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.
Baguio City is piloting an AI-powered system to help entrepreneurs quickly confirm if their proposed venture complies with local zoning rules, developed through the AI-in-a-Box program by PLDT and Smart.
Security Bank has been recognized as one of HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia for 2026, marking its third consecutive win, following honors in 2024 and 2025.
The Jollibee Group is further stepping up its shift to clean energy, teaming up once again with First Gen to run 189 of its company-owned outlets on renewable power.
The Philippines is seeking a larger role in the global aerospace manufacturing supply chain as Global Aerospace Technology Philippines Inc. (GATPHI) expands its export-oriented operations in Batangas, strengthening the country’s prospects for higher-value production and deeper integration into international aircraft component manufacturing.