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.
Regulatory shakeups from proposed online gambling crackdowns to looming telecom competition under the Konektadong Pinoy Act have stirred volatility across Philippine markets, pushing investors to rethink diversification and focus on resilient, high-return sectors.
Ayala Land, Robinsons Land, Megaworld, and SM Prime are steadily expanding their hotel portfolios, seeing hospitality as a promising growth avenue amid shifting market conditions.
Foreign investors are cautiously returning to Philippine equities, drawn by undervalued stocks, high dividend yields, and signs of policy-driven market support.
With political, economic, and global uncertainties fueling market volatility, investors are turning to safer, defensive sectors to protect their portfolios.
After a weak first quarter for the economy, investors are turning to consumer stocks, betting that a rebound in household spending could lift the sector in the months ahead.
The Philippine stock market is trading at crisis-level valuations, but without an actual crisis at home. Global shocks and tariff fears have rattled investors, yet the country’s fundamentals remain intact and arguably better suited for the new world order taking shape.