The country is now under critical-risk case classification as well as Metro Manila and two other regions for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday night, Jan. 10. Members of the Manila Police District (MPD) Precinct Station 2 remind bargain shoppers along...
Omicron is currently the dominant coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant in the country, exceeding the deadly Delta variant, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday night, Jan. 10. Omicron variant of COVID-19 Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said during the President's pre-recorded public...
The local stock market started the week on a positive note on bargain hunting spurred by better jobs data. The main index surged 129.56 points or 1.85 percent to close at 7,140.67 as the Property and Financials sectors led the rally across the board. Volume was still low though at 745 million...
President Duterte has made it easier for foreigners to invest in the Philippine retail sector. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) This, after Duterte signed into law Republic Act (RA) No.11595, which amended RA No. 8762 or the two-decade old Retail Trade Liberalization Act. The full title...
The local stock market fell as investors fret over rising COVID-19 cases and as more areas are put under more stringent quarantine measures. PSEI-NEW-PHOTO-1024x683 The main index dropped 74.41 points or 1.05 percent to close at 7,011.11 as the Property sector led the retreat across the board....
China Banking Corp. (China Bank) has been named the Best Bank in the Philippines by Hong Kong-based financial publication The Asset—besting the largest banks in the country. China Bank President William Whang In a statement, the bank said subsidiary China Bank Capital was also named the Best Bond...
The local stock market closed slightly lower after bargain hunters bought up shares late in the session. Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) The main index shed 5.88 points or 0.08 percent to close at 7,085.52 although only the Holding Firms counter managed to advance while the Services sector...
The local stock market bounced back from early losses after the government announced that the inflation rate has eased. The main index rose 50.13 points or 0.71 percent to close at 7,091.40 as the Services and Financials counters led the advance while the Industrial and Property sectors retreated...
When was the last time you wore your heels, sexy stilettos? When was the last time I wore my brogues, or leather oxfords? Sure, they’re in our shoe closets, and we know they’ll eventually be dusted off and worn again; but for close to two years now, it’s all been about footwear that’s...
The local stock market kicked off the new trading year in the red due to concerns over the rising number of COVID cases, specially in Metro Manila. The main index dropped 81.36 points or 1.24 percent to close at 7,041.27 as the Property sector led the retreat although the Mining and Oil counter...
The Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS) plans to launch the country’s first-ever digital corporate bond next month as part of its initiatives to utilize digital technologies to deepen the domestic capital market. In a report to the Capital Market Development Council (CMDC), Antonino...
The local stock market is in for a bumpy ride this year as it will kick off with concerns over a surge in COVID-19 cases possibly due to the highly-transmissible Omicron variant plus the volatility due to the coming elections. “In the latter part of 2021, fears have fueled on the Omicron variant...
