Local stocks surged back above the 6,000 threshold on Wednesday, March 25, as investor sentiment shifted toward optimism following reports that the United States (US) has entered formal negotiations with Iran. The prospect of a diplomatic resolution to Middle East tensions sparked a broad-based...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) recovered slightly together with global markets on Tuesday, March 24, on hopes that the United States (US) is easing attacks against Iran. The main index added 37.02 points, or 0.63 percent, to close at 5,936.20, led by the mining sector following an...
There is likely a whole encyclopedia and countless books written about business. However, as a quick guide and reminder, simply think of the ABCs: Awareness, Buffer, and Continuity. Awareness means knowing the environment in which you operate. This includes your customers, competitors, the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged to just below the 5,900 level on Monday, March 23, as oil prices continued to rise amid worsening conflict in the Middle East, with Iran keeping the Strait of Hormuz shut despite threats from the United States (US). The main index fell 119.44...
Local stocks are poised to remain under pressure as an escalating conflict in the Middle East—labeled by analysts as the decade’s second “Black Swan” event—threatens to offset attractive local valuations. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) is struggling to maintain its...
We carefully plan our vacations, business trips, and even weekend getaways. Yet, who knows when we will take that “inevitable journey” of no return? If we don’t know when it will happen, how do we plan for it? A recent experience shared by my good friend Veronica “Onnie” Lorenzana (of...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced the allocation of P17,444,576.75 to pay for the hospital expenses of 28 patients under the city 's Kaagapay Program, which provides financial assistance for residents with critical and life-threatening conditions. Domagoso, together with...
Local equities snapped a three-day losing streak on Tuesday, March 17, as investors engaged in selective bargain hunting, though gains remained capped by persistent anxiety over geopolitical tensions and the trajectory of interest rates. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 19.46...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday, March 17, announced that it has partnered with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to accelerate the release of scholarships and financial assistance, addressing long-standing delays that have burdened thousands of Filipino students. In...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to provide overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families with free financial literacy education to protect their earnings and promote economic security. Sen. Raffy Tulfo, who chairs the Committee on Migrant Workers, thanked...
When the phrase “digital assets” appears in the news today, it is usually associated with cryptocurrencies or blockchain technologies. That is not the subject of this article. For most organizations, the most valuable digital assets are far more ordinary: payroll records, customer databases,...
Local stocks retreated for a third consecutive session on Monday, March 16, briefly sliding below the critical psychological threshold as the escalating conflict in the Middle East pressured the local currency and fueled concerns over imported inflation. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi)...
