The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) is poised to extend streak of bargain-hunting as investors weigh the prospect of further interest rate cuts against critical economic data due for release this week. Optimism is building around expectations of stronger corporate earnings and pivot in...
The last day for members to transfer to a different PhilHealth YAKAP Clinic is Dec. 26, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 23. Under its YAKAP program, PhilHealth members may avail themselves of free medical services such as regular check-ups,...
Local stock market investors will test whether the main index can stay above the 6,000 level, buoyed by positive sentiment from the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) rate cuts, but will also take cues from upcoming US economic data, including inflation and...
Investors in the local stock market hope that share prices will sustain last week’s gains as the government is set to announce the November inflation rate this week, which could support a rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). “Whilst hard fought, positive sentiment still took over...
Cautious trading is expected in the local stock market this week as investors continue to weigh the impact of the lower-than-expected economic growth pace announced last week, though foreign direct investments and corporate earnings reports could spur bouts of bargain hunting. “For next week, the...
DAVAO CITY – The Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president here denounced on Tuesday, Sept. 9, a social media post by a local vlogger that used the phrase “Looking for Baboy na Halal,” calling it offensive, misleading, and disrespectful to the Muslim community. In a privilege speech,...
CAVITE – The city government of Bacoor and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) commemorated the 127th anniversary of the Bacoor Assembly at the historic Cuenca House on Friday, August 1. Sen. Loren Legarda served as the guest of honor, leading the flag-raising and...
Award-winning actor Dennis Trillo has defended Jazz, the son of Jennylyn Mercado, from bashers. On social media, Dennis called out netizens for allegedly making inappropriate comments about Jazz. However, it appears that the conversation thread between Dennis and the netizens has been deleted. It...
A film and television actress, Connie Angeles, has put her acting career on hold. However, she remains a popular television personality, serving as one of the hosts of the Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko program, which airs on GMA7. Angeles, a former government official of Quezon City, first as councilor, then...
Research shows that by the age of three, a child’s brain grows to 80 percent of its adult size. During this critical period, more than one million neural connections form every second—laying the foundation for cognitive, language, and emotional development. This is why nurturing responsive care...
TACLOBAN CITY -- Health officials in Maasin City have reported one suspected monkeypox case. “The patient is a 55-year-old female and is currently in isolation. Intensive contact tracing is currently underway,” Mayor Nacional Mercado said. He added that the patient is under close monitoring and...
Award-winning actor Dennis Trillo acknowledged that fatherhood has positively transformed him, expressing gratitude to his wife, actress Jennylyn Mercado, for being a devoted mother to their family. During an interview on the YouTube show "Rei Talks," Dennis expressed his heartfelt aspirations for...
