A 29-year-old man was arrested for allegedly setting his neighbor’s house on fire in Rodriguez, Rizal, on Friday, Sept. 19. According to the Rodriguez Municipal Police Station (MPS), the suspect, identified as “Michael,” was arrested after a complaint was filed by the daughter of the owner of...
The local stock market ended the week at a high note as investor sentiment improved amid expectations of more rate cuts coupled with a steady credit rating for the Philippines. The main index added 30.87 points, or 0.5 percent, to close at 6,264.49 on Friday, Sept. 19. Sectoral indices were evenly...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose for the third straight day on Thursday, Sept. 18, after the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) cut interest rates, as expected. The main index added 22.96 points, or 0.37 percent, to close at 6,233.62. Sector indices were evenly mixed, while...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose further on Wednesday, Sept. 17, on hopes that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will slash rates further in tandem with the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed). The main index jumped by 61.92 points, or 1.01 percent, to close at 6,210.66. The...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) made a strong bounce on Tuesday, Sept. 16, as investors started bargain hunting, sparked by the possible inclusion of the Philippines in a JPMorgan bond index as well as the expected United States (US) rate cut. The main index surged by 91.31 points, or...
The Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) garnered four major accolades from leading regional and global award-giving bodies in recognition of its innovation, customer-centric solutions, and operational excellence. These awards include: Philippines Domestic Payroll Initiative of the Year at the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell on Monday, Sept. 15, weighed down by weakening peso and growing concerns over protests against corrupt politicians, public officials, and contractors. The main index lost 51.78 points, or 0.85 percent, to close at 6,057.43. Banks led the retreat,...
A man was killed by his friend during a drinking session in Monterey Hills, Barangay Silangan, San Mateo, Rizal on Sept. 13, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said. Rizal PPO Director Col. Feloteo Gonzalgo identified the suspect as alias Kiko and the victim as alias Jhoe. Based on the...
RIZAL, Cagayan – A policeman was gunned down by a colleague in a checkpoint in Barangay Gaddangao here on Saturday night, Sept. 13. The fatality was identified as Danny of Barangay Poblacion, Piat, Cagayan. Investigation said the suspect, Ali, of Solana, Cagayan, arrived at the checkpoint and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dipped on the last trading day of the week as the market continued to trade sideways despite lower-than-expected United States (US) inflation. The main index shed 17.68 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 6,109.21 on Friday, Sept. 12. It was led by the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed slightly higher Thursday, Sept. 11, as investors maintained a wait-and-see stance ahead of the US inflation report for August. The main index added 6.8 points, or 0.11 percent, to finish at 6,126.89. While the Banks and Services sectors advanced,...
Authorities are hunting down two motorcycle-riding gunmen who shot and injured a 42-year-old man in Barangay San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Rodriguez Municipal Police Station (MPS) said the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon while the victim was riding his motorcycle toward...
