Chinese trade execs to firm up infra dealsPhilippine Daily Inquirer | February 6, 2017 China’s top trade officials as well as a business delegation will be in Manila on Feb. 23-24, to firm up financing commitments for big-ticket infrastructure projects in the country, the Department of Financ

English countryside charm arrives in Sta. Rosa, LagunaManila Bulletin | January 30, 2017 On the western edge of Laguna de Bay sits the city of Sta. Rosa. A scenic 45-minute drive from Manila going south, it was once known for its industrial estates and economic zones. But because of its proximity t

Philippines’ fast-growing tourism industry has developers, hoteliers talkingProperty Report | January 24, 2017 Tourism may not be the Philippines’ forte when compared to the performance of some of its ASEAN neighbours. But it is doing fine, thank you very much. The archipelago welcomed

The Philippine real-estate industry has remained in good shape at the tail end of last year, with the new administration in place, and is expected to sustain its strength through 2017, according to Pinnacle Real Estate Consulting Services Inc. (Precsi). As per the property consultant’s report

Coworking space continues to growBusiness Mirror | January 17, 2017 Coworking space has been experiencing an exponential growth year on year since 2011. And the growth will continue in 2017. In 2011 there were only 1,130 spaces worldwide and 43,000 members. This year, spaces are expected to grow to

By now, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s off-the-cuff remarks do not seem too far off from those of US President-elect Donald Trump. Politicians, businessmen, and the people of both countries are gradually accepting the results of their respective democratic processes, even if these tas

Gaming hotel industries to get a boost from growth in tourismThe Philippine Star | January 9, 2017 The country’s gaming and hotel industries are expected to get a big boost from the steady growth of the tourism sector. In its Philippine Real Estate Market Insight for the fourth quarter of 201