NREA to introduce new officers

THE National Real Estate Association (NREA) will introduce its new officers at a meeting on Dec. 7. NREA’s new national president Red J. Rosales will...

Cities face huge climate finance gap, study says

DUBAI — Cities are receiving only a fraction of the climate finance they need, especially in low-income countries, according to a study published on...

Amplifying office recovery (part 1)

By Kevin Jara
METRO MANILA recorded a marginal rise in office vacancy due to the completion of new office buildings and spike in vacated spaces in the...

How Philippines can boost recycling efforts

SUPPORTING the recycling value chain in the Philippines takes a whole village, given the lack of infrastructure for sustainable practices.

Canadian homeowners eye fixed-rate loans in ‘higher-for-longer’ era

TORONTO — The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) warning that borrowing costs are likely to stay higher-for-longer has prompted anxious mortgage owners to turn to...

Solid finish for Philippine property in 2023 (part 2)

By Joey Roi Bondoc
The reinvigorated hotel sector remains as one of the most vibrant property segments in the country. Foreign arrivals are likely to breach the Tourism department’s target for 2023 while the domestic market continues to lift occupancies and daily rates.

Citadines Roces to be fully operational by mid-January

CITADINES ROCES Quezon City by The Ascott Limited is aiming to be fully operational by the middle of January next year.

Japan’s teamLab readies renewed digital museum in Tokyo mega complex

TOKYO — In a basement maze beneath Japan’s tallest skyscraper, construction crews and digital artists are racing to assemble an immersive museum that will...

Christmas tree lighting at Robinsons Magnolia

HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES kicked off at Robinsons Magnolia with a tree lighting event on Nov. 13. Children from the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral Foundation who were...

Belen display unveiled in Araneta City

ARANETA CITY unveiled its giant Belen display last Friday, with a special lighting ceremony. The life-size Belen, which depicts the nativity of Jesus Christ with...

France wants to cut gov’t spending on office space

PARIS — France wants to reduce government spending on office space and may consider real estate sales in a bid to reduce the state...

Solid finish for Philippine property in 2023 (part 1)

By Joey Roi Bondoc
THE Philippine economy grew slower than expected (4.3%) in the second quarter of 2023. With the subpar expansion, reaching the growth target of more...