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.
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Thai subsidiary to open coco processing plant in CDO
Chynna Grace Ong, The Manila Times, May 21, 2026
Philippines seen to draw more investments, jobs under US-led Pax Silica, DICT says
Edg Adrian A. Eva, BusinessWorld, May 21, 2026
Inside the delays and shrinking ambitions of Cebu's decade-old BRT project
Ben Arnold de Vera, Manila Bulletin, May 18, 2026
DPWH completes Taft Avenue flood control upgrade
William B. Depasupil, The Manila Times, May 14, 2026
US to fund Sangley Point airport feasibility study
Joyce Ann L. Rocamora, Philippine News Agency, May 12, 2026
New flood control structure in Calumpit, Bulacan done by March 2027
Dianne Sampang, Inquirer.net, May 12, 2026
Tour packages encourage local travel amid soaring gas prices, says DOT exec
Manila Bulletin, May 17, 2026
Gov't nears selection of first private tourist VAT refund operator
Derco Rosal, Manila Bulletin, May 15, 2026
Philippines lagging in AI workforce readiness
Katlene O. Cacho-Laurejas, Sunstar, May 17, 2026
DOLE warns firms vs fake labor inspectors
Anton Banal, Sunstar, May 15, 2026
Two US satellite firms eye Philippines entry as NTC applications advance
Ashley Erika O. Jose, BusinessWorld, May 14, 2026
Pine Labs Enters Philippines Market Via GCash Partnership
Fintech News Philippines, May 13, 2026
Canada to invest USD 2 million in economic hub in the Philippines
Mikhail Flores, Reuters, May 12, 2026
SMGP taps PHP 30-billion bond war chest to accelerate renewable energy projects
Gabriell Christel Galang, Manila Bulletin, May 18, 2026
Negros Power Warns: Visayas Grid Faces Growing Energy Risks
Politiko, May 18, 2026
Meralco cuts power rates slightly after 3-month hikes
Sheldeen Joy Talavera, BusinessWorld, May 14, 2026
Globe Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service to launch by June
Myla Iglesias, Malaya Business Insight, May 15, 2026
Enterprise segment seen driving Converge’s growth in 2026
Joann Villanueva, Philippine News Agency, May 14, 2026
Indonesia, Philippines push nickel corridor to strengthen regional supply chain
James Galvez, Philippine Resources Journal, May 14, 2026
Philippines urged to do more oil, gas exploration
Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News, May 12, 2026
Rice, fish, selected meat prices sharply higher in early May
Pierce Oel A. Montalvo, BusinessWorld, May 18, 2026
Long Iran war may force BSP to hike rates aggressively
Katherine K. Chan, BusinessWorld, May 18, 2026
Senate turmoil seen weighing on confidence as stagflation risks rise
Katherine K. Chan and Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, May 15, 2026
DPWH’s PHP 499-M bridge project seen to unlock Mindanao’s economic potential
Crisver Hinayon, Philippine Information Agency (PIA), May 8, 2026
Gov’t urged to accelerate infra spending reforms after weak first-quarter growth
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, May 7, 2026
Marcos approves MRT-7 refinements, patrol craft project adjustment
Manila Bulletin, May 5, 2026
‘Only option’: Bulacan LGU takes control of water district amid PrimeWater troubles
Shay Du, Rappler, May 5, 2026
Cruise ship stopover spotlights another amazing island in Leyte
Ahlette C. Reyes, Philippine Information Agency (PIA), May 11, 2026
New Lucena Port terminal seen to spur Quezon tourism as it opens in Q3
Raymond Carl Dela Cruz, Philippine News Agency, May 7, 2026
TIEZA backs more Oriental Mindoro tourism facilities
Jerry Alcayde, Ma
DOLE activates P110M aid for ashfall-hit communities
William Depasupil, The Manila Times, May 8, 2026
Over 1,100 SHS graduates hired on the spot during Labor Day job fairs
Jan Escosio, Inquirer.net, May 7, 2026
Philippine unemployment rate rose to 5% in March 2026
Thony Rose Lesaca, Manila Standard, May 6, 2026
Philippines pitches Israeli investors to locate in Tarlac AI hub
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, May 10, 2026
Russian delegations scheduled to visit PH for business forums
April Blanche Cabañog, Sunstar, May 9, 2026
BIMP-EAGA targets 100 percent boost in tourism by 2035
Joyce Ann L. Rocamora, Philippine News Agency, May 8, 2026
ME war, tariffs make ASEAN investors’ confidence conscious
Raffy Ayeng, Daily Tribune, May 7, 2026
ERC halts green energy fee to lower May-June electricity bills
John Lester Naguna, Philippine Information Agency (PIA), May 11, 2026
Moratorium on new coal-fired power plants stays
Sunstar, May 10, 2026
Vena RE firm starts building 2 solar projects in Ilocos Norte, to generate 380MW
Jed Macapagal, Malaya Business Insight, May 8, 2026
New Cebu battery energy storage system boosts Visayas grid reliability
Joann Villanueva, Philippine News Agency (PNA), May 8, 2026
PLDT targets over 3,500 sites in rural internet rollout
Ashley Erika O. Jose, BusinessWorld, May 11, 2026
‘Power infrastructure not yet ready for data center boom’
Brix Lelis, The Philippine Star, May 10, 2026
DICT targets sharp cut in broadband costs by 2028
Myla Iglesias, Malaya Business Insight, May 5, 2026
ADB: Philippine IT-BPM sector must adapt to AI
Ben Arnold de Vera, Manila Bulletin, May 6, 2026
EU, Philippines start study of critical minerals
Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta, Inquirer.net, May 11, 2026
Japan delegation’s LNG terminal visit highlights natural gas role in fuel security
Daily Tribune, May 6, 2026
Meralco unit steps back from direct bid for Antique coal site
Gabriell Christel Galang, Manila Bulletin, May 6, 2026
Q2 growth outlook remains weak
Justin Irish D. Tabile, BusinessWorld, May 11, 2026
NG debt service bill falls to P169 billion in March
Justine Irish D. Tabile, BusinessWorld, May 11, 2026