Industry Monitor - October 19, 2026
An overview of significant news and developments from October 13 to October 19, 2026, highlighting key events, trends, and advancements across various sectors.
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DOE targets brownout-free Christmas for Visayas, Mindanao
Lisbet K. Esmael, Philippine News Agency, September 4, 2026
MGen's solar project kicks off commercial operations
Joann Villanueva, Philippine News Agency, September 3, 2026
PH bids to regain 2nd spot in world geothermal energy production
Joann Villanueva, Philippine News Agency, September 3, 2026
Meta pushes back on Philippine National ID integration for social media
Jonathan Castillo, Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2026
DICT to push stronger Big Tech accountability at ASEAN level
Raymond Carl dela Cruz, Philippine News Agency, September 2, 2026
Philippines faces affordability, governance gaps in shift to AI-ready infrastructure—UNESCAP
Danielle T. Bayani, Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2026
PXP, partners see bigger gas potential in Sulu Sea
Brix Lelis, PhilStar, September 5, 2026
Mining firm pushes to halt Kalinga copper-gold project sale
Holly Bacay, Inquirer.net, September 5, 2026
DMCI Mining bullish over PBBM critical minerals order
Anna Leah Gonzales, Philippine News Agency, September 4, 2026
UAE, Saudi Arabia offer to fund PH oil depots - DOE
Wilnard Bacelonia, Philippine News Agency, September 3, 2026
BSP may hit long pause if economy rebounds in second half — UOB
Katherine K. Chan, BusinessWorld, September 7, 2026
Monsoon to ease projected fall in rice output
Marron Joshua F. Mendoza, BusinessWorld, September 6, 2026
Sara Duterte faces impeachment, criminal case, but ‘no double jeopardy’
Wilnard Bacelonia, Philippine News Agency, September 3, 2026
Zamboanga terminal contract could be re-offered for auction this year — PPA
Ashley Erika O. Jose, BusinessWorld, September 6, 2026
Marcos admin now coordinating on Aquino-Singson flood control master plan — Castro
Betheena Unite, Manila Bulletin, September 4, 2026
Cavite leg of LRT-1 extension to break ground before year's end, Lopez assures solons
Ellson Quismorio, Manila Bulletin, September 3, 2026
DPWH orders assessment of national bridges amid monsoon rains
Ferdinand Patinio, Philippine News Agency, September 2, 2026
Aboitiz airports bank on new Asia routes
Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta, Philippine Daily Inquirer, September 7, 2026
PH tour operators remain ‘resilient’ amid oil crisis – PHILTOA
Joyce Ann L. Rocamora, Philippine News Agency, September 4, 2026
Megaworld sets sights on hotel portfolio expansion
Malaya Business Insight, September 3, 2026
Leyte town promotes Kimud Shoal as dive tourism destination
Roel Amazona, Philippine News Agency, September 2, 2026
Group wants NCR wage case resolved
Mark Joseph M. Sanchez, BusinessWorld, September 6, 2026
Labor groups seek aid for over 900 workers affected by steel plant raids
Jel Santos, Manila Bulletin, September 4, 2026
Luzon corridor, Pax Silica seen adding growth drivers as Philippine human capital advantage erodes
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, September 6, 2026
Vietnamese investments in PH seen exceeding $100M in 2026
Joyce Ann L. Rocamora, Philippine News Agency, September 3, 2026
DOTr to bid out feasibility contract on proposed New Northern Samar airport
Myla Iglesias, Malaya Business Insight, August 28, 2026
Water detention basin eyed to address EDSA Balintawak flooding
Andrea Taguines, ABS-CBN News, August 27, 2026
BBM program to fast-track P2.4-B Tagoloan Bridge construction
Shaun Alejandrae Y. Uy, Philippine Information Agency, August 26, 2026
Fourth NSCR trainset due in October – DOTr
Myla Iglesias, Malaya Business Insight, August 26, 2026
Davao City logs 1M tourists, up 11.7%
Sun Star, August 31, 2026
Stronger collab pushed to promote Bacolod as ‘unified destination’
Nanette Guadalquiver, Philippine News Agency, August 26, 2026
Foreign hotel brands expand as Philippine tourism recovery gains ground—Colliers
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2026
P25-M skyport to boost Nueva Vizcaya adventure tourism
Artemio A. Dumlao, BusinessWorld, August 25, 2026
DOLE-11: P10-P15 minimum wage hike takes effect Sept. 1
Che Palicte, Philippine News Agency, August 28, 2026
Philippines plans to ratify ILO convention on dignity of platform-economy work
Mark Joseph M. Sanchez, BusinessWorld, August 27, 2026
Philippines pushes ASEAN skill recognition
Mark Joseph M. Sanchez, BusinessWorld, August 26, 2026
BSP: Hot money outflows reach USD 3.94B in Jan-July
Andrea E. San Juan, BusinessMirror, August 31, 2026
Pax Silica Initiative: Mindanao eyed to supply raw materials, cheap labor
Christine V. Bustamante, Davao Today, August 31, 2026
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui completes 30% investment in RCBC Leasing
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2026
Marcos creates TWG to fast-track Sangley airport project in Cavite
Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos, Philippine News Agency, August 13, 2026
DPWH, MMDA clear Baclaran waterway to ease Parañaque flooding
Jean Fernando, Manila Bulletin, August 11, 2026
DOTr seeks bids for PHP 1.24B Tacloban, Busuanga airport upgrades
Myla Iglesias, Malaya Business Insight, August 11, 2026
Davao del Norte eyes halal tourism, investment in 2026 Malaysia Expo
Ivy Tejano, Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2026
Master plan eyed to preserve Ifugao Rice Terraces
Samuel P. Medenilla, Business Mirror, August 13, 2026
DOTr, DOT eye cheaper airfares with runway upgrades for tourist spots
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz, Philippine News Agency, August 13, 2026
DOLE exhausting all legal avenues to challenge wage hike stoppage
Ferdinand Patinio, Philippine News Agency, August 14, 2026
Labor chief pledges transparency in resolving workers’ grievances
Jimmyley Guzman, Philippine Information Agency, August 13, 2026
Youth job market stalls across region including Philippines—ILO
Danielle T. Bayani, Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2026
Q2 foreign investment pledges surge
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, August 14, 2026
Philippines to host inaugural Luzon corridor forum in push for allied AI, tech capital
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2026