Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) planned P20-billion bond issuance has been assigned the highest PRS Aaa, with a Stable Outlook, Issue Credit Rating by the Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings). PhilRatings said in a statement that it also maintained its...
PALO, Leyte – The Philippine National Police assured that they are helping the National Bureau of Investigation track fugitive Pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ following the call of Sen. Risa Hontiveros to the police organization to step up the implementation of warrants of...
They say a tattoo is a creative art, an expression of one’s belief using human skin as a canvas. But as far as the Philippine National Police (PNP) is concerned, there is a line that separates tattoo as an art and the dignity of the police as an organization. On Monday, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean...
The local stock market was flat as investors preferred to wait for cues instead before engaging in bargain hunting. The main index added just 1.08 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,444.08 as sectoral indices were equally split. Volume fell to 564 million shares worth P3.63 billion as gainers...
State think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies said that more incentives should be given to agricultural extension workers (AEW) to motivate them to reach farmers in far-flung areas. During an online webinar, PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Ivory Myka R. Galang noted that AEWs...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is preparing to renegotiate its planned buyout of its fellow shareholders in Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation (PDS Group) after securing the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission late last year. In an interview, PSE President and CEO...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, April 22 expressed incredulity at the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) refusal to revoke the firearms license of fugitive religious leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy who is now a fugitive. The senator pointed out that under the PNP’s implementing rules...
At least four million mangroves have already been planted since the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has initiated the program as its contribution in addressing concerns on climate change which continues to threaten human lives and the ecosystems. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said that...
The local stock market gave up the previous day’s gains and fell again on news that Israel has struck back at Iran, further escalating the situation in the Middle East. The main index lost 80.19 points or 1.23 percent to close at 6,443.00 with the Property sector losing the most while Miners...
No guts, no glory. Capital1 and Smart are out to leave everything they got as they duke it out for the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Cup title in the Finals at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Monday, April 22. The Solar Boys and the Sports Scribes aim to put a fitting end to the thrilling...
Businessman Eusebio Tangco’s STI Education Systems Holdings, owner of the largest network of private schools in the country, has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Philippine School of Business Administration (PSBA) and CPA Review School of the Philippines (CPAR) to revolutionize...
The conflict in the Middle East is seen to continue to weigh on the local stock market which is now near its 6,400 support level and showing bearish technical indications. “With last week’s drop, the market is now at even more attractive levels. Hence, episodes of bargain hunting could be seen...
