The latest World Happiness Report, released on March 20 to mark the International Day of Happiness, offers a split-screen view of global wellbeing, with steady gains on one side and growing unease on the other as social media reshapes the lives of the young.
RL Commercial REIT Corp. (RCR), the real estate investment trust of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), said it could easily double its portfolio to around 2 million square meters within the next year.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) will hold a public consultation on April 7, 2026, for the proposed Paculago Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Sta. Maria, Isabela.
The peso is likely to stay under pressure after breaking the 60:$1 mark, with volatility risks skewed to the upside, according to analyst Michael Ricafort. The currency closed at a record P60.10 on March 19 as renewed Middle East tensions drove oil prices higher—fueling inflation concerns and widening the country’s trade gap.
When an unexpected loss strikes, grieving families are often forced to make quick financial and logistical choices amid emotional distress—with only days to lock in funeral arrangements, coordinate with relatives, and gather funds for related costs. Pre‑planning, pre‑need provider PhilPlans says, is key to reducing this heavy burden for consumers, while also helping service providers deliver smoother, more predictable support during difficult periods.
BDO Unibank, Inc. reported a nine‑month 2026 net income of ₱63.6 billion, slightly higher than the ₱63.1 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, with a 13.1 percent return on equity reflecting the bank’s solid core business performance.
China Bank Savings (CBS) is expanding its home financing business through partnerships with three property developers, targeting growing residential markets in CALABARZON and Central Visayas as it seeks to widen access to homeownership.
Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. is positioning integrated water and energy infrastructure as a way to tackle multiple Philippine needs with fewer, more coordinated investments, spotlighting its Wawa Bulk Water and Power Complex at the World Infrastructure Forum in Madrid, Spain.