SINGAPORE -- “This is not the best time to be secretary.” That was how Energy Secretary Sharon Garin summed up the challenges facing the Department of Energy as global oil market volatility, the lingering effects of El Niño, the approaching summer season, and the continued weakening of the peso threaten to drive up fuel and power costs. Garin said the DOE is working to cushion the impact on consumers but acknowledged that prices will largely be dictated by existing market regulations and external forces beyond the government’s control. 📹Lenie Lectura / BM #KnowMore #BusinessMirror #Energy #FuelPrices #ElectricityRates #DOE #SharonGarin #ElNiño #OilCrisis #PesoWeakness

Again, the old Alex Eala is back. Know more: businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

Harmie Constantino and Chanelle Avaricio matched two-under 70s in contrasting fashion in a windy Tuesday in Davao City, erasing what initially looked like a dominant opening round for Avaricio and setting the stage for a wide-open title race at the International Container Terminal Services Inc. Apo Golf Classic. Know more: businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

PAGASA officially declared the onset of the Northeast Monsoon or Amihan season on October 27, bringing cooler weather, possible cold surges and rough sea conditions in the coming months. Image Credit: Bernard Testa #KnowMore

Brazil’s 2026 presidential election highlights the growing role of AI-generated content in political campaigns. After Lula’s camp accused Meta of algorithmic bias, supporters flooded social media with AI-generated videos of Lula. Brazil’s electoral court later ordered Meta to treat both candidates equally on its platforms. The episode raises concerns about social media algorithms, deepfakes and the influence of tech billionaires on democracy. #KnowMore

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has indefinitely suspended the mandatory online posting of the BIR Registration Seal Badge, as well as the October 31 compliance deadline. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

A bill seeking to establish an advanced industries zone in New Clark City, Tarlac, aims to turn the Philippines’ participation in the US-led Pax Silica initiative into up to $70 billion in investments and 190,000 jobs by attracting global players in semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence and other strategic technology industries. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

Is Metro Manila’s condominium rental market really on the brink of a massive crash? Not so fast, says one industry leader. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

After the flooding problems everywhere, I could just encourage affected people with this: Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

New book chronicling the leadership philosophy and nation-building vision of San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Ang, popularly known as “RSA,” has been published globally. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

Economists are prodding the government to address issues that are within its control—by strengthening domestic energy and food production to reduce import dependence, as the local currency is at risk of falling to the P65-per-dollar level due to lingering geopolitical risks. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

The Philippines’s dwindling rice stockpile and the threat of El Niño would cause prices to accelerate and put more pressure on inflation, according to an international report. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

Enforcing laws against illicit trade and helping dismantle criminal networks across Southeast Asia will strengthen the Philippines’s appeal to foreign investors, but the region must coordinate its response rather than compete for capital, the EU-Asean Business Council (EU-ABC) said. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

The peso slipped to near ₱64 to $1, rice reserves are running low as El Niño looms, and ASEAN faces a cybercrime crackdown. BusinessMirror's Tita Malou breaks down the Oct 27 front page and what it means for your wallet.

LOOK: The Philippine peso sank to its lowest at P64 against the dollar on early Tuesday trading, data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines showed | @andreasanjuan

The Department of Energy (DOE) said private firms interested to pursue nuclear power projects may tap a potential debt financing framework with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for up to $5 billion. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

Philippine semiconductor manufacturers are preparing to keep factories running through a possible El Niño, including maintaining the water supply and cooling systems needed for production, although the industry cannot yet quantify the additional costs of securing these resources. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

A long-running dispute between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) over visa reforms flared up anew, with Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla accusing the foreign affairs department of lacking the capability to conduct large-scale background vetting of foreign applicants and alleging corruption in the visa process, prompting a rare and strongly worded public rebuttal from the DFA. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday clarified that the Philippines has no cooperation arrangement with Taiwan involving subsea cables or other critical undersea infrastructure, after remarks by a senior Philippine diplomat about deeper engagement with Taipei drew attention amid growing regional security concerns. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

A Historic chapter in Philippine TV begins its conclusion this November as the country’s broadcasting networks commence the gradual switch-off of the analog TV service in favor of the Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcast (DTTB). businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…