For the local capital market, 2024 was a year of unmet expectations as global economic and geopolitical tensions took bourses worldwide, including the Philippines, on a roller-coaster ride. The year began with optimism. The Philippine Stock Exchange was projected to end the year at the 7,000 to...
The local stock market dipped on the last trading day of the year as index heavyweights continued to drag down the PSEi even though more stocks were up. The main index shed 10.23 points or 0.16 percent to close 2024 at 6,528.79 as Banks suffered the biggest loss while Mining stocks surged. Volume...
DAVAO CITY – The first Duterte 2025 Inter-Barangay Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Volleyball and Basketball Tournament was recently held with action-packed matches showcasing exceptional talent, sportsmanship, and unity among athletes. BARANGAY 76-A Bucana clinched the...
Davao City 1st district Rep Paolo Duterte. Davao City 1st district Rep Paolo Duterte says he is willing to face a probe over his alleged involvement in illegal drugs for as long as it is carried out by a "credible body". Rep. Duterte, in a...
The local stock market fell on strong foreign selling as investors wait for the US Federal Reserve and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipnas' (BSP) last policy meetings for the year. The main index plunged by 113.45 points or 1.72 points to close at 6,501.71 with Banks leading the retreat across the board....
La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V (left), Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre (Facebook) Ranking congressmen have told the individuals who are spreading lies about the budget of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation...
La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Deputy Majority Leader and La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega is the latest member of the House of Representatives to back the proposed return of the Philippines to the...
La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook, PPAB) Refusing to mince his words, House Deputy Majority Leader La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V has outright accused Vice President Sara...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero (Senate PRIB) Deputy Majority Leader and La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega voiced his approval for Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero's appeal to senators to refrain from making public...
Vice President Sara Duterte (PPAB) A scrumptious dinner, a manifesto of support for President Marcos, and a "story session" among the solons. These were the things that kept the congressmen busy during the Christmas fellowship in Malacañang...
(National Task Force for West Philippine Sea) The timing of China’s recent acts of aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) could be part of a wider pattern that connects these incidents to the escalating political tension in the country, a ranking...
Vice President Sara Duterte (left), La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V (PPAB) Deputy Majority Leader La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V says he would prioritize forgiving himself if he were in the shoes of controversial Vice...
