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 Department of Finance (DOF) is pursuing lower remittance costs and faster access to development financing, targeting transaction expenses that weigh on Filipino households and administrative delays that can slow government programs.
FAST Logistics Group is looking to expand its presence in Cebu following its return to the Chiongbian family, sharpening its focus on the province as a base for strengthening supply chains and helping local businesses reach markets nationwide.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed finance and investment veteran Victor Alfonso Limlingan as president and chief executive officer of the Social Security System (SSS), effective October 16, 2026, placing loan expansion and pension fund investment performance at the center of his incoming agenda.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has firmly opposed plans to auction thousands of metric tons of seized Vietnamese rice, warning the move could let those behind its illegal entry earn from the shipment.