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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iSON investing US$300M in PH, eyes 3,000 telecom towers — DOF
Jean Mangaluz, GMA News, August 12, 2026
Meralco boosts drive vs electricity theft, system losses
Miriam Desacada and Delon Porcalla, PhilStar, August 17, 2026
Vivant Energy secures ₱8.5-billion BDO loan to fuel renewable power push
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2026
Energy department identifies more potential nuclear power plant sites
Sheldeen Joy Talavera, BusinessWorld, August 14, 2026
Telcos back rules on shared fiber conduits
Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta, Inquirer.net, August 17, 2026
PLDT looks south for biggest data center site in PH
Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta, Inquirer.net, August 17, 2026
Globe asks government to bury internet cables underground
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2026
Garin: Middle East oil firms eye investing in PH
Lisbet K. Esmael, Inquirer.net, August 15, 2026
Marcos: PH-China oil, gas exploration talks have moved forward
Luisa Cabato, Inquirer.net, August 14, 2026
As Atlas Mining leaves by 2027, SMIC expects 2GO, renewables to fill gap
Lance Spencer Yu, Rappler, August 13, 2026
BSP tightening cycle may be over
Katherine K. Chan, BusinessWorld, August 17, 2026
Philippine cash remittances post slowest growth in over 4 years
Katherine K. Chan, BusinessWorld, August 17, 2026
Rain from southwest monsoon to reach intense level again; LPA enters PAR
Acor Arceo, Rappler, August 17, 2026
Construction on LRT-1 extension set for early 2027 after Villar land deal
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, Aug 7, 2026
The new Gensan Underpass in General Santos City has finally opened after a five-year delay
Lije Martin, TopGear Philippines, August 6, 2026
DPWH adopts unified rehabilitation strategy for Maharlika Highway in Quezon
Cecilia Maloles, Philippine Information Agency, August 5, 2026
DOTr, DepEd, UK gov't complete study for Taguig transit hub
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz, Philippine News Agency, August 5, 2026
Another overcharging airport taxi puts PH tourism in bad light; LTO impounds vehicle
Brando Rosales, Autoindustriya, August 7, 2026
PAL to deploy newest aircraft to Davao for Kadayawan
Rudolph Alama, Philippine Information Agency, August 7, 2026
Sunlight Air launches CRK-Romblon flights this August
Punto! Central Luzon, August 4, 2026
Small businesses rejoice as Ilocos Norte welcomes 23K cruise tourists
Leilanie Adriano, Philippine News Agency, August 4, 2026
Job creation too slow to absorb influx of workers — analysts
Mark Joseph M. Sanchez, BusinessWorld, August 9, 2026
PSAC proposes AI task force as PBBM pushes future-ready workforce
Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine News Agency, August 6, 2026
Switzerland sees massive untapped potential in free trade deal with Philippines
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, August 6, 2026
Lufthansa breaks ground on largest PH investment yet
Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta, Inquirer.net, August 6, 2026
SG firm mulls putting up industrial park in Philippines
Raffy Ayeng, Daily Tribune, August 5, 2026
Hot money inflows hit $170M in June
Katherine K. Chan, BusinessWorld, August 5, 2026
Marcos SONA expected to detail plans for energy independence
Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ABS-CBN News, July 24, 2026
Pax Silica to build own power sources to cover 3-gigawatt energy needs: BCDA
Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News, July 24, 2026
Energy security, Middle East top ASEAN, external partners talks
Joyce Ann L. Rocamora, Philippine News Agency, July 23, 2026
PH power rates seen as more expensive than Singapore's this month
Alvin Elchico, ABS-CBN News, July 22, 2026
PNP partners with DICT, DTI to neutralize online 'quishing' syndicates
Martin Sadongdong, Manila Bulletin, July 24, 2026
PBBM visits AI-ready data center in Angeles City
Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos, Philippine News Agency (PNA), July 24, 2026
Gas auction expected for launch this year
Sheldeen Joy Talavera, BusinessWorld, July 26, 2026
Mountaineers’ group opposes mining bid at Sibuyan protected park
Madonna T. Virola, Inquirer.net, July 24, 2026
Infrastructure spending falls in May
Justin Irish D. Tabile, BusinessWorld, July 27, 2026
Investors seek achievable SONA agenda — analysts
Alexandria Grace C. Magno, BusinessWorld, July 27, 2026
Philippine exports worth $6.25 billion exposed to 12.5% US tariff — DTI
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, July 27, 2026
DOTR: Segments of SLEX TR4 to open December 2026
Myla Iglesias, Malaya Business Insight, July 24, 2026
DoTr says LRT-1 Cavite extension cleared key right-of-way hurdle
Ashley Erika O. Jose, BusinessWorld, July 24, 2026
Dizon: P20-B Samal-Davao bridge on track for early completion
Manila Bulletin, July 23, 2026
DPWH chief ensures faster rehab works for EDSA Phase 2 project
Jimmyley Guzman, Philippine Information Agency, July 22, 2026
Domestic tourism cushions 'substantial' Middle East war impact—DOT official
Manila Bulletin, July 24, 2026
Mawab marks historic milestone with first DOT-accredited tourism establishment after 67 years
Mindanao Times, July 24, 2026
Baguio plans registration of short-term rentals to curb scams
Liza Agoot, Philippine News Agency, July 24, 2026
Tourism leaders want more flights, expanded marketing overseas
Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo, BusinessMirror, July 21, 2026
AI governance, labor safeguards urged ahead of SONA
Juliana Chloe A. Gonzales, BusinessWorld, July 27, 2026
DOLE urges MSMEs to avail of wage hike assistance
Anton Banal, Sunstar, July 24, 2026
DOLE says gig workers must get minimum wages
Anton Banal, Sunstar, July 23, 2026
PIDS: Rains cut workers' productivity, incomes
Manila Bulletin, July 21, 2026