Day: January 27, 2025

Manila: The Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) on Monday advised the public regarding road closures that will be in effect starting Tuesday, in connection with the celebration of the Chinese New Year celebrations. In a traffic advisory, the MPIO said the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge will be closed starting 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Meanwhile, the following roads will be closed starting 9 p.m. Tuesday: Northbound and Southbound of Jones Bridge, Stretch of Quintin Paredes Street from Padres Burgos Avenue to Dasmari±as Street, Jones Bridge, Plaza Cervantes, and Binondo-Intramuros Bridge. According to Philippines News Agency, the following are the alternative routes for all vehicles

Manila: Local shares declined, while the peso closed weaker against the dollar on the first trading day of the week. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) experienced a drop of 1.58 percent, closing at 6,196.88. Similarly, the All Shares index saw a decline of 1.13 percent, ending at 3,639.85. According to Philippines News Agency, all sectors closed in the red, with the Industrial sector experiencing the most significant decline at 2.07 percent. Philstock Financials research manager Japhet Tantiangco noted, “The PSEi started the week down by 1.58% at 6,196.88. The local market declined as investors took a cautious stance while