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 is setting its sights firmly on Japan’s high-value horticulture market, using Green X Expo 2027 in Yokohama to boost exports, attract investment, and showcase the country’s shift toward climate-resilient agriculture.
A public scoping meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026 for the ₱250–300 million broiler breeder farm expansion in Barangay Buenavista, led by DENR-EMB and proponent Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines Corp. (CPFPC).
Phinma Corp. is eyeing Vietnam as a key new market to grow its already expanding network of educational institutions across Southeast Asia, company leadership has confirmed.