Maynilad Water Services Inc.’s initial public offering (IPO) failed to buoy the market as the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged to its lowest level in almost five years on Friday, Nov. 7, after the economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace. The benchmark index fell by 76.22 points,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose, recouping losses in thin trading as positive corporate earnings buoyed sentiment. The main index gained 17.53 points, or 0.30 percent, to close at 5,835.59 on Thursday, Nov. 6. Miners led the advance while the Industrial sector lagged. Volume was...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued its slide, dropping 48.98 points or 0.83 percent to close at 5,818.06 on Wednesday, Nov. 5, driven by persistent investor anxiety that the third-quarter economic growth will fall short of the government’s target. The main index’s retreat...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied on bargain hunting following Monday’s steep selloff, with a stronger peso and improved manufacturing data buoying investor sentiment. The main index rose 38.98 points, or 0.67 percent, to close at 5,867.04 on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Sectoral indices,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) crashed to its lowest level in three years, wiping out gains amid a market-wide panic triggered by persistent inflation fears and weaker-than-expected economic performance. The main index fell by 101.62 points, or 1.71 percent, closing the session at...
The country’s chief economist expressed a less optimistic outlook for third-quarter growth, noting that both domestic—including the flood control corruption scandal—and external economic conditions may have influenced the possibly dismal performance. “I am not as optimistic as I used to, or...
Energy Development Corp. (EDC), the Lopez Group 's renewable energy arm, has maintained its top-tier financial standing, receiving the highest PRS Aaa credit rating with a Stable Outlook from Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings) for its ₱12.5 billion in outstanding Fixed-Rate ASEAN...
President Marcos has signed into law the Lifelong Learning Development Framework (LLDF) that seeks to promote continuous learning opportunities for Filipinos to create an inclusive, skilled, and productive nation. Marcos signed Republic Act No. 12313 on Oct. 23. Under RA 12313, the LLDF establishes...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) dropped after a two-day reprieve as investors weighed concerns over inflation and gross domestic product figures due for release next week. The benchmark gauge fell 34.09 points, or 0.57 percent, to close at 5,929.68 on Thursday, Oct. 30. Banks led the...
An international group of audit practitioners has named a senior executive of state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) as “Chief Audit Executive of the Year”, citing his contributions in elevating the internal audit function in the government service. Senior Vice President Ryan R....
The local stock market improved on Wednesday, Oct. 29, after the peso strengthened while expectations of a United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) rate cut also boosted sentiment. The main index added 10.61 points, or 0.18 percent, to close at 5,963.77. Miners led the advance, while property and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) edged higher as bargain hunters bought shares that had dropped in the past two trading sessions. The benchmark PSEi added 19.40 points, or 0.33 percent, to close at 5,953.16 on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Sectoral indices were mixed, with the banking gauge posting...
