7/18/2009 3:32:00 PM
US housing starts rise in June
WASHINGTON (AP) – Construction of new US homes rose in June to the highest level in seven months as builders rushed to pour foundations for homes that must be completed by the end of November for first-time buyers to take advantage of a special tax break. ...
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7/18/2009 3:18:00 PM
OFW inflows boost iRemit first half profit
MANILA, Philippines – iRemit Corp., the largest non-bank Filipino-owned remittance firm, expects its net profit in the first half of the year to surpass its target by 5-10 percent, mainly due to improving inflows from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). ...
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6/25/2009 1:35:00 PM
High-end property buyers are back
Ayala Group has turned more upbeat on the high-end property market given a recent resurgence in demand from discerning buyers, encouraging the rollout of upscale projects for the rest of this year. “Confidence in the market has returned. a realization ...
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6/17/2009 3:25:00 PM
RP banks do not need 'stress test' - Bangko Sentral
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine banking system does not need to be subjected to a “stress test” similar to what banking regulators are implementing in the US. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. ...
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6/16/2009 4:59:00 PM
BPO firms still hiring, expanding
MANILA, Philippines—Amid a difficult economic environment, business process outsourcing firms based in the country are still expanding their operations and hiring more people. A survey conducted by the Business Processing Association of the Philippines ...
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6/11/2009 3:30:00 PM
Grand clubhouse inaugurated at Mahogany Place 3
The Grand Clubhouse with view of the swimming pool. | Zoom MANILA, Philippines - DMCI Homes marked another milestone recently when the company inaugurated the Grand Clubhouse of Mahogany Place III - an upscale residential village set to rise within Township ...
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6/9/2009 3:07:00 PM
Contemporary Thai design defines graceful architecture of Royal Palm Residences
Steep, gable roofs that slope daintily, perched on clustered structures shaded in organic tones and accented with ornate carvings, nestled in lush landscaping and water elements – the qualities of contemporary Thai architecture exude modern elegance ...
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6/9/2009 3:02:00 PM
The home of your dreams at Mahogany Place 3
What Filipino family doesn’t yearn to buy the house of their dreams? Whether you work here or abroad or run your own business, having your own house is one of the priorities a family places an emphasis on. It’s not surprising that Filipinos place ...
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6/3/2009 3:03:00 PM
Gross international reserves seen to hit record high of $39.5 billion
MANILA, Philippines – The country’s foreign exchange reserves (GIR) would reach a record high of $39.5 billion in May as portfolio investments recovered slightly and triggered foreign exchange inflows. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor ...
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5/28/2009 3:50:00 PM
Majestic views at Raya's Surabaya Tower
Surabaya Tower MANILA, Philippines - A tranquil home in a thriving, secured community that serves as soothing equilibrium to Metro Manila’s colorful yet dizzying day-to-day flurry. Over the past two years, Raya Garden Condominiums has been just that ...
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