The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has projected headline inflation for October to land between 7.1 percent and 8.1 percent, following a sharp pickup in consumer prices recorded by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) last month.
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has deployed the Philippines’ first 34.5-kilovolt (kV) mobile switchgear, giving the country’s largest power distributor a portable tool for upgrading substations while keeping customers supplied with electricity.
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) reported a 66‑percent jump in third‑quarter net income to P2.4 billion from P1.5 billion a year earlier, driven by stronger power‑segment gains and lower non‑cash charges that offset weaker coal performance. For the first nine months of 2026, consolidated net income grew 11 percent to P11.0 billion, with power operations accounting for 78 percent of total earnings.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has assigned its top‑of‑the‑line Airbus A350‑1000 to its daily non‑stop services linking Manila and San Francisco, bringing the carrier’s latest long‑haul travel experience to the U.S. West Coast year‑round just ahead of the peak holiday travel period.
Transport advocacy group AltMobility PH is calling for sustained collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works and Highways, saying better alignment of policies and infrastructure is key to fixing long‑standing gaps in the country’s public transport network.
The Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) is seeking to restore Indigenous Peoples’ control over ancestral lands after mining companies complete their operations and rehabilitation obligations, putting post-mining land rights at the center of proposed reforms.
The Department of Energy has confirmed the national government is open to selling the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, also referred to as the Philippine Nuclear Power Plant, to private investors, after a South Korean feasibility study found promise in reviving the long‑idle facility.
When an unexpected loss strikes, grieving families are often forced to make quick financial and logistical choices amid emotional distress—with only days to lock in funeral arrangements, coordinate with relatives, and gather funds for related costs. Pre‑planning, pre‑need provider PhilPlans says, is key to reducing this heavy burden for consumers, while also helping service providers deliver smoother, more predictable support during difficult periods.