SM Prime’s Pico Terraces gains buyer momentum
SM Leisure Resort Residences (SM LRR), a unit of SM Prime Holdings Inc., is on track to complete and turn over Balea Suites, the second residential tower at Pico Terraces within the Hamilo Coast estate in Batangas, by the fourth quarter of 2027, as demand for resort-style secondary homes continues to gain traction among affluent buyers.
Philippines forges deal for green aviation fuel
The Philippines is positioning itself for a larger role in the global clean energy transition after the Board of Investments (BOI) and the Island Skies Alliance (ISA) forged a partnership to accelerate the development of a domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry.
Thai Expo opens innovation doors for Philippine MSMEs
The Philippines sent a record 300 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to ProPak Asia 2026 in Bangkok, underscoring a growing recognition that technology adoption is becoming critical to staying competitive in an increasingly demanding market.
Germany backs swift completion of EU-PH trade deal
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier threw his weight behind the swift completion of the European Union-Philippines Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signaling stronger investor interest in the Philippines and deeper economic cooperation as global trade patterns continue to shift.
Farmer’s son turns coconut night climb into code
For generations, the work of a mananguete has depended on strong legs, steady hands and a willingness to climb towering coconut trees in the dead of night. For mechanical engineer Arniel “Maxi” Cunahap, it also became the inspiration for a patented invention that could transform one of Philippine agriculture’s most dangerous jobs.
