Philippine inflation accelerated to 7.8 percent in October from 7.2 percent in September, driven by sharply higher transport costs, rising housing and utility expenses, and persistent rice price increases that continued to squeeze household budgets despite some relief from slower food inflation.

OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. grew its third-quarter net income by 5 percent to USD28.3 million as higher gold prices, improved by-product credits, and lower sustaining capital expenditures boosted margins and generated USD51.4 million in free cash flow at its Didipio gold-copper mine.

Maynilad Water Services Inc. increased its net income by 10 percent to P12.6 billion in the first nine months of 2026, as higher billed water volume, improved network efficiency, and lower financing costs supported earnings despite elevated operating costs and inflationary pressures.