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PSEi slightly up on last-minute bargain hunting, peso flat

MANILA: The local bourse gained 5.36 points on last-minute bargain hunting while the peso moved sideways during trading on Wednesday, the last trading day before the Holy Week holidays.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index closed at 6,903.53 while All…

Zubiri asks foreign lawmakers to help ‘facilitate peace’ in WPS

MANILA: Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has appealed to fellow members of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to be “facilitators of peace” in conflict-affected parts of the world, including in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

In a news rele…

Jail visitations to continue this Holy week

MANILA: The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has beefed up preparations to ensure the safety and security of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in its facilities nationwide for the Holy Week.

In a statement Wednesday, BJMP chief Jail Dir…

Parts of C5 Ortigas, Pasig Blvd. flyovers closed for repairs

MANILA: The southbound lanes of C5 Ortigas and Pasig Boulevard flyovers will be temporarily closed starting Maundy Thursday for the installation of new expansion joints.

In a social media post Wednesday night, the Department of Public Works and Highw…