Late buying allowed the local stock market to close flat as investors continued to sit on the sidelines. The main index eked out a gain of 1.61 points or 0.03 percent to close at 6,199.25 with only the Financials and Services counters in the red. Volume remained weak with 1.63 billion shares...
Luis Manzano recently hinted at the possibility of him joining politics. He shared in recent Q & A with fans, “Nakikita ko — baka naman na sa horizon ‘yan — ang pagiging isang politiko.” Well, it is in his blood, after all. Both his parents are politicians. His mother, actress Vilma...
The PSEi managed to start the week in the green, thanks to late buying that allowed it to recover from early losses. The main index inched up 14.22 points or 0.23 percent to close at 6,283.58 with only the Financials and Holding Firms counters retreating. Volume was weak with 2.3 billion shares...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Today, ASCENSION Sunday, we commemorate the end of the Lord's public ministry in this world. “Mission accomplished,” Jesus would say. It does not mean that he is no longer with us or went into “retirement.” The evangelist Matthew writes Jesus’ declaration:...
The leader of the Philippine exporters’ organization called on the government anew to reinvest in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which represent 98% of total enterprises and are considered the backbone of the economy. Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport)...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Today is Mother’s Day. This recalls the story of a rescue operation in the sea. Ten men and one woman were clinging to a rope, hanging from a helicopter. They were overloaded. One person had to let go or they would all fall down and drown. Looking at each other,...
The Philippine stock market dropped further on concern that the April inflation rate remained high. The main index fell 59.46 points or 0.94 percent to close at 6,299.69 with only the Mining and Oil counter advancing. Photo credit: https://www.pse.com.ph Volume also fell, down to 4.15...
The local stock market lost a little more ground as investors continue to wait for more market moving news. The PSEi shed 10.13 points or 0.16 percent to close at 6,359.15 with only the Financials counter managing to close in the green. Volume remained anemic at 3.19 billion shares worth P4.63...
The local stock market ended flat after investors immediately pocketed early gains. The main index was 1.59 percent or 0.03 percent lower at 6,369.28 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume was low at 3.03 billion shares worth P4.39 billion as losers beat gainers 111 to 83 with 56...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Once a student of a Catholic college was being initiated into a Catholic organization. He was asked: "What are the most important requirements of our Christian faith?" Without batting an eyelash, he replied, "Going to Mass on Sunday and receiving Holy Communion."...
Philippine stocks fell as investors pocketed recent gains ahead of the weekend. The main index lost 116.64 points or 1.8 percent to close at 6,379.87 with only the Mining and Oil counter advancing. Volume rose to 6.77 billion shares worth P8.62 billion as losers outpaced gainers 110 to 92...
The local stock market managed to post some gains despite the extension of quarantine measures in the capital region. PSE file photo The main index inched up by 18.37 points or 0.28 percent to close at 6,487.51 with only the Holding Firms counter giving way to profit-taking. However,...
