Share prices rose on Friday with the benchmark index back at the 7,900 level, with an analyst attributing the rise to news that Lopez-led First Gen Corp. was selling a stake in unit Energy Development Corp.

The bellwether index added 56.16 points or 0.71 percent to close at 7,932.82. The broader All Shares climbed 19.81 points or 0.42 percent to 4,734.38.

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