Economy

Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI) achieved a major milestone with its TRYP by Wyndham Samal project, becoming the first Philippine company to secure Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval for a rental pool program under the newly launched Securing and Ex...

As the capital of Davao del Norte and one of the fastest-growing cities in Mindanao, Tagum continues to establish itself as a strategic real estate hub. With an emerging economy, robust infrastructure investments, and a reputation as a cultural hub, the c...

Grab marked the first year of GrabTrike in Zamboanga by expanding its flagship public-private initiative “Grab Asenso: A Digital Diskarte Program” in the city, underscoring the role of digital tools and upskilling in modernizing one of the city’s traditio...

Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light)'s overall residential electricity rate increased by P1.5625 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this September 2025, bringing the rate up to P10.6407/kWh from P9.0782/kWh in the previous month. Households using essential...

PLDT has inaugurated its Davao Cable Landing Station in March this year, strengthening the country’s international connectivity and supporting global cable systems.

MANILA, Philippines — Property giant Megaworld, through its hospitality arm Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, is increasing its hotel room key count in the next five years, targeting 9,000 hotel room keys as it expands its hotel properties across its vario...

Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) Mayor Lemuel Reyes is optimistic that more investors will come once Davao Light and Power Company Inc. (DLPC) officially takes over its expanded franchise area, which now includes their city.

Globe is reinforcing its commitment to digital inclusion by expanding access to its fiber broadband services, strategically utilizing previously built network capacity.

The Sangguniang Panlungsod's Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization is now in the process of conducting inventory of vacant and unused city properties to see if these are viable for economic use.

Business leaders in Sta. Cruz , Davao del Sur are placing a strong focus on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those from the indigenous people (IP) sector, to help them carve out a competitive space in the market.

Davao Region’s most awaited franchising event opens TODAY, July 4, 2025, as Franchise Negosyo Para sa Region XI (Davao) returns at the SM Lanang Premier Atrium. The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) brings together the country’s top franchise brands...

Globe was awarded the Most Recommended Telco Brand for 2025 in the Philippines, a recognition grounded on the voice of Filipino consumers.

Davao City, Philippines – It was an evening of music, milestones, and meaningful connections as HSBC Philippines brought its 150th anniversary celebration to Davao City, honoring its deep roots in the region and spotlighting a future of boundless global o...

MANILA, Philippines — Capitalizing on the growing opportunities in the ultra high-end market, property giant Megaworld is introducing a new brand category that caters to the ‘ultra rich’ both in the Philippines and abroad.

Davao City – Sandeep Uppal, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and head of banking of Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Philippines said the company will continue to invest in Davao in light of its continued infrastructure development and gro...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – GCash, the leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem in the Philippines, is reaffirming its support for the Filipino communities abroad by expanding its digital financial solutions with the launch of the GSave...