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Farmer’s son turns coconut night climb into code

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.

SEC rewriting IPO public float playbook

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.

Maynilad ignites Philippine IPO revival 

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.

UBS scoops 144.3M shares to steady Maynilad

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’s Mynt secures SEC nod for capital stock change

Ayala Corp., the diversified investment holding company of the Ayala Group, said that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the amendment of...

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British chamber urges Philippine exporters to tap trade preferences

Philippine exporters are leaving room for more trade with Britain, with the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines putting greater use of tariff preferences high on its agenda after exporters utilized only 68 percent of available benefits in 2025.

BCDA secures P85M pledges for Clark, Camp John Hay projects

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has secured at least P85 million in private investment commitments for three leisure and dining projects in Clark and Camp John Hay, putting more government properties to commercial use.

Bohol airport pushes local tourism beyond popular destinations

Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) is using its terminal to steer visitors beyond the province’s familiar tourist circuit, promoting lesser-known eateries, farms and community attractions through locally curated travel guides.

The long way to the starting line

A 29-hour journey is a long time to think about a sporting career. There are connecting flights, airport layovers, uncomfortable seats, and the inevitable question of whether the person beside you has also decided that sleeping on an airplane is an exercise in futility. For nine young Filipino athletes on their way to Dakar, Senegal, however, the long trek is hopefully headed to success. They are about to compete in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, an event that could become an important chapter in their sporting lives.

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