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.
National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.
Business groups and tax experts are urging the government to rethink a proposed more-than-200 percent hike in sweetened beverage excise taxes, warning that steep increases could squeeze consumers, hurt small businesses and fail to deliver the expected revenue and public health gains.
Lenovo has expanded its Personal AI vision with a new consumer device portfolio that brings smarter, connected AI experiences alongside bold, style-focused designs — all at accessible price points.
Globe Platinum has reimagined the traditional crowded iPhone launch experience, rolling out intimate, simultaneous midnight unboxing events across Manila, Cebu, and Davao ahead of the nationwide iPhone 18 release.