The local stock market rose on year-end window dressing and some optimism over stronger holiday spending. The main index gained 31.70 points or 0.44 percent to close at 7,286.50 as the Mining and Oil counter led the advance while the Property sector was the sole decliner Volume improved but was...
The Philippines may record its slowest population growth this year as the total number of Filipinos is projected to increase by only 0.3 percent or 324,000 compared to 2020. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) called the 2021 record "historic," adding...
The local stock market managed to rise after trading weaker in the morning as few investors still trading start positioning for 2022. The PSEi hiked 72.94 points or 1.02 percent to close at 7,254.80 as the Financials and Services sectors led the advance although the Industrial counter retreated....
For this short trading week, the local stock market is seen to experience thin volumes as investors both here and overseas are still on holiday. “Soft trading activity is expected for the last trading week of the year, as participants take their time to mull strategies—both in the past and...
(DSWD/MANILA BULLETIN FILE) More than 285,000 individuals that were affected by typhoon Odette are still seeking temporary shelter in evacuation centers on Christmas day, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported. On its official Facebook page, the DSWD reported that 285,267...
Logo TESDA The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it is set to conduct construction-related skills training to help residents affected by typhoon Odette. TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapena said that the "community-based training and training-cum production on...
NCIP approves ANI project with Bagobos By James A. Lpyola The rice and corn production project of AgriNurture Inc. (ANI), in partnership with the Unified Bagobo Tagabawa Tribe (UBTT) of Davao del Sur and North Cotabato, has been approved by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) -...
The government and the private sector continued to take advantage of digital technologies to make it easier and more convenient for small investors and businesses to participate in the capital markets. During a recent Capital Market Development Council (CMDC) meeting, the Bureau of the Treasury,...
Despite the pandemic, the country’s state-run fish ports were still able to unload a total amount of 480,000 metric tons (MT) of fish from January to end-November. This was based on the report of the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), which said that Regional Fish Ports (RFP) all...
The country’s United Sustainable Development Goals Center established at the Isabela State University (ISU) Cauayan has been inaugurated, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Thursday, Dec. 23. DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña (PCOO/MANILA BULLETIN) DOST Secretary...
The local stock market dropped for the third day this week as the gravity of the last typhoon’s damage becomes more apparent. The PSEi lost 47.87 points or 0.67 percent to close at 7,119.19 as Holding Firms fell while the Industrial and Mining and Oil counters advanced. Volume dipped to 1.61...
The local stock market market lost more ground as investors continue to worry over the rising COVID-19 numbers overseas and the damage caused by Typhoon Odette. The main index dropped 70.55 points or 0.98 percent to close at 7,167.06 as Banks led the retreat across the board. Volume remained thin...
