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Why investor protection is a national competitiveness issue

By Ira Paulo Pozon | 1 day ago

When discussions about national competitiveness arise, the conversation usually revolves around infrastructure, taxes, power costs, or ease of doing business.

Business

2026: Investor confidence matters

By Fidel Abalos | January 3, 2026 - 12:00am

2025 was a year of disasters. Both natural (flood and tremors) and man-made (corruption). Undeniably though, fortuitous events happen.

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Cebu businessmen back governance reforms to restore investor confidence

By Ehda M. Dagooc | December 24, 2025 - 12:00am

Cebu’s business sector is closing ranks behind a renewed push for governance reforms, arguing that transparency, policy stability and institutional credibility are critical to restoring investor confidence...

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False claims on market losses aimed at shaking investor confidence – PSE

By Richmond Mercurio | October 13, 2025 - 12:00am

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) has refuted claims circulating online about the market capitalization of listed companies,...

Business

Petron upbeat on growth after P32 billion bond list

By Brix Lelis | July 13, 2025 - 12:00am

Petron Corp., the country’s only oil refiner, is confident in its growth prospects following the listing of its P32-billion...

Business

Investor briefings

By Antonio Samson | March 12, 2025 - 12:00am

It’s almost a ritual. Listed companies present the results for the quarter or the year in an investor briefing.

Business

KAPA masterminds found guilty of swindling Cebu investor

By Richmond Mercurio | August 19, 2024 - 12:00am

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has trumpeted another success in its enforcement against what is considered as the largest investment scam in the country’s history.

Business

Investor interest in power gaining steam – Lotilla

By Richmond Mercurio | February 12, 2024 - 12:00am

Investor interest in the country’s power sector, particularly in the renewable energy space, continues to gain steam,...

Business

Japan’s TOKAI to buy 32.5 percent of REDC’s IPO

By Iris Gonzales | July 1, 2023 - 12:00am

Japan-based conglomerate TOKAI Holdings Corp. will participate in the initial public offering of Repower Energy Development...

Business

COL Financial Cebu moves to new office

By Ehda M. Dagooc | May 11, 2023 - 12:00am

Online stock brokerage firm, COL Financial Inc., has expanded its reach in Cebu, noting the increased demand for stock market...

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