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Ayala Land Offices (ALO) is gearing up to expand its flexible office offering which is being repositioned to respond to a new era shaped by hybrid work, technological advancement and changing industry needs.

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As the Philippines posts its weakest non-pandemic quarterly GDP performance since 2009, I’m reminded of a pointed question I was recently asked by a frustrated business leader: “Why are we stuck?”

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Vivant Corp. is wading deeper into the water sector with plans to invest about P10 billion until 2030, setting its sights on becoming a key industry player.

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Gaming industry veteran Gregory Francis Hawkins is all set to lead Bloomberry Resorts Corp. of tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. in its next phase of growth.

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The thrift banking industry is poised for continued growth this year, buoyed by sustained lending activity, strong capitalization and regulatory support, according to the Chamber of Thrift Banks.

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Vivant Corp. is wading deeper into the water sector with plans to invest about P10 billion until 2030, setting its sights on becoming a key industry player.

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The thrift banking industry is poised for continued growth this year, buoyed by sustained lending activity, strong capitalization and regulatory support, according to the Chamber of Thrift Banks.

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