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...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained on Monday, July 7, buoyed by another extension of the deadline for the United States’ (US) imposition of higher tariffs. The main index added 29.67 points, or 0.46 percent, to close at 6,425.24. Banks led the advance, while mining and conglomerate...
The inter-agency Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) reassured that Philippine banks maintain robust capitalization and ample liquidity buffers, navigating through global and local challenges. The BSP said in a statement released on Monday, July 7, that during the FSCC’s meeting for...
A decade after the passage of Republic Act No. 10687—which established the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST)—most of its key responsibilities remain unfulfilled. This was revealed during a recent review of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)...
The research heads of local stock brokers Abacus Securities Corporation and COL Financial have slashed their year-end forecasts for the Philippine Stock Exchange’s benchmark index because foreign investors (hot money and direct investments) continue to stay away, while corporate earnings growth...
Cautious trading is expected to prevail at the Philippine stock market this week as investors await developments following the July 9 deadline for United States trade negotiations. “We may see cautious sentiment as global trade uncertainties may take center stage again. This is as the US’ trade...
Philippine stock investors cashed out for the weekend after the government reported higher national debt, while there is also concern over the deadline for US trade negotiations next week. The main index dropped 73.41 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,395.57 on Friday, July 4, with the Property...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) climbed on Thursday, July 3, as investors anticipated a benign June inflation rate, despite recent oil price hikes. The main index rose 49.93 points, or 0.78 percent, to close at 6,468.98. Conglomerates led the advance, while Industrial and Services...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched lower on Wednesday, July 2, as investors awaited the country 's June inflation report, while developments in the United States dampened sentiment. The benchmark index shed 4.8 points, or 0.07 percent, to close at 6,419.05, with sectoral indices...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) resumed its upward trend on Tuesday, July 1, driven by improved investor sentiment following the implementation of a lower stock transaction tax. The main index climbed 58.91 points, or 0.93 percent, to close at 6,422.85. The advance was led by...
The local stock market ended lower as investors pocketed gains from the PSEi’s four-day advance last week, as investors exercise caution amid developments in the Middle East and while waiting for more economic data. The main index lost 43.33 points or 0.78 percent to close at 6,364.94 with the...
Most Filipinos struggle to safeguard their finances when natural disasters strike—a troubling reality for a country like the Philippines, which faces severe climate risks, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). “Many people living in Cambodia and the...
