DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has strongly objected to a political analyst's recent comparison of Mindanao’s human development status to that of Sub-Saharan African countries. “I come from the north of the country where our human development index is almost at the...
Officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) hold a consultative meeting on March 13, 2025, to discuss flood control initiatives in major river basins nationwide. (Photo: DPWH) Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH),...
The local stock market continued to firm up as investors pick up bargains on hopes of earlier rate cuts after both US and Philippine inflation rates eased. The main index hiked 52.04 points or 0.83 percent to close at 6,294.11 with the Property sector leading the advance while only Conglomerates...
To increase government revenues, tax authorities such as the bureaus of Internal Revenue (BIR) and of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines should set their sights on bigger enterprises and other entities that are difficult to tax, according to an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. “Focus on larger...
The local stock market dipped although the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte was not seen to have affected investor sentiment. The main index shed 11.29 points or 0.18 percent to close at 6,195.26, weighed down by the services sector, although sub-indices were evenly divided. Volume...
VisMin developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has been included in the ATRAM Philippine Sustainable Development Growth Fund as a nod to its commitment to sustainability. The fund, managed by ATRAM, selects the top 20 listed companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social, and governance...
The local stock market finally buckled under profit-taking after a six-day rally, as investors grew jittery over US President Trump’s shifting tariff policies. The main index plunged 154.22 points, or 2.42 percent, to close at 6,206.55, on Tuesday, March 11, with the Property sector leading...
The PSEi’s winning streak is in its sixth day as investors hopes for a rate cut has been revived after the inflation rate eased. The main index rose by 62.48 points or 0.99 percent to close at 6,360.77, as miners led all sectors higher. Volume was relatively steady at 627 million shares worth...
The number of Filipino women using contraceptives rose to 8.6 million, with pills turning out to be the most popular method of birth control, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) has disclosed. The recent data results, according to the CPD, is higher than the 8.3 million recorded in...
President Marcos has met with key members of the Bicol's Regional Development Council (RDC) to discuss the region's development progress, challenges, and ongoing initiatives. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets key members of Bicol's Bicol's Regional...
The local stock market rally marked its fifth day, capping a week of recovery with a strong gain as positive corporate earnings and recent economic data supported investor confidence. The main index rose by 78.33 points or 1.26 percent to close at 6,298.29, led by the jump of the services sector,...
Amid declining casino revenues, Razon-led Bloomberry Resort Corp., owner and operator of the two Solaire and the Jeju Sun integrated resorts, is rolling its dice in the online gaming table. Sharing its online gaming plan with stock analysts, Bloomberry said it will fully launch its online gaming...
