Raising the bar in affordable housing Buying a home is a major aspiration for many, yet it hinges on governments and real estate developers to make it possible. They must not only supply sufficient housing stock, but also ensure that homes are safe, healthy, and affordable. Via Inquirer.net #MarketNews

Peso weakens further as dollar gains on allayed Fed fears MANILA, Philippines – The peso sank deeper into the 57:$1 level on Thursday, as the dollar gained strength after US President Donald Trump had said he won’t fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell at this time. Via Inquirer.net #MarketNews

PH, US, Japan push to advance trilateral economic ties MANILA – The Philippines, the United States, and Japan are focused on developing their trilateral economic partnership to complement their growing security ties, the US State Department said Saturday. #MarketNews Read: