The local stock market continued to strengthen and rose to the 7,100 level, boosted by the continued optimism about the local economy as well as by the higher US bourses last Friday. The main index jumped by 81.35 points or 1.16 percent to close at 7,104.20 with Miners and Banks leading the rally...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is committed to attract foreign investment and fostering a conducive business environment, particularly for "new generation" industries. Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with representatives from Marubeni Corp. on September 12 to...
President Marcos has ordered government forces to maintain a strategic presence in the West Philippine Sea following the return of BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) from the Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, the National Maritime Council (NMC) said. BRP Teresa Magbanua (PCG/File photo) NMC spokesman Alexander...
PCG's BRP Teresa Magbanua The House of Representatives is poised to pass on third and final reading before the September recess the bill that will modernize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). This developed as the 300-plus strong House...
Stock market investors will be watching out mainly for the US Federal Reserve’s next move this week as well as the local remittance figures to see if the PSEi deserves to continue trading above the 7,000 level. “Last week, the local market was able to close above the crucial 7,000 level....
Austal Philippines, a subsidiary of Austal Ltd., is set to design and build a custom vessel for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to enhance patrols in the West Philippine Sea. During the Australian Business Briefing with the media, Wayne Murray, Austal PH’s president and general manager shared...
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (PPAB) Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo is urging the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to assign personnel to Philippine embassies abroad in order to provide for the healthcare needs of overseas...
China has urged the United States of America (USA) anew to stop meddling in the South China Sea issue as it stressed that its claims on the disputed waters have solid historical and lawful basis. File photo The Chinese Embassy in Manila said this after US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay...
4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan (Facebook) House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan lauded the Philippine Airlines (PAL) for launching its third weekly Cebu-Borongan-Cebu flight, which is...
After over five months at sea, BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is set to return to the Philippines after what officials called her successful mission in the disputed waters. File photo In a statement, National Maritime Council (NMC) chair and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the vessel has...
The 107,000-strong reservists in the country should play an active role in defending and safeguarding the Philippines’ sovereignty amid political tensions and challenges in the West Philippine Sea, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said. Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino...
Parents of the minors who were allegedly abused by Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy will also be held responsible for allowing their children to be subjected to such an ordeal. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the parents of the abused children are members of the KOJC...
