Economic managers vowed to ramp up their efforts and reaffirm their commitment to improved performance, even prompting President Marcos’ chief economic manager to also recalibrate the Department of Finance (DOF). This came after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. decided to retain them, along with...
Many developing economies, including the Philippines, are expected to lose their competitiveness in the United States (US) market once the currently suspended tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are reinstated, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)....
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) inspected the rehabilitation of a key highway and bridge project linking Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga del Norte on Thursday, May 22. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan and ADB Vice-President Scott Morris led...
A convenient city location in a secure and private community has always been the hallmark of luxury living. Everyone dreams of a private enclave tucked away from the rush of the city, yet with all the access to everyday conveniences; a quiet sanctuary where comfort meets contemporary design; homes...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) resumed its downward trek after a day’s pause as investors cashed out while waiting to see how the President will reconstitute his cabinet. The main index dropped 69.98 points or 1.10 percent to close at 6,305.37 with only the Mining sector managing...
The local equities market finally bounced after a five-day correction as investors began to pick up cheaper stocks. The main index added 40.02 points or 0.63 points to close at 6,375.35 led by the jump in the Mining sector on the back of higher gold prices. Volume was relatively stable at 712...
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon acknowledged that the lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) is a ”big win” for the government, however, noting that the policy is far from perfect. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority...
The PSEi fell today, its fifth straight day of declines, on delayed reaction to the Moody’s downgrade of its credit rating for the US. The main index dropped by 119.51 points or 1.85 percent to close at 6,335.33 with the Services sector leading the retreat across the board. Volume rose to 1.35...
The already heavy traffic is anticipated to become even worse as the government rolls out a complete overhaul of Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare around mid-June, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). In a chance interview on Tuesday, May 20, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon...
The PSEi dipped only slightly despite a credit rating downgrade for the US by Moody’s. The main index shed 10.69 points or 0.17 percent to close at 6,454.84 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume was firm at 755 million shares worth P6.19 billion as losers outnumbered gainers 109 to 86 with...
The Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) has shuttered a government-owned and/or -controlled corporation (GOCC) established by former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. to design an airplane—but which failed to do so in its 50 years of existence. In a memorandum order dated May 7, the GCG gave...
The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) is urging the government to strictly implement the newly signed law aimed at improving the quality of early childhood education and care in the country. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12199, or the...
