The local stock market is expected to remain cautious this week as investors await key catalysts, including US inflation and retail sales data, the MSCI rebalancing, and corporate earnings, while lingering concerns over the Middle East conflict and weaker Philippine economic growth continue to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) edged higher on the last trading day of the week despite weak economic growth data as investors picked up bargains in anticipation of more corporate earnings reports next week. The main index added 12.4 points, or 0.2 percent, to close at 6,290.35 on...
The Philippines’ potential for long-term financial growth appears, at best, steadfastly validated by recent data. The pulse of recent industry reports reveal that the nation’s top six digital banks had amassed nearly P139 billion by the end of 2025, with digital bank deposits reaching P138.5...
Stocks closed slightly lower as surprising uptick in the domestic unemployment rate and lingering geopolitical tensions sapped investor confidence ahead of the government economic growth report. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 8.36 points, or 0.13 percent, to finish at 6,277.95 on...
When your brain is no longer able to retain your calendar inside your head, there are a number of things you can do to keep track of your to-do list, appointments, and other important activities. You need to go to W.A.R.—which stands for Write, Alarm, Routine! Face the reality that you do need...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined on Wednesday, Aug. 5, despite the slightly lower July inflation rate of 6.2 percent as investors took profits ahead of the second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data release and amid overseas uncertainties. The main index dipped by 10.33...
Local equities fell as global geopolitical friction and domestic fiscal policy concerns eroded risk appetite, halting a previous session rally. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped 38.08 points, or 0.6 percent, to close at 6,296.64 on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Sectoral performance was mixed,...
At the recent World Food Expo (WOFEX) Manila 2026, I expected to see new products, better packaging, and the latest kitchen technology. True to form, those were all present at the event’s two venues in Pasay City: the World Trade Center Metro Manila and the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied on Monday, Aug. 3, after oil prices fell on news that the United States (US) had halted strikes against Iran to allow peace negotiations to resume. The main index jumped 98.28 points, or 1.58 percent, to close at 6,334.72. Services led the gains,...
The Senate Impeachment Court on Monday, August 3 granted the request of BDO Unibank and Security Bank to be given 10 more banking days to complete their submission of Vice President Sara Duterte’s financial accounts. Both banks appealed for an extension, citing the volume of financial records...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell as the week ended on Friday, July 31, as investors cashed out ahead of the release of inflation and gross domestic product (GDP) data, as well as the rebalancing of the bourse’s benchmark index next week. The main index lost 69.31 points, or 1.1...
Las Piñas City has given ₱3,000 in quarterly aid to 500 solo parents, part of its program to ease the financial strain of raising families alone. Mayor April Aguilar led the distribution at the Aguilar Sports Complex, with each beneficiary receiving the subsidy equivalent to ₱1,000 per month,...
