EnglishMay 2025
Filinvest Group at 70: Building Future-Ready Communities
As Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC) celebrates 70 years of turning Filipino dreams into reality, the conglomerate continues to expand its nationwide presence through strategic investments in banking, real estate, power, hospitality, and infrastructure. It’s real estate arm leads the charge in developing large-scale, future-ready townships that boost regional economies and redefine urban living. Among its flagship projects: Each development reflects […]
Philippines Q1 GDP Growth Hits 5.9%: Poll
The Philippine economy likely accelerated in Q1 2024, overcoming tariff-related external challenges through robust domestic drivers. Notably, stable inflation and surging consumer spending appear to have offset international trade pressures, according to analysts. While export tariffs created headwinds, the economy's domestic fundamentals — particularly consumer spending and stable prices — provided critical ballast," noted one […]
Pamela to Review Capitol Resources
In a decisive move signaling her administration's commitment to reform, Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro announced sweeping transparency measures yesterday, including full financial and operational audits across Capitol offices and provincial LGUs before her June 30 inauguration. "We need absolute clarity about our starting position," Baricuatro emphasized during her May 14 interview with ANC's Karen Davila. "This […]
Fastest Growing PH Region 2024: Central Visayas
Backed by a thriving tourism industry that stimulated consumer spending, Central Visayas (Region VII) solidified its status as the nation's top-performing regional economy in 2024, recording an impressive 7.3% GDP expansion. Recent data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) confirms this growth rate leads all 18 Philippine regions, exceeding both the national average (5.7%) and […]
Why Cebu's Condo Market Remains Stable in 2024
Despite rising political uncertainty nationally, Cebu’s condominium market continues to demonstrate stability with no oversupply risks, according to Colliers Philippines. In an April 3, 2025 interview, Joey Roi Bondoc, Colliers’ Director of Research, highlighted that Cebu’s 2.1-year inventory absorption rate starkly outperforms Metro Manila’s eight-year backlog, signaling robust market health. "These fundamentals confirm Cebu's market remains balanced and healthy," emphasized […]