pickleball is emerging as an unlikely vehicle for social-impact fundraising, as Waves For Water Philippines teams up with Onda Fit to turn the fast-growing recreational sport into support for clean-water projec...
MCIA hits over half-million transfers with CEB Connects
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Mactan-Cebu International Airport  has processed more than 500,000 passenger transfers through its CEB Connects facility, a 48 percent increase since the service was introduced in April 2025, as the airport...
SMEs urged to explore retail electricity supply
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Businesses are being urged to explore retail electricity supply as the government’s open-access power market expands, giving more companies the ability to choose their electricity provider and potentially reduce...
From rivals to partners: PATA pitches “Super 10” plan for East Asia
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
East Asia’s tourism destinations need to move beyond competing for the same pool of visitors and instead work together to expand the regional market, according to Noor Ahmad Hamid, chief executive of the Pacific...
Housing summit 2026 to tackle LTS delays, rising costs in Central Visayas
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Property developers in Central Visayas are pressing ahead with plans to sustain housing production even as delays in the release of licenses to sell (LTS) have slowed new project launches, adding to pressure from...
Credit perception in Phl hits record high as digital bank adoption rises
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Filipinos are becoming more comfortable with formal credit and digital banking even as inflation and rising living costs weigh on their financial outlook, pointing to a gradual shift in borrowing behavior toward...
Women-led MSMEs need stronger links to scale up
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Women-led micro, small and medium enterprises need stronger links to buyers and corporate supply chains if they are to move beyond small-scale operations and compete in larger markets, business leaders said.
Credit perception in Phl hits record high as digital bank adoption rises
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Filipinos are becoming more comfortable with formal credit and digital banking even as inflation and rising living costs weigh on their financial outlook, pointing to a gradual shift in borrowing behavior toward...
Women-led MSMEs need stronger links to scale up
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
 Women-led micro, small and medium enterprises need stronger links to buyers and corporate supply chains if they are to move beyond small-scale operations and compete in larger markets, business leaders sa...
Philippines hotel market recovers in H1 on stronger arrivals
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine hotel market continued its recovery in the first half of 2026 as stronger international arrivals, domestic tourism and business travel supported demand, according to Colliers.
Cebu seeks to revive manufacturing investments
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu is seeking to revive manufacturing investments and diversify its economy despite power-supply constraints, with the province turning to alternative energy sources to address shortages and improve its appeal...
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