Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri lauded Thursday, Dec. 7, the Senate's ratification of the bicameral committee reports on four measures he considers as products of meticulous and thorough formulation. “I am confident that these measures will provide convenience, much-need...
Local share prices fell as investors preferred to hold on to cash over the long weekend. The main index lost 71.08 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,234.77 as Banks led all sectors in the retreat. Volume eased to 270 million shares worth P3.67 billion as gainers edged out losers 83 to 82 with 49...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has adopted on Wednesday night, Dec. 6 a resolution condemning China's "illegal actions" in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Adopted during plenary session...
The Philippines is set to reopen an embassy in Finland to pave the way for more cooperation between the two countries, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official announced Wednesday night. During the celebration of Finnish Independence Day in Manila, DFA Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro...
The country had fewer unemployed persons in October this year at 4.2 percent or 2.9 million individuals, according to a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This was significantly lower than the 4.5 percent recorded in the same month last year, and 4.8 percent in July this year. It...
PRC Chairman and CEO, Dick Gordon (fifth from left) and Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang (seventh from let) receive the donated medicines from Jameson Dy, Dyna Drug Corp. Vice President (sixth from left), and Gary Lee, Managing Director (fourth from left). To honor the legacy of the late Dr. James...
Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago urged on Thursday, Dec. 7, all port passengers to continue wearing a face mask when travelling amid the confirmation of cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, or the walking pneumonia. Santiago said that while the wearing of...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, ordered the immediate deployment of payloaders to help the provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya clear areas affected by landslides. Photo courtesy of PRC Through its Nueva Vizcaya Chapter,...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) released on Wednesday, Dec. 6, the photos of the two persons of interest in the Marawi City bombing that left at least four people dead and several others injured. Police said the photo above is Kadapi Mimbesa, one of the two persons of interest in the bombing...
The PSEi was able to recover most of the day’s loss to end almost flat amid some profit-taking as investors wait for fresh cues. The main index shed 3.1 points or 0.05 percent to close at 6,305.85 as Banks led the decline while Conglomerates and Services advanced. Volume improved to 345...
France stands ready to participate in a joint patrol with the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea as Manila started seeking maritime cooperation with more countries amid developments in the waters. French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel told reporters Wednesday, Dec. 6, that...
Billionaire Manuel B. Villar listed property developer Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. has successfully raised P6 billion through the issuance of triple-A rated peso-denominated fixed-rate bonds. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said the bonds consist of Series F...
