December 18, 2023

Over 2K families affected by shear line, ‘Kabayan’

MANILA: Some 2,190 families or 6,723 persons in Caraga region are affected by the effects of the shear line and Tropical Depression “Kabayan”, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday.

In its update, the NDRRMC…

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Stocks flat, peso weakens

MANILA: The local stock barometer closed almost flat while the peso depreciated on Monday.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 2.94 points to close at 6,475.50.

All Shares gained 6.59 points to close at 3,416.14.

“Philippine shares fini…

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Marcos to sign 2024 national budget this week

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to sign into law within the week the PHP5.76-trillion 2024 national budget, House Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Monday.

‘It’s ready for [signing], I think, [on] Wednesday. Wednesday na ata ‘yung sig…

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