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Resource and Realty Counters Sparkle on Exchange, Select Financial and Property Stocks Decline

Posted on 2/25/26

The local equities market witnessed a day of pronounced sector-specific movements, with mining and select real estate companies leading the charge, while some financial and other property-related firms faced headwinds. Investors keenly observed significant shifts among individual counters, highlighting varied corporate developments and market sentiment.

Top Performing Stocks

Topping the list of gainers was Philippine Realty and Holdings Corporation (RLT), which saw its shares surge by 11.76%, closing at a last done price of PHP 0.114. The counter added PHP 0.012, with a substantial volume of 1,690,000 shares traded, amounting to a total value of PHP 188,000.00. Following closely was Geograce Resources Philippines, Inc. (GEO), experiencing an 11.63% increase to a last done price of PHP 0.096, up PHP 0.01 on a volume of 590,000 shares valued at PHP 55,190.00.

The mining sector showed broad strength, with United Paragon Mining Corporation (UPM) climbing 8.51% to PHP 0.0051 (up PHP 0.0004) with an impressive 141,000,000 shares exchanging hands for PHP 701,300.00. Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corporation "A" (OPM) also rose by 8.33%, closing at PHP 0.013, a gain of PHP 0.001, on a volume of 800,000 shares worth PHP 10,300.00.

Del Monte Pacific Limited (DELM) recorded an 8.00% uptick, ending the session at PHP 5.40 (up PHP 0.40). The food and beverage giant traded 651,000 shares for a total value of PHP 3,450,500.00. This gain comes amidst ongoing efforts by Del Monte Pacific to strengthen its global market position and financial health.

Other notable gainers included Jolliville Holdings Corporation (JOH), up 7.79% to PHP 4.29 (change of +PHP 0.31) with 1,000 shares valued at PHP 4,290.00. Philex Mining Corporation (PX) also saw robust performance, gaining 6.42% to PHP 11.28, an increase of PHP 0.68, on a substantial volume of 8,192,100 shares worth PHP 89,826,000.00, potentially reflecting positive sentiment towards commodity prices or its ongoing project developments. ATN Holdings, Inc. "B" (ATNB) advanced by 6.38% to PHP 0.50 (up PHP 0.03), with 1,050,000 shares traded for PHP 502,800.00.

Rounding out the top gainers were Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SCC), rising 6.21% to PHP 28.20 (up PHP 1.65) with 5,350,700 shares valued at PHP 149,430,000.00, likely benefiting from strong coal prices and energy demand; and A Brown Company, Inc. (BRN), which saw a 6.19% increase to PHP 1.03 (up PHP 0.06) on a volume of 1,296,000 shares worth PHP 1,278,090.00.

Significant Declines

On the losing end, Keppel Philippines Properties, Inc. (KEP) led the downturn, shedding 7.35% to close at PHP 2.90. The stock was down PHP 0.23, with 24,000 shares traded for a total value of PHP 69,820.00. The decline for Keppel Philippines Properties comes as the company continues to navigate its strategic transformation following the divestment of its shipyard business, shifting its focus towards property assets.

Nihao Mineral Resources International, Inc. (NI) also experienced a notable drop, losing 6.45% to reach a last done price of PHP 0.435, a decrease of PHP 0.03. Its trading volume stood at 330,000 shares, generating a total value of PHP 140,250.00. PetroEnergy Resources Corporation (PERC) fell by 5.57%, closing at PHP 3.39 (down PHP 0.20), with 459,000 shares traded for PHP 1,538,660.00, possibly influenced by specific project updates or broader market sentiment towards the energy sector.

LFM Properties Corporation (LPC) also retreated, down 5.26% to PHP 0.036 (a loss of PHP 0.002) on a volume of 200,000 shares valued at PHP 7,400.00. Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) saw a significant value decline, dropping 4.76% or PHP 100.00 to close at PHP 2,000.00, albeit on a very thin volume of just 5 shares for a total value of PHP 10,000.00. Such minimal trading can sometimes lead to exaggerated price movements.

Further declines were observed in Supercity Realty Development Corporation (SRDC), which lost 4.55% to PHP 21.00 (down PHP 1.00) with 2,400 shares worth PHP 48,030.00. Alliance Select Foods International, Inc. (FOOD) slipped 4.35% to PHP 0.44 (down PHP 0.02) on a volume of 470,000 shares valued at PHP 215,400.00.

Concluding the list of major losers were Medilines Distributors Incorporated (MEDIC), down 4.26% to PHP 0.225 (down PHP 0.01) with 270,000 shares trading for PHP 62,480.00; Medco Holdings, Inc. (MED), declining 3.85% to PHP 0.100 (down PHP 0.004) with 30,000 shares valued at PHP 3,080.00; and Vivant Corporation (VVT), which ended 3.80% lower at PHP 19.72 (down PHP 0.78) on 3,200 shares worth PHP 63,104.00.

The day's trading highlighted a selective market, where resource-based and certain property firms attracted positive sentiment, contrasting with the pullback seen in other sectors, influenced by company-specific news and broader economic factors.