The local stock market took a breather as investors digested recent gains while waiting for fresh economic data here and from overseas. The main index shed 20.42 points or 0.31 percent to close at 6,609.22 as Conglomerates led the decline while the Property and Industrial counters managed to remain...
Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. (Facebook) A Metro Manila lawmaker says its possible for the students who were dislocated due to the discontinuance of senior high school (SHS) programs in state universities and colleges (SUCs) to shift...
WORD ALIVE Tomorrow we celebrate the feast of the Magi or Epiphany. It is called Epiphany from the Greek term “epiphanein” which means to “manifest” because Jesus revealed himself not only to the Jews, the chosen people, but also to pagan visitors. * * * The gospel writer...
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)--the country’s main gateway--topped the list of airports that will undergo major improvements soon thanks to the enactment of the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA)...
The local stock market declined as investors were quick to take profits from the previous day’s rally. The main index dropped 55.16 points or 0.84 percent to close at 6,498.88 as Banks led the slide across the board. Volume thinned further to 182 million shares worth P3.11 billion as gainers...
The PSEi opened the new trading year with a bang as optimistic investors trickled back into the market. The main index surged 104 points or 1.61 percent to close the first trading session at 6,554.04 as Conglomerates and Services rallied to offset the decline of the Property and Mining counters....
WORD ALIVE Once I solemnized the wedding of a friend. After that we didn't see each other for some time. When I met the couple, I asked: "How's your marriage going?" The husband said: “Father, I've found that there are three rings in marriage.” "That's new to me,” I replied....
The local stock market fell on its last trading day of the year as investors preferred to hold on to cash during the long weekend. The PSEi lost 69.07 points or 1.06 percent to close at 6,450.04, dragged down by Conglomerates which fell 3.41 percent. Volume rose to 1.12 billion shares worth P4.88...
The local stock market returned to the 6,500 level as share prices rode on positive sentiment in the US bourses. The main index rose by 56.31 points or 0.87 percent to close at 6,519.11 as the Industrial sector led all counters in the advance. However, volume dropped to 385 million shares worth...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, a former Barcelona, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and Ajax star, will join Inter Miami for the 2024 season, the MLS club announced on Friday, Dec. 22. Uruguay's Luis Suarez (AFP) Suarez, who turns 37 next month, won four Liga titles and the Champions...
WORD ALIVE On the eve of the graduation of a senior high school class, a dedicated and unassuming teacher was invited to a class farewell party. In her inspirational talk, the teacher said, “Someday you will all be successful in life. But remember, a peso is not a peso without one centavo. I am...
The local stock market rose to rest just above the 6,500 level on the last trading day before Christmas on the back of higher US bourses. The main index added 31.77 points or 0.49 percent to close at 6,501 as the Industrial sector led the advance while Banks dipped into the red. Volume fell to 536...
