The administration of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was “conspicuously silent” over issues concerning the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said on Tuesday, August 15. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (Senate PRIB Photo) In his privilege speech at the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has no verified information whether or not China received an advance report about the resupply mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal last August 5 which ended up with a cannon attack by the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Philippine vessels. A China Coast...
Late buying nudged up the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) benchmark index as investors picked up bargains following steep losses in past days. The main index inched up by 6.72 points or 0.11 percent to close at 6,335.91 as the Services sector did the heavy lifting while the Industrial and Mining...
The Securities Clearing Corporation of the Philippines (SCCP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE), announced that stock market transactions from Aug. 24, 2023 onwards will be settled after two clearing days instead of three. This comes after the clearinghouse...
Former presidential spokesperson Rigoberto “Bobby” Tiglao should rectify the “inaccurate” information he wrote regarding the grounding of the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal to “accurately reflect actual historical events.” Sen. Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito (Senate PRIB Photo) ...
Strong performance from its power business has tempered the bigger loss suffered by its sister media company, resulting in a 31 percent growth in attributable net income for the Lopez Holdings Corp. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the holding company of the Lopez...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said the institutionalization of the Philippine National Games will further strengthen grassroots sports development and provide more opportunities to aspiring athletes. Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go (Senate PRIB Photo) Go, chairman of the...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Monday. August 14, warned members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) against lending firearms issued to them by the government. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III warns police officers during the public hearing...
The local stock market fell further as investors continued to worry over the Philippines' and China's economies. The main index fell by 76.72 points or 1.20 percent to close at 6,329.19 as the Property sector led the retreat although Miners managed to advance. Volume was higher at 716 million...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Monday, August 14, maintained that the Philippines had expressed commitment to tow away its military vessel, which it said was "put on record and well-documented." Beijing has not shown yet any proof of such a promise; while President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has reminded the 102 former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels who are now police officers to always remember their oath to serve and protect the Filipino people. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
While some bargain hunting may be seen this week at the stock market, sentiment will continue to be weighed down by slower economic growth, inflationary pressures, and the start of the Chinese ghost festival. “With our second quarter Real Gross Domestic Product growth coming in below...
