For generations, the work of a mananguete has depended on strong legs, steady hands and a willingness to climb towering coconut trees in the dead of night. For mechanical engineer Arniel “Maxi” Cunahap, it also became the inspiration for a patented invention that could transform one of Philippine agriculture’s most dangerous jobs.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is redrawing the rulebook for companies eyeing a stock market debut, proposing a tiered minimum public ownership (MPO) framework that could make it easier—especially for large firms—to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange.
The Philippines staged a strong comeback in equity capital markets in 2025, powered by the blockbuster initial public offering of Maynilad Water Services, Inc., which ranked as the third-largest IPO in Southeast Asia, according to Deloitte’s Southeast Asia IPO Capital Market Report 2025.
Maynilad Water Services Inc.’s market debut came with a splash and a safety net. UBS AG Singapore Branch, acting as the stabilization agent for the utility’s initial public offering, snapped up a hefty 144.3 million Maynilad shares during the stabilization window after the stock slipped below its P15 IPO price.
Ayala Corp., the diversified investment holding company of the Ayala Group, said that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the amendment of...
ASEAN leaders agreed to draw more investment into critical mineral processing and manufacturing while tightening regional cooperation on exports of sensitive goods, as the bloc seeks to capture more industrial value and protect strategic supply chains.
Andok’s Litson Corp. has partnered with Rockport Power to secure power supply for 16 of its stores, using the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) to bring down electricity expenses amid rising operational costs.
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) have formalized a partnership to advance the country’s energy transition through research, technical cooperation, and policy support for a secure, reliable, and affordable energy system.
Maynilad Water Services Inc. has sealed two agreements with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to turn NIA’s excess water resources into public drinking‑water supply, strengthening water security across Cavite.