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 outsourcing shifts to ‘micro-GCCs’
Manila Standard, May 21, 2026
Three small mining groups get P32.54 million from ISRI program
Dexter A. See, Manila Standard, May 22, 2026
Global Ferronickel reports nearly doubled 2025 net income
Jordeene B. Lagare, Inquirer.net, May 21, 2026
Philippines, Netherlands explore critical minerals cooperation – embassy
Joyce Ann L. Rocamora, Philippine News Agency, May 19, 2026
Pampanga building collapse toll hits four, 17 missing
ABS-CBN News, May 25, 2026
Remittances from Mideast likely to remain resilient
Katherine K. Chan, BusinessWorld, May 25, 2026
BSP likely to sacrifice growth to tame inflation
Manila Bulletin, May 25, 2026
MRT-3 PPP attracts 74 firms
Myla Iglesias, Malaya Business Insight, May 22, 2026
Dimasalang Bridge northbound lane to close May 23 for major rehab
Diann Calucin, Manila Bulletin, May 21, 2026
Lipa City's AI traffic system aims to cut peak-hour travel by 15-20 percent
Zen Trinidad, Philippine News Agency, May 20, 2026
Gov't steps in with PHP 3.6-billion loan to save LRT-1 partnership
Dexter Barro II, Manila Bulletin, May 19, 2026
Foreign tourists drive Palawan’s PHP 65.5B tourism industry in 2025
Cris Dela Cruz, Palawan News, May 22, 2026
Pamatron transforms Matuguinao from conflict zone to tourism hub
Aaron A. Cotejar, Philippine Information Agency, May 22, 2026
Travel tax helps finance restoration of historic buildings, says NCCA
Katheryn Nicole Trapane, DZRH, 21 May 2026
Biz chamber lobbies to reduce prescribed diver’s fee in Apo Island
Roel Amazona, Philippine News Agency, May 21, 2026
Labor sector presses for PHP 200 NCR wage hike
Anton Banal, Sunstar, May 23, 2026
Worker disengagement seen eroding productivity
Erika Mae P. Sinaking, BusinessWorld, May 22, 2026
Central Luzon eyed as innovation investment center
Princess Clea Arcellaz, Sunstar, May 24, 2026
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