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.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has unveiled a draft five-year roadmap that will gradually expand retail electricity choice, bringing more competition and supplier options to more power users across the country.
VinFast Philippines has launched an online-to-offline (O2O) vehicle-buying platform in Metro Manila, allowing customers to handle much of the purchase process digitally while retaining access to physical dealerships, test drives and vehicle delivery services.
Manila-based conglomerate SM Prime Holdings Inc. has secured key beachfront parcels along Puerto Princesa’s west coast, marking a significant expansion into Palawan’s premier real estate and tourism market, according to city Mayor Lucilo Bayron.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has partnered with Mastercard to help Filipino micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) strengthen their digital capabilities, as smaller businesses face growing pressure to adapt to online commerce and electronic payments.