The local stock market managed to rise despite the government’s backtracking on its decision to ease quarantine restrictions. The main index climbed 36.68 points or 0.53 percent to close at 6,949.39 as the Services sector led the advance while the Mining and Oil counter was the only one that was...
Former Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Robredo Villafuerte, the longest-serving governor of the province, died Wednesday, September 8, exactly ten days after celebrating his 86th birthday last August 29. Rep. Luis R. Villafuerte The father of former House Deputy Speaker and incumbent Camarines Sur Rep....
The local stock market moved up as investors ignored higher than expected inflation data and focused on the lower jobless rate and the easing of quarantine restrictions. The main index rose 35.61 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,912.71 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed with the...
The local stock market took a breather from its climb last week while cautious investors locked down gains prior to the announcement of the new quarantine classification. The main index shed 20.03 points or 0.29 percent to close at 6,877.10 although only the heavyweight Holding Firms and Services...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD The theme of this 23 rd Sunday gospel relates about Jesus’ compassion on a deaf-mute man (Mark 7:31). However, in this time when the health workers are treated unjustly, deprived of their wages and benefits, Jesus would surely sympathize with these poor...
The local stock market ended the week higher on perception that the surge in new COVID cases seems to be easing. The PSEi added 62.47 points or 0.91 percent to close at 6,897.13 with blue chip Holding Firms leading the charge although thr Services and Mining and Oil counters declined. 30307 Volume...
The local stock market declined due to weaker factory output In August as a result of stricter lockdown measures. The main index dropped 69.5 points or 1.01 percent to close at 6,785.94 although the Financials and Mining and Oil counters managed to hold their ground even as the Property sector led...
The local stock market started the week lower but rose towards the end of the session as funds started window-dressing. The main index gained 68.82 points or 1.01 percent to close at 6,855.44 led by the blue-chip Industrial sector with only the Financials counter retreating. Volume surged to 2.92...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD There’s a story about a Jewish rabbi (teacher) who was in prison. The rabbi used his small daily ration of water not for drinking, but for religious ritual of hand washing before eating. Because of his determination to obey the rules of ritual cleanliness, the...
The local stock market ended lower as investors cashed out ahead of the long weekend. The main index declined by 33.91 points or 0.50 percent to close at 6,786.62 as the Property sector led the retreat while the Industrial and Financials sectors managed to advance. 28920 Volume was weaker at 1.62...
The local stock market ended flat as profit-taking offset the strong performance of the telecommunications sector. The main index shed 1.62 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,820.53 with only the Services and Mining and Oil counters advancing. 28701 Volume rose to 2.48 billion shares worth P9.06...
Church people and the laity were urged by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to take their calling in Christ seriously. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The cardinal said this as he expressed hope that the observance of the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines will lead to...
