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Gov’t reboots housing incentives amid cost surge

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.

Human Settlements fast-tracks approvals to jumpstart housing

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is starting 2026 with a clear message to developers: if your papers are complete, expect faster approvals.

Housing shortfall widens as supply lags

Data from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development show the national housing backlog reached 10.65 million units in 2024, highlighting decades of unmet demand that continue to weigh on affordability and urban planning.

Human Settlements expands rentals, targets 10 projects in 2026

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said at least 10 additional rental housing projects are set to be launched in the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing rental housing as a core modality under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, according to the agency’s yearend report.

Human Settlements, BOI eye tax breaks for housing

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development is weighing a joint policy study with the Department of Trade and Industry’s Board of Investments to determine whether economic housing can be classified as corporate income tax-exempt mass housing under Batas Pambansa Bilang 220.

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LG highlights AI, energy efficiency and space design in new appliances at IFA 2026

As European consumers prioritize space-saving, energy-efficient and easy-to-use home products amid changing lifestyles, LG Electronics is showcasing seven advanced appliances at IFA 2026. The lineup demonstrates how AI, smart energy use and space-conscious design address key purchasing needs for modern, often limited living areas.

Maya earns multiple HR Excellence Awards for third straight year

Maya, the country’s leading digital financial services platform, has been recognized at the 2026 HR Excellence Awards Philippines for the third consecutive year, securing a Silver Award for Excellence in Performance Management Evolution and a Bronze Award for Excellence in HR Technology Use. Competing among 64 firms at the Grand Hyatt Manila ceremony, Maya also reached finalist status in five additional categories: Employee Engagement, Employer Branding, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management.

FAST Logistics turns to technology to manage supply chain disruptions

FAST Logistics Group is leaning on technology, operational flexibility, and industry collaboration to manage persistent supply chain disruptions as businesses face rising costs, global uncertainty, and increasingly complex logistics networks.

Coconut trade fair sales surge threefold to P309.6M

Sales generated by coconut micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) more than tripled to P309.57 million at this year’s COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair, pointing to stronger demand for higher-value Philippine coconut products.

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