Owning an asset on paper is not quite the same as having physical possession of it. At one point, currency was primarily in the form of coins where the value was straightforward, derived from the gold or silver content itself. As recently as a century ago, most coins were minted from precious...
Local stocks extended a winning streak to a second session as strengthening peso lured investors back to the equity market, pushing the benchmark index to its highest level in nearly seven months. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 24.22 points, or 0.37 percent, to settle at...
The PSEi surged as the stronger Peso and rise in foreign investments fueled today’s rally. The main index jumped by 125.44 points or 1.98 percent to close at 6,474.60 with the Services sector leading the charge across the board. Volume was weak though at 754 million shares worth P6.86 billion as...
Once the crown jewel of the Philippines’ blue economy, our marine sector is now gasping for air. A policy report by the US-based Oceana titled “Net Loss: How Governance Gaps are Sinking Philippine Fisheries” paints a grim picture of a resource in freefall—a systemic collapse that should...
Equities market is shifting into a defensive crouch as investors pivot from a broad-based rally toward a granular assessment of corporate earnings and macroeconomic stability. After a volatile start to the year, market participants are scouring fourth-quarter results, foreign direct investment...
On Jan. 9, 2026, I stood before my son, Carl, and his bride, Toni, not merely as a father, but as a witness to the evolving landscape of the Filipino family. Carl—a man of melodies and sketches—was embarking on a journey far removed from the cold, linear precision of my math worksheets. I...
Local shares retreated on Wednesday, Feb. 4, as investors locked in profits ahead of inflation report, pausing a rally that had recently pushed the benchmark index above the 6,400 mark. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) fell 29.01 points, or 0.45 percent, to close at 6,372.95. Market...
To make life easier for families with bedridden relatives and ensure reliable delivery of support, the Pasig City government has launched a pilot rollout of a new program providing financial assistance to indigent bedridden residents through house-to-house distribution or via ATM. On Tuesday, Feb....
Stocks surged on Tuesday, Feb. 3, reclaiming the 6,400 level as investors shrugged off recent volatility in favor of an optimistic growth outlook and a massive government spending plan. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) climbed 104.88 points, or 1.67 percent, to finish at...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) on Monday, Feb. 2, declined as cautious investors took note of geopolitical tensions while also waiting for the release of January inflation data. The main index dropped 31.89 points, or 0.5 percent, to close at 6,297.08. Miners plunged due to the fall of...
Investors in equities are turning their focus to upcoming inflation data as catalyst for potential interest rate cuts, seeking signs that price pressures have cooled enough for the central bank to pivot toward easing. The release of February’s consumer price index will be weighed alongside recent...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) on Friday, Jan. 30, bounced and recovered most of the previous day’s losses as the lower economic growth rate may lead to another policy rate cut. The main index jumped by 105.61 points, or 1.7 percent, to close at 6,328.97. Banks surged, while miners...
