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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High inflation, airfares seen slowing domestic travel in the Philippines
Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo, BusinessMirror, July 9, 2026
Power supply troubles affect Visayas islands
Kurt Dela Peña, Morexette Marie B. Erram, July 13, 2026
DOE lifts suspension of special waste-to-energy auction
Philippine News Agency, July 11, 2026
Negros Oriental steps up dolphin protection in Tañon Strait
Bryce Ken Abellon, Sunstar, July 07, 2026
$60-million US MCC grant takes aim at Philippine energy bottlenecks
Manila Bulletin, July 9, 2026
Middle East oil dependence, tightening power reserves leave Philippines energy insecure—PIDS
Manila Bulletin, July 8, 2026
Economists warn slower growth could threaten Philippines’ UMIC status
Justin Irish D. Tabile, BusinessWorld, July 3, 2026
June inflation likely eased for second month in a row — poll
Katherine K. Chan, BusinessWorld, July 6, 2026
Senate ready for VP Sara impeachment trial, rallies
Wilnard Bacelonia, Philippine News Agency, July 6, 2026
MMDA to tap 10K TUPAD beneficiaries for NCR waterways cleanup
Ferdinand Patinio, Philippine News Agency, July 1, 2026
Davao Occidental national roads reopened after quake
Sunstar, July 2, 2026
Startup to launch work platform for older Filipinos
Almira Louise S. Martinez, BusinessWorld, July 1, 2026
PB backs northern airport hub plan in Medellin
Claudine Flores, Sunstar, July 2, 2026
PCCI: Businesses turn to automation to offset PHP 85 wage hike
Manila Bulletin, July 1, 2026
Metro Manila workers to get 85-peso wage hike – DOLE
News5, June 30, 2026
New broadband player enters under Konektadong Pinoy Act
Elijah Felice Rosales, The Philippine Star, July 6, 2026
City Council rejects CBRT route for SRP
Cherry Ann Virador, SunStar, July 3, 2026
PBBM’s trip nets USD 2.5-B investments in 3 sectors
Samuel P. Medenilla, BusinessMirror, July 6, 2026
EDSA-Magallanes Flyover repair works to last until Oct. 15
Ferdinand Patinio, Philippine News Agency, July 1, 2026
Japanese investors interested in MRT-3 PPP project
Sheldeen Joy Talavera, BusinessWorld, July 3, 2026
Converge, IBPAP to upskill BPO workers amid AI boom
Lorenz Marasigan, BusinessMirror, July 2, 2026
Less grants? Marcos confident investments will come after PH’s upgraded income status
Harlene Delgado, ABS-CBN News, July 3, 2026
Q1 tourism dips in Central Visayas
Katlene O. Cacho-Laurejas, Sunstar, July 5, 2026
Gov’t, development lenders urged to invest in PH’s digital infrastructure
Dianne Sampang, Inquirer.net, July 1, 2026
US investors set to explore mega infra, energy deals in Philippines
Manila Bulletin, July 2, 2026
PSA: Tourism cuts water use, emissions rise
Katlene O. Cacho-Laurejas, Sunstar, July 3, 2026
LT Group ramps up clean power switch with First Gen
Brix Lelis, PhilStar, July 2, 2026
Philippines extends visa-free entry for Taiwanese tourists
Malou Talosig-Bartolome, BusinessMirror, July 1, 2026
Marcos pitches PH as Canada partner in mining
Inquirer.net, July 5, 2026
US investors set to explore mega infra, energy deals in Philippines
Manila Bulletin, July 2, 2026
DOE chief vows to review Pangasinan electric coops over power outages
Hilda Austria, Philippine News Agency, July 1, 2026
DOT rolls out “Discover More to Love” campaign with more than 3,000 travel deals from tourism partners
Philippine Information Agency, June 30, 2026
Church in Kalinga backs Balatoc tribe’s stance vs mining expansion
Kimberlie Quitasol, Inquirer.net, July 2, 2026
Philippine green minerals showcased in Singapore meet
Raffy Ayeng, Daily Tribune, June 27, 2026
Silangan mine to boost Philex revenues by 2027
Jordeene B. Lagare, Inquirer.net, June 26, 2026
Philippines metallic mineral reserves surge 17% as gold prices rally
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, June 25, 2026
Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, US official says
Reuters with BusinessWorld, June 29, 2026
Analysts say lower Philippine growth goals more realistic
Justine Irish D. Tabile, BusinessWorld, June 29, 2026
WTO flags high Philippine trade costs
Beatrix Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, June 28, 2026
Adopt digital economy treaty — groups
Erika Mae P. Sinaking, BusinessWorld, June 28, 2026
Employers told: Champion progressive wage model
Gerard Naval, Malaya Business Insight, June 28, 2026
DOLE releases PHP 55-M aid to 15,000 transport workers as fuel swings persist
Mary Jade Jadormio, BusinessMirror, June 24, 2026
Wage petition renews calls for upskilling
Katlene O. Cacho-Laurejas, Sunstar, June 24, 2026
Philippines exploring minerals, chip partnerships with Netherlands
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, June 25, 2026
Foreign investor interest building in big-ticket rail O&M projects — DoTr
Ashley Erika O. Jose, BusinessWorld, June 24, 2026
Foreign investors sounded out for PH rail expansion
Myla Iglesias, Malaya Business Insight, June 24, 2026
MSpectrum forms solar venture with Japanese firms Tokyo Century and JFE
Joyce Ann Rocamora, Philippine News Agency, June 26, 2026
DOTr eyes Q3 start for LRT-2 privatization bidding
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, June 26, 2026
Philippines bets on quality infrastructure spending to lift second-half growth
Erika Mae P. Sinaking, BusinessWorld, June 25, 2026
DPWH opens Udalo Bridge in Occidental Mindoro to light vehicles
Ferdinand Patinio, Philippine News Agency, June 25, 2026