Thursday, 19 March 2026
3 hours ago
PSE shows resilience vs regional markets, peso weakens to all-time low
The Philippine stock market was spared from the worst of Thursday’s regional selloff, holding up better than most Asian peers despite rising global tensions, while the peso hit an all-time low against the dollar.
5 hours ago
Decimal error triggers Shang selloff as investors panic over 90% dividend wipeout
By: Miguel R. Camus
Luxury developer Shang Properties caused a sharp selloff in its stock after a misplaced decimal point slashed its dividend payout by more than 90 percent, rattling investors in the middle of trading.
6 hours ago
Business groups back SEC move to limit broker directors
Philippine business groups have expressed support for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) draft memorandum circular proposing term limits for broker directors of securities exchanges, reinforcing a broader push to tighten governance in the capital markets.
1 day ago
PSE chief: Philippines ‘prime for investment’ despite external market shock
The Philippine stock market’s near-bull run was derailed by a geopolitical shock—but the bigger question now is whether reforms can keep investors in.
2 days ago
Tycoons Tessie, JAZA turn banter into 'bold' private sector push to fill PH spending gap
By: Miguel R. Camus
A lighthearted exchange about boosting the country’s energy independence quickly turned into a serious call for partnership, as two of the country’s top tycoons pushed for collaboration on major projects.
9 Mar 2026
4:19PM
PSE index drops another 5%, Middle East conflict pushes stocks wipeout near P1.4 trillion
By: Miguel R. Camus
Philippine stocks plunged Monday in a broad selloff, bringing the total market value wiped out since U.S. strikes in the Middle East began in late February to nearly P1.4 trillion, as war fears and soaring oil prices rattled investors.
2 Mar 2026
10:39AM
Petron, Shell rally while Cebu Pacific, PAL drop on war fears
By: Miguel R. Camus
The benchmark PSE index fell on Monday as investors reacted to the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict and rising oil prices that threaten global growth.
24 Feb 2026
10:14PM
SEC lowers IPO float to 15% but scraps ultra-low rule for mega listings
The SEC cut float requirements for large initial public offerings to 15 percent but scrapped the automatic 12 percent tier for mega listings, limiting how little stock giants can sell.
3 Feb 2026
1:31PM
Villar denies insider trading rap: ‘I have never engaged in illegal practices’
Manny Villar on Tuesday forcefully rejected allegations surrounding Villar Land Holdings Corp., stressing that he has never engaged in illegal practices meant to defraud customers or investors, as a complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission moves to the Department of Justice for review.
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