The local stock market is seen to remain bearish this week as oil prices are rising again while foreign funds continue to exit on expectations of a rate hike in the US. “While we may see some bargain hunting following two successive weeks of decline, the general market sentiment is still seen to...
Almost two years and six initial public offerings later, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have proven to be a less volatile investment vehicle and a regular source of dividend income even during a pandemic. Five REITs listed at the Philippine Stock Exchange paid out a total of P5.77 billion in...
A cargo vessel suddenly exploded and caught fire in the vicinity waters of Talisay City, Cebu on Easter Sunday, April 17, killing one person and injuring three others. Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard M/v General Romulo, a container ship and domestic vessel, caught fire while anchored at sea in...
A group of teachers once again urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to restore Philippine History as a dedicated subject at the secondary level following the “MaJoHa” incident. (RIO DELUVIO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) For the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), there is an urgent need...
(Image courtesy of PH Red Cross) To help the survivors recover in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Agaton, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) made an emergency appeal for cash donations. As posted on its Facebook page, PRC is requesting cash assistance through donations to locally purchase food,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) deployed additional personnel and assets to help in the humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) operations in Visayas, days after it was battered by Typhoon “Agaton.” Search and rescue personnel from the...
The Philippine Esports Organization has launched its grassroots program in hopes of discovering esports athletes who would soon represent the country in international tournaments. Photo from Philippine Esports Organization PeSO, through its Facebook page, announced the launching of its National...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reiterated its commitment to provide the “best humanitarian service” possible towards a better tomorrow for all Filipinos in need as it celebrated its 75th anniversary. Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN PRC commemorated the 75 years in the service of the...
Filipino elite pole vaulter EJ Obiena heaved a sigh of relief after he was cleared of his liquidation issues by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) through the Commission on Audit (COA). ej obiena1 Obiena posted a copy of the Credit Notice from COA dated March 31, 2022 on Facebook Friday, April...
(PRC/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has assured individuals severely affected by Tropical Storm "Agaton" of continuous support to help them get back on their feet. “The Red Cross will be helping populations affected by TS Agaton in the long run, as it usually does for...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana challenged the United States government on Good Friday, April 15, to provide the details of the reports of human rights abuses allegedly perpetrated by state security forces in the Philippines. Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. (right),...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored more than 33,000 passengers in various ports nationwide on Good Friday, April 15. Passengers await for instructions at the Port of Romblon as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspends all sea trips to Eastern Samar, the rest of Samar, Northern Samar,...
