The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped on Monday, Sept. 8, as investors took profits and focused on the ongoing hearing into alleged corruption in flood control projects. The PSEi fell by 47.27 points, or 0.77 percent, to close at 6,101.86. The Bank and Conglomerate sectors led the...
RCBC Leasing and Finance Corp. (RLFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.(RCBC), is using fresh capital infused by Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL) to fund its nationwide expansion in the next five years. Last month, RLFC and SMFL...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto briefly explained on Sunday, Sept. 7, how the city government allocates financial aid to its barangays -- an initiative aligned with his administration 's mandate to uplift the lives of Pasigueños and advance his anti-corruption campaign. According to him, the...
The local stock market extended gains as investors continued to pick up bargains after the August inflation rate, while higher, came within target. The main index rose by 42.21 points, or 0.69 percent, to close at 6,149.13. The services sector led the advance, although banks dipped slightly. Volume...
How influential are influencers? With the rise of social media and its mixed demographics, the younger generation still dominates the audience and supporters of influencers. The influencer sphere is not only growing but expanding exponentially. Recently, companies have been using influencers to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped to the 6,000 level after breaching its support on Wednesday, Sept. 3, as political noise and US tariff issues continue to dampen investor sentiment. The main index closed at 6,082.93, down 45.96 points or 0.75 percent. The Property sector led the...
The local stock market dipped due to the weaker peso and lower manufacturing data amid concern over massive corruption in flood control projects. The main index shed 11.46 points, or 0.19 percent, to close at 6,128.89. Half of the sectoral indices were in the green. Volume was higher but still...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has deployed more social workers and support staff to its new Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) processing center to speed up service for thousands of Filipinos seeking financial aid daily. DSWD Assistant Secretary and...
Publicly listed telecommunications firms, particularly market leaders PLDT and Globe Telecom, are taking a beating on the local stock market as investors shy away due to the potential impact of the Konektadong Pinoy Act and new online gambling restrictions on e-wallets. “The sector has been on...
Officially designated as Republic Act (RA) No. 12234, the Konektadong Pinoy Act automatically lapsed into law last week after no presidential action was taken on it within 30 days after Congress transmitted the bicameral bill to Malacañang. Also known as the Open Access in Data Transmission Act,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell for the third consecutive day amid expectations of a slight uptick in August inflation and the peso 's recent weakness. The main index shed 15.22 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 6,140.35 on Monday, Sept. 1. Conglomerates led the retreat,...
Philippine stock market investors are expected to wait for the August inflation report which will be released on Friday, Sept. 5, while weighing concerns over United States (US) tariffs and the probability of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut later during the early part of the week. “The local...