Jollibee installs solar panels at stores, commissaries

THE Jollibee Group is ramping up its shift to renewable energy as it installs solar panels in its stores, commissaries, and logistics centers.    “Our...

Citadines to open in Bacolod City in 2024

THE Ascott Limited is set to open premier serviced residence Citadines Bacolod City in 2024. The Citadines Bacolod City marks The Ascott Limited’s first project...

Crown Regency Grand Paradise to rise in Panglao

A FIVE-STAR RESORT will soon be developed in Panglao, Bohol, and is targeted to open in 2025. Radisson Hotel Group and Crown Regency Hotels &...

Baker J Café taps F(DEV) for eProcurement solution

BAKER J and its management company, Chroma Hospitality, Inc. have teamed up with F(DEV), the Filinvest Group’s innovation arm, to design and craft a...

Datem to build Landco’s Batangas beachside residence

LANDCO PACIFIC Corp. tapped construction company Datem, Inc. to build its luxury beachside condominium in San Juan, Batangas. The Spinnaker, named and modeled after the...

App seeks to help construction firms save on costs

A new construction management app called Steer is offering a way for construction companies to keep a lid on rising project costs. “Steer is a...

SM’s Alfamart installs solar panels in distribution center

ALFAMART PHILIPPINES, the SM Group’s minimart chain, recently installed solar panels in its distribution center in Silang, Cavite. In a statement, the company said 117...

PPP Act a welcome development for livable cities push

THE proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act can eliminate urban development bottlenecks and amplify the push for livable cities, according to an infrastructure developer. Patricia Janelli...

Co-working firm WeWork’s troubles darken outlook for embattled office market

LONDON — The troubles faced by co-working titan WeWork are darkening the outlook for the world’s largest business hubs, where rising office vacancies are...

Marcos admin urged to develop a roadmap for steel industry

THE Philippine government should push for a development roadmap for the country’s steel industry if it wants to prioritize local construction materials over imports...

Why Tokyo’s Shibuya does not want Halloween revelers

By Gearoid Reidy
TOKYO’S Shibuya was once the center of raucous Halloween celebrations. But revelers are about as welcome this year as a box of healthy raisins...

JW Marriott Residences to rise in Panglao Island

APPLEONE GROUP signed an agreement with Marriott International to bring JW Marriott Residences to Panglao Island, Bohol. The JW Marriott Residences Panglao Island targets homebuyers...