FINDING ANSWERS Former Senator Atty. Joey Lina In the ’80s, Filipino track legend Lydia de Vega was our country’s source of immense pride as the undisputed sprint queen of Asia with her national record of 11.28 seconds in the 100-meter dash remaining unbroken for three decades. With all her...
The local stock market lost ground as investors wait for the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA). The main index dropped 53.86 points or 0.86 percent to close at 6,209.53 as Banks led the retreat although the Property and Mining counters managed to advance. Volume remained thin at 517...
The State of the Nation Address, an expected rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, and corporate earnings are seen to influence what is seen to be volatile trading at the local stock market this week. “Next week, we expect the local market to start on cautious trading as investors await the State...
The local stock market ended just a bit higher after listless trading as investors wait for catalysts. The main index inched up 7.22 points or 0.12 percent to close at 6,263.39 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume dropped to 604 million shares worth P3.29 billion as losers outpaced gainers 92...
The local stock market dipped due to sobering US and domestic economic data. The main index declined by 18.63 points or 0.30 percent to close at 6,256.17 as the Property sector ked the retreat while Banks and Mining firms bucked the trend. Volume grew to 807 million shares worth P6.09 billion aa...
The local stock market ended slightly lower after trading in the green most of the day. The main index shed 11.44 points or 0.18 percent to close at 6,274.80 as the Mining and Oil counter continued to lead most indices higher while only Property and Holding Firms declined. Volume improved to 733...
FROM THE MARGINS JAIME ARISTOTLE B. ALIP, PHD Putting agriculture at the forefront of our development agenda is a good move on the part of President Marcos. His assumption of the post of Agriculture Secretary is an affirmation of the promise made during his presidential campaign to lower the price...
The local stock market is seen to continue being weighed down by concerns at the economic front while investors wait for first half earnings results. “While we see bargain hunting opportunities, next week, investors are still expected to maintain a cautious stance amid lingering economic...
INFANTA, Quezon -- About 799 farmers from REINA (Real, Infanta, Nakar) towns received assistance from the national government during the launching of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA) and Fuel Discounts Program for Corn Farmers and Fisher folks....
The local stock market declined as investors opted to cash out for the weekend. The main index dropped 52.87 points or 0.85 percent to close at 6,195.26 as the Mining and Oil counter led the decline with only the Industrial sector bucking the trend. Volume remained low at 785 million shares...
The PSEi managed to recover most of its intraday losses after a quick pre-emptive move by the Bangko Sentral to raise rates. The main index shed 7.24 points or 0.12 percent to close at 6,248.13 with the Property sector suffering the biggest drop while only the Financials and Services counters...
The local stock market fell in anticipation of a spike in the June inflation rate while the peso continues to weaken. The main index dropped 94.57 points or 1.49 percent to close at 6,255.37 as Conglomerates and Banks led the retreat although the Mining and Oil counter managed to advance....
