MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Philippine stocks scored a broad-based gain Friday as a lull in the political strife surrounding President Gloria Arroyo gave investors an opportunity to hunt for bargains, dealers said.
"We can see that emotions have tapered down,'' said Astro del Castillo, managing director at local broker First Grade Holdings.
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