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Philippine hotel pipeline hits P387B, 45,000 rooms through 2032

The Philippine hotel industry has lined up P387 billion in committed investments for more than 45,000 new rooms through 2032, signaling sustained developer confidence in tourism despite sharply higher construction and financing costs.

Federal Land defers BGC project, opens Solarium events venue

Federal Land Inc. is deferring the permanent redevelopment of the former Lexus Manila flagship showroom in Bonifacio Global City, choosing to operate the prime property as an events venue while waiting for market conditions to support a higher-value project.

When expertise becomes inconvenient, listen first

When judges and lawyers can sometimes get the law wrong, why should non-lawyers presume they know better?

PH hosts ASEAN Circular Economy Dialogue; DENR eyes single-use waste phaseout

As 2026 ASEAN Chair, the Philippines will hold the Regional Dialogue on Circular Economy on September 22–23. The DENR is optimistic the event will drive progress toward circular systems and away from single-use waste, shifting from linear “take-make-dispose” models to reuse, recycling and efficiency.

DOE maps out power boost for Panay and Visayas

The Department of Energy (DOE) is advancing new generation assets and a key transmission link to secure Panay Island’s power supply and support Western Visayas’ growth.

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Philippine bamboo venture joins ASEAN inclusive business awards

A Philippine bamboo cooperative is joining 10 other Southeast Asian enterprises in the ASEAN Inclusive Business Awards, putting the spotlight on companies that are trying to make community livelihoods part of the business model rather than an afterthought.

Globe brings 917 GDay 2026 nationwide via community pop-ups

Globe’s 917 GDay 2026 “Love Overload” runs September–October across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, bringing festivities closer to neighborhoods and local events. Pop-ups are set for Quezon City, General Trias, Cebu, Lucena, Bacolod and Angeles City, aligning with the Siomai Festival, MassKara Festival and Tigtigan celebrations. CMO KD Dizon said the tour aims to deliver customer appreciation through accessible, community-centered moments.

Davao farmers rise from low-value crops to global cacao acclaim 

Farmers in Barangay Saloy, Calinan, once struggled with unstable earnings from corn and banana, with idle cogon-covered land offering little hope for better lives. Today, their shift to high-quality cacao agroforestry backed by government and private support has lifted their livelihoods, restored forests, and earned international recognition for their produce.

One Meralco Foundation supports 300 San Juan pupils

More than 300 elementary students in San Juan City received school supplies and access to new reading spaces as the One Meralco Foundation (OMF) expanded its Balik Eskwela program to Salapan Integrated School.
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