WORD ALIVE Fr. Bel San Luis Once I was trying to patch up the bitter quarrel between two teachers. Calling them one by one to my office, I tried to use my Dale-Carnegie-influence of burying their hatred and reminded them of Christ’s teaching of forgiveness. As I entreated and coaxed the first...
The local stock market fell below the 6,800 support level on renewed concerns over inflation and interest rates. The main index lost 36.89 points or 0.54 percent to close at 6,779.02 as the Property sector led the retreat although the Services and Mining counters managed to advance. Volume was low...
The local stock market ended slightly lower after investors sold down shares just before closing. The main index shed 6.18 points or 0.09 percent to close at 6,815.91 witj sectoral indices evenly split. Volume jumped to 1.2 billion shares worth P12.23 billion as losers beat gainers 102 to 80 with...
Vilma Santos couldn't help but feel emotional when asked recently about her son, actor-TV host Luis Manzano, who is embroiled in a legal tussle. In an interview on "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," the 69-year-old seasoned actress admitted it's "not easy" for her to see her son go through such. Then she...
The local equities market recovered some lost ground as investors started to pick up stocks that have become cheaper in the last two days. The main index added 30.85 points or 0.45 percent to close at 6,822.09 as the Property sector led the advance while the Services and Mining counters continued...
The local stock market continued to lose ground as investors expect a rate hike by the central bank. The main index dropped 47.52 points or 0.69 percent to close at 6,791.24 as the rate-sensitive Property sector led all sub-indices down. Volume improved to 969 million shares worth P7.37 billion as...
Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. (CHP) reported a consolidated net loss of P1.0 billion for 2022, 238 percent lower than its P725.5 million profit in 2021, mainly as a result of lower sales and foreign exchange losses. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its consolidated...
Local share prices started the week lower as investors wait for the Bangko Sentral’s rate-setting meeting on Thursday. The main index dropped 38.93 points or 0.55 percent to close at 6,838.76 with sectoral indices evenly split but weighed down by losses of Conglomerates. A total of 1 billion...
WORD ALIVE Fr. Bel San Luis Once a Jew was arguing with a Christian. “Your whole religion is based on ours,” the Jew said. “Why, you even took the 10 Commandments from us.” “We may have taken them,” said the Christian, “but you certainly can't say we've kept them.” Christ teaches...
The local stock market bounced from the previous day’s drop as funds adjusted their portfolio after the MSCI rebalancing. The main index added 34.0 points or 0.50 percent to close at 6,876.79 as the Industrial sector led the advance while the Services counter retreated. Volume amounted to 824...
Jessy Mendiola sought the help of followers relating to online content claiming that her daughter with Luis Manzano has cleft lip. "Please help us take down this video/account by clicking the link and report as child abuse or harassment," Jessy pleaded on Instagram. "It is NEVER ok to spread...
Local share prices dropped again on concern over inflation and the possibility of more interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. The main index fell by 80.29 points or 1.16 percent to close at 6,842.79 with the Industrial sector leading the retreat. Volume...
