Day: May 2, 2024

Shares down on inflation expectation, peso rebounds

MANILA: The local stock barometer finished in the red territory for two trading days ahead of the April inflation report, while the Philippine peso gained strength in Thursday’s trade.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 0.81 percent to 6…

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Global air passenger demand up 13.8% in March

Global air passenger demand was up 13.8 percent year-on-year in March, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed on Wednesday.

Total air passenger capacity, measured in available seat kilometers, was up 12.3 percent over the same p…

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PSC promotes grassroots program in Kidapawan City

MANILA : The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) emphasized the important role of leaders and coaches in producing world-class athletes, during the National Grassroots Sports Summit in Kidapawan City, Cotabato.

Led by Commissioner Edward Hayco, the PS…

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Tacloban suspends classes due to intense heat

For the first time, the city government here has suspended classes at all levels in public schools for two days due to scorching heat.

In an executive order on Thursday, Mayor Alfred Romualdez said the local government decided to

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Screening for officials in 8 new BARMM towns begins

A screening committee created for applicants to key positions in eight newly-created towns in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) started its work, a top regional official said Thursday.

In a statement, BARMM Chief Minister Ah…

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