The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday, Jan. 12, marked its 73rd anniversary with highlights showcasing its significant achievements this year. Photo courtesy of DSWD During the event, Secretary Rex Gatchalian outlined the agency's success in reducing poverty and...
The Marcos economic team said it supports the appointment of former House Deputy Speaker and Batangas Representative Ralph G. Recto as the new finance secretary. In a statement, former Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno expressed confidence in Recto, who was also a former senator and...
The local stock market ended the week higher despite the higher US inflation rate for December. The main index added 29.45 points or 0.45 percent to close at 6,643.18 as the Services sector led the advance while Banks and Miners retreated. Volume was stable at 362 million shares worth P5.64 billion...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said the department has successfully reached 99 percent of its annual target for implementing the centenarian program this year. DSWD / Manila Bulletin In a statement on Thursday, Jan. 11, DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, Jan. 11, stated to the public that the circulating Facebook post on the monthly payout of financial aid was "not true." (DSWD) The "fake" Facebook post indicated that the monthly payout of financial aid is part of the...
Local share prices bounced after investor sentiment was boosted by stronger US equities on hopes of lower US inflation rate for December. The main index jumped 67.62 points or 1.03 percent to close at 6,613.73 with Banks leading the charge although the Services counter lagged behind. Volume settled...
The local stock market fell as investors used weaker US share prices as an excuse to continue taking profits. The main index dropped 72.41 points or 1.09 percent to close at 6,546.11 as Conglomerates led the retreat with Banks as the only sector mamaging to advance. Volume jumped to 518 million...
With the increasing dependency on imports of energy resources, the country should enhance its policies on indigenous sources to ensure energy sources are sufficient for short to long-term use, the government’s think-tank researchers said. In a policy note titled “Evaluating energy security in...
The local stock market lost most of the day’s gains as investors took profits, but the index still ended in positive territory. The main index added 9.30 points or 0.14 percent to close at 6,618.52 mainly on gains of Banks as more sectoral indices retreated. Volume improved to 405 million shares...
The local stock market took a breather as investors digested recent gains while waiting for fresh economic data here and from overseas. The main index shed 20.42 points or 0.31 percent to close at 6,609.22 as Conglomerates led the decline while the Property and Industrial counters managed to remain...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said the company should not be solely held accountable for the recent Panay power outage, as other parties in the energy sector were also involved. In an interview with the ANC on Monday, Jan. 8, NGCP Spokesperson Cynthia Alabanza said they do...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) defended itself against claims of failing to stabilize the transmission system in Panay Island, stating that it followed the necessary protocols. In a statement on Friday, Jan. 5, NGCP said the company solely provides transmission...
