Celebrity and fashion icon Heart Evangelista-Escudero on Monday called on all Filipino voters to be discerning in choosing the country’s next set of leaders in the upcoming May 9, 2022 elections, advising them to study carefully the track record and agenda for governance of all candidates....
The PSEi ended in the green after trading weaker earlier in the session as investors digest positive economic news while waiting for Tuesday’s inflation rate announcement. The main index inched up 10.33 points or 0.14 percent to close at 7,163.21 as the Mining and Oil sector led the advance with...
Photo from PBA The PBA is eyeing the possibility of staging another championship showdown between Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Meralco at the Philippine Arena in the event the Governors’ Cup Finals goes to a deciding seventh game. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said during a pre-finals press...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is anticipating the delivery of the future BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), the second 97-meter multi-role response vessel that it procured from Japan, next month. The Philippine Coast Guard is set to welcome the future BRP Melchora Aquino, a 97-meter long...
State-owned Philippine Guarantee Corp. (PHILGUARANTEE) posted record financing assistance to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the prolonged pandemic. Based on a report to the Department of Finance released on Monday, April 4, PHILGUARANTEE said its credit guarantee facilities to...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Executive Board lifted the resolution declaring Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) President Philip Juico as “persona non grata” as well as the decision to suspend the association for 90 days. PATAFA President Philip Juico, left, and...
Philex Mining Corporation is postponing its planned P3.15 billion stock public offering “given the current market volatility to help ensure its success.” In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said it had agreed with issue manager and lead underwriter for the offer BDO...
The local stock market will be watching out mainly for the March inflation rate figure which will be announced by the government on Tuesday. “Next week, inflation is expected to be one of the main themes in the local market. Our March consumer price index data is set to be released with the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reminded Filipinos to take extra precaution amid the dry season to avoid suffering from heat-related illnesses. (PRC/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “Ang heat stroke ay delikadong kondisyon, kaya ang bawat pamilyang Pilipino ay dapat na mag-ingat sa mga problema dulot...
The Philippine Army (PA) and the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) have enhanced their capabilities in responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats and improvised explosive devices (IED) during the ongoing Balikatan Exercises held in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija....
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara Among the many economic sectors affected by the pandemic, Philippine tourism was hit hardest. International Labour Organization (ILO) Asia-Pacific Regional Director Chihoko-Asada Miyakawa described the impact of the global health crisis on the industry as “nothing...
