Industry Monitor - September 7, 2026

September 07, 2026

An overview of significant news and developments from September 2 to September 7, 2026, highlighting key events, trends, and advancements across various sectors.

Must See Stories

Sara Duterte faces impeachment, criminal case, but ‘no double jeopardy’

Wilnard Bacelonia, Philippine News Agency, September 3, 2026

Vice President Sara Duterte faces cases on similar grounds before two courts, but the principle of “double jeopardy” would still not apply.

Reference link: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2300026/no-double-jeopardy-even-as-vp-duterte-faces-impeach-criminal-cases

Monsoon to ease projected fall in rice output

Marron Joshua F. Mendoza, BusinessWorld, September 6, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said he expects the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) initial projection of a 700,000-metric ton (MT) reduction in rice production to be mitigated by the additional rainfall brought about by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat).

Reference link: https://bworldonline.com/economy/2026/09/06/774960/monsoon-to-ease-projected-fall-in-rice-output/

BSP may hit long pause if economy rebounds in second half — UOB

Katherine K. Chan, BusinessWorld, September 7, 2026

The Philippine economy may recover in the second half of the year, giving the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reason to stand pat for an extended period, Singapore-based United Overseas Bank Ltd. (UOB) said.

Reference link: https://bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/09/07/774802/bsp-may-hit-long-pause-if-economy-rebounds-in-second-half-uob/

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