The Philippine initial public offering (IPO) market remained on the sidelines in the first half of 2026, but upcoming regulatory reforms and a pipeline of marquee listings could set the stage for a long-awaited rebound in the country's capital markets.
Manulife has secured approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a normal course issuer bid, allowing the insurance company to buy back and cancel up to 42 million of its common shares. Outside Canada and the U.S., Manulife said it may undertake similar buybacks in other markets where it is listed, such as the Philippine Stock Exchange, in compliance with local regulations.
Alternergy Holdings Corp. on Friday, November 21, led the bell-ringing ceremony at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to highlight its recognition as the first...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to streamline its regulatory processes, reduce transaction costs, and accelerate reforms to support the growth of the Philippine capital market, aligning with the goals of the newly enacted Capital Market Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA).
Upson International Corp., a retailer of personal computers and information technology products, has secured the approval of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) for its P4.88 billion initial public offering.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has backed a proposal to declare a state of calamity to mobilize government resources against the worsening effects of El Niño, saying authorities must act quickly as forecasts point to a potentially severe climate event.
Prime Midstream expects demand for natural gas to remain strong as the Philippines faces growing electricity needs, volatile fuel prices and the challenge of balancing renewable energy growth with reliable power supply.
Japanese Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Ono Sho attended the 82nd Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings recently at the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park, framing his presence as a gesture of friendship spanning the political, defense, economic, and diplomatic spheres.
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has received recognition from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for importing nearly USD370 million worth of American agricultural products in 2026, highlighting the Philippines’ importance as a market for US farm exports.