Bank of the Philippine Islands reported a 66 percent jump in net income to P39.6 billion last year, from the P23.88 billion in attributable profit earned in 2021, partly boosted by a property sale. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said this was driven by strong loan...
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) is currently working together with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for a new insurance package benefiting patients suffering from heart disease. MB file photo In a...
The PSEi rose back to the 7,000 level in late bargain-hunting following a week of steep falls and a strong bounce. The main index added 41.19 points or 0.59 percent to close at 7,027.38 as the Property sector led the advance while the Mining and Services counters declined. Volume jumped to 1.9...
The Philippine High School (PSHS) System has officially installed the new campus director of the PSHS-Zamboanga Peninsula Region Campus (PSHS-ZRC). Dir. Chuchi P. Garganera (Photo courtesy of Aries N. Oliveros) In a statement on Friday, Feb. 3, it said that Dr. Chuchi P. Garganera has been...
Revenues of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) soared by 66 percent last year, driven by the opening of country’s borders to local and foreign tourists following the pandemic. In a statement, Alejandro Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said the gaming...
A ticket bought in Tumauini, Isabela yielded the fourth lotto millionaire this week after hitting the jackpot prize for Lotto 6/42 during the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Thursday evening, Feb. 2 draw. Courtesy of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office The lone winner guessed the...
The Philippines and United States have agreed to conduct joint maritime patrol operations in the South China Sea (SCS) to ensure peace and stability in the troubled waters. (L-R) United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III and Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr....
FlowerStore.ph is making your Valentine’s more special with P2,000,000 worth of grand prizes to be given away this season of love. FlowerStore.ph has partnered with the leading brands in the country to give its customers grand prizes these Valentine’s, on top of the lowest prices and free...
The 35th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Television recently bestowed the prestigious Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award to Connie Angeles who is SM Foundation’s executive director for Health and Medical Programs. The PMPC held the awarding ceremony at the Winford Manila...
The evening lotto draw on Thursday, Feb. 2, yielded another millionaire based on the summary of winners released by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) Based on the announcement made by the PCSO, a solo bettor won a total of P5,940,000 which was the...
The PSEi weakened after the US Federal Reserve announced an expected rate cut which prompted investors to sell rate-sensitive stocks. The main index dropped 49.57 points or 0.70 percent to close at 6,986.19, weighed down by Conglomerates and Property firms while more sectors advanced. Volume...
To assist the individuals affected by the 6.0-magnitude earthquake in Davao De Oro, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately sent its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Team to the area. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) The EMS Team transported 23 out of the 145 patients evacuated from...
