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REAL estate giant Ayala Land Inc. will officially reopen the Mandarin Oriental Manila in Makati City on Dec. 14, 2026, marking the luxury hospitality brand’s return to the country’s financial capital 12 years after closing its original location. “When you go on the website, you’ll see that we’re open for business and we are taking reservations as of Monday, the …

THE Office of Civil Defense (OCD) pushes for the implementation of the country’s building and structural standards after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Mindanao. OCD spokesperson Junie Castillo said  that while the government’s immediate focus was relief and emergency response, long-term recovery should include the rehabilitation of critical facilities and stricter attention to the National Building Code and the Structural …

THE Department of Economy, Planning, and Development targets to complete nine infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) worth a combined P215.95 billion by the end of 2026 as it seeks to regain momentum in its investment agenda. As of the first quarter, data showed that the largest project scheduled for completion this year is the Department of Energy’s P51.72-billion Malampaya Phase 4 …

PROPERTY  consultant Savills Philippines urged the government to lift its moratorium on economic zone accreditations for information technology parks and buildings in Metro Manila and proposed that new incentives be granted exclusively to environmentally-sustainable developments. The real estate solutions provider said in a report released in June 2026 titled “Lifting the PEZA Metro Manila Moratorium: A Green Building Accreditation Framework” …

METRO Manila, the country’s bustling, energetic, and highly populated capital region, is dominated  by closely-knit houses, high-rise towers, highways, and malls, but a detailed mapping by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) instills hope that green spaces will persist to provide fresh air to its residents and visitors. The National Capital Region (NCR) is often described as a …

A 1,619-hectare (ha) industrial hub in Luzon aimed at strengthening supply chains for critical inputs, according to the US Department of State. In an April 16 fact sheet, the US State Department said the proposed site—located within the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC)—will be designated as an “Economic Security Zone,” described as a new and first-of-its-kind model for “artificial intelligence (AI)-native …

The Department of Energy (DOE) is expediting renewable energy projects to boost alternative power sources and help secure the country’s energy supply, Malacañang said. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the government continues to prioritize the development of the country’s alternative energy sector. “The DOE is now fast-tracking the renewable energy [projects],” Castro said in …

Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways  (DPWH) have strengthened their partnership to speed up classroom construction nationwide. DepEd reported that as of January 2026, there is a backlog of over 144,000 classrooms across the country. The two agencies formalized the collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last April 16, establishing …

Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo is deepening its footprint in the Philippines with the opening of its largest logistics hub in Southeast Asia, a move that signals a long-term bet on the country as a regional supply chain anchor. Rising within Federal Land’s Riverpark North estate in Cavite, the new UNIQLO Logistics Facility is designed to power the brand’s “first-mile” operations, …

70’s and 80’s kids, who are now grown up, will soon relive their memories of the old Harrison Plaza as it is set to open next year.  SM Prime Holdings is bringing back one of Manila’s most storied retail addresses, this time with a far bigger bet. The Sy-led property giant said it is pouring more than ₱6 billion into …