Mining operations within the Marikina River Basin should not be blamed for the massive flooding that engulfed some parts of Marikina and Rizal province during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses, the deadliest and most destructive typhoon to hit the country in 2020. This was indicated in the recent...
The stock market weakened as investors continued to pocket gains while waiting for more cues to buy up stocks. Photo credit: https://www.pse.com.ph The main index dropped 31.8 points or 0.45 percent to close at 6,959.21 with only the Financials and Mining and Oil counters holding their...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), the country's chief economic development planner, said the country needs to strike a better balance in managing the health and economic threats, particularly in Metro Manila where almost a quarter of its population suffer from hunger. Acting...
The local stock market fell as investors turned less bullish on the eve of the new year of the Ox. The main index dropped 91.14 points or 1.29 percent to close at 6,991.01 with only the Financials and Mining & Oil counters holding their ground. Volume climbed to 22.92 billion shares worth...
The local stock market ended the week on a high note despite the inflation rate rising faster than expected. The main index jumped 115.43 points or 1.67 percent to close at 7,019.18 as share prices rose across the board led by the Property sector. Photo credit: PSE Information Desk However, volume...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will not withdraw its proposal for tariff reduction on pork and rice imports despite the growing number of groups – including farmers, raisers, advocates – opposing such a move. When asked if he will consider the possibility of withdrawing DA’s proposal,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) moved up as investors started buying again on improving sentiment. PSE file photo The main index gained 44.29 points or 0.65 percent to close at 6,903.75 with only the Industrial and Services counters declining. Volume was a little higher at 36.2 billion...
Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has opened a new credit facility that will fund 90 percent of borrowers’ investment requirement, but this is only if the borrower is either a farmer or a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) engaged in the agricultural value chain of certain...
Malacanang has approved Philstar Marketing Development, Inc. as developer/operator of the first pharmaceutical special economic zone in the country called First Bulacan Business Park (FBBP) with a project cost of P570.586 million. President Rodrigo Duterte issued Proclamation No. 1070...
The local stock market made a strong bounce to recover most of Friday’s losses as investors moved in to buy cheaper shares amid positive news on vaccines and the economy. The main index surged 202.14 points or 3.06 percent to close at 6,814.76 as the Property sector led gains across the board....
The local stock market fell again ahead of the release of GDP figures on Thursday while investors grow increasingly worried over the new strain of the coronavirus. The PSEi lost 113.55 points or 1.63 percent to close at 6,863.61 with only the Mining and Oil counter advancing. Volume was lower with...
MB file photo The Philippine Metalworkers Alliance (PMA-SENTRO) has called for a review of the automotive industry development plan stating the imposition of the safeguard measure is not enough to save the domestic automotive industry and stop car companies' exodus from the Philippines. PMA...
