Solane to lower LPG prices starting Oct. 27, 2026

LPG supplier Solane said in an advisory that it will implement a decrease of P4.55 per kilogram, inclusive of value-added tax (VAT), effective October 27, 2026.

Anthropic opens books on AI's explosive growth and staggering costs

Anthropic unveiled its US IPO filing on Monday, laying out its ambitions to build AI systems capable of transforming the global economy, and the costs and challenges of developing the tech.

[Ask the Tax Whiz] BIR backs down on QR badges. Will it dare audit the powerful?

Listening to taxpayers is good governance. But reversing a requirement five days before its deadline raises a bigger question.

BIR moves VAT, percentage tax filing deadline to Oct. 29, 2026

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended to October 29, 2026 the deadline for filing quarterly value-added tax (VAT) and percentage tax returns and paying the corresponding taxes due to the unavailability of…

SSS members earning below P10k to get UPLIFT aid starting October 30 -- DSWD

Social Security System (SSS) members whose monthly salary credit falls below P10,000 will now be included as beneficiaries of the United Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) program, the…

BIR suspends controversial QR badge requirement

The BIR stops the mandatory online display of registration badges, which had an original deadline of October 31, following complaints over data privacy and additional red tape

Almost P64: Peso sinks to record P63.95 to a dollar

The peso opened stronger Monday but reversed course to close at a record P63.95 to $1.

BIR pauses seal badge rule for online sellers, creators

State tax collectors no longer require the badges to be posted.

Stock indices as of October 26, 2026

LemFi launches its biggest product expansion alongside new global brand, ‘Ambition has no passport’

More than 2 million customers use LemFi to move money to more than 30 countries, with over $2 billion in monthly transaction volume.

SBMA, Subic EnerZone renew partnership for next 25 years

The signing extens the management and operation of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone power distribution utility for the next 25 years.

BIR suspends mandatory display of registration seal badge for online sellers, creators

The Bureau of Internal Revenue on Monday suspended the mandatory display of the registration seal badge on websites, social media business pages, and other digital platforms until further notice.

Ube is worth $595M globally. Why is Philippines capturing just $3 million?

Philippine ube varieties are spreading to overseas growers who are outpacing the country in meeting global demand.

Marcos inaugurates solar pump irrigation system in Cagayan to help farmers vs El Niño

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday inaugurated a solar pump irrigation system in Cagayan that is meant to help farmers amid the threat of a very strong El Niño.

Villar’s Vista Land 2025 net income falls 59% as delayed figures surface

After months of delay, Vista Land celebrates its higher EBITDA despite a plunge in net income and a P5-billion gap between its Q3 2025 and FY 2025 net income figures

Peso sinks to new record low

MANILA, Philippines — The peso was close to hitting P64 against the greenback as of morning’s trading on Monday. The local currency opened at P63.535 and slipped to an intraday low of P63.92:$1.

Villar’s Vista Land 2025 net income falls 59% as delayed figures surface

After months of delay, Vista Land celebrates its higher EBITDA despite a plunge in net income and a P5-billion gap between its Q3 2025 and FY 2025 net income figures

Diesel, kerosone pump prices up, gasoline down on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026

The Department of Energy announced Monday the mixed movements in pump prices this week.

Gasoline prices get a rollback, diesel prices rise again on October 27

Continued tensions and possible escalations in the Middle East conflict continue to put pressure on global supplies

Weak peso a ‘bitter pill’ economy needs – analyst

THE peso’s continued weakness against the US dollar could help revive the Philippines’ long-stagnant manufacturing sector by making locally produced goods more competitive against imports and more affordable to foreign…

Sentiment to focus on rate hike, depreciation

PHILIPPINE equities may extend their decline this week as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) larger-than-expected interest rate hike, the peso’s record weakness and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve’s policy…

DA chief backs pork tariff hike bid, says he stands 'on side of Filipino hog raisers'

DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed support for hog raisers" calls for higher pork import tariffs, noting the DA"s efforts to ease losses due to cheaper imports.

Tighter oversight, delays deepen spending slump

GOVERNMENT infrastructure spending remained weak in the first eight months of 2026, as tighter oversight of public works projects and delays in project implementation continued to weigh on disbursements. Data from the…

NG gross borrowings unchanged at P2.39T

THE national government’s gross borrowings were nearly unchanged at P2.39 trillion in the first nine months of 2026, as an increase in external borrowing was offset by a decline in domestic borrowing, data from the…

What happens now?

Now that the Supreme Court has declared controversial allocations in 2024, 2025 and portions of the 2026 national budgets unconstitutional, what happens next?

BSP tightening likely to extend into 2027

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may further raise interest rates in the first quarter of 2027 as persistent inflationary pressures and the potential impact of El Niño threaten to prolong the central bank’s…

PH must strengthen capital market, SEC says

THE Philippines may be left behind as Southeast Asian capital markets become more integrated unless it steps up reforms to meet global investor standards. Speaking to reporters at the 2026 Asean Capital Markets Forum…

Bullish or bearish?

The stock market has always served as a barometer for the overall state of the economy.

DA to restore tariff on imported pork, suspend issuance of clearances

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) reaffirmed its support to local hog raisers on Sunday to ease mounting losses due mainly on cheaper imports and falling farmgate prices. “I’m on the side of Filipino hog raisers. We…

Analog TV broadcasts in Mega Manila to end starting Nov 22

THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will start switching off analog television broadcasts in Mega Manila on Nov. 22 as part of the government’s shift to digital TV. The switch-off will cover Metro Manila…

Prime Infrastructure ready to supply natural gas in Visayas and Mindanao

Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. of tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. is targeting the Visayas and Mindanao as new markets for its natural gas business.

SRA needs P2B to fight pests, El Niño damage

THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) needs a P2-billion budget under the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SIDA) to address damage from red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) and El Niño. Last week, SRA…

$34.1M US grant to boost PH ube production

A $34.1-million grant from the United States will help expand Philippine ube production and connect growers to overseas markets, benefiting about 12,500 farmers over five years, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said…

British fintech giant eyes digital bank license in Philippines

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) remains in active discussions with British financial technology giant Revolut over its planned entry into the Philippine digital banking market, although there is no definite…

Aurora ecozone seeks US, Canadian investments

THE Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Apeco) is undertaking a two-week trade and investment mission to the United States and Canada for defense-related industries, clean energy, and data centers…

DA seeks P80B to reduce farm-to-market roads backlog

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) wants an additional P80 billion worth of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects under public-private partnerships (PPP) next year to reduce a backlog of 52,000 kilometers. Agriculture…

Philippines infrastructure spending slows down in August

State infrastructure spending took another hit in August as ongoing project bidding and uncashed checks weighed on disbursements by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), while flooding across parts of…

Meralco 9-month energy sales reach 41,000 GWh

MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) energy sales in the first nine months of 2026 increased to an estimated 41,054 gigawatt-hours (GWh) from 40,719 GWh recorded in the same period in 2025, driven by stronger energization…

Globe calls for faster LGU permit approvals

GLOBE Telecom Inc. wants local government units (LGUs) to speed up telecommunications permitting as it continues to invest in network expansion, with capital expenditure (capex) having reached P26.3 billion in the first…

MGEN mulls bid for 232 megawatt Mindanao coal plant

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) may consider bidding for Mindanao’s first coal-fired power plant, seeing an opportunity in the region’s growing electricity demand.