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DMCI Power’s ₱3-B Palawan coal plant set for November public review
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping hearing on November 9, 2026, for DMCI Power Corporation’s proposed 15-megawatt coal-biomass power plant in Narra, Palawan, valued at P3 billion.
Globe tops NTC SMS test; posts strong speed, fewer drop calls
Globe led the National Telecommunications Commission’s latest service quality tests, recording the highest SMS success rate at 99.41 percent — the only provider to pass the NTC’s 99 percent standard. Its call drop ratio hit just 0.74 percent, well below the 2 percent limit, while peak download speed reached 381 Mbps.
Cash still accounts for a fourth of PH e-commerce sales
Cash remains a major force in Philippine online shopping, with about 23 percent of all e-commerce transactions still paid through cash on delivery (COD), according to the Xendit Ecommerce Payments Momentum Report 2026. This figure is the highest in Southeast Asia—far above Vietnam’s 16 percent—even as COD shares drop sharply across much of the region.
Metro Manila water supply remains sufficient; NWRB urges simple conservation
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) confirmed Metro Manila’s water supply remains enough for now, but called on the public to practice proper usage as the country braces for a strong El Niño event.
BIR September collection hits P203.58B, up 11%
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said tax collection in September reached P203.58 billion, an 11 percent increase from the P183.53 billion generated in the same month last year.
BSP, global partners hold 6th International Research Fair in Cebu
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), together with the Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee, staged the 6th International Research Fair on October 6–7, 2026, bringing together top experts and policymakers from around the world to tackle key issues shaping today’s evolving economic landscape.
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DMCI Power’s ₱3-B Palawan coal plant set for November public review
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping hearing on November 9, 2026, for DMCI Power Corporation’s proposed 15-megawatt coal-biomass power plant in Narra, Palawan, valued at P3 billion.
Globe tops NTC SMS test; posts strong speed, fewer drop calls
Globe led the National Telecommunications Commission’s latest service quality tests, recording the highest SMS success rate at 99.41 percent — the only provider to pass the NTC’s 99 percent standard. Its call drop ratio hit just 0.74 percent, well below the 2 percent limit, while peak download speed reached 381 Mbps.
Cash still accounts for a fourth of PH e-commerce sales
Cash remains a major force in Philippine online shopping, with about 23 percent of all e-commerce transactions still paid through cash on delivery (COD), according to the Xendit Ecommerce Payments Momentum Report 2026. This figure is the highest in Southeast Asia—far above Vietnam’s 16 percent—even as COD shares drop sharply across much of the region.
Metro Manila water supply remains sufficient; NWRB urges simple conservation
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) confirmed Metro Manila’s water supply remains enough for now, but called on the public to practice proper usage as the country braces for a strong El Niño event.
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DMCI Power’s ₱3-B Palawan coal plant set for November public review
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping hearing on November 9, 2026, for DMCI Power Corporation’s proposed 15-megawatt coal-biomass power plant in Narra, Palawan, valued at P3 billion.
Globe tops NTC SMS test; posts strong speed, fewer drop calls
Globe led the National Telecommunications Commission’s latest service quality tests, recording the highest SMS success rate at 99.41 percent — the only provider to pass the NTC’s 99 percent standard. Its call drop ratio hit just 0.74 percent, well below the 2 percent limit, while peak download speed reached 381 Mbps.
Cash still accounts for a fourth of PH e-commerce sales
Cash remains a major force in Philippine online shopping, with about 23 percent of all e-commerce transactions still paid through cash on delivery (COD), according to the Xendit Ecommerce Payments Momentum Report 2026. This figure is the highest in Southeast Asia—far above Vietnam’s 16 percent—even as COD shares drop sharply across much of the region.
Metro Manila water supply remains sufficient; NWRB urges simple conservation
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) confirmed Metro Manila’s water supply remains enough for now, but called on the public to practice proper usage as the country braces for a strong El Niño event.
BIR September collection hits P203.58B, up 11%
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said tax collection in September reached P203.58 billion, an 11 percent increase from the P183.53 billion generated in the same month last year.
BSP, global partners hold 6th International Research Fair in Cebu
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), together with the Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee, staged the 6th International Research Fair on October 6–7, 2026, bringing together top experts and policymakers from around the world to tackle key issues shaping today’s evolving economic landscape.
PCC imposes record ₱1.76-B fine on onion cartel
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a record P1.76-billion fine on six onion trading businesses and their responsible officers for alleged anti-competitive conduct, with possible criminal prosecution to follow subject to evaluation by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Taway wins new term to advance ₱30-B APECO investments
Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) chief executive Gil G. Taway IV has secured another three-year term, with the agency under pressure to turn its P30-billion investment pipeline into operating projects, new jobs and infrastructure in Aurora province.
UPS opens $80-M Clark air hub, creates 600 jobs
United Parcel Service (UPS) opened its USD80-million international air hub at Clark International Airport in Pampanga on Thursday, October 15, boosting the Philippines’ cargo capacity as the government seeks to reduce logistics costs and attract more investment.
DA seeks wider toll operator support as MPTC reinstates agri transport rebate program
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is calling on more tollway operators to join its agricultural transport rebate program, building on the early participation of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) as the government moves to cushion farmers and consumers from rising fuel costs and help stabilize food prices.