https://www.philstar.com/rss/business Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:30:06 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/business-as-usual/2026/10/02/2560472/gcash-brings-stock-market-education-within-reach-through-gstocks-ph-part-owner-era-hubs GCash opens interactive learning spaces in One Ayala in Makati and Bonifacio High Street in Taguig to demystify stock market investing. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business-as-usual/2026/10/02/2560472/gcash-brings-stock-market-education-within-reach-through-gstocks-ph-part-owner-era-hubs https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560455/diesel-prices-may-drop-p1l-next-week-gasoline-and-kerosene-seen-upRenalyn Ramirez A mixed price adjustment on local oil and fuel products is expected next week, the Department of Energy said. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 11:28:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560455/diesel-prices-may-drop-p1l-next-week-gasoline-and-kerosene-seen-up https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560452/filipinos-get-shot-digital-economy-ownership-gcash-ipo-says-solon The P6.60 final pricing of the initial public offering (IPO) of Mynt Inc. could bring ownership of one of the Philippines’ largest digital platforms within reach of a broader base of Filipino investors, according to a lawmaker. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:34:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560452/filipinos-get-shot-digital-economy-ownership-gcash-ipo-says-solon https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle-features/2026/10/02/2560232/whoscall-launches-di-lahat-dinededma-campaign-empower-filipinos-avoid-scams-without-missing-important-calls Whoscall encourages Filipinos to download the app and make caller identification part of their everyday digital-safety routine. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 09:16:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle-features/2026/10/02/2560232/whoscall-launches-di-lahat-dinededma-campaign-empower-filipinos-avoid-scams-without-missing-important-calls https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560282/looming-worker-strike-cut-philexs-padcal-mine-outputAdrian Kenneth Halili Philex Mining Corp. expects reduced operations from its Padcal mine in Benguet, as a looming workers’ strike threatens to disrupt activities amid stalled collective bargaining talks. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560282/looming-worker-strike-cut-philexs-padcal-mine-output https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560284/shakeys-pizza-ushers-business-transformationRichmond Mercurio Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc., one of the leading restaurant and kiosk chain groups in the Philippines, is making leadership changes as part of its ongoing business transformation to support its growth agenda. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560284/shakeys-pizza-ushers-business-transformation https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560285/megawide-boosts-4ph-cavite-projectRichmond Mercurio Engineering and infrastructure company Megawide Construction Corp. has advanced its commitment to support the government’s expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino  program, with its Cavite project reaching the topping-off stage in just seven months. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560285/megawide-boosts-4ph-cavite-project https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560286/erc-ngcp-end-disputes-over-permit-regulatory-feesBrix Lelis The Energy Regulatory Commission  and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines  have reached a compromise deal to resolve their longstanding disputes over permit and regulatory fees. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560286/erc-ngcp-end-disputes-over-permit-regulatory-fees https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560287/philippines-resorts-closes-donatela-resort-boholRichmond Mercurio PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. of Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy has permanently closed its Donatela Resort and Sanctuary in Bohol after losing the property to Land Bank of the Philippines. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560287/philippines-resorts-closes-donatela-resort-bohol https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560288/government-eyes-retail-dollar-bond-offer-year-endKeisha Ta-Asan The Bureau of the Treasury is considering a retail dollar bond offering before year-end as the government looks to tap domestic investors for its financing needs. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560288/government-eyes-retail-dollar-bond-offer-year-end https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560289/world-university-rankings-2027Marianne V. Go In my previous column, I asked the question “Are we losing our edge?” Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560289/world-university-rankings-2027 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560290/tubig-pilipinas-eyes-p18-billion-follow-share-offerAdrian Kenneth Halili Listed water infrastructure and utility company Tubig Pilipinas Holdings Inc. is planning a fundraising initiative next year to finance its projects. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560290/tubig-pilipinas-eyes-p18-billion-follow-share-offer https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560291/digital-sovereigntyBoo Chanco It is hardly surprising that the DICT is struggling to get foreign-based social media platforms to comply with local regulations. Perhaps, this should be a prime topic in the ASEAN summit this month to produce a regional stand. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560291/digital-sovereignty https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560292/meat-importers-oppose-pork-tariff-hikeAdrian Kenneth Halili Meat importers have warned that pork prices could rise if the government imposes higher tariff on pork meat. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560292/meat-importers-oppose-pork-tariff-hike https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560294/gsis-solar-loans-now-available-pensionersAubrey Rose Inosante The Government Service Insurance System  opens its solar energy loan to qualified pensioners, allowing them to borrow up to P500,000 for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560294/gsis-solar-loans-now-available-pensioners https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560295/philippines-carbon-emissions-keep-rising-cccBrix Lelis Even as Filipino businesses become more operationally efficient, the country’s carbon emissions continue to rise, according to the Climate Change Commission. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560295/philippines-carbon-emissions-keep-rising-ccc https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560296/pryce-exits-pharma-focuses-gas-businessBrix Lelis Pryce Corp. is exiting the pharmaceutical business to sharpen its focus on core operations, including the importation and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560296/pryce-exits-pharma-focuses-gas-business https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560297/pal-resume-saipan-flightsElijah Felice Rosales Flag carrier Philippine Airlines  is betting against rising airfares, as it is set to restore direct flights to Saipan, pinning its hopes that holiday travel would remain strong. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560297/pal-resume-saipan-flights https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560298/factory-activity-contracts-septemberLouella Desiderio Manufacturing activity in September slipped to negative territory for the first time in five months due to weak demand and increased competition from foreign rivals, according to S&P Global. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560298/factory-activity-contracts-september https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560299/market-falters-anew-extends-losing-streakRichmond Mercurio The local stock market continued its struggles, declining for a fourth straight session with no positive catalyst to help buck the downtrend. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/02/2560299/market-falters-anew-extends-losing-streak