ALEX EALA ADVANCES TO ROUND OF 16 IN TOKYO Filipina tennis star Alex Eala kicked off her Toray Pan Pacific Open campaign with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory over British qualifier Mika Stojsavljevic in just 75 minutes on Monday in Tokyo. Eala advances to the Round of 16 of the WTA 500 tournament. #KnowMore

DFA PUSHES BACK AGAINST REMULLA’S VISA PROPOSAL The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) strongly opposed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s proposal to strip the agency of its visa-issuing powers and outsource administrative processing to private providers, saying his remarks unfairly malign the Philippine Foreign Service and its personnel. #KnowMore #SecLazaro #CrispinRemulla #DFA

EDITORIAL CARTOON | 10262026

Bill deposits matter, but so does listening to customers. Meralco proved the second half of that equation when public complaints over unexpectedly bloated October 2026 bills dominated social media—and the utility responded by deferring collection of the reimposed bill deposits until next year, rather than letting the charge land on households still reeling from the sticker shock. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

As a doctor, Dr. Kei George Rebolledo believes expert skin care should be more accessible, and procedures understandable and relevant, with clear patient expectations set. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

In a volatile fashion environment, two style philosophies are currently in vogue: quiet luxury and relaxed luxury. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

Spokespersons play a critical role in helping leaders communicate their messages and making their constituents understand their positions. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

Two Chief Justices of the Supreme Court lost their positions in controversies involving their Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs). businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

New research from The Harris Poll finds that Gen Z is now the most religious generation in the United States. A third call themselves religious. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

A weak peso may be the “bitter pill” the economy needs but it must be paired with measures that keep inflation and other logistics costs under control, according to HSBC Senior Asean Economist Aris Dacanay. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

The Philippine peso plunged to a new record low of P63.95 against the dollar on Monday, 33.5 centavos weaker than its P63.615 finish on Friday, data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) showed. Via Andrea San Juan #KnowMore #BusinessMirror

IACAT-CEBU PROBES MEGHAN MARKLE’S FATHER The Department of Justice (DOJ) said its Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) in Cebu is investigating reports involving Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, over alleged child sexual abuse images and videos reportedly found at his home in Cebu. #KnowMore

AIR PASSENGERS URGED TO MONITOR FLIGHTS AHEAD OF ASEAN SUMMIT The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has warned of possible flight schedule changes and airport adjustments ahead of the 49th ASEAN Summit on November 16–18, 2026, due to security measures and arriving delegates. Passengers are advised to check airline updates and allow extra travel time for airport procedures. #KnowMore

LOOK: The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has suspended the mandatory display of the BIR Registration Seal Badge, as well as the October 31 compliance deadline, until further notice. “We have heard the concerns of online sellers, content creators, and other taxpayers regarding data privacy, technical issues, and the scope of the BIR Registration Seal Badge requirement,” Internal Revenue Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said in a statement on Monday. Taxpayers may still display their seal badges voluntarily. No penalties will be imposed for non-display. #KnowMore

📈 Less infrastructure spending. 💰 More debt. 🏦 Higher interest rates. ⚡ A P5-trillion energy push. Those are the four big economic stories making headlines today. Infrastructure spending fell 35%, national debt climbed past P19.6 trillion, and analysts expect interest rates to remain elevated, potentially reaching 6% by early 2027. At the same time, the government is pushing for P5 trillion in private investments to unlock the country's hydropower potential. How will these affect growth, borrowing costs, electricity supply, and ultimately your wallet? Catch today's BusinessMirror Front Page Briefing. 🎥👇 Malou Talosig-Bartolome #BusinessMirror #FrontPageBriefing #PHNews #Economy

CRITICAL FLAW AFFECTING 70% OF WEBSITES A critical PHP security flaw reportedly left 70% of websites vulnerable to cyberattacks, with researchers demonstrating exploits against WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla. CERT-PH urged government agencies, hosting providers, and businesses to immediately patch affected systems and monitor suspicious activity. #KnowMore

BREAKING: Marcos reshuffles Cabinet; Vince Dizon returns to DOTr to tackle transport woes and accelerate mass transit projects, while Giovanni "Banoy" Lopez takes over DPWH to sustain anti-corruption and transparency reforms launched after the flood control scandal. Malacañang called Dizon a "disruptor" who opened DPWH projects to public scrutiny and completed long-stalled projects. Lopez has been tasked to make those reforms permanent. 📷DoTr via Samuel Medenilla #KnowMore #BusinessMirror

The Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) consolidated energy sales in January to September increased slightly to 41,054 gigawatt hours (GWh) due to new service connections. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it will comply with the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) on unprogrammed appropriations under the 2026 national budget and work with Congress to strengthen safeguards for next year’s spending plan. businessmirror.com.ph/2026/1…