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Philippine Market Watch: Notable Swings for Resources and Holdings

Posted on 1/22/26

Trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange on January 22, 2026, concluded with a diverse performance across sectors, as several companies recorded significant gains while others faced notable pullbacks. Investor sentiment appeared to be a mix of optimism for specific growth areas and caution over broader economic factors.

Top Performers

Leading the day's advancers was Imperial Resources, Inc. (IMP), which soared an impressive 50.00%. The stock closed at 1.05 pesos, marking a substantial 0.35 peso increase from its previous close of 0.70 pesos. This dramatic climb was backed by a solid volume of 389,000 shares traded, accumulating a total value of 390,540.00 pesos, indicating strong buying interest that could stem from anticipation of new project developments or a strategic shift.

Grand Plaza Hotel Corporation (GPH) also delivered a robust performance, adding 16.50% to its share price. The hospitality sector stock ended the session at 6.99 pesos, up 0.99 pesos from its prior close of 6.00 pesos. While trading a modest 300 shares for a total value of 2,097.00 pesos, the significant percentage gain suggests renewed investor confidence, possibly spurred by an improving outlook for the tourism industry.

SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) maintained its strong market presence, appreciating by 15.04%. The renewable energy firm closed at 1.30 pesos, a 0.17 peso jump from its 1.13 pesos previous close. This remarkable performance was driven by an exceptionally high volume of 147,650,000 shares, translating to a substantial total value of 189,680,000.00 pesos, underscoring persistent investor enthusiasm for the renewable energy sector and SPNEC's aggressive expansion strategies.

Philcomsat Holdings Corporation (PHC) also saw its shares climb, recording a 12.42% increase. The stock finished the day at 1.81 pesos, up 0.20 pesos from its previous close of 1.61 pesos. It saw 35,000 shares change hands, valued at 58,000.00 pesos. Following closely, GMA Holdings, Inc. - Philippine Deposit Receipts (GMAP) posted a healthy 10.44% gain, settling at 6.24 pesos, an increase of 0.59 pesos from its 5.65 pesos previous close. The media-related PDRs traded 29,000 shares, accumulating a total value of 168,663.00 pesos, reflecting positive sentiment in the broadcasting sector.

Significant Declines

Conversely, Uniholdings Inc. (UNH) registered the steepest decline for the day, plunging 18.75%. The stock concluded the trading session at 130.00 pesos, shedding 30.00 pesos from its 160.00 pesos previous close. A relatively thin trading volume of 270 shares, valued at 35,191.00 pesos, suggests a sharp price adjustment possibly due to specific, unannounced corporate news or a significant block sale that influenced its valuation.

Swift Foods, Inc. Convertible Preferred (SFIP) also experienced a notable downturn, falling 7.33%. The preferred shares closed at 1.39 pesos, down 0.11 pesos from its 1.50 pesos previous close. With 14,000 shares traded and a total value of 19,520.00 pesos, the decline might be linked to shifts in interest rate expectations or company-specific financial announcements impacting preferred securities.

Concrete Aggregates Corp. "A" (CA), a player in the construction materials sector, saw its shares drop by 6.78%. The stock ended at 55.00 pesos, a decrease of 4.00 pesos from its 59.00 pesos previous close, trading 230 shares worth 13,170.00 pesos. This decline could be a reaction to broader concerns within the construction industry, such as project delays or material cost fluctuations.

Pacific Online Systems Corporation (LOTO), involved in lottery system operations, registered a 6.56% decrease. Its shares closed at 1.71 pesos, down 0.12 pesos from its 1.83 pesos previous close, on a volume of 36,000 shares valued at 62,400.00 pesos. Changes in gaming regulations or performance trends within the sector could have contributed to the negative movement.

Rounding out the top five losers was A. Soriano Corporation (ANS), a diversified holding company, which shed 5.35% of its market value. The stock closed at 14.14 pesos, a drop of 0.80 pesos from its 14.94 pesos previous close. Trading volume reached 64,300 shares, with a total value of 926,906.00 pesos. As a holding firm, its performance often mirrors the collective outlook for its various underlying investments, which may have faced headwinds during the day's trading.