Catherine Talavera
Catherine Talavera has been working with The Philippine STAR since 2017 as a reporter covering tourism and business. Prior to joining the company, she worked as a business reporter covering real estate for another national broadsheet.
Spacious living in the South at Rockwell Carmelray
Living outside of Metro Manila is very attractive these days. With the lush greeneries, fresh air and wider spaces, this residential setting may be the best for one’s health and...
Plug and play spaces see strong demand after typhoon
The disruption caused by typhoon Odette in the Cebu province has led Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) firms to seek for fully fitted or plug-and-play spaces to implement...
Manila ranks the sixth most stressed city in the world
Manila is one of the most stressed cities in the world, according to a report by an international insurance provider. In its "The Most and Least Stressed...
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Healthy homes, hybrid work to remain trends in property market this year
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How Asian cities can be more livable after the pandemic
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Omicron to delay return to the office
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Property Market to Roar Back in 2022
Improving vaccination rates in the country coupled with rising consumer and business confidence will drive the recovery of the Philippine property market next year, experts said. “The...
A cheery Christmas for hotels
Christmas should always be a time for cheer and celebration even amid the pandemic. As travel restrictions continue to ease and the number of COVID-19 cases remains...
Transportation developments to benefit property markets
As the number of COVID-19 cases declines and travel restrictions ease, traffic in Metro Manila’s major roads is returning to pre-pandemic levels. Fortunately, with a number of...
Manila ranks 96th most expensive office location- JLL
Manila fell 33 spots in its rank among global cities with the most expensive office occupancy costs, mainly due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a property services firm...
In favor of flexibility
The projected recovery of the Philippine economy by next year spells optimism for the recovery of the overall Philippine real estate market, including the office market. Colliers...
Catherine Talavera
Catherine Talavera has been working with The Philippine STAR since 2017 as a reporter covering tourism and business. Prior to joining the company, she worked as a business reporter covering real estate for another national broadsheet.
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