WORD ALIVE Fr. Bel San Luis The news, which originated from CNN Philippines last Sept. 21 and circulated through other media outlets, averred that “Christ the King Seminary in Quezon City tested positive for COVID-19, the local government says.” “Twenty-five of the 59 individuals in the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index ended the week on a positive note as share prices continued to be buoyed by gains in the US. 34595 The main index added 36.25 points or 0.52 percent on Friday, Sept. 24, to close at 6,952.53 with the Property sector leading the charge while the Holding Firms...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index gained for the third day on the back of stronger US stocks and the decline in new COVID cases in the country. The main index advanced 24.55 points or 0.36 percent to close at 6,915.28 on Thursday, Sept. 23, as the Industrial sector led the advance while the...
The local stock market made a small bounce even as investors worry about China’s property debt crisis. The main index added 23.30 points or 0.34 percent to close at 6,881.20 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed with the Property counter actually leading the advance. 33937 Volume was...
The local stock market followed through on last Friday’s weakness due to lack of fresh leads. The main index dropped 54.95 points or 0.79 percent to close at 6,857.90 as the Mining and Oil counter led the retreat while the Services sector was the only gainer. 33707 Volume was about average at...
WORD ALIVE Fr. Bel San Luis One time I was talking with a barangay chairman. I asked him why he keeps on running for the top barangay position. His reply was: “I want people to have a high regard for me and my family. I want people to recognize me.” I admired the man’s frank response but I...
Stock prices declined as investors opted to cash out before the week ends. The main index dropped 55.58 points or 0.80 percent to close at 6,912.85 led by profit-taking in the Services sector while only the Financials counter managed to advance. 33177 Volume jumped to 1.81 billion shares worth...
32938 The local stock market finally bounced from its string of losses after investors found share prices to have reached attractive levels. The main index rose 66.99 points or 0.97 percent to close at 6,947.19 with the Services sector leading the advance across the board as it resumed its upward...
Sulong Pasay business leaders urged the national government to ramp up vaccination and testing, preferably for free, to encourage people to be inoculated and tested. At the same time, they decried suggestions to discriminate against the unvaccinated for constitutional, medical, and practical...
The local stock market weakened further due to the decline in US stocks overnight. The main index dropped 40.16 points or 0.58 percent to close at 6,880.20 as the Property and Services sectors led the retreat while only Holding Firms counter managed to advance. 32711 Volume remained hefty at 1.51...
Park-goers can now visit three popular sites in the historic Walled City of Intramuros and Rizal Park in Manila starting Thursday, Sept. 16, as they reopen their doors to the public but at a limited capacity and shortened operating hours. Fort Santiago, Intramuros (Photo from Department of Tourism)...
The local stock market dropped after after hitting strong resistance at the 7,000 level. The PSEi lost 47.78 points or 0.69 percent to close at 6,920.36 as Holding Firms and Mining stocks led the decline while the Services counter continued to buck the trend. 32465 Volume surged with the listing of...
