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 Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) collected P2.814 trillion in taxes from January to October 2026, up 5.63 percent from a year earlier, and expects to breach the P3-trillion mark before November ends.
Ayala Malls Nuvali opened its three-level expansion on November 12, adding more than 1,000 parking slots, new retail and dining options, and a one-kilometer landscaped greenway as the mall strengthens its appeal as a lifestyle destination in Laguna.
Century Properties Group Inc. (CPG) grew its nine-month net income by 11.4 percent to P2.35 billion as wider operating margins and tax savings from its merger with PHirst Park Homes Inc. offset softer revenues.
Rockwell Land Corp. grew its net income attributable to the parent by 22 percent to P3.8 billion in the first nine months of 2026, as strong residential sales and a surge in commercial revenues boosted earnings.