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Insider Spotlight Armscor is positioning a new competition pistol to address demand for high-performance race guns at a lower price point than many premium imported brands. The company is touting the model as comparable to, or potentially better than, offerings from top-tier makers such as STI and Infinity while remaining more accessible to competitive shooters. Each unit is expected to be customized to the owner’s performance preferences and ergonomics, with pricing likely below P300,000.

Insider Spotlight Reyes Tacandong & Co. will host Governance Forum 2026 on July 8 in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The event will focus on resilience, governance, leadership, financing, and business opportunities amid economic uncertainty. Economic analyst Jonathan Ravelas and Reyes Tacandong & Co. sustainability executive Roberto Bascon Jr. are among the featured speakers.

Details of the eventful day  emerged weeks later, offering a glimpse into how the billionaire businessman, tougher with his wife, Converge co-founder Maria Grace Uy, chose to spend the occasion. About 600 employees from Converge, partner firm Magnus and affiliated companies were treated to breakfast in Pampanga, with meals featuring tocino, longganisa, corned beef, eggs and fried rice.

The company has deployed free WiFi hubs across General Santos City, Sarangani, Glan, Jose Abad Santos and parts of Davao Occidental, giving residents access to communications even as restoration work continues. The move highlights the growing role of satellite broadband as a backup network during disasters, particularly in areas where power outages and damaged facilities can slow traditional recovery efforts.

Insider Spotlight BlockShoals said it met with BSP officials in late May to provide an update on its planned partnership with a BSP-regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider. The company said the VASP arrangement has always been part of its SEC-approved StratBox testing plan submitted in 2025. A VASP partner has already been selected, with due diligence and onboarding processes now underway. In a statement on Friday, June 12, 2026, BlockShoals Technologies Inc.

The toll road operator, part of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp., brought together 284 jeepney, UV Express and bus drivers from 42 transport groups and companies for its Mission Road Safety BiyaHero Caravan, a training program designed to improve driving practices and reduce road crashes.

SpaceX’s planned $75-billion IPO could absorb more capital than the entire Philippine stock market sees in years, creating a global liquidity magnet for AI and tech investors. Delistings are outpacing new listings on the PSE, with Asian Terminals already gone and Robinsons Retail plus MerryMart potentially following, underscoring frustrations over weak valuations and thin trading. The Philippines may not produce the next OpenAI, but it could profit from the infrastructure behind it.

Today, however, employee expectations are changing. While salary remains a key consideration, many workers are increasingly looking beyond compensation and placing greater value on benefits that support their overall well-being. Recent findings suggest this shift is becoming more evident. According to Aon's 2025 Human Capital Employee Sentiment Study, 64 percent of Filipino employees are considering changing employers within the next year.

Insider Spotlight Tanduay is launching its “Tagay ng Kalayaan” campaign to honor Filipino resilience and perseverance during the country’s Independence Day celebration The campaign features special cocktail menus and game nights at two Poblacion, Makati venues showcasing flavors inspired by Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao An online film paying tribute to generations of Filipinos will debut on the brand’s social media platforms on June 12 Dubbed “Tagay ng Kalayaan,” the initiative includes themed...

Insider Spotlight Universal Health Care implementation has expanded healthcare access and benefit coverage for millions of Filipinos PhilHealth, PIDS, and private sector leaders warned that long-term sustainability will depend on responsive financing and fiscal discipline Healthcare stakeholders said stronger public-private collaboration is critical to maintaining momentum in healthcare reform During a health forum held at the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital on June 11, representatives from...