FROM THE MARGINS March is Women’s Month. Since 1988, the Philippines has dedicated March to celebrating women’s achievements and raising awareness about domestic violence, discrimination, and other issues facing Filipino women. March 8 is also International Women’s Day. The Philippines holds...
The Philippine government is set to send $200,000 in financial donations to the Syrian Arab Republic following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Türkiye and Syria and killed over 55,000 people last month. In a Facebook post, the Presidential Communications Office said the donation would be...
The local stock market gained despite some profit-taking as investors wait for the February’s inflation figures. The main index added 15.75 points or 0.24 percent to close at 6,671.12 as the Services sector led the advance while Conglomerates declined. Volume fell to 656 million shares...
The local stock market rose after investor sentiment was boosted by the February inflation report. The main index gained 34.00 points or 0.51 percent to close at 6,705.12 as the Industrial sector led the advance but Conglomerates retreated. Volume improved to 1.82 billion shares worth...
Local share prices were higher but much lower than the day’s peak as investors wait for cues from economic data due in coming days. The main index inched up 15.32 points or 0.23 percent to close at 6,622.45 as Mining firms led the advance while Banks retreated. Volume was steady at 1.36...
The local stock market rose further as more firms report positive performances for the first half of the year. The main index expanded by 67.78 points or 1.07 percent to close at 6,430.08 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed with Conglomerates leading the advance while Miners lost the most....
The local stock market bounced after sliding for three days as investors started looking for bargains. The main index rose by 56.84 points or 0.84 percent to close at 6,800.96 as Banks led the advance although the Services sector lagged behind. However, volume remained anemic at 611 million shares...
The local stock market continued to weaken as investors wait for the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Thursday. The main index dropped 34.90 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,744.12 as the Mining and Oil sector led all indices lower. Volume shrank to 483 million shares worth P3.3 billion as losers...
The local stock market is seen to have a downward bias as investors continue to fret over the impact of high inflation and rising interest rates although there may be a bit of bargain hunting that may be spurred by positive earnings reports. “The local market has already been declining for four...
The local stock market fell below the 6,800 support level on renewed concerns over inflation and interest rates. The main index lost 36.89 points or 0.54 percent to close at 6,779.02 as the Property sector led the retreat although the Services and Mining counters managed to advance. Volume was low...
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) (MANILA BULLETIN) Officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reassured the public that its financial standing remains strong and that its actuarial life is "here to stay." There is no limit to the lifespan of the state...
The local stock market ended slightly lower after investors sold down shares just before closing. The main index shed 6.18 points or 0.09 percent to close at 6,815.91 witj sectoral indices evenly split. Volume jumped to 1.2 billion shares worth P12.23 billion as losers beat gainers 102 to 80 with...
