The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) made a strong bounce on Tuesday, Sept. 16, as investors started bargain hunting, sparked by the possible inclusion of the Philippines in a JPMorgan bond index as well as the expected United States (US) rate cut. The main index surged by 91.31 points, or...
Marking a pivotal step in aligning higher education and technical-vocational training with workforce demands, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday, September 15, signed a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to...
Pag-IBIG Fund is set to offer a special 4.5 percent housing loan rate to qualified members seeking to purchase house-and-lot packages worth up to P1.8 million, as part of the Marcos Administration’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. The promotional rate is expected to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dipped on the last trading day of the week as the market continued to trade sideways despite lower-than-expected United States (US) inflation. The main index shed 17.68 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 6,109.21 on Friday, Sept. 12. It was led by the...
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has called for a comprehensive strategy to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among local businesses, warning that the country lags behind its regional peers despite widespread computer and internet access. In...
The Philippines will repay until 2053 its latest $400-million (nearly ₱23-billion) loan from the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) that supports the Marcos Jr. administration’s “Walang Gutom” Food Stamp Program. Documents showed that Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, on behalf of...
The Sy family’s flagship SM Investments Corp. is selling a prime lot near Malacañan in Manila to its property development arm, SM Prime Holdings Inc., while preparing a corporate vehicle for its first premium residential project under the newly launched Signature Series brand. In a disclosure to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed slightly higher Thursday, Sept. 11, as investors maintained a wait-and-see stance ahead of the US inflation report for August. The main index added 6.8 points, or 0.11 percent, to finish at 6,126.89. While the Banks and Services sectors advanced,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed just a couple of points lower on Wednesday, Sept. 10, after the government reported a drop in jobs data. The main index shed 2.62 points, or 0.04 percent, to close at 6,120.09. The Services sector led the decline, while the Property and Banking...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) underscored the critical role of innovation, inclusivity, and artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming Philippine higher education during CanvasCon Philippines 2025, held on Wednesday, September 10, at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City. Commissioner...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) moved up slightly as prospects of a United States (US) rate cut led to some bargain hunting. The main index added 20.85 points, or 0.34 percent, to close at 6,122.71. Miners led the advance, rallying on higher gold prices, while industrials lagged behind....
TMI Food Processing Development, Inc. (TMIFPDI), the leading manufacturer of the popular Tobi brand, is celebrating 60 years of manufacturing excellence in the Philippines. The company marked this significant milestone with an event held on Aug. 29, 2025, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, celebrating...
