Residential real estate prices of various types of new housing units in the Philippines continued to increase in 4Q 2023, rising by 6.5 percent year-on-year, albeit lower than the 12.9 percent growth in 3Q 2023. Quarter-on-quarter, the index contracted by 3.6 percent, which is a reversal of the 3.4 percent growth registered in 3Q 2023.
Below-capacity water levels at hydroelectric facilities in the Luzon grid has increased the likelihood of so-called yellow alerts being issued in the hot months ahead, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.
The Philippines will need more investment to develop its young talent pool, critical infrastructure and renewable energy to sustain its robust economic growth and become a formidable player in the world economy, said Borge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum.
Nestlé Philippines has committed nearly P500 million to expand its manufacturing facility for Chuckie chocolate drink in Tanauan City, Batangas, marking a major move to scale up output and respond to rising consumer demand.
Filinvest Group has rolled out two key energy efficiency initiatives: an EV charging station at Festival Mall in Muntinlupa City, and broader availability of its high-efficiency district cooling systems for companies outside its portfolio.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) are rolling out urgent financing and recovery measures to help farmers and fisherfolk overcome hardships brought by recent habagat and typhoons.