Stock market investors will be watching out for the June inflation figure to be released this week while becoming more optimistic as COVID-19 starts to ease and the vaccination drive gains momentum with the arrival of vaccines ordered by the private sector. “The improving COVID-19 situation in...
The local stock market rebounded on the back of the release of stronger jobs and production data. The PSEi gained 62.10 points or 0.90 percent to close at 6,964.01 as the Mining and Oil counter led the rise across the board. 16459 Volume surged to 2.93 billion shares worth P13.52 billion as...
The local stock market dropped after approaching the 7,000 resistance level as investors chose to pocket gains rather than push up share prices. PH STOCKS The main index lost 54.74 points or 0.79 percent to close at 6,901.91 as the Property sector led the retrear although sub-indices were evenly...
Mondelez Philippines is now a member of Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry Pride Empowering LGBTQIA+ workers For many years, the LGBTQIA+ community has faced a lot of mistreatment from many businesses and corporations, whether it is about not offering them services or banning them from...
The local stock market recovered the previous losses as it continues to move sideways due to a lack of fresh leads. The main index rose 18.69 points or 0.27 percent to close at 6,956.65 as Banks led the advance with only the Property and Industrial counters retreating. Volume remained thin with...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno on Monday reiterated his call for a more prominent Asia regional stance when it comes to discussions of global systemic risks amid the pandemic-cum-recession woes. Diokno made this statement after he was appointed for a second term as...
The local stock market ended mixed with the PSEi down while more shares traded higher as investors wait for the release of economic data due this week. The main index shed 12.55 points or 0.18 percent to close at 6,937.96 as the Mining and Oil counter led advancers while Banks weighed down the...
Investors will again wait to see if the government will announce any changes in quarantine measures while prices of certain stocks may be boosted by quarter-end window-dressing. “Next week, investors are expected to watch out for the government’s quarantine classification decisions for the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has provided P3.1 million worth of financial aid to producers of rice, rice wine, and cassava chips in La Union. (DOST-1 Facebook Page) The DOST-I extended financial grant to JC Laroco Rice Mill, San Antonio Rice Wine Production Association (SARWPA)...
Mobile e-wallet GCash has 40 million Filipino users todate and continues building its user base reach at least half of the population, or 50 million, for a more inclusive financial ecosystem to fast-track economic recovery. Our partnerships with the private sector have provided us with a wide...
The local stock market dipped as investors are hesitant to bring up share prices while waiting for the outcome of the central bank policy meeting. The main index shed 32.41 points or 0.47 percent to close at 6,886.00 with only the Financials and Industrial counters managing to advance. Volume was...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo Seals of approval for sovereigns like the Philippines are difficult to obtain. International financial institutions (IFIs), credit rating agencies (CRAs) and foreign investors would usually scrutinize our ability to withstand global shocks. While...
