The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) opened the 2026 trading year on a high note, with the benchmark PSE index (PSEi) surging by 82.14 points, or 1.4 percent, to close at 6,135.06. The positive performance signals a renewed sense of optimism among investors as the local bourse looks toward a transformative year.
The rally was broad-based, with the All Shares index rising by 1.3 percent (43.81 points). Performance across specialized indices was equally robust:
PSE MidCap Index: Up 1.6%
PSE Dividend Yield Index: Up 1.2%
Sectoral performance remained overwhelmingly positive, with nearly all sectors posting gains between 1.3 percent and 3.1 percent. The Services sector was the sole outlier, seeing a marginal dip of 1.0 percent. Total value turnover for the day stood at Php 4.36 billion.
PSE President and CEO Ramon S. Monzon attributed the market’s strong start to significant improvements in the national governance landscape and the restoration of institutional integrity.
“The success of the administration in exacting accountability from the perpetrators of the corruption scandal and the institution of strong governance reforms are the principal catalysts needed in restoring investor confidence in the country and the stock market,” said Mr. Monzon. “The gain of 1.4 percent in the PSEi on the first day of trading augurs well for the much-awaited turnaround of our stock market in the coming year.”
Looking ahead, the PSE remains committed to a series of strategic priorities designed to modernize the Philippine capital markets and increase regional competitiveness.
Mr. Monzon emphasized that the Exchange will continue to focus on:
Deepening Liquidity: Attracting more active participation from retail and institutional investors.
Broadening Access: Streamlining the process for new companies to list and for investors to enter the market.
Technological Advancement: Enhancing trading platforms to ensure seamless, secure transactions.
Sustainability: Advancing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives across listed companies.
“We will continue to work closely with our regulator and other market participants to carry out our strategic priorities for the year,” Mr. Monzon added.
