The progressive Bayan Muna Party-list has called on the national government–particularly the incoming administration–to be more proactive in defending its exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and territories from China. TIGHT WATCH – Crew members of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra...
Newcomer Converge kicks off its maiden foray in the PBA against Rain or Shine as part of a rare opening day doubleheader on Sunday, June 5 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. PBA Board of Governors along with commissioner Willie Marcial (ALI VICOY) The FiberXers, who completed the purchase of the fabled...
The Philippine Stock Exchange has also approved the planned initial public offering (IPO) by Balai ni Fruitas Inc. worth up to P309.38 million. Balai ni Fruitas will offer to the public up to 325 million primary common shares priced at up to 75 centavos each. Balai logo The offer will also include...
Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez thanked the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the contribution of the military-athletes in the country’s recent campaign in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam. Hurdler Clinton Bautista of Navy salutes the Philippine flag during...
The Philippine Stock Exchange has warned 11 listed firms of possible trading suspension unless they comply with the bourse’s requirement to submit their annual and quarterly reports. In a notice, the PSE said the listed companies have not complied with the structured reportorial requirements of...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has identified Brig. Gen. Eduardo Gubat as the acting commander of the Philippine Army’s (PA) 6th Infantry Division based at Camp Siongco in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao. Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., commanding general of the Philippine Army, presides...
The Philippine Navy (PN) is planning to use a locally made remote-controlled weapon system to further fortify its Fleet-Marine capabilities. Vice Adm. Adeluis Bordado, Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command (Courtesy of Philippine Navy) The Building a Universal Mount for Heavy-Barrel Automated...
Chief executives and key finance officers of 15 publicly-listed companies (PLCs) in the country will brief fund managers, equities analysts and investors on their first quarter financial performance and business strategies in the new normal. The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) said it is...
A team from the Quirino State University (QSU) made a significant move to address the shrinking population and the continued threat to native trees by rapidly multiplying high-quality planting stocks of native tree species in the region. For. Benabise and his team in one of Quirino's native forest,...
Approved foreign investments dropped by half in the first three-months of the year despite improving economic condition amid the prolonged pandemic, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed. Based on the PSA report, total foreign investments declined 54 percent to P8.98 billion...
The local stock market rose for the second day as investors continued to pick up bargains amid positive remittance data. The main index was up 92.54 points or 1.42 percent to close at 6,594.66 as Holding Firms led the advance while the Services counter was the only one that retreated. Volume dipped...
Learn about the 52100 advocacy The Philippine Heart Association reported an alarming 37 percent increase in the prevalence of hypertension among Filipinos in 2021. The highest recorded since 1992. High blood pressure was more prevalent among the male population (52 percent) compared to women (48...
