By Kay Cabanilla, Jannelle Buguis Every property developer in the Philippines—from Arthaland to SM Investments Corporation—adopts various methods to help conserve water and energy. Listed below are some of their laudable efforts: SM Investments Corporation Known for optimizing energy utilization and minimize consumption, SM Investments Corporation has been integrating environment-friendly

Art: Kim Melody Dolde, Von Pabalan, Jed Tupaz Still, the top predominantly Catholic country in Asia, the Philippines and its devout Catholics will observe the Lenten tradition called Visita Iglesia or “Seven Churches Visitation” on Maundy Thursday, March 29, this year. Whether you’re a regular churchgoer or simply a fan

By Von Pabalan CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE HOUSE OF THE WEEK Will it be a house in Casuntingan, Mandaue City, Cebu, a townhouse in  Antipolo City, Rizal, or a house in Parañaque City, Metro Manila? 4 Bedroom Single Detached House For Sale In Casuntingan, Mandaue City This 150 sqm property is

Manila, Philippines—Connovate Philippines Inc. has acquired the licence to locally produce the Connovate sustainable system from Denmark that uses high-strength concrete (HPC) for sandwich panels that are usually used in facades, roofs, partition walls, and ceilings of low-cost structures. The company operates a fully-automated factory in Silang, Cavite. At full

Manila, Philippines–Property developer Megaworld is turning over P30 billion worth of residential developments—around 2,300 units—in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, this year. The company has five condominium developments in its three townships in Fort Bonifacio due for turnover soon: The Florence Tower 1, Viceroy East Tower, and The Venice-Giovanni Tower in

The Philippine archipelago, which has 7,641 islands, is abundant in natural resources and incomparable landscapes. Some of the Philippines’ natural wonders are listed below: Chocolate Hills These geological formations, one of the country’s flagship tourist destinations, consist of around 1,260 chocolate brown hills, which are found only in the province

Manila, Philippines—Two of the main events at the World Building and Construction Expo (WorldBex) this year are the “Architect’s Gallery” and the “City of Tomorrow” exhibit.  Supporting this year’s theme “Shaping Innovations Toward Sustainability,” these main events showcase how sustainable and innovative practices are incorporated in various building and construction

Let’s face it: Clutter fills our homes from the basement to the attic. Our closets are even jam-packed with clothes we seldom use that we can barely close the door. But before you grab those two garbage bags: one for the things you’ll toss, the other for the things you’ll

Manila, Philippines—Megaworld, one of the country’s largest developers of integrated urban townships, is increasing its investments—an additional P54 billion in a period of 10 years—in the 31-hectare Westside City township at the emerging Entertainment City in Paranaque. Travellers International Hotels Group Inc., the developer and operator of Resorts World Manila,

Manila, Philippines–Integrated property company SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) registered a recurring net income growth of 16% in 2017 to P27.6 billion from P23.8 billion in 2016. Consolidated revenues grew 14% to P90.9 billion in 2017 from P79.8 billion in 2016. Overall operating income improved by 15% to P40.6 billion