For the young cast of the upcoming horror film “Huwag Kang Titingin,” Holy Week is more than just a break from their hectic schedules. It is also a time for reflection and long-awaited reunions with their family. At the film’s recent media conference in Quezon City, the Gen Z stars opened up...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) surged on Tuesday, March 31, as investors pounced on undervalued stocks following signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fortification of the nation’s fuel reserves. The benchmark PSEi jumped 79.45 points, or 1.35 percent, to finish...
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte is essentially recognizing the legitimacy of the House Committee on Justice 's impeachment proceedings with the promised appearance of one of its lawyers. Thus, said House Assistant Majority Leader Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, in...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell on Monday, March 30, as the conflict in the Middle East worsens despite efforts by the United States (US) to pursue a more diplomatic tack to break Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The main index plunged by 103.34 points, or 1.73 percent, to...
At the Fairmont Manila ballroom on March 24, the Nordic countries marked their partnership with the Philippines through an evening that seamlessly brought diplomacy and culture together. Policy discussions shared space with Nordic cuisine, music, and a sense of familiarity between two regions that,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) was slightly lower on Friday, March 27, after the peso slid to a new low amid high oil prices fueled by the conflict in the Middle East. The main index shed 11.37 points, or 0.19 percent, to close at 5,972.83. Miners led the correction, while conglomerates...
In a move that will test congressmen 's resolve in Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment case, the House Committee on Justice has summoned the respondent 's lawyer, Michael Poa, to attend the proceedings. The Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville "Jinky Bitrics" Luistro-chaired...
Local stocks surged back above the 6,000 threshold on Wednesday, March 25, as investor sentiment shifted toward optimism following reports that the United States (US) has entered formal negotiations with Iran. The prospect of a diplomatic resolution to Middle East tensions sparked a broad-based...
President Marcos’ declaration of a state of national energy emergency was a timely preemptive strike against volatile global crude markets rather than a delayed reaction, according to private sector economists, who warned that Filipino consumers must still prepare for a prolonged period of...
Local stocks retreated as the peso plummeted to a record low, breaching the psychologically significant 60-per-dollar level, while investors trimmed positions ahead of a long weekend amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped 36.84 points, or 0.6...
The position of the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment complaint remains unchanged after yet another move from the House of Representatives to elevate her case. Michael Poa, spokesman for Duterte 's defense team, maintained their belief that "the [impeachment]...
Local equities snapped a three-day losing streak on Tuesday, March 17, as investors engaged in selective bargain hunting, though gains remained capped by persistent anxiety over geopolitical tensions and the trajectory of interest rates. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 19.46...
