The local stock market was pulled up by bargain hunters as rising US equities boosted investor sentiment. The main index added 30.52 points or 0.48 percent to close at 6,378.86 as Banks led the advance while Property and Services lagged behind. Volume dipped to 904 million shares worth P4.09...
State-run Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) has firmly stipulated in a motion for reconsideration filed with the Supreme Court that the exclusion of land assets from the Petron Corporation shares sale is not just a legal and Constitutional nuance but a safeguard of sovereign assets, shielding...
With the United States looking toward a changing political landscape under the watch of President Donald Trump who is back in the White House for a second term, what’s the future of its relations with the Philippines — a longstanding ally in the Asia-Pacific? As far as Philippine Ambassador to...
BRP Gabriela Silang (right) challenges the presence of China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "5901" approximately 60 to 70 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales on Jan. 17, 2025. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) China’s “monster” ship and a second China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel were making...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) managed to eke out a small gain mainly due to the Services sector as investors remain cautious while US President Donald Trump unveils more economic policies. The main index added 8.13 points or 0.13 percent to close at 6,348.34 with only the Services...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday, Jan. 22, that it has no record of a passport and biometric records for self-confessed hitman Edgar Matobato even as a New York Times article revealed he left the country. Former Davao Death Squad (DDS) member Edgar Matobato testifies...
Miguel Tabuena’s hopes are high at playing again in the Philippine Open golf championship as he seeks his third title in this 2025 edition slated at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club in Carmona, Cavite. The tournament, actually, holds a special place for the 30-year-old standout as he...
JTI Philippines has appointed Guilherme Silva as its new general manager, effective January 2025, to continue its growth trajectory in the domestic market. Silva, who previously served as the company's Marketing Director in 2011, brings a wealth of experience from various leadership roles within...
Former winners and past Asian Tour Order of Merit champions spearhead a strong competitive field when the Smart Infinity Philippine Open 2025 golf championship fires off on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club in Carmona, Cavite. Miguel Tabuena guns for his third title...
A comprehensive database on the Philippine infrastructure system and its most urgent demands is necessary for guiding infrastructure investments, according to a recent study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). The study titled “Transport Infrastructure in the Philippines:...
At least 250 violators were apprehended in the first week of the nationwide implementation of gun ban for the midterm elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The same election security resulted in the confiscation of 255 firearms. Based on the PNP data, Metro...
The local stock market slipped a little in a muted reaction to the Trump inauguration as Monday was also a holiday in the US. The main index dipped by 9.68 points or 0.15 percent to close at 6,340.21 as Miners led the retreat while Conglomerates and Property firms managed to advance. Volume was...
