Industry Monitor - June 8, 2026
An overview of significant news and developments from June 2 to June 8, 2026, highlighting key events, trends, and advancements across various sectors.
Industry Monitors | Philippines
Login required for search functionality | Get a free-level account with Google/Microsoft single-sign-on.
Latest Industry Monitors
Industry Monitor - June 1, 2026
An overview of significant news and developments from May 26 to June 1, 2026, highlighting key events, trends, and advancements across various sectors.
Industry Monitor - May 25, 2026
An overview of significant news and developments from May 19 to May 25, 2026, highlighting key events, trends, and advancements across various sectors.
Industry Monitor - May 18, 2026
An overview of significant news and developments from May 12 to May 18, 2026, highlighting key events, trends, and advancements across various sectors.
Write-ups
211 reports
DOTr rejects rumors of downsizing PHP 77-billion MRT-7 railway
Manila Bulletin, June 1, 2026
Grid outlook: Visayas power crunch drags into June
Morexette Marie B. Erram, Cebu Daily News, May 31, 2026
Philippines now China’s No. 2 market for solar panels
Lisbet K. Esmael, Inquirer.net, May 31, 2026
PBBM hails Japan’s $10-B energy resilience initiative
Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine News Agency, May 28, 2026
DPWH starts repair works on EDSA-Tramo flyover
Ferdinand Patinio, Philippine News Agency, May 27, 2026
Luzon outages expose need for power grid modernization – PIDS
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, May 28, 2026
DENR: SALEX tree cutting suspended, remaining trees under review
Marita Moaje, Philippine News Agency, May 27, 2026
PLDT’s Vitro beefs up internet exchange tie-ups
Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta, Inquirer.net, May 28, 2026
DOTr eyes more Metro Manila BRT routes with higher budget
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, May 26, 2026
Israel eyes Philippines as Pax Silica partner for AI, semiconductor push
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz, Philippine News Agency, May 27, 2026
Philippines receives 21,000 MT LPG from US
Adrian Kenneth Halili, Philippine Star, June 1, 2026
DOE: Coal mine bidding set to resume by mid-2026
Lisbet K. Esmael, Inquirer.net, May 27, 2026
Japan backs oil diversification in Southeast Asia
Philippine News Agency, May 26, 2026
Sara Duterte’s impeachment answer due by 7 p.m.
Philippine Star, June 1, 2026
Inflation likely quickened further in May – analysts
Keisha Ta-Asan, Philippine Star, June 1, 2026
Saving Oslob tourism by endangering sharks
Claudine Flores, Sunstar, June 1, 2026
Marcos: Philippines, Japan elevating ties toward ‘highest-tier’
Luisita Cabato, Inquirer.net, May 28, 2026
Air passenger fuel surcharge reduced for first half of June
Ashley Erika O. Jose, BusinessWorld, May 28, 2026
Tourism contributed 8.1 percent to Philippine economy in 2025—PSA
Manila Bulletin, May 28, 2026
Was Boracay bridge canceled? Stakeholders’ ‘celebration’ met by denial
Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo, BusinessMirror, May 27, 2026
Tolentino: DOLE needs more labor inspectors
Gerard Naval, Malaya Business Insight, May 31, 2026
TESDA announces wider access to free digital courses
Ma. Cristina Arayata, Philippine News Agency, May 29, 2026
Palace pushes for faster rollout of DOLE priority programs
Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos, Philippine News Agency, May 27, 2026
Free legal aid, 24/7 gig worker hotline top priorities for new DOLE chief
Anton Banal, Sunstar, May 26, 2026
Japan firms to boost Philippine investments
Chloe Mari A. Hufana and Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, May 29, 2026
Binance partners with BlockShoals as it eyes return to Philippine market
Aaron Michael C. Sy, BusinessWorld, May 28, 2026
Panhua expands Philippines steel investment
Sun Star, May 26, 2026
Philippines power risks deepen as Indonesia rewrites export rules
Myrna M. Velasco, Manila Bulletin, May 23, 2026
1% cap on power system loss charges proposed in Senate
Wilnard Bacelonia, Philippine News Agency, May 20, 2026
Marcos eyes stronger Japanese energy ties
Raffy Ayeng, Manila Bulletin, May 20, 2026
NBI urged to probe foreign control of Philippines' driver's license system
Arlie Calalo, Manila Times, May 22, 2026
DND, US Dept. of Commerce tackle cybersecurity, other matters
Priam Nepomuceno, Philippine News Agency, May 22, 2026
Philippines outsourcing shifts to ‘micro-GCCs’
Manila Standard, May 21, 2026
Three small mining groups get P32.54 million from ISRI program
Dexter A. See, Manila Standard, May 22, 2026
Global Ferronickel reports nearly doubled 2025 net income
Jordeene B. Lagare, Inquirer.net, May 21, 2026
Philippines, Netherlands explore critical minerals cooperation – embassy
Joyce Ann L. Rocamora, Philippine News Agency, May 19, 2026
Pampanga building collapse toll hits four, 17 missing
ABS-CBN News, May 25, 2026
Remittances from Mideast likely to remain resilient
Katherine K. Chan, BusinessWorld, May 25, 2026
BSP likely to sacrifice growth to tame inflation
Manila Bulletin, May 25, 2026
MRT-3 PPP attracts 74 firms
Myla Iglesias, Malaya Business Insight, May 22, 2026
Dimasalang Bridge northbound lane to close May 23 for major rehab
Diann Calucin, Manila Bulletin, May 21, 2026
Lipa City's AI traffic system aims to cut peak-hour travel by 15-20 percent
Zen Trinidad, Philippine News Agency, May 20, 2026
Gov't steps in with PHP 3.6-billion loan to save LRT-1 partnership
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, May 19, 2026
Foreign tourists drive Palawan’s PHP 65.5B tourism industry in 2025
Cris Dela Cruz, Palawan News, May 22, 2026
Pamatron transforms Matuguinao from conflict zone to tourism hub
Aaron A. Cotejar, Philippine Information Agency, May 22, 2026
Travel tax helps finance restoration of historic buildings, says NCCA
Katheryn Nicole Trapane, DZRH, 21 May 2026
Biz chamber lobbies to reduce prescribed diver’s fee in Apo Island
Roel Amazona, Philippine News Agency, May 21, 2026
Labor sector presses for PHP 200 NCR wage hike
Anton Banal, Sunstar, May 23, 2026
Worker disengagement seen eroding productivity
Erika Mae P. Sinaking, BusinessWorld, May 22, 2026
Central Luzon eyed as innovation investment center
Princess Clea Arcellaz, Sunstar, May 24, 2026