Marcos admin urged to develop a roadmap for steel industry
THE Philippine government should push for a development roadmap for the country’s steel industry if it wants to prioritize local construction materials over imports for its infrastructure program,...
View ArticleCo-working firm WeWork’s troubles darken outlook for embattled office market
LONDON — The troubles faced by co-working titan WeWork are darkening the outlook for the world’s largest business hubs, where rising office vacancies are already heaping pressure on investors set to...
View ArticlePPP Act a welcome development for livable cities push
THE proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act can eliminate urban development bottlenecks and amplify the push for livable cities, according to an infrastructure developer. Patricia Janelli A....
View ArticleSM’s Alfamart installs solar panels in distribution center
ALFAMART PHILIPPINES, the SM Group’s minimart chain, recently installed solar panels in its distribution center in Silang, Cavite. In a statement, the company said 117 solar panels, equivalent to...
View ArticleApp seeks to help construction firms save on costs
A new construction management app called Steer is offering a way for construction companies to keep a lid on rising project costs. “Steer is a construction management software that bridges the...
View ArticleDatem to build Landco’s Batangas beachside residence
LANDCO PACIFIC Corp. tapped construction company Datem, Inc. to build its luxury beachside condominium in San Juan, Batangas. The Spinnaker, named and modeled after the front sail of a yacht, is a...
View ArticleBaker J Café taps F(DEV) for eProcurement solution
BAKER J and its management company, Chroma Hospitality, Inc. have teamed up with F(DEV), the Filinvest Group’s innovation arm, to design and craft a food & beverage (F&B) operating platform....
View ArticleCrown Regency Grand Paradise to rise in Panglao
A FIVE-STAR RESORT will soon be developed in Panglao, Bohol, and is targeted to open in 2025. Radisson Hotel Group and Crown Regency Hotels & Resorts said they signed a deal for the Crown Regency...
View ArticleCitadines to open in Bacolod City in 2024
THE Ascott Limited is set to open premier serviced residence Citadines Bacolod City in 2024. The Citadines Bacolod City marks The Ascott Limited’s first project in the city. “As a property managed by...
View ArticleJollibee installs solar panels at stores, commissaries
THE Jollibee Group is ramping up its shift to renewable energy as it installs solar panels in its stores, commissaries, and logistics centers. “Our focus on environmentally responsible practices...
View ArticleSolid finish for Philippine property in 2023 (part 1)
THE Philippine economy grew slower than expected (4.3%) in the second quarter of 2023. With the subpar expansion, reaching the growth target of more than 6% in 2023 will likely be a challenge. Analysts...
View ArticleFrance wants to cut gov’t spending on office space
PARIS — France wants to reduce government spending on office space and may consider real estate sales in a bid to reduce the state deficit, the budget and finance ministers said in a media interview on...
View ArticleBelen display unveiled in Araneta City
ARANETA CITY unveiled its giant Belen display last Friday, with a special lighting ceremony. The life-size Belen, which depicts the nativity of Jesus Christ with Mary, Joseph, and the three kings, is...
View ArticleChristmas tree lighting at Robinsons Magnolia
HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES kicked off at Robinsons Magnolia with a tree lighting event on Nov. 13. Children from the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral Foundation who were treated to a day of fun, presents, and...
View ArticleJapan’s teamLab readies renewed digital museum in Tokyo mega complex
TOKYO — In a basement maze beneath Japan’s tallest skyscraper, construction crews and digital artists are racing to assemble an immersive museum that will serve as the cultural anchor of Tokyo’s latest...
View ArticleCitadines Roces to be fully operational by mid-January
By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter CITADINES ROCES Quezon City by The Ascott Limited is aiming to be fully operational by the middle of January next year. “We are looking at mid-January next year...
View ArticleSolid finish for Philippine property in 2023 (part 2)
The first part of this article can be found here https://tinyurl.com/yoz38fo5 HOTEL: PRIMING THE PHILIPPINES AS A REGIONAL MICE HUB The reinvigorated hotel sector remains as one of the most vibrant...
View ArticleCanadian homeowners eye fixed-rate loans in ‘higher-for-longer’ era
TORONTO — The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) warning that borrowing costs are likely to stay higher-for-longer has prompted anxious mortgage owners to turn to fixed-rate loans in the hope they will bring more...
View ArticleHow Philippines can boost recycling efforts
By Miguel Hanz L. Antivola, Reporter SUPPORTING the recycling value chain in the Philippines takes a whole village, given the lack of infrastructure for sustainable practices. Collaborations are needed...
View ArticleAmplifying office recovery (part 1)
METRO MANILA recorded a marginal rise in office vacancy due to the completion of new office buildings and spike in vacated spaces in the third quarter of 2023. Colliers continues to record deals from...
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