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Philippine banks face rising bad-loan risk, S&P warns

Philippine banks could see their bad-loan ratio rise to as high as 7 percent from 5.6 percent as inflation squeezes household incomes, credit growth weakens, and riskier unsecured loans come under pressure, S&P Global Ratings said.

Vivant Water desalination project boosts Cebu water supply

Vivant Water has begun supplying desalinated water to the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), adding an initial 5 million liters per day to the system as Cebu seeks more reliable sources to meet rising demand.

Australian investors with A$1.4 trillion scout Philippine deals

Australian institutional investors overseeing nearly A$1.4 trillion in assets are in the Philippines this week to scout deals in energy, infrastructure, and other strategic sectors, bringing a potentially deep pool of long-term capital to the country.

IBPAP coalition targets global firms for $50B IT-BPM goal

The Philippines’ IT-BPM industry is mounting a fresh global investor push to help drive annual revenues past USD50 billion by 2028, with industry groups and corporate partners targeting new markets and higher-value operations.

Globe AT HOME, Grab expand on-demand fiber internet service to key PH cities 

Getting fiber internet at home is now as simple as ordering food delivery, as Globe AT HOME and Grab expand the country’s first order-and-install WiFi-on-demand service to more customers in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao.

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DOE, DOT team up to advance energy efficiency in tourism sector 

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are expanding their joint effort to assess energy use and deliver support to hotels, resorts, and other tourism establishments.

DOT seeks P1.73B boost to close ASEAN tourism gap

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is seeking an additional P1.73 billion for 2027 to strengthen the Philippines’ tourism infrastructure, destinations, and promotion as it tries to close an investment gap with more aggressive Southeast Asian competitors.

CLI expands Bohol footprint with third residential site 

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is expanding its Bohol footprint with a 5.6-hectare residential project in Tagbilaran City, adding a third site as the Visayas-Mindanao developer taps rising housing demand in one of the region’s fastest-growing markets.

SMDC expands Pag-IBIG housing options for Filipino workers

SM Development Corp. (SMDC) is making more of its housing inventory available to Pag-IBIG Fund borrowers, widening homeownership options for Filipino workers, particularly middle-income earners, through government-backed financing.
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