The first trading day of 2026 was off to a good start 202 was off to a good gaining 82.14 points or 1.4 percent to 6,135.06.
Both the PSE MidCap and PSE Dividend Yield indices also closed higher by 1.6 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
The All Shares index was likewise i x was likewise in the green, up by 43.81 points or 1.3 percent.
All sector indices posted 1.3 to 3.1 percent gains except for the Services sector index which shed 1.0 Percent.
"The success of the administration in exacting accountability from the perpetrators of the corruption scandal and the institution of strong governance reforms are the principal catalysts needed in restoring investor confidence in the country and the stock market. The gain of 1.4 percent in the PSEi on the first day of trading augurs well for the much awaited turnaround of our stock market in the coming year,"said PSE President and CEO Ramon S. Monzon.
"We will continue to implement initiatives focused on deepening liquidity, broadening access for companies and investors, enhancing technology broening dccess lo comanie ond nvestors, enndncing teehnology platforms, advancing sustainability, and enhancing our overall regional competitiveness. We will work closely with our regulator and other market participants to carry out our strategic priorities for the year," Mr. Monzon added.