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Market Action Sees Mining and Energy Stocks Shine; Easycall, Shell Pilipinas Tumble on Active Trading Day

Posted on 3/26/26

The Philippine bourse experienced a day of notable movements on March 26, 2026, with mining and energy-related companies emerging as strong performers, while select communication and oil sector stocks faced significant declines. The trading session saw a mix of speculative plays and reactions to broader industry trends.

Top Gainers: Mining and Energy Lead the Charge

Among the day's top performers, mining and energy exploration companies captured investor interest, possibly driven by renewed optimism in commodity prices or specific project developments. ATOK-BIG WEDGE CO., INC. (AB) led the pack, jumping by a remarkable 19.37%. Its last done price settled at Php 2.28, marking a Php 0.37 change. Trading volume reached 1,497,000 shares, valuing transactions at Php 3,328,930.00.

PXP ENERGY CORPORATION (PXP), a prominent player in oil and gas exploration, also posted a strong gain of 15.76%. The stock closed at Php 3.82, up by Php 0.52. This surge comes amid persistent discussions around energy security and potential new exploration activities in the region, attracting robust trading interest with 31,094,000 shares exchanged for a total value of Php 120,017,000.00.

DOMINION HOLDINGS, INC. (DHI) saw its shares climb 10.71%, closing at Php 6.20 after gaining Php 0.60. A total of 9,712,600 shares worth Php 59,176,900.00 were traded, indicating a positive outlook on its real estate and investment portfolio.

Further, UNITED PARAGON MINING CORPORATION (UPM) posted a significant rise of 9.09%, closing at Php 0.0048 with a price change of Php 0.0004, trading 10,000,000 shares for Php 46,800.00. BRIGHT KINDLE RESOURCES & INVESTMENTS INC. (BKR) was up by 7.27% to Php 0.59 (change: Php 0.04) with 4,000 shares valued at Php 2,350.00. CIRTEK HOLDINGS PHILIPPINES CORPORATION PREFERRED B-2 SUBSERIES D SHARES (TCB2D) rose 7.20% to Php 7.00, a gain of Php 0.47, trading 6,900 shares worth Php 48,300.00. RASLAG CORP. (ASLAG), a renewable energy firm, advanced 6.10% to Php 0.87 (change: Php 0.05), with 438,000 shares valued at Php 366,900.00. GLOBAL FERRONICKEL HOLDINGS, INC. (FNI) also saw a 5.88% increase, closing at Php 1.62 (change: Php 0.09) with 1,487,000 shares traded for Php 2,394,380.00. THE PHILODRILL CORPORATION (OV) finished up 5.68% at Php 0.0093 (change: Php 0.0005) on a massive 417,000,000 volume amounting to Php 3,876,900.00, and CITYLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC) saw a 5.66% rise to Php 0.56 (change: Php 0.03) with 23,000 shares worth Php 12,660.00.

Top Losers: Communications and Oil Sector Stocks Retreat

On the downside, EASYCALL COMMUNICATIONS PHILIPPINES, INC. (ECP) recorded the sharpest decline, shedding 16.18% to settle at Php 2.28. The stock lost Php 0.44 amid what appears to be a broader reassessment of the telecommunications sector or company-specific challenges. Trading activity for ECP involved 70,000 shares, valued at Php 174,270.00.

SHELL PILIPINAS CORPORATION (SHLPH) experienced a notable drop of 14.41%, closing at Php 9.50, down by Php 1.60. The decline could be attributed to fluctuating global crude prices, intense domestic competition, or recent operational news impacting its refining and retail segments. The stock saw significant volume, with 4,663,100 shares traded, amounting to Php 46,464,900.00.

PHILIPPINE REALTY AND HOLDINGS CORPORATION (RLT) also saw its share price dip by 8.26%, ending the day at Php 0.10. The property developer's shares declined by Php 0.009, with 200,000 shares worth Php 20,000.00 changing hands.

Among other significant decliners, SBS PHILIPPINES CORPORATION (SBS) slid 6.14% to Php 3.21, a drop of Php 0.21, on 2,000 shares valued at Php 6,430.00. ORIENTAL PENINSULA RESOURCES GROUP, INC. (ORE) decreased by 5.26% to Php 0.45 (change: Php 0.025), with 90,000 shares trading for Php 41,250.00. PRIME MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. (PRIM) lost 5.21% to Php 0.91 (change: Php 0.05), with 35,000 shares valued at Php 32,570.00. LODESTAR INVESTMENT HOLDINGS CORPORATION (LODE) was down 4.88% at Php 0.39 (change: Php 0.02) on 620,000 shares worth Php 226,450.00. ISLAND INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY, INC. (IS) shed 4.72%, closing at Php 0.101 (change: Php 0.005) with 120,000 shares for Php 12,120.00. DIGIPLUS INTERACTIVE CORP. (PLUS) fell 4.60% to Php 17.02 (change: Php 0.82) on heavy trading of 7,749,700 shares valued at Php 133,729,000.00. Finally, MABUHAY VINYL CORPORATION (MVC) closed down 4.59% at Php 5.20 (change: Php 0.25) with 500 shares for Php 2,600.00.

The market's performance underscores a divergent investor sentiment across different sectors, with commodity-linked stocks gaining favor while certain consumer and service-oriented firms face selling pressure.