The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) is strengthening its foothold in the country’s fixed-income market with a deal to acquire a majority stake in the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation (PDS). In a statement, the stock market operator announced it…
Former president Rodrigo Duterte appealed to his Davao City supporters to stay loyal to the Duterte family, emphasizing that their leadership had always prioritized the community’s best interests. Speaking to a large crowd at the “Pahalipay sa Pasko” gift-giving event…
Counterfeiting remains a significant concern in the country, with the Philippine peso ranking as the sixth most counterfeited currency worldwide. A study by BestBrokers, a market information provider, found that over 59,000 fake Philippine peso bills were seized as of…
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) broke its seven-day losing streak on Friday, edging up 0.17% or 10.78 points to close at 6,406.38 as investors hunted for bargains. Despite the modest recovery, the benchmark PSEi ended the week in negative…
The Commission on Audit (COA) has called on the Municipal Government of Glan in Sarangani province to justify its P15.8 million procurement of vehicles in 2023, citing the lack of required approval from the Department of the Interior and Local…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is rolling out the First Philippine Polymer Banknote Series, introducing new P50, P100, P500, and P1,000 bills starting January 2025. These polymer notes, which already include the P1,000 bill released in April 2022, feature…
With Christmas and New Year approaching, environmental group BAN Toxics kicked off its annual campaign in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City to prevent fireworks-related injuries and promote eco-friendly celebrations. Around 2,000 people, including students, teachers, local residents, officials, and representatives from…
Vice President Sara Duterte said she has accepted whatever fate awaits her amid the ongoing political climate, emphasizing her trust in divine purpose and commitment to her responsibilities. “I’m at peace with whatever happens to me. I already accepted that…
Members of the media and distinguished guests gathered for a memorable evening at the 13th Manila Forum for China-Philippines Relations and the Annual Christmas Media Party on Wednesday, December 11, at Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The event, themed “Understanding China,” was…
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto expressed confidence in the Philippines’ economic prospects for 2025, citing the newly signed Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund Mechanism for Non-Resident Tourists Act as a catalyst for increased tourism and domestic spending. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed…
