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POGO ban impact on Metro Manila office rentals limited–Colliers
The order by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. banning all Philippine offshore gaming operations, or POGO, will impact the market for office space in Metro Manila but not as substantially as it would have had the prohibition been made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, diversified professional services and investment management firm Colliers said.
Metro Manila in ’State of Calamity’ due to Southwest Monsoon, Typhoon Carina induced floods
The government on Wednesday declared a state of calamity in Metro Manila, the country’s capital and economic hub, in response to widespread flooding caused by intense rainfall from Typhoon Carina and the Southwest Monsoon.
SteelAsia to invest P82 billion in 5 new steel plants across the Philippines
SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp., a major Philippine steel producer, unveiled its plan to build five new steel plants across the country costing P82 billion it projects will boost domestic manufacturing capabilities, reduce import dependency, and foster economic growth.
Cebu Air expects to complete USD24 billion Airbus deal within 3Q
Cebu Air Inc., the listed airline unit of the Gokongwei Group that runs budget carrier Cebu Pacific, said Tuesday it expects to finalize within...
President Marcos bans all POGOs, tells PAGCOR to wind down licenses by year end
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the Philippine Gaming and Amusements Corp. to stop all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations amid their illicit activities, and instructed other agencies to find jobs for those who would be displaced by the end of POGO ventures in the country.
