Philippine stocks closed firmer on Thursday amid easing tensions in Ukraine, while listed companies reported strong income results for 2013.

In Asia, the Tokyo index rose 1.59 percent, or 237.12 points to finish at 15,134.75, and Seoul inched up 0.22 percent, adding 4.38 points to 1,975.62, while Shanghai gained 0.32 percent, or 6.49 points, to 2,059.58.

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