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DHSUD January gains signal housing reform momentum

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development opened 2026 with a brisk run of January accomplishments, signaling that recent institutional reforms are translating into concrete gains for Filipino families, officials said.

DHSUD fast-tracks revival of Caloocan housing

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development has ordered the fast-tracking of three long-stalled socialized housing projects in Caloocan City, signaling a tougher stance on project delays and construction quality under the Marcos administration’s housing drive.

DHSUD gives home developers breathing room

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development has extended the suspension of ancillary administrative sanctions against property developers that fail to meet balanced housing requirements, pushing the deferment to March 31.

Top builders back expanded 4PH rollout

More Quadruple A contractors are lining up behind the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, signaling rising private sector confidence in the government’s flagship housing push led by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).

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.

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Jollibee bags Advertiser of the Year, wins 10 SMARTIES 

Jollibee Philippines emerged as Advertiser of the Year at the SMARTIES Philippines 2026 Awards, taking home 10 honors for campaigns that combine artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and creativity to drive consumer engagement and business impact.

DTI assured stable prices, supplies ahead of Christmas

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged consumers to avoid panic-buying and hoarding, assuring the public that supplies of basic goods remain adequate and prices stable ahead of Christmas and the anticipated Super El Niño.

DMCI Power’s ₱3-B Palawan coal plant set for November public review

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping hearing on November 9, 2026, for DMCI Power Corporation’s proposed 15-megawatt coal-biomass power plant in Narra, Palawan, valued at P3 billion.

Globe tops NTC SMS test; posts strong speed, fewer drop calls 

Globe led the National Telecommunications Commission’s latest service quality tests, recording the highest SMS success rate at 99.41 percent — the only provider to pass the NTC’s 99 percent standard. Its call drop ratio hit just 0.74 percent, well below the 2 percent limit, while peak download speed reached 381 Mbps.

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