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Century Properties sets P30 billion capex until 2021 amid expansion plans
After its foray into the affordable housing sector, Century Properties Group gears up to also provide housing to the young workforce
Obamacare led to better cancer outcomes – studies
The findings come as the administration of President Donald Trump is renewing its efforts to strike down the Affordable Care Act signed into law by his predecessor Barack Obama
Century Properties secures funding for affordable housing projects
The company initially planned to get only P2 billion in funding but was met with 'significant interest,' raising P3 billion
U.S. judge says Obamacare can stand while appeal is heard
If the decision declaring Obamacare as unconstitutional is upheld, it could significantly disrupt the US health care system
U.S. judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional, Democrats vow to appeal
The ruling came one day before the Saturday, December 15 deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage in 2019
LIST: Where to get a fresh cup of coffee for under P100 in Metro Manila
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Trump administration moves to relax coal pollution rules
The Environmental Protection Agency's new Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule would allow states the flexibility to set their own standards for performance at existing coal-fired power plants, rather than follow a single federal standard
Century Properties net income drops in 2017 amid diversification
Despite higher revenues, the property developer's net income drops to P649.9 million in 2017 from P726.9 million in 2016 as it expands into the affordable housing and leisure markets
5 overnight beach trips for P2,000 or less
Beautiful beaches accessible to Metro Manila – some as close as 3 hours away
In flip-flop, Trump cools to bipartisan health deal
A bipartisan effort to stabilize Obamacare's individual health insurance markets runs into political headwinds when US President Donald Trump warned against the plan
U.S. senators reach bipartisan deal on Obamacare
US senators announce they have reached a bipartisan deal to continue a program that helps low-income Americans purchase health insurance
U.S. Senate Republicans pull plug on latest Obamacare repeal bid
The collapse, yet again, of an effort to fulfill one of Donald Trump's primary campaign pledges is sure to be an embarrassment to the White House, which has seen several Obamacare repeal and replace bills crash and burn this year
Republican health plan likely dead as key U.S. senator defects
(UPDATED) Senator Susan Collins joins Republican colleagues John McCain and Rand Paul as firm no votes on the legislation
Two more U.S. senators signal opposition to Obamacare overhaul
It could deal a potentially fatal blow to one President Donald Trump's top legislative goals
Double blow hits Republican bid to ditch Obamacare
UPDATED The washout leaves Republicans struggling to find consensus on how to fulfill US President Donald Trump s pledge to scrap the 2010 Affordable Care Act
U.S. Senate advances health care bill, tough debate looms
UPDATED The US Senate votes to proceed with a debate on Republican plans to repeal Barack Obama s health care reforms but the chamber soon votes down a Republican plan to repeal and replace it
Crunch time as U.S. Senate braces for health care vote
Big day for HealthCare After 7 years of talking we will soon see whether or not Republicans are willing to step up to the plate Trump tweets
Trump pressures Republicans to repeal, warns 'Obamacare is death'
Trump strongly warns Republicans that they must pass health care reform taking his party to task and bluntly declaring that Obamacare is death
Trump fumes as U.S. health care reform bid collapses
UPDATED The Senate s top Republican said he will forge ahead with what could be a last gasp vote – on a new plan to kill off most of the 2010 reforms of Trump s predecessor without a replacement at the ready
Obamacare repeal collapses in U.S. Senate
UPDATED Two more US Republican senators announce their opposition to their party s efforts to revamp Obamacare derailing the controversial legislation in its current form
New Republican health bill teeters, with support in doubt
UPDATED With Democrats united in opposition Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell needs support from at least 50 out of 52 Republicans to pass the measure in the 100 member chamber
Trump to lawmakers: Get health care reform done by August
UPDATED As Senators returned for work in Washington after a week off Trump challenged fellow Republicans to make good on their signature campaign promise: repeal and replace Obamacare
Century Properties sets sights on affordable housing market
The upscale property developer aims to build 20 000 units of affordable housing every year by 2020 with the segment to eventually account for a third of the firm s bottom line
U.S. Republicans, facing health care revolt, delay Senate vote
The Senate delay is a huge blow to Trump and Republican lawmakers who have spent the last 7 years plotting an end to the ACA commonly known as Obamacare
Republican health plan in peril as 22M set to lose coverage
UPDATED As Democrats have united in opposition to the draft Republican leaders have struggled to rally enough support from within their ranks to get the bill over the line
Democrats fume over 'secret' Republican healthcare bill
