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.
Metro Manila hotel occupancy to grow this year
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Metro Manila Grade A office vacancy rates decline in Q3
The office market in Metro Manila is seeing signs of improvement. Vacancy rates for grade A offices in the Metro Manila market posted a quarter-on-quarter decline in...
IWG to establish Regus franchise center in Las Piñas City
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Higher interest rates to impact real estate recovery
With the effects of higher interest rates on real estate markets, especially the residential sector, recent rate hikes are seen to delay the recovery of the property market.
Living city life to the fullest at The Rise Makati
Location is always a crucial factor to consider in choosing your place of residence. For a lot of people, cities are best due to the convenience they provide.
Developers urged to build more office spaces in Davao City
Property developers should build more office spaces in Davao City amid anticipation of pent-up demand from outsourcing occupiers, a professional services and investment management firm said. In...
A sustainable way of life in Nuvali communities from generation to generation
Green living has always been the central theme of Ayala Land's Nuvali estate in Sta. Rosa, Laguna as it was built on the principles of sustainable design.
1.7M jobs annually seen under Marcos’ housing program
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) sees an additional 1.7 million jobs generated annually under the government’s six-year housing program for informal settler families (ISF).
10th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards honors top real estate developers
PropertyGuru, Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, recently celebrated the 10th edition of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, giving prominence to Filipino excellence in property development, architecture, and design.
Rooted in real estate: Making the best homegrown investments in Pampanga
Real estate is generally deemed as a good investment due to the ability of its value to appreciate over time. For Pampanga-based real estate broker Glenndie Rivera,...
Filinvest banks on sustainability as the better normal
The pandemic has brought about the preference for living in healthier communities. This has led property developers to be more conscious of the green elements offered by their developments, highlighting...
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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