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The opening ceremonies of the Southeast Asian Games were a spectacular display of Filipino culture, excellence, and unity. Just like many of our countrymen, I felt so proud watching the dazzling performances that showcased our traditions and showed to the world what we are as a people.

The signs of an economy performing stronger in the months ahead are now clear. One of the data that serves as a harbinger of a faster gross domestic product (GDP) rate in the near term starting from the fourth quarter of this year includes corporate earnings.

We need more builders to sustain the rapid growth of the real-estate sector and the general economy.

Based on insights from construction industry players, the Philippines is experiencing a shortage of skilled laborers in the construction sector, as the government stepped up infrastructure spending in the second half of 2019 and the private sector continued the rapid development of office and residential projects across the country.