The local stock market is riding on bullish sentiment and will be looking for cues to gauge if this is sustainable such as the US gross domestic product figures for the second quarter which will be announced this week. “US GDP for the second quarter will be announced this week, which will be...
The local stock market firmed up again after the respite in the previous session to end the week on a positive note. The main index rose 39.23 points or 0.57 percent to close at 6,863.86 as the Mining and Oil sector rallied and led gains across the board. However, volume dropped to 1.57 billion...
TNT head coach Chot Reyes will be missing at least two games, most likely Games 2 and 3 in the PBA Finals, due to his duties with Gilas Pilipinas which will be playing in the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. TNT head coach Chot Reyes (PBA Images) The Tropang Giga's schedule...
Speaker of the House and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez is optimistic about the bilateral ties between the Philippines and the United States of America (US) under the current Marcos administration. Members of US and Philippine delegations share a historic milestone and pose for posterity...
Bowling legend Olivia “Bong” Coo revealed how keen President “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was to focus on developing Philippine sports during her oathtaking at the Malacañang Palace last week. The appointed commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission said she had a "casual and relaxed"...
A United States lawmaker previously banned by former President Duterte is now in the Philippines. Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts arrived in the Philippines on Thursday to lead a congressional delegation to meet with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. The visit was confirmed on Friday...
In a male-dominated field such as the military, women are slowly setting their own path and etching their names in the history books. Lt. Col. Jannette Chavez-Arceo (Res) / Photo from Philippine Army One of them is Lt. Col. Jannette Chavez Arceo, a Philippine Army (PA) reservist who was recently...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and United States Pacific Fleet have decided to further improve its strategic partnership so they can better respond to common regional security challenges. (Photo by Philippine Navy) The strengthening of the cooperation between the two navies was discussed when Admiral...
LUNA, Apayao – A soldier was reported killed while another was wounded during the Philippine Army’s encounter with the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 18, at the boundary of Conner and Cabugao towns in this province. Col. Reynaldo Ogay, provincial director of the...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over nine Patient Transport Vehicles (PTV) to various government hospitals and local government units on July 21 in a ceremony held at the PCSO Conservatory Building in Mandaluyong City. (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office) The recipients...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon expressed his gratitude to PRC staff and volunteers for their utmost humanitarian service in line with the upcoming celebration of World Humanitarian Day 2022 on Aug. 19. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) "Sa pagdiriwang natin ng...
The local stock market moved sideways while waiting for the Bangko Sentral meeting which started after trading ended. The main index inched up 5.64 points or 0.08 percent to close at 6,824.63 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume rose to 909 million shares worth P13.76 billion as losers...
