PSEi falls below 6,000, peso weakens further as corruption woes escalate

MANILA, Philippines — The local stock barometer broke the 6,000 barrier on Monday while the peso slipped further into the 58 level against the US dollar as alleged corruption in government flood control projects unsettled investors. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) slipped to a six-month low of 5,997.60, down by 0.49 percent, extending Continue reading PSEi falls below 6,000, peso weakens further as corruption woes escalate

MREIT doubling portfolio with Megaworld assets

MANILA, Philippines — MREIT Inc. plans to double its portfolio to one million square meters (sq m) of gross leasable area (GLA) by 2027 by targeting the retail assets of its sponsor, Megaworld Corp. MREIT disclosed on Monday they wanted to take advantage of continued growth in consumer spending and strong momentum in mall leasing. Continue reading MREIT doubling portfolio with Megaworld assets

Integrity of notarized documents

MANILA, Philippines — At last week’s hearing of the Senate blue ribbon committee on anomalous flood control projects, Orly Regala Guteza, a witness presented by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, testified that he delivered suitcases containing money to the residence of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Rep. Rizaldy Co. Shortly after he submitted his affidavit to Continue reading Integrity of notarized documents

PBA: Ginebra signs first-round pick Sonny Estil

MANILA, Philippines–Sonny Estil formally signed a one-year contract with Barangay Ginebra weeks after emerging as a surprise first round pick in the PBA Rookie Draft. Estil was joined by his agent Danny Espiritu when he signed the deal before team manager Rayboy Rodriguez following the Gin Kings’ practice on Monday at Upper Deck Sports Center Continue reading PBA: Ginebra signs first-round pick Sonny Estil

PVL: Petro Gazz, Lindsey Vander Weide run it back

MANILA, Philippines — Lindsey Vander Weide is coming back to the PVL to lead the Petro Gazz Angels in the 2025 Reinforced Conference starting on October 7. The Angels on Sunday welcomed back Vander Weide, who steered them to their second Reinforced title and won the Finals MVP and Best Foreign Guest Player three years Continue reading PVL: Petro Gazz, Lindsey Vander Weide run it back

Your seaside escape to living well

Written by: Fayre Maxine Flores As stress and speed shape daily life, wellness has become the truest form of wealth. No longer just spa days or weekend retreats, it now means choosing yourself despite the world’s demands. For many, luxury is no longer about possessions but about the quality of how they live. With this Continue reading Your seaside escape to living well