Local Equities Roundup: Consumer and Media Drive Gains, Energy Sector Faces Headwinds
Posted on 9/11/26
Trading activity across the local exchange on September 11, 2026, saw a mix of strong advances and notable declines, with consumer-oriented and media firms leading the charge among top gainers, while certain energy and industrial counters experienced significant pullbacks.
Top Gainers Shine Bright
Leading the day's upturn was PRIME MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. (PRIM), which closed at 1.19, marking a substantial increase of 0.16 or 15.53% from its previous close of 1.03. The media holding company saw 125,000 shares change hands, amounting to a total value of 124,210.00. This surge comes as the Villar-led group continues its strategic expansion in the media landscape, potentially buoyed by investor optimism regarding its future content and platform development.
LBC EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (LBC) also had a strong showing, climbing by 0.97 to settle at 8.03, a 13.74% gain from its previous close of 7.06. Despite a relatively low volume of 1,800 shares traded, valued at 14,290.00, the logistics giant demonstrated robust investor confidence, perhaps reflecting ongoing recovery in shipping and e-commerce demand.
Food sector player ALLIANCE SELECT FOODS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (FOOD) registered a 0.04 increase, ending the day at 0.365 from 0.325, translating to a 12.31% jump. A significant volume of 3,930,000 shares were traded, valued at 1,384,550.00, suggesting renewed interest in the company amidst a generally favorable outlook for food manufacturers.
Another strong performer was IONICS, INC. (ION), an electronics manufacturing services provider, which saw its share price rise by 0.29 to 3.19 from 2.90, an even 10.00% increase. The company commanded a substantial trading volume of 10,251,000 shares, generating a total value of 31,737,500.00, indicating healthy market activity in the technology sector.
Rounding out the top gainers were CENTURY PACIFIC FOOD, INC. (CNPF), up by 1.70 (5.31%) to 33.70 from 32.00, with 1,123,000 shares traded for a value of 36,194,400.00; LIBERTY FLOUR MILLS, INC. (LFM), gaining 1.00 (4.76%) to 22.00 from 21.00 on a small volume of 500 shares valued at 11,065.00; and PAL HOLDINGS, INC. (PAL), which advanced by 0.14 (4.73%) to 3.10 from 2.96 with 4,893,000 shares traded, valued at 14,584,400.00, as the airline industry continues its post-pandemic recovery trajectory. Sta. Lucia Land, Inc. (SLI) also gained 0.07 (3.85%) to close at 1.89 from 1.82, with a value of 47,150.00 from 25,000 shares. Petron Corporation Non-Voting Perpetual Series 4D Preferred Shares (PRF4D) rose 35.00 (3.76%) to 965.00 from 930.00 on a volume of 100 shares valued at 96,500.00. EVERWOODS GREEN RESOURCES AND HOLDINGS, INC. (EGRN) saw a modest gain of 0.001 (3.70%) to 0.028 from 0.027 with 400,000 shares traded for a value of 11,100.00.
Significant Declines Among Losers
On the downside, EASYCALL COMMUNICATIONS PHILIPPINES, INC. (ECP) led the decliners, shedding 0.50 or a sharp 16.13% to close at 2.60 from 3.10. A total of 215,000 shares were exchanged, accumulating a value of 564,350.00. The substantial drop might reflect profit-taking or specific company-related developments.
LMG CORP. (LMG) followed with a 0.055 decline, bringing its price down to 0.305 from 0.360, a 15.28% decrease. With 140,000 shares traded for 44,400.00, investors appear to be cautious regarding the manufacturing firm.
PH RESORTS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (PHR) also experienced a significant slump, falling by 0.022 or 12.15% to settle at 0.159 from 0.181. The gaming and resorts operator saw heavy trading, with 29,010,000 shares changing hands, totaling 5,072,690.00. This decline comes despite the broader recovery in the tourism and gaming sectors, possibly due to specific project-related concerns or market sentiment towards its expansion plans, such as the Solaire North project.
FIRST GEN CORPORATION (FGEN), a major power producer, faced a considerable downturn, dropping by 3.20 or 11.90% to 23.70 from 26.90. The stock was actively traded with 14,611,000 shares, generating a substantial value of 380,318,016.00. The decline could be attributed to fluctuating energy prices or investor reassessment of its project timelines for gas-to-power initiatives.
Other notable losers included PAXYS, INC. (PAX), down by 0.40 (11.11%) to 3.20 from 3.60 on a volume of 190,000 shares valued at 609,230.00. ENEX ENERGY CORP. (ENEX) slipped by 0.27 (8.26%) to 3.00 from 3.27 with 12,000 shares traded for 36,770.00. ARANETA PROPERTIES, INC. (ARA) saw a 0.02 (7.14%) dip to 0.26 from 0.28 with 170,000 shares traded, valued at 44,700.00. GEOGRACE RESOURCES PHILIPPINES, INC. (GEO) dropped by 0.008 (7.08%) to 0.105 from 0.113 with a substantial volume of 1,360,000 shares and a value of 144,000.00. ATLAS CONSOLIDATED MINING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (AT) declined by 1.60 (6.93%) to 21.50 from 23.10, trading 11,528,600 shares for a value of 249,088,992.00, possibly impacted by commodity price fluctuations or mining sector sentiment. Lastly, ORIENTAL PETROLEUM AND MINERALS CORPORATION "A" (OPM) closed lower by 0.001 (6.67%) to 0.014 from 0.015 with 7,500,000 shares traded for 106,400.00.
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