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 Philippine National Bank (PNB), through its Trust Banking Group, has expanded its Personal Equity and Retirement Account, or PERA, product range with two new offerings: the PNB PERA Money Market Fund and the PNB PERA High Dividend Fund.
Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) and Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) are shutting down their in-house construction arm as the property group shifts to third-party contractors to support its expanding real estate operations.
Higher depreciation and net interest expenses, coupled with nonrecurring gains booked in the previous year, dragged down Globe Telecom’s net income by 7 percent to P16.5 billion in the first nine months of 2026 from P17.7 billion a year earlier, offsetting gains from stronger demand for mobile data, fiber broadband, and corporate connectivity.
FedEx has added online duty and tax payments to its Philippine import platform, allowing customers to settle customs charges through cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers without logging in.