The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued to weaken on Thursday, July 17, as investors worried about US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and reports of his plan to change leadership at the US Federal Reserve. The main index lost 41.93 points, or 0.66 percent, to close at...
Three high-value individuals (HVIs) wanted for illegal drugs were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay San Isidro, Taytay, Rizal, on Wednesday night, July 17. The suspects were identified as alias Weng, alias Nizel, and alias Kenneth. Both Weng and Nizel are tagged as illegal drug pushers...
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, one of the largest banks in the Philippines, has successfully raised ₱12.21 billion from the issuance of fixed-rate peso-denominated Series F ASEAN Sustainability Bonds due 2028. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank stated...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged following news of a higher United States (US) inflation rate for June. The main index fell by 121.99 points, or 1.89 percent, to close at 6,337.48 on Wednesday, July 16. Miners and conglomerates led the retreat of all sectors. Volume excluding...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL We laud the Department of Education (DepEd) for expanding the implementation of the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP). We cite in particular the upscaling of this nutrition program for kindergarten learners and Grade 1 to Grade 6 pupils. Under the expanded program for school...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) reversed Monday’s gains, closing down 65.57 points, or 1.0 percent, on Tuesday, July 15, at 6,459.47. Renewed concerns over US tariffs and a weaker peso weighed on the main index, with conglomerates leading a broad retreat. Volume was lighter at 1.65...
A 57-year-old security guard was accidentally killed during a fistfight with a fruit vendor in Kasiglahan Village, Rodriguez, Rizal, on July 12, the Rodriguez Municipal Police reported on Tuesday, July 15. Based on the police report, the 48-year-old suspect was delivering his fruit produce when the...
Yuchengco-led PetroEnergy Resources Corp. (PERC) announced that the Dagohoy solar power plant (DSPP) in Bohol is set to begin commercial operations following the go signal from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines Inc. (IEMOP). In...
A high-value individual (HVI) wanted for illegal drugs and his two cohorts were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Burgos, Rodriguez, Rizal, on July 12, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) reported Sunday, July 13. The suspects were identified as alias Didog, 47, tagged as an...
The PSE index ended marginally lower as investors remain cautious amid uncertainty over United States (US) tariffs. The main index shed 3.32 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 6,459.88, with sectoral indices equally divided. Volume was strong at 4.4 billion shares worth ₱9.45 billion, as...
In commemoration of the birth anniversary of Filipino hero Dr. Jose Rizal on June 19, 2025, the Baguio Museum unveiled a thought-provoking exhibition titled “Rizal: Indio-Genius ng Ating Lahi.” Curated by the venerable National Artist for Film Kidlat Tahimik, the show offers a powerful tribute...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed lower on Thursday, July 10, after the United States (US) increased tariffs on goods from Manila. The main index shed 41.14 points, or 0.63 percent, to settle at 6,463.20. Banks led the decline, while Services and Mining sectors saw strong gains....
