Property News
Construction of Subic-Batangas railway eyed for 2027
September 10, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The government is targeting to start construction of the sprawling Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway as early as 2027, positioning the project as a...
Philippines sees 35% jump in FDI net inflows in June
September 11, 2026
FOREIGN direct investment (FDI) net inflows to the Philippines jumped by 35% year on year in June, even as they fell to a two-month low,...
Financial institutions told: Prepare for FATF evaluation
September 10, 2026
IN preparation for the Philippines’s fourth round of Mutual Evaluation in 2027 which shall be conducted by the Financial Action Task Force, the central bank...
JICA technical aid to boost PHL bridge, tunnel-building capacity
September 8, 2026
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a technical cooperation agreement to boost Philippine capacity for...
BIR allows VAT refunds for exporters pending zero-rating certification
September 9, 2026
MANILA – Qualified export-oriented enterprises (EOEs) may claim refunds on value-added tax (VAT) paid on eligible local purchases and importations while waiting for the issuance of...
Clark, Bataan selected as main anchors for Philippines’ $10-billion AI expansion
September 8, 2026
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has named Clark and Bataan as primary anchor sites for the country’s push for data center investments,...
Wage board clears P60 NCR wage hike while P85 order remains frozen
September 9, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila’s wage board approved a new P60 daily minimum wage increase in an attempt to deliver the first tranche of a...
Banks’ non-performing loans up in July
September 9, 2026
MANILA – The ratio of non-performing loans (NPLs) to total loans at Philippine banks rose in July this year. Latest data from the Bangko Sentral...
BPOs to pitch for GCC business to support $50.5-B revenue goal
September 8, 2026
THE IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) said it launched with industry partners a coalition that will invite foreign companies to locate...
