The local stock market ended slightly higher despite a weak start as investors wait for results of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) policy meeting. The main index added 26.61 points or 0.39 percent to close at 6,854.53 with the Industrial sector posting the highest gain while the...
SAN LUIS, Batangas – An 85-year-old man was burned to death while cleaning his backyard in Barangay Taliba here on Tuesday afternoon, February 13. Police identified the victim as Sofronio Atienza Marasigan. Investigation said the octogenarian was burning garbage in his backyard when the fire...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that the central bank’s Monetary Board (MB) will hold its policy meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 14, instead of the originally scheduled Thursday, Feb. 15. Recto, who represents the government on the MB, explained that the seven-member body decided to advance the...
The local stock market recovered the previous day’s loss as investor sentiment got a boost from the higher foreign direct investments data for November. The main index added 20.10 points or 0.30 percent to close at 6,872.92 as Industrials led the advance. Volume improved a bit to 557 million...
Investors took profits from the local stock market after last week’s rally while waiting for a fresh batch of Philippine and US economic news. The main index dropped 42.34 points or 0.62 percent to close at 6,807.82 as the Property sector led the decline with only the Services counter...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. (Facebook) A vice chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations has credited Speaker Martin Romualdez for the significant increase in the earmarked Cancer...
WORD ALIVE Five deacons of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) were ordained priests on Feb. 10, 2024 at the Divine Word Seminary Holy Spirit Chapel, Tagaytay City. The SVD ordinands of the Lumen Class 2024 are: Rev. Edbelwin Jiah Manda assigned in the Philippine North; Rev. Carlo Salidaga, Papua...
The local stock market dropped from the day’s peak above the 6,900 level but still managed to end higher for the day. The main index added 20.12 points or 0.29 percent to close at 6,850.16 as Banks led the advance while the Mining counter led 3 sub-indices down. Volume was firm at 535 million...
Jessy Mendiola just confirmed talk about her and Luis Manzano tying the knot anew this time in a church. She is mum as to the actual date though, simply maintainin that it will be happening very, very soon. She expressed excitement about it. "Finally, matutuloy na rin yung church wedding...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Lionel Messi and Inter-Miami co-owner David Beckham were booed on Sunday, Feb. 4, and angry fans demanded refunds after the Argentina superstar sat out the team's pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi (center) sits on the bench during the...
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. has highlighted a special provision in the 2024 national budget for the travel expenses of foreign-bound Filipino...
WORD ALIVE Once a distraught man knelt in front of a life-size crucifix and poured out his many problems and sufferings. He was startled when the Lord suddenly spoke from the cross: “Alright, stop crying now. I know how you feel. Let’s exchange places. I’ll carry all...
