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Real Estate & Development

Property developers face permit delays

Philippine property associations warned that slow license-to-sell approvals are stalling project launches and housing supply, creating bottlenecks for real estate development...

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Media, Marketing & PR

DigiCon 2026 to spotlight collaboration

Digital marketing leaders and international keynotes are preparing for DigiCon 2026, focusing on interoperability, AI-driven content standards, and building brand trust amid...

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Market Research & Analytics

Nomura cuts GDP forecast amid slowdown

Nomura Global Markets Research slashed its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the Philippines to 3.8 percent following a sharper-than-expected second-quarter economic slowdown affecting...

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M&A & Corporate Finance

SM Investments posts H1 earnings growth

SM Investments Corporation reported an 8 percent increase in first-half earnings to P45.9 billion, driven by broad-based performance across its banking, property, retail, and...

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Legal, Regulatory & Compliance

SyCipLaw highlights cyber compliance

SyCipLaw released a detailed legal report outlining evolving cybersecurity compliance obligations, data breach reporting rules, and proactive enforcement trends by regulators...

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Infrastructure & Energy

Shell advances Bataan storage project

Shell Energy Philippines is advancing a battery energy storage project in Bataan to improve power system flexibility and reliability as national electricity demand scales up...

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Industrial & Supply Chain

Logistics network adds eight new firms

The Department of Trade and Industry added eight major logistics corporations to its centralized supply chain platform to improve real-time information access for exporters,...

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Human Capital & HR

Employee turnover projected to hit 20%

A recent executive report projects employee turnover in the Philippines to reach 20 percent as workers increasingly prioritize career growth, workplace well-being, and flexibility...

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Healthcare & Medical Tourism

Cebu healthcare investments expand hubs

Private healthcare providers in Cebu are expanding specialized oncology and diagnostic facilities, supporting government initiatives to position the Philippines as a leading...

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Government & Public Policy

DEPDev unveils policy to ease business

The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development unveiled a policy report addressing administrative bottlenecks, noting that many entrepreneurs face severe challenges during...

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Financial & Wealth Management

Goldman Sachs cuts 2026 growth outlook

Goldman Sachs lowered its 2026 Philippine GDP growth forecast to 3.3 percent, citing subdued consumer demand, high inflation, and moderating remittance inflows affecting household...

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ESG & Sustainability

Ayala Land wins spot in sustainability list

Ayala Land earned a coveted spot in the 2026 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, highlighting its strong ESG performance and commitment to responsible, long-term property...

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