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Waterfront Hotel rebuild suspended on cloudy tourism outlook 

Acesite (Phils.) Hotel Corp. is taking a step back from plans to reopen the long-shuttered Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel, citing rising reconstruction costs and an uncertain outlook for tourism and gaming revenues. 

Projected Q2 palay harvest tempered by yield concerns

The Philippines is on track for a stronger grain harvest this quarter, with palay production projected to rise 5.3 percent from a year ago, although slipping yields suggest farmers are still battling productivity challenges despite expanding planted areas. 

P48B NAIA land deal clears path forward

The government has taken a major step toward securing the future of the country’s busiest air gateway, with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) agreeing to acquire the 61-hectare property occupied by Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) in a P48-billion transaction.

mWell tackles mental health stigma and barriers in the Philippines

Many Filipinos hide deep struggles behind a happy facade, held back by long-standing stigma.

PH, Japan strengthen greenhouse gas reporting standards

As climate-related disclosures increasingly shape global trade, investment flows, and business competitiveness, the Philippines is moving to establish more reliable and consistent systems for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all industries.

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Robinsons Land joins Pag-IBIG drive for affordable homes

Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) has joined Pag-IBIG Fund’s growing network of private developers backing the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, giving Filipino workers more housing options they can finance through affordable Pag-IBIG loans.

Industry groups demand tougher standards enforcement

Industry groups are pressing the government to toughen enforcement of mandatory product standards, questioning why enforcement actions appear to fall disproportionately on retailers while manufacturers of allegedly substandard goods largely escape prosecution.

World Bank Cuts Philippine Growth Outlook for 2027

The Philippine economy is headed for a sharper slowdown in 2026 as elevated energy costs, weak public investment and subdued business confidence weigh on domestic demand, the World Bank said, while lowering its growth outlook for next year.

CIAC delivers best CGC rating in three years

The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) earned a 99.56% rating from the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG) in its 2025 Performance Scorecard — its best in three years.
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