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.
The Philippines brought home more than US$17.5 million in export sales from its return to Asia’s top fresh produce trade show after nearly 10 years, according to the Department of Agriculture. The figure translates to roughly ₱1.1 billion based on current exchange rates.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the MVP Group has committed P120 billion to build an elevated road connecting Balintawak in Quezon City to Bocaue, Bulacan, as the government seeks to expand highway capacity and ease congestion north of Metro Manila.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has launched a country‑wide ecosystem restoration program designed to soften the blow of prolonged dry heat expected under a super El Niño event forecast to last from late this year through the first half of 2027.
NorthPort, International Container Terminal Services Inc.’s (ICTSI) domestic cargo operation at the Port of Manila, has deployed four new hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes as it upgrades terminal infrastructure to handle cargo more efficiently and reduce emissions.