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Philippine Stock Exchange: MACAY, DITO Surge; Retail and Holding Firms Experience Decline

Posted on 4/7/26

Trading activity on the Philippine Stock Exchange saw notable movements today, with a mix of holding companies and a telecommunications firm leading the charge among top gainers, while retail and other diversified groups faced downward pressure. The session highlighted specific corporate developments and sector-specific sentiments influencing investor decisions.

Topping the list of gainers was MACAY HOLDINGS, INC., trading under the symbol MACAY. The stock closed at 6.95, marking a significant increase of 1.21 or 21.08% from its previous close. This movement was observed on a volume of 1,800 shares, valuing 12,578.00. Following closely was OMICO CORPORATION, or OM, which climbed by 0.018 to 0.108, a 20.00% gain, with 80,000 shares traded for a total value of Php 8,620.00.

DITO CME HOLDINGS CORP., represented by DITO, also posted a strong performance, rising by 0.07 or 10.77% to close at 0.72. The telecommunications company saw a substantial volume of 53,806,000 shares change hands, amounting to a total value of Php 37,997,600.00. This upward trend for DITO comes as investors continue to monitor its aggressive network expansion and subscriber growth initiatives, which are seen as key drivers for its long-term market position.

Other notable gainers included ALLIANCE GLOBAL GROUP, INC. WARRANTS (AGIW), which increased by 0.17 or 10.24% to 1.83, with 605,000 shares valued at Php 1,002,190.00. PACIFICA HOLDINGS, INC. (PA) saw its price rise by 0.07, or 9.33%, to 0.82, with 5,000 shares trading for Php 4,080.00. ORIENTAL PETROLEUM AND MINERALS CORPORATION ``B`` (OPMB) was up 0.001 (8.33%) to 0.013, with 200,000 shares exchanged for Php 2,600.00. UNIHOLDINGS INC. (UNH) advanced by 8.90 (7.30%) to 130.90 on a low volume of 90 shares, totaling Php 11,308.00. FERRONOUX HOLDINGS, INC. (FERRO) ended the day higher by 0.20 (6.90%) at 3.10, with 24,000 shares worth Php 74,760.00. ANCHOR LAND HOLDINGS, INC. (ALHI) appreciated by 0.27 (6.77%) to 4.26, trading 2,000 shares for Php 8,740.00, and ENEX ENERGY CORP. (ENEX) gained 0.24 (6.43%) to 3.97, with a volume of 140,000 shares and total value of Php 555,200.00.

On the losing end, ISLAND INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY, INC., or IS, led the decline, shedding 0.008 or 7.55% to close at 0.098. Its trading volume was 40,000 shares, amounting to Php 3,990.00. CITYSTATE SAVINGS BANK, INC. (CSB) also saw a significant drop of 1.16 or 7.26% to 14.82, with a modest volume of 100 shares valued at Php 1,482.00.

ATN HOLDINGS, INC. ``B`` (ATNB) fell by 0.03 or 6.74% to 0.415, trading 160,000 shares for Php 66,400.00. WELLEX INDUSTRIES, INC. (WIN) was down by 0.02 (6.67%) to 0.28, with 600,000 shares traded for Php 169,500.00. METRO RETAIL STORES GROUP, INC. (MRSGI) retreated by 0.07 or 5.93% to 1.11, with 1,264,000 shares valued at Php 1,386,020.00. The decline in MRSGI reflects broader investor concerns regarding consumer spending and the competitive landscape in the retail sector.

NIHAO MINERAL RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NI) lost 0.025 (5.15%) to 0.46 on a volume of 50,000 shares, valuing Php 22,300.00. WATERFRONT PHILIPPINES, INCORPORATED (WPI) decreased by 0.02 (4.55%) to 0.42, trading 240,000 shares for Php 100,700.00. APOLLO GLOBAL CAPITAL, INC. (APL) saw its price drop by 0.0003 or 3.90% to 0.0074, although it recorded a massive volume of 687,000,000 shares, totaling Php 5,198,600.00.

Rounding out the top losers were FIRST PHILIPPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION (FPH) and BENGUET CORPORATION ``B`` (BCB). FPH, a diversified conglomerate with interests in power and real estate, declined by 2.95 or 3.78% to 75.00, with 9,030 shares traded for Php 679,540.00. Its dip could be attributed to broader market sentiment affecting large holding companies or specific sector-related developments. BCB closed at 6.15, down by 0.22 (3.45%), on a volume of 2,100 shares valued at Php 12,904.00.