(File photo) The Philippine National Police (PNP) has monitored 18 violent incidents related to Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), an official disclosed on Friday, Oct. 20. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fernando said a total of 97 violent incidents were recorded nationwide so far, of...
The local stock market ended the week down as investors are wary of climbing inflation rates in the US. The main index dropped by 76.26 points or 1.23 percent closing at 6,142.90 with all sectoral indices in red, and the Mining and Oil sector severely plummeting by 655.58 points or 6.05...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) announced that it will formally launch its short selling program on Nov. 6 after it was setback from the original Oct. 23 launch date. The PSE defines short selling as "any sale of a security that will be settled by the delivery of borrowed securities, which...
An agreement that will enhance trade facilitation programs for importers and stakeholders was signed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost). Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio and PHLPOST Postmaster General Luis Carlos, along with other key officials, led the...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology (DOST-PCIEERD) on Oct. 18, addressed the issues related to research sustainability in collaboration with science and engineering funding agencies worldwide. Photo credit to DOST-PCIEERD The...
The local stock market sank further as investors brace for higher US treasury yields. The main index dipped by 49.11 points or 0.78 percent closing at 6,219.16 with all sectoral indices in red except for the Property sector. Total volume of shares traded amounted to 575 million valued at P4.2...
The Filipino youth’s quality of life saw a little improvement last year as the country inched up to the 77th spot on the Youth Progress Index. The Youth Progress Index is an initiative by the European Youth Forum and Social Progress Initiative that measures the quality of life of young people...
Ayala-owned Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported a 26.4 percent increase in net income to P38.6 billion in the first nine months of 2023 from P30.5 billion in the same period last year due to sustained loan and margin growth. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the...
Gen. Benjamin Acorda, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered the boosting of cybersecurity of all data down to the police stations amid the series of data breaches on government agencies. Acorda issued the order to the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) during a command...
In a nation characterized by thousands of islands and extensive coastlines, the role of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is crucial for our national security. Mainly, it is tasked to safeguard our territorial waters and ensure the safety of our people as they navigate our seas. The...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now pursuing good leads in locating Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate Catherine Camilon who was reported to have been missing since Oct. 12. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said police units in Batangas have been assisting the family to backtrack the...
The Philippines received one of the lowest international aid for nutrition compared to neighboring countries with high stunting prevalence, according to a study from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). In a research titled “A Review of Public Expenditures for Nutrition in...
