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Let’s talk trade relations
Economics isn’t always the sexiest thing to talk about, but it’s the more sustainable discussion to be had with regards to the geopolitical tension in the region......»»
PSEi to stay at 6,700 ahead of inflation data
The stock market will try to hold on to the 6,700 level this week as investors will be on the lookout for inflation data and corporate earnings results......»»
PSEi tumbles as Fed quashes rate cut hopes
Local stocks retreated yesterday as investors took cues from Wall Street’s overnight performance......»»
PSEi back to 6,600 level on Wall Street gains
The Philippine stock market sustained its strength yesterday, returning to the 6,600 mark......»»
Economic worries weigh down PSEi
Share prices continued to correct, finishing in negative territory anew yesterday on concerns over economic growth prospects here and in China......»»
East Asia and Pacific to see moderate growth
The East Asia and the Pacific region is expected to have moderate growth this year amid headwinds from tight financial conditions and geopolitical rifts, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum......»»
PSEi forecast to touch 7,000
The Philippine Stock Exchange index is set for recovery as it is expected to hit 7,000 to 7,500 by the fourth quarter of this year, according to First Metro Investment Corp......»»
NFA hikes local palay procurement
State-run National Food Authority purchased over 2,000 metric tons of palay or unmilled rice in March, more than triple than what it bought in February, but remained below its procurement target......»»
UnionBank prices SRO at P30.57 per share
Union Bank of the Philippines has set the price of its stock rights offering at P30.57 per share, below the price range of P33.73 to P38.23 per share it provided a week ago......»»
New rules set after EDSA-Kamuning flyover closure snarls traffic
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority imposed new measures yesterday after officials observed congestion along the service road below the closed EDSA-.....»»
Binay: Yellow card holders get free PET, CT scans
Makati residents who have yellow cards and their dependents below 21 years old can avail themselves of free digital PET and CT scan services at the Makati Life Medical Center by the third quarter of the year, Mayor Abby Binay announced yesterday......»»
Looking through myopia: How blurry vision dims child’s bright future
An alarming 10% of kindergarten-aged children in the Philippines are already experiencing problems with their vision and some of them, approximately below 6 years old, already need eyeglasses, according to research conducted by the University of the Philippines’ National Institute of Health. This surge in the number of visually impaired children is relative to the.....»»
DGCA s new guidelines mandate seats for children below 12 years near parents
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has implemented amendments to improve child seating arrangements in airlines. Now DGCA mandates the airlines to provide seats to children under age 12 near to at least one of the parent or guardian. The circular by DGCA now mandates airlines to allocate seats for children up to the age of 12 years with at least one of their parents/guardia.....»»
Drought, dry spell to affect 72 provinces
Up to 72 provinces will experience below average rainfall by the end of this month, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
COA flags Eastern Samar LGU over underpaid employees
The Commission on Audit has called out the provincial government of Eastern Samar for paying contract of service and job order employees below the prescribed daily minimum wage in the region......»»
6 coastal areas in Visayas, Mindanao test positive for red tide
MANILA, Philippines — Six coastal areas in the country have tested positive for red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. BFAR said in its advisory on Friday, April 12, that the affected areas in Visayas and Mindanao listed below had paralytic shellfish poison or toxic red tide above the regulatory limit:.....»»
Remolona sees 5.9 percent GDP this year
The Philippine economy is likely to grow at a faster pace this year, but it would still be below the government’s goal of six to seven percent as rate hikes continue to constrict demand, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said......»»
Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla in Chinese auto market with $29,870 electric car
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched a sporty electric car on Thursday with styling cues drawn from Porsche and priced below Tesla’s Model 3, highlighting the stiff competition from new entrants in an already crowded EV market in China. During the two hour-long event, Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun told a packed.....»»
S& P: Philippines may miss growth goal this year
S&P Global Ratings sees the Philippines again missing its growth targets this year as it kept its gross domestic product growth forecast at 5.9 percent. While the projection is better compared to other economies in the region, it is again below the government’s 6.5 to 7.5 percent growth target......»»
Infants under six months most affected by pertussis — DOH
Latest data from the DOH showed there were 28 new pertussis infections, bringing this year’s total cases to 568. Of the figure, around 63% were infants below six months. .....»»