The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is considering to return to full-day trading now that the Omicron-fuelled COVI-19 surge is seen to have peaked in Metro Manila and projected daily cases are seen to drop even further next month. In an announcement that was later removed, the PSE said that it was...
San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB) has retained its highest Issue Credit Rating of PRS Aaa, with a stable outlook from Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) for its P5-billion outstanding fixed-rate bonds. Obligations rated PRS Aaa are of the highest quality with minimal credit...
The PSEi lost the previous day’s gains as investors trade cautiously while waiting for the US Federal Reserve to announce the results of its ongoing meeting. The main index dropped 34.69 points or 0.47 percent to close at 7,253.61 as Banks led the decline while the Mining and Oil counter bucked...
The United Korean Community Association (UKCA) has donated 20 units of water filter system that would be used to alleviate the living condition of people devastated by typhoon "Odette" especially in the Visayas and Mindanao. Rear Admiral Ronnie Gil L. Gavan, commander of the Task Force Kalinga of...
The country’s economy grew at a much slower pace in the third-quarter last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 26. In a statement, the PSA said the economy, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), grew by 6.9 percent from July to September 2021,...
Farm sector output worsened last year after livestock production declined by double-digits, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed on Wednesday, Jan. 26. PSA DATA The PSA reported that the value of the Philippines’ agricultural output shrank by 1.7 percent from January to...
Philippine Red Cross Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Richard Gordon announced on Wednesday, Jan. 26 its partnership with eCommerce platform Lazada who is supporting the organization's Bakuna Bus program (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) “With the current Omicron...
An official of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) assured on Wednesday, Jan. 26, that it's safe to vaccinate kids aged 5 to 11 years against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) In an interview over DZBB, PMS President Dr. Benito Atienza stressed kids will...
As officers and personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sustain their relentless efforts to bring relief items to victims of typhoon "Odette," more assistance from the private sector continue to pour in, too. One prime example is the continuing support of the OB Montessori, headed by...
The local stock market rose as investors have become cautiously optimistic that quarantine measures may be eased in the National Capital Region where the COVID-19 variant Omicron surge appears to have peaked. The main index gained 35.57 points or 0.49 percent to close at 7,288.21 as the Industrial...
Screenshot from PSA Forum Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino said retaining the overall title or even placing second in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam will be challenging for our national athletes. “Kaya naman nating i-defend ang title natin, but it’s going...
Local share prices weakened as investors wait for the US Fed’s meeting as well as the release of the latest Philippine gross domestic product numbers. The main index lost 40.88 points or 0.56 percent to close at 7,252.64 as Banks led the retreat across the board. Volume remained low at 1.96...
