PSEi down on last-minute profit-taking, peso weakens

MANILA: The local stock market ended the day lower due to last-minute profit-taking, while the peso weakened on Thursday.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined by 13.89 points to 7,388.92.

All Shares however rose by 11.80 points to 3,9…

DA: Vaccinated hogs develop higher antibody vs. ASF

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday reported higher development of antibodies against African swine fever (ASF) among vaccinated hogs in two farms in Lobo, Batangas.

This came 30 days after the DA – Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) …

DOTr welcomes Airbus in sustainable aviation fuel study

MANILA: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday welcomed the support of aerospace company Airbus in the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem through the Philippine SAF Feasibility Study.

In a statement, DOTr Undersec…

DepEd: ‘Julian’ affects almost 2.66M learners

MANILA: About 2,659,288 learners were reportedly affected during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Julian, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Thursday.

According to the DepEd’s Situational Report 4, the affected learners are in the Cordillera and …

Ex-Taguig councilor appointed PCUP commissioner

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed former Taguig City councilor Michelle Anne Gonzales as the new commissioner of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor.

Gonzales will replace Paolo Guanco based on her appointment paper s…

Orbos appointed acting PTV board chair; Kat De Castro heads PIA

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has made key changes in agencies under the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) umbrella, including the appointment of former executive secretary Oscar Orbos as acting chairperson and member of the Board o…

Tamaraws thrash Red Warriors in UAAP football

MANILA: The Far Eastern University notched its second win at the expense of the University of the East, 4-0, in the UAAP Season 87 collegiate men”s football tournament at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Football Stadium on Thursday.

Ro…