Philippine Stock Market Sees Divergent Fortunes: Republic Glass, Uniholdings Lead Gainers; IPM, Grand Plaza Hotel Among Top Losers
Posted on 12/15/25
The Philippine Stock Exchange witnessed a day of significant movements, with several companies experiencing substantial gains and losses. While infrastructure and holding firms caught investor attention on the upside, some property and leisure-related entities faced downturns amidst the day's trading.Top Gainers Shine Amidst Market Activity
Leading the rally today was Republic Glass Holdings Corporation (REG), which surged by an impressive 41.96 percent. The stock closed at 3.18 pesos, marking a 0.94 peso increase from its previous close. Trading volume reached 61,000 shares, valuing 189,260.0 pesos. Such a sharp rise often indicates renewed investor confidence or anticipation of strategic developments within the company's diverse portfolio.
Following closely was Uniholdings Inc. (UNH), which posted a robust gain of 28.42 percent. Its share price climbed 40.50 pesos to settle at 183.00 pesos. Despite a relatively modest volume of 7,740 shares, the total value traded for UNH was significant at 1,397,130.0 pesos, suggesting strong buying interest at higher price points.
Medco Holdings, Inc. (MED) also saw considerable interest, advancing by 15.56 percent. Its share price increased by 0.014 pesos to 0.104 pesos, with 50,000 shares worth 5,180.0 pesos changing hands.
In the infrastructure sector, Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. (INFRA) continued to capture attention, rising by 15.15 percent. The company, known for its involvement in major transport projects like the proposed Makati subway, saw its shares increase by 0.05 pesos to 0.38 pesos. A substantial 2,290,000 shares were traded, totaling 842,000.0 pesos, reflecting ongoing speculation or positive sentiment surrounding its projects and the broader infrastructure thrust.
Ferronoux Holdings, Inc. (FERRO) also made it to the top performers, gaining 14.32 percent. Its shares jumped 0.68 pesos to close at 5.43 pesos, with 87,000 shares traded for a total value of 472,410.0 pesos.
Coal Asia Holdings Incorporated (COAL) experienced a notable increase of 13.64 percent, adding 0.003 pesos to its price, closing at 0.025 pesos. A staggering 49,600,000 shares were traded, amounting to 1,175,500.0 pesos, possibly driven by a rebound in global commodity prices or specific company developments in the energy sector.
Philippine Trust Company (PTC) also recorded a significant climb of 12.86 percent, with its price increasing by 11.05 pesos to 97.00 pesos on a low volume of 100 shares worth 9,757.0 pesos.
Rounding out the significant gainers were Berjaya Philippines, Inc. (BCOR), up 10.96 percent to 8.00 pesos on a 0.79 peso change; Megawide Construction Corporation (MWIDE), rising 8.28 percent to 3.14 pesos with a 0.24 peso gain and substantial trading volume of 1,106,000 shares valued at 3,348,540.0 pesos, potentially reflecting continued optimism in the construction sector given its involvement in various large-scale projects; and A. Soriano Corporation (ANS), which saw its shares increase by 7.28 percent, adding 0.94 pesos to close at 13.86 pesos with 5,500 shares traded for 72,132.0 pesos.
Property and Leisure Stocks Face Headwinds as Losers Dominate
On the other side of the ledger, IPM Holdings, Inc. (IPM) led the decliners, plummeting by 21.47 percent. The company's shares dropped 0.38 pesos to close at 1.39 pesos, with a volume of 2,000 shares and a total value of 2,790.0 pesos. Such a sharp drop in a thinly traded stock can be indicative of specific corporate news or a lack of buying support.
Grand Plaza Hotel Corporation (GPH) also experienced a steep decline, shedding 19.58 percent. Its shares fell 1.41 pesos to 5.79 pesos, trading 1,100 shares for 6,369.0 pesos. The hotel and tourism sector remains sensitive to various factors, and this decline might reflect prevailing challenges in the leisure and hospitality industry.
Kepwealth Property Phils., Inc. (KPPI) followed suit, with its shares falling 12.59 percent. The price dropped by 0.17 pesos to 1.18 pesos, with 38,000 shares traded for 42,820.0 pesos, suggesting a pullback in the property market segment, particularly for smaller players.
Geograce Resources Philippines, Inc. (GEO) recorded a 10.00 percent decrease, with its shares closing at 0.09 pesos after a 0.01 peso decline. 100,000 shares were exchanged, valuing 8,640.0 pesos.
Mabuhay Holdings Corporation (MHC) also faced a tough day, with its stock down 9.40 percent. The price dropped 0.011 pesos to 0.106 pesos, with 50,000 shares traded for 5,330.0 pesos.
Concrete Aggregates Corp. 'B' (CAB) saw a decline of 6.72 percent, with its shares decreasing by 3.60 pesos to 50.00 pesos. 400 shares were traded, totaling 17,745.5 pesos.
Digital solutions provider Xurpas Inc. (X) experienced a 5.45 percent drop, with its stock shedding 0.015 pesos to 0.26 pesos. A high volume of 2,700,000 shares were traded, worth 713,200.0 pesos, indicating sustained selling pressure in the technology or volatile small-cap sector.
PH Resorts Group Holdings, Inc. (PHR), a player in the gaming and hospitality sector, also ended the day lower by 5.37 percent. Its shares slid 0.008 pesos to 0.141 pesos, with 170,000 shares changing hands for 24,130.0 pesos, likely reflecting concerns over the pace of tourism recovery or sector-specific challenges impacting resort operations.
Cebu Air, Inc. (CEB), the parent company of budget carrier Cebu Pacific, closed down 4.76 percent. Its shares dropped 1.55 pesos to 31.00 pesos, with a substantial volume of 291,200 shares traded for 9,140,640.0 pesos. Airlines often face headwinds from rising fuel costs, currency fluctuations, and competitive pressures, which could be contributing factors to its decline.
Finally, Petron Corporation Non-Voting Perpetual Series 4B Preferred Shares (PRF4B) also posted a 4.76 percent decline, shedding 50.00 pesos to close at 1000.00 pesos, on a low volume of 15 shares valued at 15,225.0 pesos.
