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Philippine Stock Exchange index stays intact

September 1, 2017

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) will not see any changes in its composition based on the review covering the trading period from July 2016 to June 2017, a statement from the exchange said Friday. The PSEi, which is the

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Stocks a bit higher in last trading day of August

August 31, 2017

Stocks ended a bit higher on Thursday, the final trading day of the month of August. The Philippine Stock Exchange index gained 1.84 points to end at 7,958.57. In the broader market, there were 101 gainers, 84 decliners and 63

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Malaysian business leaders bullish on Philippines despite security issues

August 31, 2017

Malaysian business leaders are upbeat on investing in the Philippines despite security issues and other concerns, saying the country faces bright economic prospects , expanding market and a proposed peace pact with Muslim rebels in Mindanao. Edward Ling, Malaysia Chamber

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Stocks pull back from low as PSE index ends slightly higher

August 30, 2017

Stocks rallied after losing ground on Wednesday as the Philippine Stock Exchange index closed 8.34 points higher to 7,956.73. The index fell by as much as 35 points at 1:50 pm, or one hour and 40 minutes before the market

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DOF uncovers P50m ‘white elephant’ IT project

August 30, 2017

The Department of Finance (DOF) has uncovered a P50 million “white elephant” left behind by the past administration that calls for a state-of-the-art “Disaster Recovery” site to back up the operations of the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) in Manila from a city in

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LEDAC approves legislative agenda for 17th Congress

August 30, 2017

In its second meeting under the Duterte administration Tuesday, the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) approved the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) for the 17  th Congress. The CLA consists of 28 priority measures, 14 of which were recommended by the LEDAC

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Stocks decline, peso slightly lower

August 29, 2017

Stocks declined on Tuesday, the first of a three-day trading session this week. The Philippine Stock Exchange index closed 66.75 points lower to 7,946.39. In the broader market, there were 103 decliners, 83 gainers and 51 unchanged. Volume reached 1.35

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PCC approves JTI-Mighty Corp, Rockwell-Mitsui deals

August 29, 2017

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the acquisition by Japan Tobacco (Philippines) Inc. (JTPI) of Mighty Corporation as well as the joint venture by Rockwell Land Corporation and Mitsui Fudosan (Asia) Pte. Ltd. on August 29. PCC found both

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