Entering the new trading year 2025, stock market investors are faced with a lot of uncertainties as both risks and positive factors mingle to present a hazy picture in analysts’ crystal balls. For Chinabank Capital Corporation Managing Director Juan Paolo Colet, “Next year [2025] presents a...
For the local capital market, 2024 was a year of unmet expectations as global economic and geopolitical tensions took bourses worldwide, including the Philippines, on a roller-coaster ride. The year began with optimism. The Philippine Stock Exchange was projected to end the year at the 7,000 to...
The local stock market dipped on the last trading day of the year as index heavyweights continued to drag down the PSEi even though more stocks were up. The main index shed 10.23 points or 0.16 percent to close 2024 at 6,528.79 as Banks suffered the biggest loss while Mining stocks surged. Volume...
The Senate approved on Monday, December 16, the Economy, Planning, and Development Act, which elevates the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into a full-fledged department under the name Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev). Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri...
The local stock market fell on strong foreign selling as investors wait for the US Federal Reserve and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipnas' (BSP) last policy meetings for the year. The main index plunged by 113.45 points or 1.72 points to close at 6,501.71 with Banks leading the retreat across the board....
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri Dignitaries, legislators, and peace advocates trooped to the old Senate Session Hall at the National Museum of Fine Arts recently for the launch of Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri’s The Road to Peace: Crafting the Bangsamoro Organic Law . Senator Juan...
Two senators are seeking an inquiry into the status of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr.'s amnesty proclamations. Senators Robinhood "Robin" Padilla and Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri cited the agonizing uncertainty facing rebel returnees waiting for the approval of their amnesty applications...
Senators on Thursday, Dec. 12, approved on second reading the bill reorganizing the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev). Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs,...
Some senators on Wednesday, December 11, expressed their sadness over some provisions in the final version of the General Appropriations Bill (GAB) which proposes a P6.352-trillion national budget for next year. This, even as the Upper Chamber, led by Senate President Francis...
The San Juan City local government has received the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance for the second consecutive year after passing the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) assessment in all 10 governance areas under the All-In Assessment Approach. San Juan City Mayor Francis...
The Ayala Group has forged a private-public partnership with the Department of Education and Khan Academy that aims to boost the key competencies in the country by giving Filipino students and teachers access to 21st century digital learning. In a statement, the group said Ayala Corporation, Ayala...
DALLAS (AP) — Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed Sunday, Dec. 8, to a record $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, a deal that could escalate to $805 million and is believed to be the largest pact in team sports history....