Business

Buyers scrutinize Gingoog market prices

Normin outpaces PH economy, but challenges loom

NORTHERN Mindanao’s economy expanded by six percent in 2024 outpacing the national average but doubts whether it can stay strong in 2025 lingers.

City Hall backs tourism, investment push in Normin

CAGAYAN de Oro officials participated in a tourism and investment roadshow organized by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) on June 18 at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel.

NGCP holds grid planning consultation

THE National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) held its annual stakeholder consultation to discuss the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) for 2025-2050, focusing on future grid expansion and modernization.

Pag-IBIG Fund maintains low housing loan rates through end of 2025

Pag-IBIG Fund announced that it is maintaining its low interest rates on housing loans until the end of 2025, continuing its efforts to make homeownership more affordable and accessible for Filipino workers.

Pag-IBIG Fund continues to grow members’ savings as investment income climbs 50%

Pag-IBIG Fund recorded a 50% increase in investment income in the first four months of 2025, reflecting its prudent financial stewardship and growing capacity to support members’ savings and housing needs.

Metrobank opens new branch in Gingoog City

THE Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (Metrobank) has opened its 714th branch, located at the Lim Building along the National Highway in Barangay 17, this city.

Oro hosts Ease of Doing Business Fair

THIRTY offices from the city government and national agencies joined the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Fair held May 31 at the City Tourism Hall.

Pag-IBIG Fund Assets Reach ₱1.1 Trillion as of Q1 2025

Pag-IBIG Fund’s total assets surged past the ₱1.1 trillion mark as of March 31, 2025, underscoring its continued financial strength and reaffirming its position among the country’s leading government financial institutions.

7 Oro traders shine at IFEX 2025

SEVEN homegrown businesses from Cagayan de Oro participated in the opening of IFEX Philippines 2025 on Thursday, May 22, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Pag-IBIG Fund home loan releases reach P30B in Q1 2025

Pag-IBIG Fund disbursed P30.22 billion in home loans in Q1 2025, an 8% increase from 2024, helping 20,315 members own homes. The agency also released P987.91 for the 4PH Program.

Optum Philippines: One year of impact & growth in Davao

Optum Philippines, a global capability center of UnitedHealth Group, marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its first anniversary in Davao Hub.