Country: PH | Published: 2026-09-18
Philippine stocks extended their bargain-hunting rebound after a two-day slide, with the World Bank projecting stronger growth in the second half of the year lending some support.
Philippine stocks extended their bargain-hunting rebound after a two-day slide, with the World Bank projecting stronger growth in the second half of the year lending some support. A notable boost came as the local bourse cleared the way for the GCash owner's IPO, one of the largest the exchange has seen, sharpening interest in the financial technology space. Meanwhile, a coast guard incident with China and a deadly school shooting in South Cotabato kept headlines busy, though neither has visibly dented the market's recovery so far.