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Megaworld, JLL forge strategic partnership

MANILA, Philippines — Property giant Megaworld Corp. has forged a strategic alliance with global real estate services firm JLL to further reinforce its position in the real estate industry. Megaworld said the partnership allows JLL to provide the company with strategic advisory services on the latest international real estate standards covering research, consulting and project development...

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‘US tariff issue could lead to better market access for Philippines farmers’

MANILA, Philippines — The country must leverage the reciprocal tariffs of the US to secure a trade deal that would expand Filipino farmers’ market access to the world’s biggest economy while allowing the entry of more food items that are not grown locally to boost food security, analysts said. V. Bruce Tolentino, a former agriculture undersecretary and former member of the Mon...

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Aboitiz Equity boosts capex to P104.6B for 2025

MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) will raise its capital expenditure this year by 37 percent mostly to expand its power segment, its main income driver, while developing its other businesses. The conglomerate on Monday said it had earmarked P104.6 billion in capital outlays, P78.1 billion of which would go to Aboitiz Power Corp. Last year, the segment contributed...

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Aboitiz set to take over 2 regional airports

NEW LIFE A new and improved Laguindingan International Airport in Misamis Oriental is coming up soon, courtesy of the Aboitiz Group. —PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK OF CAAP AREA X   MANILA, Philippines — The Laguindingan and Bohol airports are to be turned over to the Aboitiz Group in the first half, allowing the new operator to expand the passenger capacity of the gateways to popu...

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At the heart of a thriving business hub

Discovering long-term opportunities with office spaces for sale at 1 Rockwell at IPI Center Done Rockwell, a future-ready investment in Cebu Known for its scenic beaches, rich history, and vibrant culture, Cebu is rapidly emerging as the next key business hub. The province’s dynamic market has been evolving with developers focusing on integrated communities that blend retail, residential,...

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Two decades on the PSE: SM Investments’ vision for the future

Two decades on the PSE: SM Investments’ vision for the future BY Chino S. Leyco Mar 23, 2025 08:13 AM   Two decades after listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) is increasing its focus on its core retail, banking, and property sectors while aiming for regional market expansion and inclusive growth. SM Investments P...

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