The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) made a strong start for the year 2026 on improving confidence over the local economy after the latest manufacturing data pointed to a return to expansion mode. The main index leaped by 82.14, or 1.36 percent, to close at 6,135.06 on Friday, Jan. 2. The...
Despite an upbeat start in January, capital market observers agree that 2025 was a disappointing year for the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) as the local bourse underperformed significantly while its regional peers rallied. The PSE index closed the final trading day of 2025 at 6,052.92 points,...
Agritourism is a subsector of the ecotourism industry in which tourists visit farms, ranches, or other agricultural businesses whether for education or entertainment. Beyond the camaraderie and the attractive sceneries, agritourism fosters a deeper understanding of global farming processes through...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed a lackluster year in the red, but above the 6,000 level, as investors exercised caution on the last trading day of 2025. The main index lost 12.72 points, or 0.21 percent, to close at 6,052.92 on Monday, Dec. 29. The property sector led the decline...
Philippine equities are expected to trade in a narrow range during a holiday-shortened week, with investors weighing the impact of delayed national budget against the prospect of long-term recovery in 2026. Trading volume will likely remain subdued with only two active sessions on the...
Local stocks extended their climb on Thursday, Dec. 26, as investors gingerly repositioned portfolios for the coming year, though a lack of fresh catalysts and the holiday lull kept trading activity subdued. The Philippine Stock Exchange index gained 23.73 points, or 0.39 percent, to finish at...
For decades, the Philippines relied on mandated credit quotas to push banks toward underserved sectors. The Agri-Agra Law and micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) lending requirements under the Magna Carta were intended to correct market failures by steering resources toward agriculture and...
Local stocks were little changed on Tuesday, Dec. 23, as trading volumes dried up ahead of the year-end holidays, with marginal gains in the mining sector offsetting retreat in service and industrial shares. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) edged up 0.65 points, or 0.01 percent, to finish...
The Philippine herbal medicine industry is growing, driven by rising consumer interest in natural, plant-based remedies. According to Insight10, a healthcare-focused research and consulting firm—as mentioned in a BusinessWorld article last month—the Philippine herbal supplement market was...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) made a strong bounce on Monday, Dec. 22, and recovered last Friday’s lost ground on the back of bargain-hunting and some window-dressing for the year’s end. The main index jumped by 120.39 points, or 2.03 percent, to close at 6,041.26, with the advance...
Investors are expected to favor cash positions this week following a selloff on Dec. 19, as caution prevails ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. While window-dressing activities could provide a temporary lift for select Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) members, the broader outlook...
The Philippine benchmark index retreated on Thursday, Dec. 18, as investors locked in gains while awaiting crucial United States (US) inflation data for cues on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index dropped 47.54 points, or 0.78 percent, to close at...
