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 and its ASEAN neighbors are seeking a bigger stake in the global artificial intelligence boom by coordinating semiconductor investments and strengthening regional supply chains, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said, as the bloc moves to capture more value from surging chip demand.
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is ordering airlines to fully follow the Air Passenger Bill of Rights (APBR) and uphold passenger entitlements as flight disruptions are expected for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit running November 16‑18 in Manila.
Cebu Pacific (CEB) reported a 3.7‑percent jump in passenger traffic for the January‑to‑October period, driven largely by steady domestic travel demand, signaling strong momentum for the low‑cost carrier ahead of the Christmas peak season.
SM Investments Corp. Vice Chairperson Tessie Sy-Coson has urged micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to broaden their markets and strengthen sales, saying good products and innovation alone cannot sustain business growth, create jobs and improve livelihoods.