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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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PhilExport urges MSMEs to turn trade deals into export wins

The Philippines must do more than sign trade deals—it must help smaller businesses turn them into export sales, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said.

DA asks Senate to back P198.4-B 2027 budget to protect farmers, secure food

The Department of Agriculture is urging lawmakers to approve its P198.4-billion proposed 2027 budget, noting farmers and fisherfolk now face rising costs, climate risks, and global economic pressures.

DOE stands firm on new coal bidding rules to bolster national energy strategy 

The Department of Energy will proceed with its updated bidding rules for brownfield coal resource areas despite opposition from key industry player Semirara Mining and Power Corp. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin affirmed that the revised terms will apply uniformly to all prospective bidders, as the government seeks to prioritize domestic fuel supply over foreign exports.

Vingroup plans $500M EV plant in Philippines, EVIS role unclear

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday that the proposed plant would have an initial annual production capacity of 200,000 units, serving both domestic and export markets. Construction is targeted to begin in the first quarter of 2027, with completion expected within 12 to 18 months.

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