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:...
Local share prices fell again after Russia takes more aggressive steps in Ukraine while western powers remain on the sidelines. The main index plunged 151.98 points or 2.06 percent to close at 7,212.23 led by losses in the Industrial and Property sectors although Mining and Oil managed to buck the...
The PSEi dropped as countries impose sanctions against Russia after its troops moved into parts of Ukraine. The main index fell 76.70 points or 1.03 percent to close at 7,364.21 as the Property sector plunged, although the Services and Mining and Oil counters held their ground. Volume declined to...
The local stock market bucked the global downtrend and bounced back as cautious investors turned into bargain hunters. The main index rose 68.66 points or 0.93 percent to close at 7,440.91 as Holding Firms led gainers although Banks and Property issues were left behind. Volume rose to 3.13 billion...
Celebrity couple Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola marked their anniversary as husband and wife recently. On their respective social media accounts, the two penned heartwarming messages for each other. "Happy 1st wedding anniversary my wowow! One down, forever to go (heart emojis)," Luis wrote as...
The local stock market weakened further as the situation at the Russian and Ukranian border continue to heat up. The main index lost 46.54 points or 0.63 percent to close at 7,372.25 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed as conglomerates fell while property firms rally. Volume rose to 1.4...
Governor Ryan Luis V. Singson of Ilocos Sur and the winners of Saniata Ti Ylocos beauty pageant. As the Philippines starts to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, fiestas and celebrations are starting to return, giving Filipinos a well-needed dose of levity. In Ilocos Sur, the...
The local stock market declined on renewed concern over tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The main index shed 20.14 points or 0.27 percent to close at 7,418.79 as the Industrial counter led the retreat that was partially offset by the strong gains of the Property and Mining and Oil sectors....
The Philippine Stock Exchange index ended slightly lower after a day of volatile trading. The main index dipped 13.89 points or 0.19 percent to close at 7,438.93 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume dropped to 911 million shares worth P6.82 billion as gainers outpaced losers 107 to 77 with 56...
The local stock market bounces back following positive news overseas and in the domestic front. The main index jumped 142.88 points or 1.96 percent to close at 7,452.82 with the Property and Services sectors leading the rally across the board. Volume rose to 1.16 billion shares worth P9.53 billion...