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Cebu strengthens fiber-neutral  infra in vertical developments
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s push to strengthen its digital infrastructure is gaining momentum as technology firms expand fiber-optic connectivity in vertical developments, seeking to meet rising demand from businesses and households...
Economist sees 25-bps rate hike amid supply-side risks
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)  is likely to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points as mounting supply-side risks threaten to keep inflation elevated, according to BPI Lead Economist Emilio...
Palawan targets domestic growth with tourism trade expo in Cebu
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The provincial government of Palawan is taking its tourism campaign to Cebu in a bid to tap the Visayas’ growing travel market, bringing its flagship tourism trade expo outside Metro Manila for the first time...
Measuring digital adoption
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Beyond training, Grab and ITC will track whether digital adoption translates into changes in business performance.
Bohol ramps up investments in tourism infrastructure
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Bohol is stepping up investments in tourism infrastructure and visitor safety as Panglao seeks to reinforce its position as one of the Philippines’ leading beach and dive destinations.
Fuel firm rebrands 5 acquired stations in NegOr
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Publicly-listed Top Line Business Development Corp. is expanding its retail fuel footprint beyond Cebu, completing the renovation and rebranding of five acquired stations in Negros Oriental under its Light Fuels...
Cebu’s power problem shifts from generation to grid capacity
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s power problem is no longer only about adding generation.
Stakeholders push MICE incentives
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s hospitality industry is urging the government to treat tourism as a strategic economic priority and establish subsidy and incentive programs that could help the province compete with neighboring destinations...
CLI to launch 11 projects worth P25 billion in second half
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu Landmasters Inc. is preparing to bring 11 residential projects with more than 5,600 units and an estimated P25 billion in sales value to market in the second half, after regulatory requirements delayed...
Cebu office transactions drop to 11 in Q2 as demand softens
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s office market is showing signs of softer demand as companies take smaller spaces and transaction activity slows, even as developers continue to add modern, high-quality buildings to the province’s...
Baricuatro: Cebu’s economic growth strains power grid
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s expanding economy is putting greater pressure on a power system already facing tighter supply and transmission constraints, raising the urgency of investments needed to keep electricity reliable, Gov....
Cebu international arrivals up 6% in Q1 despite energy crisis
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s international tourism market continued to grow in the first quarter despite disruptions from the national energy crisis, with the Department of Tourism in Central Visayas expecting stronger momentum...
Filipino developer eyes luxury Hamptons market
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Filipino developer Robbie Antonio is expanding his focus on the Hamptons luxury residential market, betting that limited supply and wealthy buyers will underpin property values even as transactions slow.
DOF chief sees Philippine economy regaining 5-6 percent growth in H2
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Philippine Finance Secretary Frederick Go said the economy is poised to regain momentum in the second half of the year as government infrastructure spending accelerates, exports strengthen and investment reforms...
Primary Group targets healthcare, logistics in next phase of growth
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
After 75 years of building its business around construction, Primary Group of Builders Inc. is positioning itself for a new phase of growth, with investments increasingly focused on healthcare, logistics, assisted...
CPA’s proposed 25% port fee hike draws business pushback
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 15, 2026 - 12:00am
The proposed 25 percent increase in domestic cargo-handling tariffs at Cebu’s ports is drawing opposition from business groups, which warn that higher logistics costs could add to the burden on companies and...
FILSCAP ramps up music licensing compliance
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Inc. is stepping up efforts to improve licensing compliance among businesses, positioning music royalties as a relatively small operating expense compared...
Permit delays disrupt property launches
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Delays in the issuance of government permits are forcing Philippine property developers to postpone project launches, raising the risk of tighter housing supply and weaker construction activity even as demand remains...
Cebu developer shifts to retail leasing with P1 billion project
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Oakridge Realty Development Corp., the property arm of Cebu-based LH Paragon Group, is making its biggest bet yet on Cebu’s consumer economy, investing P1 billion in the first phase of Mantlewood Town Center...
Filipino developer expands beyond luxury condos in Philippines
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Filipino real estate entrepreneur Robbie Antonio is broadening his development strategy beyond luxury residential projects, targeting sectors such as hospitality, retail, affordable housing, industrial facilities...
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