The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined on Wednesday, Aug. 5, despite the slightly lower July inflation rate of 6.2 percent as investors took profits ahead of the second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data release and amid overseas uncertainties. The main index dipped by 10.33...
Local equities fell as global geopolitical friction and domestic fiscal policy concerns eroded risk appetite, halting a previous session rally. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped 38.08 points, or 0.6 percent, to close at 6,296.64 on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Sectoral performance was mixed,...
At the recent World Food Expo (WOFEX) Manila 2026, I expected to see new products, better packaging, and the latest kitchen technology. True to form, those were all present at the event’s two venues in Pasay City: the World Trade Center Metro Manila and the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied on Monday, Aug. 3, after oil prices fell on news that the United States (US) had halted strikes against Iran to allow peace negotiations to resume. The main index jumped 98.28 points, or 1.58 percent, to close at 6,334.72. Services led the gains,...
The Senate Impeachment Court on Monday, August 3 granted the request of BDO Unibank and Security Bank to be given 10 more banking days to complete their submission of Vice President Sara Duterte’s financial accounts. Both banks appealed for an extension, citing the volume of financial records...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell as the week ended on Friday, July 31, as investors cashed out ahead of the release of inflation and gross domestic product (GDP) data, as well as the rebalancing of the bourse’s benchmark index next week. The main index lost 69.31 points, or 1.1...
Las Piñas City has given ₱3,000 in quarterly aid to 500 solo parents, part of its program to ease the financial strain of raising families alone. Mayor April Aguilar led the distribution at the Aguilar Sports Complex, with each beneficiary receiving the subsidy equivalent to ₱1,000 per month,...
Local stocks advanced as investors drew encouragement from signals that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will refrain from aggressive interest-rate hikes, easing worries over rising borrowing costs and bolstering appetite for risk assets. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) added 49.01...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dipped on Tuesday, July 28, after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Monday, July 27, failed to distract investors from concerns over the Middle East and upcoming corporate earnings reports. The main index shed 10.87...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is facing an escalating threat to its dominant position in the local digital gaming market as traditional land-based casinos launch competing online platforms to capture market share. “Competition… has been becoming more fierce with new players beginning [their]...
The Philippines is rightly trying to attract data centers, cloud platforms, and artificial intelligence investments. These projects can create jobs, deepen the country’s digital capabilities, and position us more strongly in the regional technology economy. But a data center cannot be built...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose on Monday, July 27, after the halt in hostilities in the Middle East prompted some investors to start bargain-hunting. The main index gained 33.89 points, or 0.54 percent, to close at 6,314.90. Miners led the advance, while conglomerates and...
