The DHSUD and DTI-BOI are reviewing a plan to classify economic housing as tax-exempt mass housing under BP 220. This aims to speed up affordable home development and provide clearer incentives for private developers in the Philippines.
Metro Cebu's residential property prices fell 8% in Q3 2025, the steepest quarterly decline among major Philippine urban markets. Explore the data and what it means for buyers and investors.
Sixteen families displaced by Typhoon Tino in Mandaue City have received new modular homes just before Christmas. Read about their journey from evacuation centers to a safer community.
The Bangsamoro Government delivers 100 new homes in Cotabato City to former combatants' families, marking a key peace milestone. Read about the Kapyanan program's impact.
The DOTr accelerates housing for NSCR-affected families, targeting 16,575 units by late 2026. Projects span Laguna, Cavite, Pampanga, and Bulacan to ensure timely relocation.
The Comelec has canceled the January 2026 filing of candidacy for the Bangsamoro polls due to the BTA's failure to pass a crucial districting law. Read for details and implications.
Pag-IBIG Fund extends its Acquired Assets Super Sale until December 31, 2025, offering foreclosed properties at big discounts with a reduced 3% down payment. Act now to secure an affordable home!
The BIR is streamlining tax exemption applications for socialized housing to encourage more projects for low-income families. New price ceilings are also set. Read more.
Domestic workers in BARMM will see their minimum monthly wage rise to P5,500 starting January 2026. Learn about the new wage order and its coverage.
Sally Santos, owner of SYMS Construction, returns PHP 15 million as partial restitution in a DOJ investigation into anomalous flood control projects. Details on the MOA and the legislative inquiry revelations.
The 1103rd Infantry Brigade and MILG-Sulu awarded the second tranche of Project TUGON livelihood aid to 44 beneficiaries in Patikul, Sulu, reinforcing government support for peace and development.
The P14.6 million skywalk in Barangay Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City, misses another completion target. The contractor now promises to finish the project this December 2025.
The P14.6 million skywalk in Barangay Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City, misses its November 2025 deadline. Rep. Ahong Chan warns of penalties for further delays. Read the latest updates.
Cebu and the Philippine property sector will focus on rebuilding trust and affordable housing in 2026 after a tough 2025. Industry leaders Anthony Leuterio and Harold See outline the recovery path. Read more.
Property developers warn outdated drainage systems threaten Cebu's growth. They demand a comprehensive, Metro Cebu-wide master plan to prevent flooding and secure investments. Action is urgent.
The BIR streamlines tax exemption certificates for socialized housing, cutting costs and speeding up delivery to support the 4PH program. Learn how this reform benefits developers and homebuyers.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia warns the 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections may be delayed due to a missed legislative deadline. The commission is now eyeing a move to November 2026. Read the latest updates.
High-profile contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face detention in Lapu-Lapu City Jail over a P96.5M flood control scam. NBI and DOJ vow no special treatment. Read the latest.
NBI-Central Visayas assures equal treatment for contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers detained over a P96.5M flood control anomaly. Justice Secretary Vida's directive aims to restore public trust in the justice system.
Contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face graft charges over a non-existent flood control project. NBI vows no special treatment in Lapu-Lapu City Jail. Read the full story.
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has dismissed the graft case against former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista over a 2019 solar project. His former administrator was convicted. Read the full story.
Basilan's Sumisip District Hospital now has a reliable P8 million solar power system, ensuring continuous medical services. Governor Hataman leads the green energy shift for healthcare. #Basilan #Healthcare #RenewableEnergy
Nine local terrorists, including the son of the late BIFF founder, surrendered to the 1BCT in Sultan Kudarat. They turned in firearms and vowed to seek peace. Read the full story.
Controversial contractor Cezarah 'Sarah' Discaya, accused in a P96.5 million ghost project, faces graft charges transferred to Lapu-Lapu City court. 11 DPWH engineers also implicated. Read the latest developments.
The sudden death of former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral in Baguio raises questions. Authorities urge a thorough probe, stressing justice must follow due process, not public pressure.
Flood control contractor Sara Discaya and 11 DPWH officials face non-bailable graft charges in Lapu-Lapu City's new anti-graft court over a P96.5-million ghost project. Read the latest developments.
Davao City's Project Monitoring Committee wins the 2024 DavPrIME Best City PMC Award for governance excellence. Learn how transparency and community involvement set the standard.
Davao City Government and DCWD install eight 2,000-liter water tanks in upland Barangay Langub, providing free potable water to over 1,150 households. Read about this vital interim solution.
NBI serves arrest warrant on Sarah Discaya, owner of St. Timothy Construction, linked to a P96.5 million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental. Read the full story on the high-profile corruption case.
DPWH Secretary Vivencio Dizon directs new Bulacan officials to finish all unfinished dikes, prioritizing the Calumpit site of a 'ghost' project. Read the latest on the flood control probe.