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Market Commentary: August 25, 2026Let’s be real: we can't just blame the August "Ghost Month" vibes for the current mark...
25/08/2026

Market Commentary: August 25, 2026

Let’s be real: we can't just blame the August "Ghost Month" vibes for the current market sluggishness. The real monsters? Inflation, oil casually breaching Php 90/L, and sluggish GDP growth. The bear hasn't just visited; it moved in, changed the locks, and is currently reading your mail.

Regulatory Jitters (MER & Telcos):
Manila Electric Co. (MER) went from a sturdy fortress to a wobbly Jenga tower, shedding 17% in July over anxieties about proposed system loss regulations. Meanwhile, legacy Telcos (GLO, TEL, CNRG) are sweating the "Konektadong Pinoy Act," which removes archaic franchise barriers and opens the doors to fierce new competition.

The GSMI Anomaly:
Ginebra (GSMI) sold off ~21% after a drop in Q2 net income. But look closer—the drag was entirely from non-core items! Selling this fundamentally strong company over headline noise is like dumping someone because they spilled a milkshake. Their business moat and pricing power remain incredibly deep.

Technical Outlook:
The PSEi is trapped in an uninspiring 6,100-6,200 range, repeatedly getting "ghosted" at the 6,300 resistance level. Market wizards largely agree that 2026 is shaping up to be a year of consolidation and survival.

✨ The Silver Lining:
While a sideways market tests our patience, it’s also the absolute best time to go bargain hunting! Use this quiet period to pack a lunch, adjust your strategy, and slowly scoop up undervalued, fundamentally sound gems (like GSMI). The seeds planted during grumpy bear markets are exactly what bloom into massive gains when the bulls finally return. Stay patient, stay smart, and keep building for next year!

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) continues to prove itself as a homegrown global titan, operating...
24/08/2026

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) continues to prove itself as a homegrown global titan, operating critical seaport gateways across six continents. Because it facilitates essential international trade—with a substantial portion of revenue earned in US dollars—ICTSI enjoys steady, recession-resilient cash flows and a built-in hedge against local currency volatility.

The growth story is only accelerating. BPI Securities maintains a BUY rating on the stock, highlighted by the recent 25-year concession extension of its flagship Manila terminal through 2063. Backed by expanding operations in South Africa (Durban) and Indonesia (Batam), upcoming regional tariff increases, and strong trade volumes across the Americas, ICTSI is projected to deliver industry-leading Return on Equity (ROE) topping 57% to 60% and double-digit earnings growth over the next two years. For investors seeking global infrastructure exposure with solid cash generation and defensive upside, ICTSI remains a standout name.

On June 24, 2026, RFM Corporation officially declared its third dividend payout of the year at Php 0.08903 per share. Th...
02/08/2026

On June 24, 2026, RFM Corporation officially declared its third dividend payout of the year at Php 0.08903 per share.

The record date was set for July 8, 2026, with the official payment date following on July 31, 2026.

RFM makes up a significant portion of my portfolio, and holding 20,000 shares means a nice incoming cash flow. Cha-ching!

Think about your regular grocery run. If a set of basic everyday items cost you exactly ₱100 in 2018, you now need ₱138 ...
30/07/2026

Think about your regular grocery run. If a set of basic everyday items cost you exactly ₱100 in 2018, you now need ₱138 to buy those exact same items in 2026. Looked at another way, a ₱1,000 bill in your wallet today only buys what ₱730 could get you eight years ago.

Economists use a tool called the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to measure this, but you can just think of it as a giant, national receipt. It tracks how the cost of daily necessities—like food, rent, and jeepney fares—goes up over time. The bottom line is simple: as prices go up, the value of your money goes down.

For ordinary working Filipinos, this rising cost of living acts like an invisible tax. When prices climb but salaries stay exactly the same, families are squeezed tight. You are forced to spend almost everything you earn just on basic survival, wiping out any chance to save. When the cash runs out, many families have no choice but to take out loans with high interest just to make ends meet.

If this invisible tax is quietly eating away at our hard-earned money, what steps can we take today to protect our families and our financial future? 🫤

It's not new to Meralco (MER) re the recent sell-off.In fact, utilities face "hazards of the trade" in the form of regul...
30/07/2026

It's not new to Meralco (MER) re the recent sell-off.

