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SM companies certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025

MANILA, Philippines — SM Investments Corp., the parent company of the SM group, has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2025.   This certification is anchored on the Trust Index Survey, wherein SM employees affirmed long-term trust and satisfaction in the company. It also considers a Culture Brief that highlights SM’s employee programs and

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Housing loans surge on cooling prices, lower rates

MANILA, Philippines — Home prices in the Philippines climbed in the second quarter, though at their weakest pace in more than a year, as an oversupply of condominium units dragged on the housing market and pushed developers to offer steep discounts. In turn, the slower rise in home prices, together with falling interest rates, appeared

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SEC lifts Jia Financing suspension

MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has lifted its temporary suspension order on Jia Financing Inc., allowing the company to resume operations. In a statement sent to the Inquirer on Friday, Jia Financing said it was focused on small and medium enterprise (SME) financing, clarifying that it was not an unauthorized online