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.
Opening a bank account just got easier for millions of Filipinos, as Salmon Bank now lets customers complete their application by simply scanning their National ID QR code and doing a quick liveness check—no need to present or upload physical identification documents at all.
Strong domestic demand for affordable food products and a recovery in export sales sustained growth despite inflationary pressures, geopolitical uncertainties, and natural disasters, driving revenues of Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) 14 percent higher to P70.5 billion in the first nine months of 2026.
Concreat Holdings Philippines (CHP) has received the Green Initiative Award at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards 2026 for advancing responsible environmental practices in cement manufacturing.
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) grew its net income to P36.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, as a 13-percent expansion in loans, improving lending margins, and stronger fee income sustained earnings growth despite an uncertain economic environment.