Democrats are condemning a US Senate replacement bill being crafted by Republicans behind closed doors
Obama calls for political courage in health care battle
It is my fervent hope that today s members of Congress regardless of party are willing to look at the facts and speak the truth even when it contradicts party positions
Trump savors win as House passes Obamacare repeal
UPDATED House Speaker Paul Ryan: A lot of us have been waiting 7 years to cast this vote to kill off Obamacare
Obamacare repeal faces test in U.S. House
The US House will vote on dismantling Barack Obama s signature health reforms
Anxious for win, Trump and Republicans revive health care push
US President Donald Trump has suddenly heaped pressure on congressional Republican leadership by saying he expects a vote on a revived version of the bill next week or shortly thereafter
Trump blames party hardliners for health debacle, as more battles loom
Tensions are likely to flare up as US President Donald Trump turns to other key priorities like tax reform and a big infrastructure spending plan
Trump, after stinging defeat, promises a 'great' health plan
UPDATED The US President says Obamacare – which survived an attempt to have it repealed – will explode and is not sustainable
Obama warns against health care changes that harm Americans
We should start from the baseline that any changes will make our health care system better not worse for hardworking Americans That should always be our priority Obama says in a statement
Despite Trump push, health care vote going to the wire
The Republican controlled House of Representatives votes on the controversial measure despite challenges over whether Trump and ally House Speaker Paul Ryan have enough backing to get the measure over the finish line
Trump warns Republicans ahead of make-or-break health vote
In a significant flex of presidential muscle Trump warns House Republicans they will face the electorate s wrath if they do not vote to repeal and replace Obamacare on March 23
14M more uninsured in 2018 under Republican plan – US budget office
By 2026 that number will shoot up to 24 million the Congressional Budget Office projects in perhaps the most alarming revelation in its highly anticipated report
Skyrocketing drug prices key question in Trump health care reform
Experts say Trump will struggle to realize the goal of lowering drug prices due to a system that involves a complex web of players and incentives
Trump seeks to rally support for health reform as doubts grow
After 7 years of Republican efforts to rip up Obamacare it remained unclear whether Trump has the necessary votes to get the controversial replacement measure across the finish line
Republicans unveil plan to repeal, replace Obamacare
UPDATED The American Health Care Act will dismantle several of the core aspects of the reforms including ending subsidies and taxes as well as rules requiring individuals to have insurance
FAST FACTS: Main points of Trump's speech to U.S. Congress
Here are the main points of US President Donald Trump s first speech to the US Congress outlining his ambitious agenda
FULL TEXT and VIDEO: Donald Trump's first address to U.S. Congress
UPDATED Here is the full text and video of US President Donald Trump s first address to the US Congress February 28 2017
Century Properties enters first-home market segment
The real estate firm of businessman Jose EB Antonio partners with Mitsubishi Corporation to develop a series of housing projects starting off with a 26 hectare community in Tanza Cavite
Obamacare critic confirmed as US health secretary
Democratic senators arguing against Price s confirmation during a debate say he would hurt millions of Americans who depend on former president Barack Obama s signature health care reform
Trump looks to steady ship after fraught start
Since he was sworn in on Friday January 20 Trump s White House has been pilloried for lying to the public about crowds at the inauguration and the president himself for making a campaign style speech before a memorial to fallen CIA officers
Trump wants to ditch 'Obamacare' but keep the gains
We ll do things – because there are people that can t afford it And nobody is going to be dying on the streets with a President Trump Trump says
'Yes we can': Barack Obama's complex legacy
Whatever the historians write Barack Hussein Obama – America s first black president – can certainly claim some bona fide successes; but one dream got lost along the way
U.S. Congress approves first step for repealing Obamacare
The House s near party line vote of 227 to 198 has approved a budget blueprint which provides Republicans with a framework for dismantling the Affordable Care Act
U.S. Senate takes first step toward unraveling Obamacare
Votes are held on a fiscal year budget reconciliation measure between the House and Senate the legislative vehicle for repealing Obamacare The measure passes by a vote of 51 to 48
Obama defends legacy in letter to American people
The White House releases the president s letter along with reports from each of his cabinet secretaries describing the progress made since Obama took office 8 years ago with the world s largest economy spiralling towards depression
Obama, Team Trump in health care showdown
Obamacare the fruit of an 8 year drive to extend medical coverage to tens of millions of Americans will come under sustained assault when Trump takes office on January 20 with Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress
