The PSEi managed to recover most of its intraday losses after a quick pre-emptive move by the Bangko Sentral to raise rates. The main index shed 7.24 points or 0.12 percent to close at 6,248.13 with the Property sector suffering the biggest drop while only the Financials and Services counters...
Business groups have identified 24 priority legislative measures that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should certify as urgent for the immediate passage by the 19 th Congress to achieve the goals of economic recovery and ensure sustainable long term growth for the country. The list of the bills,...
The country's industry competitiveness when it comes to exporting mango will no longer be limited to Philippine ‘Carabao’ mango, internationally known as ‘Manila Super,’ as promising mango varieties and selections have recently been introduced. Mango selections and varieties featured in the...
Meralco used a balanced attack to rip Ginebra apart, 90-73, and gave its playoff hopes a huge boost in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday, July 13 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Chris Banchero (PBA Images) The Bolts always looked a step ahead of the Kings throughout the game as Chris...
The Philippine Embassy to The Hague will dedicate next week a sitting room at the ground floor of the Chancery to honor the memory of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Cesar Bengzon. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, the move aims to recognize Bengzon for his “unprecedented...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joins the country in celebrating National Nutrition Month this July with the theme, “New normal na nutrisyon, sama-samang gawan ng solusyon! (New normal nutrition, together we create a solution!)” A Red Cross volunteer provides hot meals to an Aeta during the...
Iodine deficiency is usually the main cause of common thyroid disorders such as goiter, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism Thyroid health is one of the most neglected medical issues in the Philippines today. And one leading cause of thyroid diseases is the lack of iodine in the body. In...
The local stock market fell in anticipation of a spike in the June inflation rate while the peso continues to weaken. The main index dropped 94.57 points or 1.49 percent to close at 6,255.37 as Conglomerates and Banks led the retreat although the Mining and Oil counter managed to advance....
The planned P10-billion maiden Peso Green Bond offering of AC Energy Corporation (ACEN) has been given the highest PRS Aaa issue credit rating with a Stable Outlook by Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings). The issue is intended to comply with the ASEAN Green Bonds Standards with...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) assisted the victims of a collapsed concrete fence on a residential construction site in Barangay Kaybagal Central, Tagaytay City, Cavite on July 11. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) The PRC deployed its ambulance, search and rescue team, and welfare team to help the...
The top official of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) believes that nuclear power could offer the country with the cleanest source of baseload power at a lesser cost. The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) is seen during a tour around the BNPP...
The Philippine Army (PA) has created a board of inquiry (BOI) to expedite the investigation into the fire that razed a military storage housing precious ammunition inside Camp Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday, July 12. (Contributed photo courtesy of Miguel Perez) Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner...
