(October 20, 2026) – Philippine Business News Updates
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Philippine Business News Updates
Loaded 76 stories from 9 working feeds. Last updated: October 20, 2026, 06:37 AM PHT.
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2Salmon secures P8.8 billion to boost Philippines operations
Keisha Ta-Asan — October 20, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
3Jollibee eyes Hong Kong listing of international unit
Richmond Mercurio — October 20, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
4Philippines urged to ease bank secrecy rules to curb corruption, tax evasion – BusinessWorld Online
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 09:19 PM PHT -
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6DOTr courts India, France to fund stalled rail projects
NewsPublish — October 20, 2026, 10:10 AM PHT -
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8Taiwanese firm setting up solar float manufacturing facilities in Pampanga, Batangas
NewsPublish — October 20, 2026, 10:05 AM PHT -
9Students, residents told to improve saving, borrowing habits
Nazylen Joy Mabanglo — October 20, 2026, 05:27 AM PHT -
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11The Philippine country head for Lenovo said he expects device makers to continue competing with AI firms for critical PC components. Link to the full story in the comments section. | via ANC 24/7 – Facebook
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 20, 2026, 04:45 AM PHT -
12AboitizPower lauded for contribution to Asean energy sector
Alexander Magno — October 20, 2026, 03:35 AM PHT -
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15BOP deficit hits $3.14B in Sept, widens to near 2-year high
Niña Myka Pauline Arceo — October 20, 2026, 12:50 AM PHT -
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18Digital bank accelerates customer acquisition
Niña Myka Pauline Arceo — October 20, 2026, 12:34 AM PHT -
19Insurance firm converts REIT feeder fund to UITF
Niña Myka Pauline Arceo — October 20, 2026, 12:31 AM PHT -
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21China economic growth narrowly beats forecasts
Agence France-Presse — October 20, 2026, 12:06 AM PHT -
22Anti-illegal gambling app set for Dec launch
Niña Myka Pauline Arceo — October 20, 2026, 12:06 AM PHT -
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25Alternergy Holdings Corp. to hold Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on Nov. 10
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30Ex-BSP official urges 50-basis-point rate hike on Oct. 22 – BusinessMirror
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 11:40 PM PHT -
31FFCCCII taps ASEAN networks to expand Philippine business – Daily Tribune
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 11:11 PM PHT -
32Salmon Secures $140 Million to Expand Philippine Lending – Ventureburn
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 10:23 PM PHT -
33PSEi rises for third day but misses 5,800 – Malaya Business Insight
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 09:30 PM PHT -
34Salmon Group bags $140M funding for expansion, new products
jbarrion — October 19, 2026, 09:24 PM PHT -
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36Philippines-Liechtenstein tax deal seen boosting investments
CEDTyClea — October 19, 2026, 09:17 PM PHT -
37Unicapital says Mynt’s valuation needs sustained lending growth
CEDTyClea — October 19, 2026, 08:43 PM PHT -
38AMLC secures forfeiture order vs P200,000 terror-linked funds
CEDTyClea — October 19, 2026, 08:43 PM PHT -
39Ombudsman: Santa Maria treasurer suspended over ballot security lapses
CEDTyClea — October 19, 2026, 08:42 PM PHT -
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41ALLHC secures Taiwanese solar manufacturer for Pampanga facility
CEDTyClea — October 19, 2026, 08:41 PM PHT -
42Proposed El Niño measures to cost nearly P62 billion – BusinessWorld Online
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 08:38 PM PHT -
43'May-ari ka pa rin, shareholder ka nga eh': Ridon presses Sara's Jollibee franchise ownership amid GenCorp shares – Politiko.com.ph
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 08:25 PM PHT -
44Philippine Secretary Lazaro says China Ambassador's statement was "provocative and unacceptable – The Star
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 08:14 PM PHT -
45Salmon secures $140 million (Php 8.8 Billion) to double down on the growth opportunity in the Philippines – India's News.Net
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 07:15 PM PHT -
46Salmon Group secures $140 million financing for Philippines lending expansion – Traders Union
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 07:14 PM PHT -
47On the savings rate and the GCash IPO – BusinessWorld Online
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 07:07 PM PHT -
48Economists expect another BSP rate hike as inflation and peso weakness persist – Philippine Canadian Inquirer
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 06:30 PM PHT -
49[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 19, 2026, 04:57 PM PHT -
50RCBC made InstaPay transfers free, with conditions. BSP isn’t impressed. – Rappler
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 04:57 PM PHT -
51Retailers may see modest holiday boost as Filipino shoppers seek value – Metrobank Wealth Insights
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 04:13 PM PHT -
52NAC secures major triple-win at 2026 ACES Awards – BusinessMirror
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 03:58 PM PHT -
53Tipid-tipid daw? BSP’s Christmas lighting budget jumps 63% to P7M as Remolona urges Filipinos to save – Bilyonaryo Business
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 02:24 PM PHT -
54WATCH: Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro, in a briefing on Monday, October 19, says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prioritizes diplomacy amid yet another case of escalation in diplomatic tensions with superpower neighbor China. Castro, ho – Facebook
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 02:22 PM PHT -
55BSP Warns of Impersonation Scam Using Fake Officials’ IDs and Forged Signatures – Fintech News Philippines
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 01:40 PM PHT -
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57Salmon Secures P8.8 Billion Financing to Take Motorcycle and MSME Loans Nationwide – Fintech News Philippines
"Philippine corporate news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 12:51 PM PHT -
58BSP expected to hike rates again – Manila Standard
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 11:56 AM PHT -
59BSP governor gets ‘A-‘ score in report card – Manila Standard
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 11:11 AM PHT -
60Philippine Star. . Discover how investments in healthcare, education, and community development can strengthen the foundations of a more resilient Philippine economy. Hear from Paolo F. Borromeo, Chief Social Infrastructure Officer of Ayala Corporation, as – Facebook
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 10:52 AM PHT -
61BSP set to tighten further as inflation pressures broaden – Philstar.com
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 10:48 AM PHT -
62Philippines needs productivity boost to sustain UMIC status — World Bank – Metrobank Wealth Insights
"Philippine economy updates when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 10:38 AM PHT -
63Poll: BSP to hike rates by 25 bps anew – Metrobank Wealth Insights
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 10:38 AM PHT -
64Peso may continue to trade near P63:$1 mark – Metrobank Wealth Insights
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 10:33 AM PHT -
65DOF welcomes SEC market-making rules to boost liquidity, deepen Philippine capital markets – Philippine Information Agency
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 10:19 AM PHT -
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70BSP mandates SMS OTP ban; major banks, e-wallets to shift to biometrics – Explained PH
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 09:09 AM PHT -
71BUSINESS HEADLINES (Monday, October 19, 2026) Subscribe to the paper: philstarsubscribe.com ‘Make me sweat, make me water’ tiny.cc/vv8c101 Poll: Another hike in BSP rates looms tiny.cc/yv8c101 Trading activity gets much-needed boost with new mar – Facebook
"Philippine business news OR PSEi OR Philippine stock market when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 07:57 AM PHT -
72BSP tightens bank risk rules, sets full rollout in 2027 – thephilbiznews
"Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas news when:1d" – Google News — October 19, 2026, 07:30 AM PHT