The local stock market started the week almost flat as investors wait to see if the government will further ease quarantine restrictions in the nation’s capital. The main index inched up 9.70 points or 0.14 percent to close at 6,917.49 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed with banks...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced the pilot production and distribution of vegetable protein-enriched functional food products from special purpose rice. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the project is being implemented by the Central Luzon...
Philippine shares ended the week higher and breached the 6,900 resistance level as investors become cautiously optimistic. The main index rose 32.08 points or 0.47 percent to close at 6,907.79 as the Financials sector led the advance while only the Mining and Oil counter retreated. Volume improved...
Groups of food producers are asking for a leadership change at the Department of Agriculture (DA), which they think is one of the solutions for the output and financial crisis they are currently experiencing. "We need a new government," said United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA) President Bong...
The local stock market ended slightly lower as the PSEi has hit its resistance level. The main index shed 3.74 points or 0.05 percent to close at 6,898.80 although only the Financials and Property counters retreated while the Services sector led advancers. Volume fell to 3.06 billion shares worth...
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) now have a partnership for the implementation of programs benefitting teenage mothers and their children. DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista and POPCOM Undersecretary Juan...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Commission on Population and Development (Popcom) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Thursday, June 10, creating the Social Protection Program for Teenaged Mothers and Their Children (SPPTMC). (Pixabay) SPPTMC is mandated under...
The Philippine stock market rose as investors returned to the market with the start of vaccination for essential workers whle recent economic data was not as bad as expected. The main index jumped 92.82 points or 1.36 percent to close at 6,902.54 as share prices rose across the board led by the...
The entire publishing industry lost an estimated P3.6 billion in the pandemic year 2020, more than half of the P6 billion average revenue pre-COVID, according to a top industry official. Alvin J. Buenaventura, executive director Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS), revealed...
Local shares prices rose despite the higher jobless rate as investors opted to pick up bargains. The PSEi increased 45.80 points or 0.68 percent to close at 6,809.72 as the Property sector leading the advance while only the Mining and Oil counter weighing down the market. Volume improved slightly...
Billions of investments in nature are needed to help countries avoid another pandemic while also generating revenues, according to biodiversity financing strategist BIOFIN Philippines. In a statement, the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), a project of the Department of Environment and...
Local share prices eased as some investors took profit while most stayed on the sidelines at the start of the week. The PSEi dropped 32.42 points or 0.48 percent to close at 6,763.92 with only the Mining and Oil and Industrial counters staying in the green. Volume fell to 1.86 billion shares worth...
