Local share prices jumped on news that the US Federal Reserve believes is seeing progress in efforts to control inflation. The main index rose by 91.07 points or 1.43 percent to close at 6,450.03, with Banks leading the charge while Miners still retreated. However, volume was still tepid at 263...
The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) has expressed concern over the recent wave of scam messages sent to mobile users bypassing telecommunications networks. In a statement, the PCTO urged greater collaboration among industry players, relevant government agencies, and...
A survey conducted by Pulse Asia revealed that majority of Filipinos agreed to diplomatic measures and the removal of Chinese vessels from the West Philippine Sea to ease ongoing disputes. The survey, conducted nationwide from May 5 to 9, asked 1,200 respondents: “What should China do in order to...
Senator Imee Marcos expressed fear over China's imminent use of its hypersonic missiles on 25 targets in the Philippines amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a video posted on her Facebook page, the senator bared that the problem is that the Philippines allied itself with China's...
Though things did not work the way he anticipated, Dave Ildefonso is thrilled to declare himself available for the upcoming PBA Draft. Dave Ildefonso (SGA) The 24-year-old forward revealed his plan to join the upcoming PBA Rookie Draft on Tuesday night, July 2, shortly...
Its wings may have already fallen silent since its untimely demise in September last year, but renewable energy (RE) firm Energy Development Corporation (EDC) of the First Gen group has taken a high-principled step of preserving the lasting legacy of “Geothermica”, also nicknamed “Geo”, the...
The Philippines on Tuesday, July 2, told China that it is going to be relentless in upholding its rights over the West Philippine Sea as diplomats of both sides held a discussion, the first since reports of Beijing’s successive acts of aggression in the waters escalated. The Department of Foreign...
The local stock market dropped further as investors continued to wait for market-moving news, particularly those related to possible interest rate cuts, both here and in the US. The main index lost 39.81 points or 0.62 percent to close at 6,358.96 as Banks led the retreat. Volume improved but...
Ambassador Marat Pavlov of the Russian Embassy, Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Antonio Morales, and Apostolic Charles John Brown The Russian Embassy in Manila recently hosted a state reception celebrating the National Day of Russia on June 14, 2024. The event gathered officials,...
Nine days after arriving in Metz and 21 days before the opening ceremony and the Filipino athletes on their final preps for Paris are making full use of the privilege no Team Philippines has ever experienced ahead of an Olympic participation. Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham...
West Philippine Sea (File photo) The number of Chinese vessels that operated in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last week has been significantly reduced, according to the latest monitoring of the Philippine Navy (PN). From June 25 to July 1, there were 95 Chinese vessels in the WPS and in features...
The government will inject around P110 million into the country’s arts sector, such as game development and animation. Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved the issuance of a special allotment release order and its corresponding notice of cash allocation...
