The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) reversed Monday’s gains, closing down 65.57 points, or 1.0 percent, on Tuesday, July 15, at 6,459.47. Renewed concerns over US tariffs and a weaker peso weighed on the main index, with conglomerates leading a broad retreat. Volume was lighter at 1.65...
What makes companies not only perform but endure—and even inspire? Increasingly, the answer lies in something often invisible yet profoundly powerful: corporate culture. Corporate culture refers to the shared values, norms, beliefs, and behaviors that shape how people within an organization...
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) on Monday, July 14, denounced what it described as the “rampant” and unjust closure of teachers’ cooperatives in schools, calling on the Department of Education (DepEd) to immediately halt these shutdowns and clarify its policies. In a statement, the...
The local stock market bounced back after last week’s decline, which was a knee-jerk reaction to higher tariffs that may be imposed by the United States (US) on Philippine goods. The main index jumped 65.16 points, or 1.01 percent, to close at 6,525.04. Miners and conglomerates led the advance...
Local stock market investors are closely watching two key developments this week, updates on trade negotiations between the Philippines and the United States (U.S.) and the release of data on remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs). “The US’ planned 20-percent tariffs against the Philippines...
The PSE index ended marginally lower as investors remain cautious amid uncertainty over United States (US) tariffs. The main index shed 3.32 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 6,459.88, with sectoral indices equally divided. Volume was strong at 4.4 billion shares worth ₱9.45 billion, as...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed lower on Thursday, July 10, after the United States (US) increased tariffs on goods from Manila. The main index shed 41.14 points, or 0.63 percent, to settle at 6,463.20. Banks led the decline, while Services and Mining sectors saw strong gains....
Imagine touring a farm from the comfort of your home. That 's precisely what Dr. Rolando “Olan” Maningas, head of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Calabarzon Center, showcased in his “Steering Digital Transformation Through AGRi 360” presentation. We virtually visited Ed...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose for the third straight session on indications that the United States (US) may be willing to compromise and set tariffs at lower levels. The main index jumped by 70.74 points, or 1.1 percent on Wednesday, July 9, to close at 6,504.34. Services led the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange benchmark index (PSEi) inched up following generally positive economic news, including employment and manufacturing data. The main index added 8.36 points, or 0.13 percent, to close at 6,433.60. Only conglomerates and services advanced, while most sectors were down....
Why is the Philippines a forever rising tiger? It’s a question that keeps coming up, again and again, in business forums, political debates, and even casual conversations. We always seem to be at the edge of something big, full of potential, full of promise. And yet, somehow, we never quite get...
CEBU CITY – Former New People’s Army rebels received cash assistance from the provincial government of Bohol. Through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), Gov. Aris Aumentado said his administration is strengthening its support for rebels who return to the fold of the...
