WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD A patient, who was being wheeled into the operating room, pleaded with the young doctor: “Doc, please be gentle with me; this…this is my first time to be operated on!” The surgeon, who also looked nervous, glanced at her and blurted out: “Do…don’t worry,...
The local stock market rose with its regional peers as oil prices eased. The main index jumped 134.92 points or 1.93 percent to close at 7,124.80 as Conglomerates led the advance while the Mining and Oil dropped along with commodity prices. Volume was lower though at 3.35 billion shares worth P7.59...
The local stock market lost most of its intraday gains but still managed to end in the green as oil prices rose further due to the war in Ukraine. The PSEi inched up 12.15 points or 0.17 percent to close at 6,989.88 as Banks led the advance while Conglomerates and Mining firms retreated. Volume was...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) suffered its biggest drop in 20 months to crash below the 7,000 level after a major hike in pump prices took effect coupled with reports of an even bigger increase next week. The main index fell 310.34 points or 4.26 percent to close at 6,977.73 as banks...
Local share prices weakend as investors fear rising inflation amid the intensifying war between Russia and Ukraine. The main index lost 53.94 points or 0.74 percent to close at 7,288.07 as the Industrial sector led the retreat while the Mining and Oil counter was the only advancer. Volume improved...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD There's an amusing story about a young man who was constantly bedeviled by sensual thoughts. Feeling guilty, he consulted a priest-friend. "Don't worry," the priest assured him, "these thoughts popped out in our minds. They're not sinful but only enticements. But...
The local stock market closed Friday lower as it seesawed between gains and losses during the week. The main index lost 46.08 points or 0.62 percent to close at 7,342.01 as conglomerates led the retreat with Property and Mining firms holding their ground. Volume dropped to 1.33 billion shares worth...
The PSEi bounced back after investors started picking up bargains in the afternoon session. The main index rose 84.07 points or 1.15 percent to close at 7,388.09 as the Mining and Oil counter led the rally across the board. Volume also expanded to 1.82 billion shares worth P8.26 billion as gainers...
The local stock market fell on profit-taking as investors continue to be wary of developments overseas, particularly in Ukraine. The main index dropped 102.93 points or 1.39 percent to close at 7,391.68 as the Property sector led the retreat with only the Mining and Oil counter bucking the trend....
The local stock market continued to regain lost ground as Alert Level 1 took effect in the National Capital Region. The main index rose 93.60 points or 1.28 percent to close at 7,404.61 as Holding Firms led the rally although the Industrial and Property sectors were in the red. Volume eased to 1...
The local stock market rose after the government decided to reduce quarantine measures to Alert Level 1. The main index added 98.78 points or 1.37 percent to close at 7,311.01 as the Property sector surged to lead the advance although the Services counter lagged behind. Volume increased to 2.11...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD A parish priest happened to meet one of his parishioners in a mall and said, "Johnny, I haven't seen you in church for a long time. What happened?" "Father, I've stopped going to church. There are a lot of hypocrites there." Whereupon, the priest smiled and said:...
