Experts say gov’t should consider property tax hike
GOVERNMENTS should consider increasing the taxes on properties and wealth to raise more revenues to fund post-pandemic relief programs and at the same time, narrowing the gap between the poor and the rich, according to Asian Development Bank (ADB) experts.
New RLC brand targets young professionals
ROBINSONS LAND Corporation (RLC) has launched a new brand, RLC Residences, that targets young professionals and families.
W Group unit breaks ground for new industrial park
THE W GROUP unit Portuguese Land, Inc. (PLI) started work on its industrial park project at the Lima Technology Center in Malvar, Batangas.
Two PHL real estate agencies merge
REAL ESTATE agencies PHILGEMS Realty Corp. and IQI Caliver on Thursday announced a merger to service developments in Ortigas Center, Bonifacio Global City, and Makati City.
Tagaytay hotel adapts to ‘new normal’
OPENING a business amid a pandemic is not ideal, but a new hotel in Tagaytay City is adapting to the “new normal.”
Robinsons malls offer bike parking, repair stations
ROBINSONS MALLS is now offering bike parking and repair stations at its shopping centers nationwide.
Urban planning shouldn’t be led by politicians, says expert
URBAN PLANNING in the Philippines is often dictated by the whims of politicians, who fail to take into account traffic, commerce, and the environment, an urban planning expert said.
Shopping malls now host saliva collection sites for RT-PCR tests
THE Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is opening saliva collection centers for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tests in various shopping malls nationwide.
Work on Ameria Homes begins
DAVAO-BASED real estate developer Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI) said it has broken ground on the first homes at its 8.9-hectare Ameria Homes project in Panabo City, Davao del Norte.
Home buyers now looking for smart, interconnected properties
TO MEET the lifestyle demands of the new normal, experts said real estate and telecommunications firms should work together to offer properties and communities that are “smart” and interconnected.
Arthaland tops off green office project in Arca South
ARTHALAND CORP. recently topped off its green office development, Savya Financial Center North Tower in Arca South, Taguig City.
DMCI launches 2nd tower of Pasig City condo
DMCI PROJECT Developers, Inc. (DMCI Homes) recently launched the second tower of its Allegra Garden Place condominium in Pasig City as it anticipates growing demand.