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The continued flow of investments into the Philippines will continue driving the rising demand for more office spaces in the country, leading property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) said recently. 

In line with its strategic focus on infrastructure and tourism this year, Premiere Horizon Alliance Corp. (PHA) aims to raise between P300 million and P500 million to fasttrack the development of the master-planned property of West Palawan Premiere Development Corp. (WPP), the company’s tourism subsidiary. 

After marking its 50th anniversary last year as the Philippines’ ceramic-tile industry leader and standard-setter for beauty and durability, Mariwasa introduced its new tile designs at the 22nd Worldbex, held from March 15 to 19 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. 

The Fe del Mundo Medical Center (FDMMC), a pioneer in child health care in the Philippines, unveiled on February 17 its newly renovated buildings and facilities to become a fully upgraded private-general hospital catering to communities in Quezon City. 

Health Secretary Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial administered last week the oath of office to Dr. Roy B. Ferrer and Dr. Roberto M. Salvador Jr. as the new members of the board of directors of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) at the government-run health agency’s head office in Pasig City. 

If you’re searching for a smartphone with improved processing power that’s packed in a polished and premium body, leading mobile-device manufacturer Lenovo is offering its latest handset under the reenergized Motorola, or Moto, brand: the metal-encased Moto M.

Fujitsu Ltd. and Fujitsu Client Computing Ltd. announced the release of five new enterprise models in their two-product series earlier this month. 

Condominium living is booming in the Philippines, and it’s because more young urban professionals (yuppies) and small families are opting to live where they work and play. Metro Manila traffic, cramped public-utility vehicles, and demanding work schedules play a part in this “modern” housing preference. 

Your day can easily be ruined by gastrointestinal woes, be it acid reflux, constipation, or simply an upset stomach that won’t let you enjoy a meal. The Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed), the Philippines’ premier healthcare institution, tells us what we need to know about our gastrointestinal or digestive system, and some tips to keep it healthy. 

A recent Pulse Asia survey revealed that “staying healthy and avoiding illnesses” is still the top personal concern of Filipinos across all regions and socioeconomic classes.