Jollibee Foods Corp. surged the most in recent trading after announcing a plan to spin off its international business for a United States (US) listing, a move analysts say will finally decouple its high-growth domestic operations from underperforming global units. As of writing, the stock climbed...
Under Article XIII, Section 9 of the 1987 Constitution, the State is mandated to make decent housing and basic services” available to underprivileged and homeless citizens at an affordable cost. However, the wanton increase in Real Property Taxes (RPT)—which have surged by as much as 2,300...
Philippine stocks extended their New Year rally for a second session as investors placed bets on a cooling inflation print and welcomed a retreat in global crude prices. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 29.47 points, or 0.48 percent, to finish at 6,164.53 on Monday, Jan. 5. While...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) is poised to extend streak of bargain-hunting as investors weigh the prospect of further interest rate cuts against critical economic data due for release this week. Optimism is building around expectations of stronger corporate earnings and pivot in...
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...
