Regional stocks, including local shares, fell as investors were spooked by fears of a recession in the US. The main index dropped 88.53 points or 1.32 percent to close at 6,605.30 led by the Services sector which weakened despite the hike in Globe’s stock price. Volume remained tepid at 514...
A Philippine Navy (PN) personnel aboard BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) observes Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Sazanami (DD 113) during the first Philippines-Japan maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo: AFP) Following the joint sail...
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Rommel Marbil House Deputy Speaker Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez has sided with Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Rommel Marbil amid the criticisms being hurled at...
Philippine Army (PA) Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido directs the troops to ensure a peaceful and orderly BARMM Parliament 2025 elections. (Photo: PA) Philippine Army (PA) Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido directed the Maguindanao-based 6 th Infantry Division (6ID) to help secure...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (left), Senator Christopher "Bong" Go (Facebook) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers says politicians shouldn't expect to be catered to all the time by the Philippine...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada stressed the crucial role of military officials and defense scholarsPhilippines’ defense against growing cyberattacks and misinformation campaigns on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada) He said this in a speech...
Local share prices jump on hopes that the Fed will cut rates in September. The main index rose by 74.74 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,693.83 with Banks leading the charge. However, volume was low at 450 million shares worth P4.39 billion as gainers beat losers 104 to 75 with 50 unchanged....
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III (middle) visits the Philippine Navy’s (PN) Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales on July 31, 2024. He was accompanied by PN chief Vice Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr. (right most). (Photo: PN) United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III inspected the...
Zobel-led Bank of the Philippine Islands is considering undertaking a public offering of ASEAN green bonds every quarter following the success of its P5 billion 1.5-year Peso-denominated fixed-rate Sustainable, Environmental, and Equitable Development Bonds due 2026. In a media briefing, BPI Senior...
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will start entertaining renewals of its Privilege Membership Cards (PMCs) for the 49th Season starting Monday, Aug. 5, onwards. New applicants may apply starting August 19, 2024. PMC prices are Php 9,000.00 for Premium/VIP, Php 8,000.00 for...
A Vietnamese fishing boat sinks inside the vicinity waters of Quirino (Jackson) Atoll in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). (Photo: Philippine Navy) A Vietnamese fishing boat submerged inside an atoll in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Navy (PN) disclosed on Thursday, Aug. 1. PN...
Meralco PowerGen Corporation, the power investment arm of Manila Electric Company, is eyeing to secure approval from the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on the triarchy deal that it sealed for the $3.3 billion integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Batangas province. MGen...
