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DigiPlus share price jumps after Tanco invests ₱1 billion to raise stake amid growth push

Published Mar 2, 2026 10:11 am

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus) announced that its chairman, tycoon Eusebio Tanco, has invested ₱1.04 billion to increase his shareholdings in the company, bringing his total stake to 14.7 percent of its outstanding capital.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Monday, March 2, the firm said Tanco purchased an additional 63.12 million DigiPlus shares, equivalent to 1.4 percent of the company’s total issued and outstanding shares.

He bought the shares at ₱16.40 apiece from the market through a stockbroker, higher than last Friday’s close of ₱16.10 per share. However, as of this writing, DigiPlus’ share price has jumped by 5.71 percent to ₱17.02 per share.

Tanco now owns 10.43 million shares directly and 712.62 million shares indirectly.

“The transaction reflects Mr. Tanco’s strong conviction in DigiPlus’ disciplined growth strategy as it accelerates the scale of its platforms through deeply localized digital entertainment offerings built specifically for the Philippine market,” the company said.

It added that, led by a seasoned and execution-driven management team, DigiPlus continues to invest in proprietary research and development, cutting-edge technologies, and best-in-class user experience capabilities to strengthen its competitiveness.

It is also institutionalizing a robust responsible gaming and player protection framework, positioning DigiPlus for sustained, long-term value creation.

“DigiPlus is entering an exciting phase of growth. We have built market-leading platforms anchored on responsible innovation, disciplined execution, and long-term growth,” said Tanco.

He added that, “I firmly believe in our ability to capture the significant opportunities ahead and deliver enduring value to our shareholders. The fundamentals of the digital entertainment industry remain strong, and DigiPlus is well-positioned to lead.”

DigiPlus, the country’s leading online gaming firm, reported in December 2025 that its revenues had been improving after regulators delinked gaming sites from popular e-wallet apps.

“We assure the investing public that there are no material changes to DigiPlus’ operating performance, regulatory standing, or overall business outlook,” Tanco said.

He added that, “The company continues to execute its strategy as planned, with operations and financial performance tracking in line with expectations. DigiPlus remains focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation.”

The firm said it continues to regain momentum amid an evolving regulatory and competitive environment, supported by disciplined execution and targeted operational initiatives across its digital gaming platforms.

“Over the past several months, DigiPlus’ online gross gaming revenues have steadily improved, reflecting the company’s proactive measures to strengthen platform resilience, enhance player experience, and ensure operational continuity,” DigiPlus said.

To support this momentum, DigiPlus accelerated efforts to transition players to its proprietary app-based platforms, reinforcing security, accessibility, and control over the overall user experience.

As part of these initiatives, the company partnered with PhilFirst Insurance to introduce a surety bond program that insures player funds, providing an added layer of financial protection and reinforcing player confidence.

DigiPlus also expanded its payment ecosystem by introducing new cash-in and cash-out options through Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-accredited providers Bayad and Pay&Go, further improving convenience and accessibility for players.

“These initiatives are beginning to deliver positive results,” the company said.

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