Investors watchful of US-China Trade War, most expect improved investment environment

INVESTORS around the globe are watchful of the international political and financial developments that center on US and China’s current trade relation. The emerging markets have already started to bear the scorch of conflict between the two colossal economic powerhouses.

Palparan, 2 others convicted for 2006 kidnapping

RETIRED ARMY general Jovito S. Palparan, Jr. and two other military officers were convicted of kidnapping and serious illegal detention by a local court on Monday.

Budget debates stalled amid friction in House

PLENARY DEBATES on the proposed 2019 budget were stalled at the House of Representatives on Monday amid a brewing conflict among the House leaders.

PSE index ends flat in super typhoon’s aftermath

THE MAIN INDEX barely moved on Monday as investors stayed on the sidelines following the typhoon that ravaged some parts of the country over the weekend, alongside prevailing fears over the trade war between the United States and China.

Peso weakens versus dollar

THE PESO weakened against the dollar on Monday as it slipped back to the P54 level due to the continued trade spat between the United States and China and amid stronger-than-expected remittance growth.

Fox files motion on denied visa extension

LAWYERS OF Australian missionary Patricia Fox on Monday filed a motion for reconsideration before the Bureau of Immigration (BI) after it denied the extension of her missionary visa.

Gasoline prices up for 6th week

GASOLINE PRICES will increase by P0.50 per liter (/L) this week, oil companies said, marking the sixth straight week that the cost of the petroleum product has risen.

Amid bombings, what’s the point of martial law? asks Senator Pangilinan

SENATOR Francis N. Pangilinan on Monday questioned the imposition of martial law in Mindanao amid the series of bombing incidents in the region in the span of two months.

Still flooded

PARTS of Pangasinan, such as Barangay Maningding in Sta. Barbara town were still flooded as of Monday morning, Sept. 17, following heavy rains brought...

PRA targets rich Russian retirees

THE PHILIPPINE Retirement Authority (PRA) Cebu Satellite Office wants to attract wealthy Russian retirees to choose Cebu as their second home destination.

Pursuit operations on vs GenSan bombers as public asked for info, vigilance

POLICE DIRECTOR General Oscar D. Albayalde said security forces have been mobilized to track down those responsible for Sunday morning’s blast in General Santos City, which left eight people injured.

Japan upgrading Davao office into consulate general

THE JAPANESE government is upgrading its consular office in the city into a consulate general office, which would have authority to handle wider commercial relations.