Philippine financial markets could face choppy trading ahead as investors weigh technical resistance levels in equities against fresh pressure on the peso from global risks, including elevated oil prices.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slid 1.3 percent to 6,384.58, extending profit-taking for a second session after touching seven- to nine-month highs. Even so, the benchmark remains comfortably above the 6,000 mark, keeping the broader uptrend intact and suggesting the pullback is more consolidation than reversal.
Global markets are taking a step back—not because of panic, but caution. Investors are reducing risk as they navigate uncertainty around inflation, interest rates, and global tensions.
Philippine equities continue to show underlying strength despite the PSEi’s recent mild pullback, which analysts view as a natural bout of profit-taking after a sharp advance.
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) has begun commercial operations for 600 megawatts (MW) of MTerra Solar Phase 1 under its power supply agreement (PSA) with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), effective August 26, 2026.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna has ordered scaled-up use of science and technology across all field and enforcement units to boost forest and watershed protection, directly supporting corporate operations, infrastructure planning, and regulatory compliance nationwide.
The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) confirmed Thursday that a consortium led by San Miguel Corp. has submitted an unsolicited proposal to rehabilitate the Agus-Pulangi hydroelectric complex in Mindanao, marking a major milestone in the government’s long-running effort to modernize and privatize one of the country’s largest remaining state-owned power assets.
Manulife Philippines and Manulife Global Solutions (MGS) are expanding community initiatives focused on financial resilience, health and well-being as longer life expectancy puts greater emphasis on preparing Filipinos for healthier and more financially secure lives.