The local stock market gave up the previous day’s gains and fell again on news that Israel has struck back at Iran, further escalating the situation in the Middle East. The main index lost 80.19 points or 1.23 percent to close at 6,443.00 with the Property sector losing the most while Miners...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Citing the recent pump price hikes, Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr., is calling for the early release of the government’s P2.5 billion fuel cash subsidy to public transport drivers. “Assuming the conditions...
WORD ALIVE Tomorrow is Good Shepherd Sunday. It is a day in the Catholic Church worldwide to focus attention on the religious vocations of priests, nuns and lay brothers, and to pray for more vocations. The need for priests and religious cannot be stressed enough. We need spiritual shepherds...
The local stock market added to the previous day’s gains as bargain hunters were emboldened by the support the PSEi found at the 6,400 level. The main index rose by 73.15 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,523.19 with the Services sector leading the advance while Miners retreated. Volume grew...
The local stock market finally eased from its steep 9-day plunge after bargain hunters stepped in to pick up cheaper stocks. The main index added 45.07 percent or 0.70 percent to close at 6,450.04 as Banks led the advance while the Property counter continued to fall. Volume was lower at 595 million...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell through the 6,500 support level to settle just above the 6,400 mark as investors cash out amid uncertainties due to the conflict in the Middle East. The main index plunged 157.46 points or 2.40 percent to close at 6,404.97 as the Services sector led...
The local stock market plunged as investors turned jittery after Iran attacked Israel with hundreds of missiles. The main index fell 96.96 points or 1.46 percent to close at 6,562.43 as Conglomerates led the retreat while the Mining sector bucked the trend. A total of 612 million shares worth P5.58...
WORD ALIVE In today’s gospel, we read about the third appearance of the Risen Lord to two disciples at Emmaus. The manifestations served to confirm and bolster the sagging faith of his close followers. They had doubts and misgivings if he was really the expected Messiah. “Did he really rise...
The local stock market remained below its 6,700 support level as investors continue to sell amid rising exodus of later and less interest rate cuts this year. The main index lost 18.26 points or 0.27 percent to close at 6,659.39 although only the Property and Holding Firms sectors dropped. Volume...
The self-styled "Three Musketeers" behind the new BGC eatery, Bolero at Verve Tower 2, are Chef Fernando Alcalá, Felipe Diaz de Miranda, and Luis de Isasa Muñoz. While one might trace their origins back to Spain, they would be the first to clarify that Bolero is not a Spanish...
The local stock market fell again as investor sentiment has been dampened by dashed rate cut hopes amid rising inflation. The main index dropped 63.42 points or 0.94 percent as the Property sector led the retreat although Banks and Miners advanced. Volume rose to 747 million shares worth P6.71...
A queue of tricycles (MANILA BULLETIN) Here's some good news for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. has assured the sector that it will receive P2.5 billion worth of financial aid or "ayuda"...
