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Is high-rise living for Filipinos?

Prof. Grace C. Ramos   Read more: https://business.inquirer.net/427720/is-high-rise-living-for-filipinos#ixzz8GopuAwZh Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook With the global economic system resetting at full speed, cities around the world continue to converge in urban hubs to project a global look. High-rise buildings define cen...

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Cebu property firm AppleOne’s projects banking on tourism recovery

CEBU property developer and hotel operator AppleOne Group, Inc. said it is planning to expand to capitalize on the tourism industry’s recovery. AppleOne said in a statement on Thursday that it plans to expand its hotel portfolio by entering into partnerships. “We are in talks with several international luxury brands to help us deliver world-class service and convenience in real e...

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AppleOne develops lifestyle hub in Lapu-Lapu City

CEBU-BASED property firm AppleOne Group is developing Mahi Center, a business and lifestyle hub in Lapu-Lapu City. Mahi Center, a mixed-use development designed by ArchiGlobal, is located within the Mactan Economic Zone. “It is an architectural marvel comprising a five-storey office tower that will seamlessly integrate IT facilities, meticulously designed office spaces for co...

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Philippine Q3 growth may hit 5.2%

By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE Philippine economy would probably expand by as much as 5.2% in the third quarter — still below the government’s target — after posting its slowest growth in more than two years a quarter earlier, according to First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and the University of the Asia and the Pacific (UA&P). “We still...

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Vista Land to launch 50 new projects in H2

MANILA, Philippines — Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., the property holding company of the Villar Group, is rolling out at least 50 new residential projects across the country in the second half, bringing its total count of launches in 2023 to 100. The move is part of the group’s overall shift toward vertical developments from its usual horizontal residential projects, said Vista L...

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Robert Kuok’s Shang Properties posts 59% earnings rise in first half powered by condominium, mall, and hotel operations

Billionaire Robert Kuok’s Shang Properties witnessed a 59% surge in net income for the first half of the year, propelled by solid revenue streams across its diverse operations including condominiums, malls, and hotels. The company’s net income from January to June stood at P2.4 billion compared to the previous year’s P1.5 billion. Shang Properties showed a 44% growth in tur...

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