The local stock market managed to inch up as the higher August inflation rate of 5.3 percent versus 4.7 percent in July was already expected. The main index added 10.32 points or 0.17 percent to close at 6,225.00 as Conglomerates led the advance while Banks and Property firms retreated....
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government is considering the reduction of import tariffs for rice as a measure to address the significant increase in the price of the staple food. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said he called for a review of the 35 percent...
The local stock market ended higher ahead of the Philippine inflation report for the month of August while the US jobs data released last Friday also boosted regional bourses. The main index added 33.62 points or 0.54 percent to close at 6,214.68 as the Property sector led the advance while...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is auctioning off three log-home units at Voice of America (VOA), Camp John Hay, Baguio City. In a statement, the BCDA said the company along with its subsidiary John Hay Management Corp. (JHMC) is accepting bids for Units 3, 9, and 20A of...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) asserted that President Marcos’ order to set a cap on rice prices is justified, serving as a temporary measure against unscrupulous traders. According to the NEDA, there has been a significant upward trend in rice prices in recent weeks,...
The local stock market lost most of the day’s gains but still managed to kick off the new month in the green. The main index inched up 5.81 points or 0.09 percent to close at 6,181.06 with sectoral indices evenly split. Volume jumped to 2.11 billion shares worth P11.51 billion as gainers...
The Energy Regulatory Commission has granted the plea of power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and its affiliate-firm Panay Energy Development Corporation (PEDC) on their contract price adjustment. In tandem with that ruling of the Commission had also been the approval on a...
The local stock market plunged as investors took profits on the last day of the month of August amid continuing worries about the economies of the US, China, and the Philippines. The main index fell 120.04 points or 1.91 percent to close at 6,175.25 as the Property counter plummeted while...
The local stock market recovered more ground as encouraging economic news spurred investors to pick up bargains. The main index rose by 70.29 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,295.29 with Conglomerates leading the charge. Volume dipped to 672 million shares worth P3.97 billion as gainers...
Japan declared its commitment to support the Philippines in attaining an upper middle-income status in the next few years. A joint committee meeting was held in Tokyo on Tuesday, Aug. 29 between the Philippine delegation and the Japanese government to determine the necessary development assistance...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the Advisory Body of the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) will submit the names of nominees responsible for overseeing the country's sovereign wealth fund to Malacañang by mid-October. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman told Manila Bulletin on...
The local stock market rose in late trading as funds start window dressing for the month’s end. The main index jumped 64.39 points or 1.05 percent to close at 6,225 as the Services sector led all indices in the advance. Volume rose to 395 million shares worth P5.63 billion but losers still beat...
