The Legazpi City government is expanding its support for children with special needs by providing financial assistance and establishing a rehabilitation facility to ensure access to developmental services. Mayor Hisham Ismail said at least 1,666 families with members or children diagnosed with...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined on Monday, April 13, after hopes for an early resolution of the Middle East conflict were dashed because the United States (US)-Iran talks failed and US President Donald Trump issued more threats. The main index lost 44.16 points, or 0.72 percent,...
This week, stock market investors will continue to take cues from developments in the Middle East, particularly whether the temporary ceasefire will hold and if there will be progress in United States (US)-Iran negotiations. “Investors are expected to monitor developments among the countries...
Local stocks finished marginally higher in thin trading on Friday, April 10, as investors balanced optimism from a Wall Street rally against heightened anxiety over upcoming geopolitical negotiations. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) edged up 8.30 points, or 0.14 percent, to end the week...
So much has been said about businesses bracing for a possible economic crisis ahead. But are we, as individuals, equally prepared? Everything begins at home—even if our businesses can withstand the crisis, how will we manage on a personal level? The right mindset, first of all, is not to panic....
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied back to the 6,000 level on Wednesday, April 8, after the United States (US) and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, which led to a drop in oil prices. The main index surged by 132.04 points, or 2.22 percent, to close at 6,089.91. Miners led the charge...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up on Tuesday, April 7, as bargain hunting prevailed despite the impact of the higher-than-expected inflation rate on investor sentiment. The main index added 9.54 points, or 0.16 percent, to close at 5,957.87. Miners led the advance while the...
Oil shocks have a way of reminding nations how exposed their economies remain to global energy volatility. When crude prices surge, the consequences ripple quickly through daily life: transport fares climb, delivery costs rise, and food prices inevitably follow. The Philippines is no exception. In...
Wilcon Depot Inc. is accelerating its capital expenditure to expand its footprint even as the construction industry grapples with persistent macroeconomic volatility and regulatory delays. The Philippines’ largest home improvement retailer said the company plans to deploy ₱2.59 billion this...
Investors are bracing for volatile week as the persistent conflict in the Middle East overshadows local equities, with upcoming inflation data expected to reveal the extent of the economic damage. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi), which has struggled to maintain the 6,000 level, faces...
Four Nigerian and South Korean nationals, who were reportedly engaged in financial fraud, have been arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Muntinlupa City and Angeles City. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado identified them as Nigerian nationals lawale Olatunji Adedayo, 46, and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) surged on Tuesday, March 31, as investors pounced on undervalued stocks following signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fortification of the nation’s fuel reserves. The benchmark PSEi jumped 79.45 points, or 1.35 percent, to finish...
