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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DoTr opens bidding for P719-M Tacloban airport development
Ashley Erika O. Jose, BusinessWorld, April 19, 2026
Free tolls for agri cargo vehicles starting April 20 — DOTr
Luwela Amor, DZRH, April 18, 2026
Dizon pushes completion of DPWH projects in Iloilo
Tara Yap, Manila Bulletin, April 16, 2026
San Miguel awarded PHP 7.78-B Boracay Bridge project despite local opposition
Rjay Zuriaga Castor, Rappler, April 14, 2026
DoTr reviews airline surcharges after Level 8 increase
Ashley Erika O. Jose, BusinessWorld, April 20, 2026
More cruise ships arrive in Philippines; PPA eyes boosting port infra investments to sustain tourism gains
Aaron Recuenco, Manila Bulletin, April 19, 2026
Philippines tourist arrivals up 10.4 percent in Q1; China arrivals offset Korea decline
Katlene O. Cacho-Laurejas, Sunstar, April 19, 2026
Angara-Mathay rallies DOT team to boost PHL tourism, livelihood
Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo, BusinessMirror, April 18, 2026
Mt. Samat visitors complex to enhance tourism in Bataan
Sunstar, April 14, 2026
Dimsum workers seek understanding, support amid strike over unpaid pay hikes
Jonathan de Santos, ABS-CBN News, April 18, 2026
From aid to employment: 4Ps beneficiaries end job hunting
Rayvee E Constancia, Philippine Information Agency, April 17, 2026
iPeople sees micro-credentials as a solution for Philippines’ skills gap
Almira Louise S. Martinez, BusinessWorld, April 16, 2026
Jobs, wage hikes are top concerns among Pinoys
Erika Mae P. Sinaking, BusinessWorld, April 16, 2026
BARMM pushes targeted labor, business support amid fuel price surge
Bangsamoro Information Office, April 14, 2026
Provincial gov’t, sokor firms eye investments
Jonas Reyes, Daily Tribune, April 19, 2026
AmCham, ECCP urge further foreign ownership liberalization
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, April 19, 2026
Marcos allows up to 40 percent foreign ownership in small retailers
Chloe Mari A. Hufana, BusinessWorld, April 17, 2026
Yuchengco's PetroGreen starts testing new solar plant in Pangasinan
Gabriell Christel Galang, Manila Bulletin, April 20, 2026
DOE extends 2025 energy compliance deadline
Anna Leah Gonzales, Philippine News Agency, April 17, 2026
Energy regulator approves over P4-billion cost recovery for Meralco
Sheldeen Joy Talavera, BusinessWorld, April 17, 2026
PHP 5.27-B Aklan transmission project nearly complete
Sheldeen Joy Talavera, BusinessWorld, April 16, 2026
New Globe data centers to run entirely on renewable energy
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, April 20, 2026
eGovPH back online after capacity upgrade; DICT assures services stable
Myla Iglesias, Malaya Business Insight, April 20, 2026
IT-BPM industry welcomes clarity on LGU taxation
Justine Irish D. Tabile, BusinessWorld, April 19, 2026
DICT chief warns vs misinformation, vows expanded internet access in Mindoro
Ace Sapit, Philippine Information Agency (PIA), April 16, 2026
Philippine fintech industry’s growth limited by infrastructure gaps — report
Bettina V. Roc, BusinessWorld, April 16, 2026
ASEAN oil-sharing push faces hurdles amid region’s uneven energy capacity
Chloe Mari A. Hufana, BusinessWorld, April 19, 2026
Marcos announces big PHP 24.94 price cut for diesel next week
Isagani de Castro Jr., Rappler, April 18, 2026
Prime Energy eyes new gas blocks beyond Malampaya
Sheldeen Joy Talavera, BusinessWorld, April 16, 2026
Malampaya revenue proposed as buffer if gov’t forgoes fuel taxes
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, April 16, 2026
Maharlika says talks ongoing for petroleum storage project
Justine Irish D. Tabile, BusinessWorld, April 15, 2026
IMF sees Philippine recovery by early 2027 if oil shocks are short-lived
Katherine K.Chan, BusinessWorld, April 20, 2026
NG debt service bill surges in February
Justine Irish D. Tabile, BusinessWorld, April 20, 2026
US-Iran conflict to keep market sentiment wary
Alexandria Grace C. Magno with Reuters, BusinessWorld, April 19, 2026
Talent index puts Philippines at top of outsourcing workforce
Justine Xyrah Garcia, BusinessMirror, April 10, 2026
PEZA, BPOs welcome 90% work-from-home rule amid energy crunch
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, April 11, 2026
More EDSA Busway stations seen next year
Ashley Erika O. Jose, BusinessWorld, April 12, 2026
Aboitiz InfraCapital pushes PPPs for Laguindingan Airport expansion
SunStar, April 9, 2026
DOTr: 2 railway projects to start partial operations, common station to be completed in Q2 of 2027
Myla Iglesias, Malaya Business Insight, April 9, 2026
MinDA pushes Davao–Manado route revival
Sunstar, April 10, 2026
Marcos names Dita Angara-Mathay as new DOT chief
Betheena Unite, Manila Bulletin, April 10, 2026
Iloilo City expects more tourists during Filipino Food Month
Almira Louise S. Martinez, BusinessWorld, April 8, 2026
Oil price hikes take a toll on Cebu tourism businesses
John Sitchon, Rappler, April 7, 2026
Philippines, developing Asia-Pacific lag in AI readiness—ADB study
Manila Bulletin, April 10, 2026
Tulfo sets Senate hearing to review TUPAD implementation
Wilnard Bacelonia, Philippine News Agency (PNA), April 9, 2026
Unemployment eases to 5.1 percent in February 2026 as admin sector adds jobs
Tatiana Maligro, Rappler, April 8, 2026
January foreign direct investments fall to 4-month-low $443 million on escalating geopolitical risks
Derco Rosal, Manila Bulletin, April 10, 2026
New oil refinery in Alegria: Indonesian firm takes the lead
Arvie N. Veloso, SunStar, April 8, 2026
Tech giant to bring AI-powered solar energy to Western Visayas
Tara Yap, Manila Bulletin, April 12, 2026
‘Solar rush’: Surge in solar demand overwhelms local industry
Iya Gozum, Rappler, April 11, 2026