Opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Wednesday chided President Duterte for his continued refusal to assert the country’s territorial integrity and sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) throughout his term, saying it has become his legacy. De Lima, a vocal critic of the Duterte...
The Department of National Defense (DND) bought an additional two brand new corvettes for the Philippine Navy (PN) which will be manufactured from South Korea. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana signs a P28-billion deal for the acquisition of two brand new corvettes for...
The local stock market rose on year-end window dressing and some optimism over stronger holiday spending. The main index gained 31.70 points or 0.44 percent to close at 7,286.50 as the Mining and Oil counter led the advance while the Property sector was the sole decliner Volume improved but was...
First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPHC), the investment arm of the Lopez Group, has obtained P2-billion loan from BDO Unibank to beef up its capital expenditure budget for the coming year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, FPHC Vice President and Assistant Corporate Secretary...
To address the needs of typhoon-hit areas following the recent onslaught of typhoon Odette, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deployed three medical tents and additional manpower bound for Siargao Island. (File Photo / Philippine Red Cross) “As the country’s premier humanitarian organization, PRC...
CCP’s Philippine Ballet Theater brings the holiday classic to the virtual world Traditions during the holiday span beyond the dishes that are served on the table or the sprucing of one’s home. For some, the season calls for people to gather and savor art. There’s the yearly Metro Manila Film...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has conducted relief operations to regions affected by Typhoon “Odette” as part of its “bayanihan” efforts this holiday season. Photo from PEZA “Christmas doesn’t just happen in one day. Every day is an opportunity for us to help our...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said on Monday, Dec. 27, that it is hoping that the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPi) president will rethink its scheduled "PhilHealth Holiday" from Jan. 1 to Jan. 5 next year. (PhilHealth / MANILA BULLETIN) "We...
The local stock market managed to rise after trading weaker in the morning as few investors still trading start positioning for 2022. The PSEi hiked 72.94 points or 1.02 percent to close at 7,254.80 as the Financials and Services sectors led the advance although the Industrial counter retreated....
The Philippine Army (PA) has coordinated with the Philippine National Police (PNP) after three of its active personnel were tagged in a shooting spree in Taguig City on Christmas Day which resulted in the wounding of six civilians. Philippine Army seal (Photo: Philippine Army) “The personnel...
For this short trading week, the local stock market is seen to experience thin volumes as investors both here and overseas are still on holiday. “Soft trading activity is expected for the last trading week of the year, as participants take their time to mull strategies—both in the past and...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said Sunday, Dec. 26, that it sent more water tankers and water bladders to areas ravaged by Typhoon "Odette." (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) "Above anything else, the people in Siargao need clean water! Without clean water, various diseases can spread. I'm sending...
