The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) took a breather after its three-day rally as the higher national debt and weaker peso prompted investors to cash out and pocket some profit. The main index dropped 25.82 points, or 0.41 percent, to close at 6,292.09 on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The services...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose substantially in reaction to the low December inflation rate of 1.8 percent, which opens the door for an interest rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in February. The benchmark index surged by 153.38 points, or 2.49 percent, to close at...
Police reported that a teenager died and two companions were injured when their motorcycle crashed in Barangay Dolores, Taytay, Rizal, on Jan. 1. According to investigators, the victim and his friends were on board the motorcycle when the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to...
A 34-year-old motorcycle rider was killed in a road crash along Manila East Road in Barangay Lagundi, Morong, Rizal, on Sunday, Jan. 4, the Morong Municipal Police said. According to the police, the victim was on board his motorcycle and cruising towards Morong from Baras when he accidentally fell...
A man was arrested for attempted homicide after stabbing two individuals in Morong, Rizal on Friday night, Jan. 2. The Morong Municipal Police Station (MPS) said the incident occurred at around 11 p.m. in Barangay San Jose and was reported by a concerned citizen at 1:35 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3....
A 33-year-old motorcycle rider died in a collision with an elf truck along Marcos Highway in Antipolo City, Rizal on Friday, Jan. 2. The Antipolo City Component Police Station (Antipolo CCPS) said the incident occurred at around 3:50 p.m. in Barangay San Luis. Based on the investigation, the victim...
The Philippine Embassy in Iraq has launched the Arabic translation project of Noli Me Tangere as part of activities marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Iraq. In a statement, the embassy said the project was formally introduced during a reception held on Dec. 10,...
Cainta, Rizal Mayor Keith “Kit” Nieto said the local government will strictly maintain monitoring of roads in the municipality to ensure compliance with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) policy banning electric tricycles (e-trikes) from major roads, which took effect on Friday, Jan. 2....
Around 20 individuals, including a three-year-old child, were injured in Rizal due to misfired and exploding firecrackers, mostly kwitis and fountain types, during New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said. As of Friday morning, Jan. 2, the Rizal PPO...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) made a strong start for the year 2026 on improving confidence over the local economy after the latest manufacturing data pointed to a return to expansion mode. The main index leaped by 82.14, or 1.36 percent, to close at 6,135.06 on Friday, Jan. 2. The...
A 32-year-old resident of Cainta, Rizal was hurt after being hit by a stray bullet during New Year 's Eve last Dec. 31, the Cainta Municipal Police Station reported. Based on the initial investigation, the victim, identified as "Mark," was sitting outside his home in Barangay San Andres when...
Authorities are hunting a 39-year-old man who allegedly hacked and wounded his neighbor over an old grudge involving a cut water line in San Mateo, Rizal, on Tuesday, Dec. 30. The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said the incident occurred at Purok 2, Buntong Palay, Barangay Silangan, San...