In fact, utilities face "hazards of the trade" in the form of regulatory risks, but the drivers behind the current decline are fundamentally different.

The 2022 decline was rooted in hard mathematical adjustments to global capital flows and discount rates. While the 2026 (today) decline is primarily sentiment-driven, based on legislative proposals that are still being debated and may take years to implement.

Reality Check: Meralco continues to post strong earnings, keeping its system loss rate (5.72% in Q1 2026) below the ERC's 6.5% cap. 😉

Kampante ang may kaalaman. ☝️ Be diversified.

Meralco (MER) declared a PhP 11.758/share dividend today as the last leg of its yearly dividend payment this year.MER cu...
29/07/2026

Meralco (MER) declared a PhP 11.758/share dividend today as the last leg of its yearly dividend payment this year.

MER currently makes a good portion of my current portfolio. This dividend will be one of the top yields this year.

MER stock price is currently down 6% YTD. Attributed by recent rebalancing of indices, and added a “negative” market sentiment drove by the recent SONA. 😂

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Stock serye (2/2): RFMThe "Premium Sundae" ValuationThe Earnings Scoops (Consistent Growth)-RFM isn't just making money;...
29/07/2026

Stock serye (2/2): RFM

The "Premium Sundae" Valuation

The Earnings Scoops (Consistent Growth)
-RFM isn't just making money; they are consistently stacking the scoops higher both yearly and quarterly.

The Golden Vault (Cash is King)
-They are sitting on a massive cash and cash equivalents pile of 2.38 Billion with total carrying debt is only 1.12 Billion, meaning they have more than double the cash needed to wipe out their debt.
-Free Cash Flow of 1.24 Billion, and you have a company that is swimming in liquidity.

The Retail Investors Treat
-Sensible Price Tag at a current price of 5.41 (as of July 29, 2026), RFM trades at a highly attractive Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of just 9.89x.
-Juicy Dividends with 9.48% dividend yield on a quarterly basis. To put that in perspective: if you buy 5,000 pesos worth of stock, you will earn roughly 475 pesos a year in passive income without breaking a sweat.
-Capital Gains: On top of the dividends, the stock price has already surged about 18% Year-to-Date since January.

The Secret Sauce
-Diamond Hands: RFM trades in thin daily volumes simply because existing stockholders prefer to hoard their shares rather than sell them.
-Following the Smart Money: The ultimate plot twist is that company insiders have been actively buying and accumulating shares from January all the way into this month. Insight: When the people running the kitchen are hoarding the food, you know it tastes good! 😉

The Final Bite: RFM pairs a fiercely defended business moat and strong consumer base with highly yielding dividends and an attractive entry price. Given its consistent year-over-year growth and insider accumulation, it offers substantial upside for investors willing to buy and hold. 😎

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Stock serye (1/2): RFMRFM Corporation is proving that selling ice cream and pasta is a seriously lucrative business, wit...
29/07/2026

Stock serye (1/2): RFM

RFM Corporation is proving that selling ice cream and pasta is a seriously lucrative business, with its consumer segment serving up a massive 75% of total sales. While its institutional flour-selling arm acts as a reliable wingman at 24% of sale.

When it comes to the actual dough, RFM isn't just baking it; they are multiplying it.

Net income climbed from 1.07B in 2022 to a satisfying 1.62B in 2025, backed by a steady expansion in net profit margins from 5.51% to 7.24%.

Best of all, RFM is playing it smart with its wallet, maintaining a highly responsible financial leverage where shareholders fund a solid 1.00 peso of the assets and debt covers a modest 0.65 pesos.

This disciplined balancing act has successfully supercharged their DuPont Return on Equity (ROE) from 7.0% to a stellar 10.6% over four years. Because this impressive growth is fueled by genuine operational health and expanding margins rather than risky borrowing, RFM is firmly on track to be a high-quality growth company that is as fundamentally sound as it is profitable.

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28/07/2026

Serving up pancakes, ice cream, and a fresh corporate valuation. Let’s look at the actual numbers behind RFM Corporation. 😊👌

What are the most common questions first-time Filipino investors ask? 🤔Want to know of how generate passive income in th...
28/07/2026

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