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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Labor groups set nationwide May 1 protests over wages, prices, war
Manila Bulletin, Diann Calucin, April 27, 2026
DoLE urged to strengthen inspections vs endo schemes
BusinessWorld, Kaela Patricia B. Gabriel, April 22, 2026
BoI sees boost to investment in renewables, EV due to Iran crisis
BusinessWorld, Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, April 26, 2026
Slovenia eyes increased trade, investments in Philippines
PhilStar, Louella Desiderio and Brix Lelis, April 22, 2026
DOF chief urges US companies to invest in PH
Philippine News Agency, Anna Leah Gonzales, April 22, 2026
5 renewable energy facilities with 128.9 MW capacity now active — DOE
Philstar, Kristine Daguno-Bersamina, April 26, 2026
First Gen to power Ayala-led Globe sites with renewable energy
Manila Bulletin, April 23, 2026
Filinvest RE unit to switch on 21-MWp solar facility in Misamis Oriental
Manila Bulletin, April 23, 2026
Globe Telecom readies for 6G
Ashley Erika O. Jose, BusinessWorld, April 27, 2026
STT GDC explores more PHL sites for expansion
Ashley Erika O. Jose, BusinessWorld, April 27, 2026
Philippines, US to break ground Clark AI hub in two years
Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, BusinessWorld, April 24, 2026
Philippines, Malaysia tighten fuel supply coordination amid oil swings
Maria Bernadette Romero, Daily Tribune, April 24, 2026
PNP arrests nearly 80 over fuel violations amid oil woes
Michale Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN, April 24, 2026
20 foreign nationals nabbed for illegal mining in Davao
Ivy Tejano, Manila Bulletin, April 22, 2026
PXP unit, partners secure new Palawan service contract
Sheldeen Joy Talavera, BusinessWorld, April 22, 2026
Water firms ramp up efforts ahead of El Niño
Sheldeen Joy Talavera, BusinessWorld, April 27, 2026
Philippine business confidence weakest in over 25 years in March
Aaron Michael C. Sy, BusinessWorld, April 27, 2026
BSP seen to hike by 50 bps this year
Aaron Michael C. Sy, BusinessWorld, April 27, 2026
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