The government is considering a higher tax incentive ceiling for socialized and economic housing, a move seen as a bid to keep affordable homebuilding viable as construction costs continue to climb.
The Philippines saw a modest rise in construction activity in March 2025, as approved building permits reached 14,973, up 3.4 percent from 14,477 in the same month last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent Facebook pages falsely claiming to represent Just Smile Lending Corp., highlighting heightened regulatory vigilance to protect consumers and legitimate businesses.
Makati Development Corp. is strengthening its credentials as a high-rise construction specialist after winning the Philippine Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards overall title for the second consecutive year.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified its decision to admit Binance Holdings Inc. as a global crypto asset exchange partner within its regulatory sandbox, stressing that participation does not grant immediate authorization to operate locally.
Cisco has partnered with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) to upgrade Metro Cebu’s water distribution infrastructure through digital transformation, aiming to boost supply reliability and operational efficiency.