The local stock market rose on encouraging news on peace talks between Russia and Ukraine which led to a decline in oil prices. The main index added 51.93 points or 0.73 percent to close at 7,167.02 as the Services sector led the advance of all sub indices. Volume improved but was still low at 719...
President Duterte said he would not be surprised if some police officers were involved in the disappearance of several sabungeros, adding that scalawags in the service cannot be avoided. President Rodrigo Duterte (Presidential Photo) "I'm not surprised. I'm sure you are not also, kasi minsan may...
(Ali Vicoy / Manila Bulletin File Photo) People with diabetes should get vaccinated against Covid-19 as they are at risk of developing severe disease and complications, an official of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM) said. “Nakita po natin ang mga taong...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have coordinated with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to help evacuate residents in Batangas who were displaced by Taal Volcano’s eruption, officials disclosed on Wednesday, March 30. Lt. Gen. Erickson Gloria, vice...
The country’s top junior and elite swimmers under Philippine BEST (Behrouz Elite Swimming Team) and Swim League Philippines (SLP) plunge into action in the 10th Circle of Swimmers of Melun Val de Seine scheduled May 13 to 15 in Paris, France. The PH team bound for the 10th Circle of Swimmers of...
Photo from Azkals The depleted Philippine Azkals ended their campaign in the Tri-Nations Series with another 2-0 defeat, this time at the hands of host Singapore on Tuesday, March 29 at the latter’s National Stadium. An opening goal by Singapore’s Safuwan Bahadurin put the Azkals behind early...
Presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao said he will create a special​ panel ​that would ensure ​a peaceful and dignified resolution of the​ country's dispute with China over the​ West Philippine ​S​ea​ (WPS)​ should he win in the...
Aspiring president Senator Manny Pacquiao said Tuesday, March 29 that aerospace manufacturer SpaceX, owned by business magnate Elon Musk, expressed interest in the country's Internet technology and telecommunications market. Pacquiao called on the country's telecommunications service providers to...
The local stock market dipped as investors remain cautious prior to the release of various economic data in the US and locally. The main index shed 19.27 points or 0.27 percent to close at 7,115.09 with the Mining and Oil counter leading the retreat while Banks and Industrials managed to advance....
Malacañang on Tuesday, March 29, reiterated the Philippines' full sovereignty in Scarborough Shoal despite the claim of Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin that it is China's "inherent territory." A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel with bow number 3305 sails dangerously close to...
A new plant species, Begonia francisabuidii, was discovered in Albay and was named after the late young Bicolano conservation biologist Francis Gregor Abuid. (Photo from PTI) The plant was published by members of the Philippine Taxonomic (PTI) in collaboration with researchers from Bicol...
The time spent in settling insurance claims and resolving loan accounts in closed banks was significantly reduced following the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (PDIC) shift to digital platforms, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. Roberto B. Tan, PDIC president and chief executive officer...
