Philippine Markets Newsletter

In times of economic slowdown, manufacturers producing consumer goods and durables often face challenges in maintaining their normal output levels....

Organic growth paired with strategic acquisitions seem to be an easy task for this supermarket retailer due to its consistent market presence growth yearly....

Rice is a crucial staple in the Philippines. In 2020, Filipinos consumed an average of 118.81 kilograms of rice per person, totaling 12.9 million metric tons (“MT”) for the country’s population of around 108.66 million....

Thanks to their diversified nature, the biggest conglomerates were able to withstand the impact of the pandemic by outperforming in most of their sectors...

Real estate drives economic growth through factors like building infrastructure, forming capital, job opportunities, and tax contributions. It’s not just a financial barometer for the economy’s present and future, but also a window into evolving consumer behavior...

As electricity prices rise due to global supply chain disruptions, investments on renewable energy (“RE”) could unlock the potential of this power generation company....

The banking arm of conglomerate San Miguel Corp. has boosted its lending portfolio after securing its universal bank license. Following the change of its status, more local businesses will be supported particularly the small and medium enterprises....

This home improvement retailer continues to stay resilient in the face of headwinds thanks to its continuous portfolio expansion and improving margins....

With the resumption of full face-to-face classes, educational institutions are expected to benefit from the surge of enrollment....

Real estate drives economic growth through factors like building infrastructure, forming capital, job opportunities, and tax contributions....

With the resumption of full face-to-face classes, educational institutions are expected to benefit from the surge of enrollment...

Philippine economic growth has been dependent on two main factors in the past decade. The first factor is Overseas Foreign Workers (OFW) remittance, where Filipinos working abroad send money back home. As of May 2023, cash remittance grew 2.8% from last year, contributing to Filipinos’ spending power....

This food and beverage company continues to grow and break through macroeconomic headwinds thanks to partnerships and continuous product expansion....

Investors typically focus on a company’s recent profitability and potential for future profits, along with the stock’s market value. Yet, they might overlook the crucial aspect of the company’s growth trajectory....

The Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) has continuously been expanding its operations and developing strategic partnerships....

This alcoholic beverage company has remained successful for years just by using a single strategy....

A crucial indicator for gauging a country’s economic activity level is the capacity indicator. It reveals the extent to which the country is operating in relation to its full potential...

This real estate corporation is tapping into the potential of using data science and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to stay one step ahead of its peers....

After experiencing a two-year decline, Philippines gross savings finally rebounded and achieved positive growth levels in 2022. This was driven by non-financial corporations contributing the highest gross saving....

This company was able to further establish itself as a key player in the Philippine real estate market thanks to a combination of multiple project developments, effective investments, and strategic execution....