Written by adminOctober 18, 2026
(October 18, 2026) – Philippine Business News Updates
News Tracker Article
Philippine Business News Updates
Loaded 37 stories from 8 working feeds. Last updated: October 18, 2026, 07:47 AM PHT.
-
1
-
2Metrobank recognized for local, global bonds
philstar.com – RSS Business — October 18, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
3[READOUT] What a stickier inflation wave could mean for businesses – Rappler
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 07:10 AM PHT -
4Strong Secondary Growth Centers Vital To Development Of Negros Island Region – pageone.ph
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 05:41 AM PHT -
5The government’s pursuit of the highest financial offer may inadvertently trigger the Philippines' most expensive energy failure Link to the full story in the comments section. – Facebook
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 03:16 AM PHT -
6SEC opens market-making to P150-M trading firms – Daily Tribune
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 18, 2026, 12:42 AM PHT -
7
-
8
-
9
-
10CFO, PEZA eye strategy to help nonresident Filipinos
Javier Joe Ismael — October 18, 2026, 12:06 AM PHT -
11For scammers, the deepfake is now a working tool
Noemi Lardizabal-Dado — October 18, 2026, 12:05 AM PHT -
12
-
13
-
14
-
15
-
16
-
17Banks urged to strengthen verification of customers’ identities
Jing Garcia — October 18, 2026, 12:01 AM PHT -
18Limlingan inherits a pension fund with record-high assets but faces the challenge of restoring its projected lifespan and improving nearly P40 billion in unrealized stock investment losses Link to the full story in the comments section. – Facebook
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 05:02 PM PHT -
19SEC issues rules on market makers to boost stock, bond liquidity – InsiderPH
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 03:49 PM PHT -
20Jollibee Group Reports Record Q2 2026 Earnings & Growth – Lohud
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 02:55 PM PHT -
21Canada and India advance trade deal talks as businesses secure nearly $300 million in agreements – Philippine Canadian Inquirer
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 02:06 PM PHT -
22US markets are weighed down by an extended sell-off in the tech sector
Associated Press — October 17, 2026, 12:48 PM PHT -
23DOF backs SEC market-making rules to deepen Philippine capital markets – Manila Bulletin
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:36 AM PHT -
24Peso touches new record low of 63.23:$1 on Fed rate hike bets
NewsPublish — October 17, 2026, 10:30 AM PHT -
25[ANALYSIS] First of its kind: PLDT’s P24.2B data center REIT IPO – Rappler
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:30 AM PHT -
26DOJ Secretary Remulla to apply for Ombudsman – Rappler
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:30 AM PHT -
27RCBC made InstaPay transfers free, with conditions. BSP isn’t impressed. – Rappler
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:30 AM PHT -
28BSP to DBP: Show ‘strong justification’ to extend regulatory relief – Rappler
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:30 AM PHT -
29What’s choking the PH stock market? Guinigundo flags thin trading, too few IPOs, weak protection – Bilyonaryo Business
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 10:29 AM PHT -
30
-
31Manulife REIT fund expands into infrastructure, natural resources
NewsPublish — October 17, 2026, 10:14 AM PHT -
32Department of Agriculture opposes sale of contraband rice
NewsPublish — October 17, 2026, 10:10 AM PHT -
33
-
34BSP warns of fake officials asking for money – Manila Standard
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 09:56 AM PHT -
35PSEi jumps 2.11% as ICT leads rally, foreign buying returns – Malaya Business Insight
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 17, 2026, 07:52 AM PHT
