More M&A deals expected this yearMANILA, Philippines — Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions in the Philippines are expected to increase this year after deal activity saw a slowdown in 2025 with investors being strategically selective, according to a report by PwC Philippines. In its M&A Report 2025, PwC Philippines said the country recorded 74 M&A transactions as of Dec. 4, 2025 with a total deal value of $4.6 billion, lower than the 113 deals registered in 2024 worth $8.6 billion. A total deal value of $1.9 billion from 22 deals was recorded in the energy and natural resources sector. Compared to other countries in Southeast Asia, M&A deals in the Philippines ranked fifth in terms of value behind Singapore ($31.7 billion from 336 deals), Malaysia ($7.3 billion from 147 deals), Vietnam ($6.9 billion from 94 deals) and Indonesia ($6.2 billion from 102 deals). “Philippine M&A trends last year indicated our resilience points and opportunity strongholds,” PwC Philippines M&A and corporate finance partner Trissy Rogacion said.

Source: Philippine Star January 09, 2026 16:34 UTC