The local stock market bounced back as investors turned into bargain hunters late in the session. The main index jumped up 176.08 points or 2.81 percent to close at 6,446.31 as the Holding Firms and Property counters led the advance while the Mining and Oil sectors was the only one that retreated....
Manila Bulletin File Photo The Department of Health (DOH) said that experts studying the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in the country have projected that Metro Manila may see up to 30,000 active infections by the end of September. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said...
The local stock market plunged after the government announced a hard lockdown just a few days after saying it is not necessary. The main index fell 226.30 points or 3.48 percent to close at 6,273.23 with the Property and Holding Firms counters suffering the biggest losses. Volume improved to 1.81...
MB/FILE PHOTO As Metro Manila is set to be placed under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) starting August 6, the Department of Health (DOH) said that all safety protocols will apply to all individuals whether they are vaccinated or not. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that...
The National Capital Region (NCR) will be placed under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from August 6 to 20 after undergoing a week-long stricter general community quarantine (GCQ) due to the spike in cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). File photo of members of the Philippine...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo I am writing this column as we prepare for the inauguration of the Pantaleon-Estrella Bridge this July 29 — a project bombarded by criticism and fake news since it started construction in January, 2019. I remember announcing the closure, dismantling and transfer of...
The local stock market paused from its slide following gains in the US and the announcement of quarantine measures that were less stringent than feared. The PSEi gained 23.50 points or 0.36 percent to close at 6,496.53 with the Mining and Oil counter leading the advance of all sectors. Volume...
Malacañang said the government cannot meet the condition of Metro Manila mayors to have cash assistance or "ayuda" or cash aid for the proposed shift of the National Capital Region (NCR) to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) as there were not enough funds for it. File photo of Manila...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) said it is closely monitoring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in Metro Manila as it continues to exhibit an increasing number of cases. DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the National Capital Region (NCR) registered...
After a single day bounce, Philippine share prices weakened again amid calls for a hard lockdown to prevent a surge that may be fuelled by the Delta variant. The main index lost 49.55 points or 0.76 percent to close at 6,473.03 as banks and Industrials led the drop across the board. Volume was...
Local share prices rebounded after investors bought up stocks that have been sold down in the past week. The PSEi surged 149.97 points or 2.35 percent to close at 6,522.58 as the Property and Mining and Oil counters led the rally across the board. 22315 Volume remained weak though at 1.17 billion...
People form a line leading to a community pantry in Sta. Mesa, Manila on April 30, 2021 (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin/File Photo) The Department of Health (DOH) said it observed an upward trend of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Metro Manila amid the threat of the Delta variant of the COVID-19...
