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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Philippines, Oman agree to hold regular dialogue, high-level visits
Betheena Unite, Manila Bulletin, July 26, 2026
Philippine ecozone investment pledges surge as foreign capital pours in
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, July 24, 2026
VMMC, Team Sweden partner for cancer care, digital transformation
Priam Nepomuceno, Philippine News Agency, July 24, 2026
Foreign investors urge Marcos to fast-track 12 key reforms
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, July 22, 2026
Government, industry push green measures as PIDS flags energy security risk
The Manila Times, Leander Domingo, July 18, 2026
NGCP: Power 'bill shock' probe to address long-standing issues
Philippine News Agency, Sarwell Meniano, July 17, 2026
MTerra solar project bolsters Philippines' power stability amid global energy disruptions — Marcos
Manila Bulletin, Betheena Unite, July 14, 2026
Philippines underinvesting in ICT infrastructure, economist says
ABS-CBN News, July 9, 2026
Philippine BPOs slash growth goals on AI shift
Inquirer.net, Logan Kal-el M. Zapanta, July 15, 2026
Digital infrastructure must be matched by education reforms — group
The Manila Times, July 15, 2026
Ejercito, Hontiveros: Proposed MIND Act to end anomalies, last minute budget insertions in gov't projects
Hannah L. Torregoza, Manila Bulletin, July 17, 2026
MRT’s Ortigas–Taytay rail line to cut travel time to under 30 minutes
Tracy Cabrera, The Chronicle, July 15, 2026
10 firms keen on NSCR O&M contract
Ashley Erika O. Jose, BusinessWorld, July 14, 2026
Philippines visitor arrivals near 3.2M in 1H on China, India surge
Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo, BusinessMirror, July 20, 2026
Hotel operators expand VisMin portfolios through 2029
Juliana Chloe A. Gonzales, BusinessWorld, July 15, 2026
Boracay to host 4th SEA Open Water Swimming Championships
Jean Malanum, Philippine News Agency, July 14, 2026
President Marcos Bets On Better Ports To Fuel Camiguin Tourism
PageOne, July 14, 2026
DOLE releases P113-M livelihood aid, TUPAD funds for NegOr
Mary Judaline Partlow, Philippine News Agency, July 18, 2026
DOLE, digital platforms address evolving needs of workers
Ferdinand Patinio, Philippine News Agency, July 17, 2026
Philippines called out on gaps in protection of gig workers
Mary Jade Jadormio, BusinessMirror, July 14, 2026
Aramco to add three more fuel stations in Philippines
Sheldeen Joy Talavera, BusinessWorld, July 17, 2026
Stalled US call center bills temper outsourcing fears
Bless Aubrey Ogerio, BusinessMirror, July 14, 2026
Canadian tech company NQX to expand operations in PH
Jimmyley Guzman, Philippine Information Agency, July 16, 2026
Semirara seeks court intervention vs DOE's requests for mine info
Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News, July 17, 2026
Philippines positions as stable nickel supplier as Indonesia weighs mining quota
Manila Standard, July 16, 2026
Philippine banks likely to see higher volumes after waiving transfer fees
BusinessWorld, Sheldeen Joy Talavera, July 20, 2026
Peso may stay weak on revived conflict
BusinessWorld, Aaron Michael C. Sy, July 20, 2026
Renewed Middle East conflict revives fuel excise tax suspension debate
BusinessWorld, Sheldeen Joy Talavera, July 20, 2026
BPOs overtake OFW remittances as biggest growth engine, drive property demand — Lobien
ABS-CBN News, July 9, 2026
‘Philippines internet quality barely ready for AI workloads’
Elijah Felice Rosales, The Philippine Star, July 8, 2026
Telephilippines, Opscale invest P460M in PEZA
Inquirer.net, July 7, 2026
Excise holiday for LPG, kerosene over – BIR
Nyah Genelle C. De Leon, Inquirer.net, July 9, 2026
Philippines signs P124B in Canada energy, critical-mineral investment pledges
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, July 9, 2026
Oil prices jump 6% as Trump says ceasefire with Iran ‘over’
Philippine News Agency, July 8, 2026
DOTr eyes PPP funding to complete Cebu BRT
Sunstar Cebu, July 9, 2026
World's largest oil company is coming back to Philippines this July
Gabriel Christell Galang, Manila Bulletin, July 8, 2026
WB urges shift in focus to improving job quality
Erika Mae P. Sinaking, BusinessWorld, July 10, 2026
Peso trade to stay volatile on geopolitical woes
Aaron Michael C. Sy, BusinessWorld, July 13, 2026
DPWH restores 15-ton load limit on Southern Leyte’s vital bridge
Sarwell Meniano, Philippine News Agency, July 8, 2026
Rising unemployment, lower LFPR bug jobs market
Justine Xyrah Garcia, BusinessMirror, July 9, 2026
Sticky core inflation seen to keep BSP on tightening path
Keith Clores, Kenneth Christiane Basilio, Tina G. Santos, Inquirer.net, July 13, 2026
Filinvest says turns over property for Metro Manila Subway, NSCR hub
Arthur Fuentes, ABS-CBN News, July 7, 2026
Philippines ranks second in ASEAN for GenAI job exposure — ILO
Edg Adrian A. Eva, BusinessWorld, July 10, 2026
Sumitomo seeking to expand PHL railways, energy footprint — DoF
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, July 7, 2026
Philippines’ net FDI inflows plunge to near 10-year low in April
Katherine K. Chan, BusinessWorld, July 10, 2026
Transparency push marks second week of VP trial
Keith Clores, Kenneth Christiane Basilio, Tina G. Santos, Inquirer.net, July 13, 2026
PBBM backs Amazon plan to invest USD 5B in 15 years
Samuel Medenilla, BusinessMirror, July 9, 2026
Travel options constricted by war, thin budgets to domestic, regional destinations, Klook says
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, July 12, 2026
Danish firm acquired a 40% stake in AC Logistics
Emmanuel John B. Abris, Inquirer.net, July 9, 2026
Philippines-SoKor strategic partnerships to yield high-value jobs, infra growth
Ma. Teresa Montemayor, Philippine News Agency, July 8, 2026