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.
GCash emerged as the biggest winner at the YouTube Works Awards Philippines 2026, capturing the coveted Best of Philippines award with a campaign that turned creative storytelling and artificial intelligence into measurable business growth.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued Administrative Order 2026-34 to attract responsible, climate-smart investments to suitable forest lands.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the consolidated petitions filed by Vice President Sara Duterte and lawyer Israelito Torreon questioning the House of Representatives' handling of the impeachment complaints, ruling that the cases had become moot after the Articles of Impeachment were transmitted to the Senate.
PH1 World Developers has completed the first major construction milestone for its flagship project under the government's Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, signaling accelerating private sector participation in efforts to narrow the country's housing backlog.