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...
As the Philippine initial public offering (IPO) market continues to feel the drag of global headwinds in 2024 and 2025, investor sentiment remains cautious and companies are in no rush to go public. Yet while the pipeline may be quiet, it is far from empty — especially in sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, energy, consumer goods, and tech-enabled services, where growth potential still sparks investor interest.
Globe Fintech Innovations Inc., the operator of mobile payments platform GCash, has announced that its board has approved a stock split—widely seen as a potential prelude to a future initial public offering (IPO).
The Marcos administration is seeking P10.773 billion for confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) in 2027, preserving billions for sensitive government operations even as the proposed allocation falls 8.8 percent below this year’s level.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has assured the public that passenger comfort remains a key priority as rehabilitation proceeds at Davao International Airport’s passenger terminal, noting the work carries important policy implications for upgrading national aviation infrastructure and delivering better public services.
Pru Life UK has introduced PRUCare Cancer Protect, a 10-year renewable term insurance plan aimed at making cancer coverage easier to access, amid rising health and financial risks faced by Filipino families.
Vivant Corp. is leaning harder into water and renewable energy to broaden its earnings base, even as plant disruptions dragged down its first-half 2026 profit.