The local stock market managed to recover from early losses to end almost flat as foreign funds moved out. The main index shed 3.01 points or 0.04 percent to close at 7,140.29 with only the Property and Financials counters in the green. PSE file photo Volume was slightly lower at 102.66...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Today, the feast of the Sto. Niño in the Philippines is immensely popular among Filipinos. Rich and poor, young and old alike maintain a strong, if not fanatical, devotion to the Holy Child. Colorful fiestas and processions are held in His...
The local stock market ended the week lower as investor sentiment was dampened by weak economic data reported in the US and Philippines. The PSEi lost 34.69 points or 0.48 percent to close at 7,238.46 although the Services and Mining and Oil counters posted gains. Volume was higher at 147.24...
The local stock market posted some gains as investors shrugged off fresh concerns over COVID and started bargain hunting. The PSEi rose 30.30 points or 0.42 percent to close at 7,273.15 with only the Industrial and Mining and Oil counters in the red. Volume improved to 30.09 billion...
Celebrity host Luis Manzano had no trouble recalling one of his regretful purchases when he was in New York City. In a financial resolutions webinar sponsored by Manulife on Jan. 13, Luis shared his experience while shopping in the Big Apple. Luis narrated: "I was in NYC and I came by this store...
The local stock market posted more gains but off the day’s high after investors were quick to take profit. The main index was up 14.91 points or 0.21 percent to close at 7,304.79 with only the Property and Mining & Oil counters in the red. A total of 19.98 billion shares worth...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD There was once a woman who brought her child to church for baptism. "What's the baby's name?" asked the parish priest. "Toyota," said the mother. Taken aback, the priest said, "Why that name?" " Kasi po Father," she replied, " iyong panganay ko ay...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reduced by 20 percent its medium-term export projections from $130 billion target to $103.9 billion by 2022 amid the impact of the lingering COVID-19 pandemic on Philippine industries. In adjusting downward the export...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD A funny friend told me, “Father, did you know that there were originally 6 Kings, not 3? Only three reached Bethlehem. The three others got lost; one found his way to the USA and was called BURGER KING, the other reached China and was called CHOWKING, and...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD 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 discovered that there are three rings in marriage.” "That's new to...
A business group has strongly supported a proposed bill in the Senate calling for the streamlining of government functions and reducing the “bloated” Philippine bureaucracy. Jose Luis Yulo Jr., president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (The Chamber), cited in a statement...
Local shares weakened slightly Friday after failing to breach the 7,300 level. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) retreated 25.22 points, or 0.35 percent, to close at 7,272.80 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Photo credit: (https://www.pse.com.ph/) Volume rose to 23.55 billion shares...
