AP Securities says the portfolio’s underperformance this year stems not from weak stock selection but from the absence of a proper hedge that could have buffered returns during market volatility.
Gold’s relentless rally has reignited investor interest worldwide, propelling Philippine mining stocks to their strongest performance in over a decade.
Developers’ pivot to the provinces is paying off, with Megaworld’s provincial sales now making up 38 percent of the total and Ayala Land’s rising to 46 percent.
The Konektadong Pinoy Act marks the end of an era for the Philippine telecom sector, breaking down long-standing regulatory walls and setting the stage for foreign challengers to shake up a market once dominated by a few giants.
The ongoing online gambling saga highlights how sudden government policy reversals can turn a once-promoted industry into a political scapegoat, eroding investor trust and stability.
As new tax rules under the Capital Markets and Economic Participation Act take hold, debate is intensifying over whether the law fuels growth or burdens everyday Filipinos.