Inflation in the Philippines slowed down for the first time in six months to 6.3 percent in August from 6.4 percent in July, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. National Statistician Dennis Mapa said the slight easing was mainly due to slower increases in transport fares and in the prices food and non-alcoholic beverages, especially vegetables, meat and fish. Inflatio...
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THE Marcos administration intends to complete 73 big-ticket infrastructure projects, costing P4.05 trillion, which were not finished during the previous administration, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda). In a presentation at the organizational meeting of the House Committee on Flagship Programs and Projects, Neda Assistant Secretary for Investment Programming R...
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DAVAO City-based Alsons Development and Investment Corp. (Alsons Dev) expressed interest in investing in Cebu’s bustling property market. This was announced by Jolla Amparo Soriaga, assistant general manager for business units group, during the launch of the company’s Poblacion Market Central in Davao City. “We are open to possibilities of expanding in Cebu or in the Visaya...
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Consumer spending fell 2.7% in 2Q versus prior quarter Slower growth puts central bank’s tightening pace in spotlight The Philippines’ economic expansion was slower-than-expected in the second quarter as the fastest inflation in almost four years hurt consumption, which is a key growth driver. Gross domestic product grew 7.4% in the three months through J...
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For the first time since the March 2020 lockdowns, property giant SM Prime Holdings resumed charging full rental fees across its local shopping mall chain in the second quarter, clearing the road toward earnings recovery after paying the hefty price of moratorium and discounts that kept tenants afloat. With the relaxation of quarantine protocols now bringing back the usual crowd to sh...
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The documentation of the purchase and sale of real property could be surprisingly daunting for first-timers who are presented with numerous agreements or contracts to read, comprehend and sign. Understanding why they are needed and what these documents state—whether as buyers or sellers—are essential for a smooth transaction. Recognizing their differences will not only ensure a s...
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