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.
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and LG Electronics Philippines have teamed up to demonstrate how connected appliances and energy management technologies can help Filipino households control electricity consumption while improving convenience.
Vietjet has officially started direct flights between Clark and Ho Chi Minh City, marking the first nonstop air route connecting the two destinations and strengthening ties between the Philippines and Vietnam.
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) officially launched its first nonstop flights between Manila and Chicago today, marking a key expansion of the carrier's network in North America.
Ayala Corp.’s preparations for its 200th anniversary are putting renewed focus on leadership succession, institutional values and the ability to adapt, as chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala and his son Jaime Alfonso shared how the country’s oldest conglomerate prepares the next generation to carry its legacy forward.