Approved construction permits fall 2.2% in February on weak residential demand
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Approved construction permits fall 2.2% in February on weak residential demand

April 17, 2026
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By Heather Caitlin P. Mañago, Researcher APPROVED building permits inched down 2.2 year on year in February, as high material costs and weaker residential demand weighed on construction activity. Preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed building projects covered by the permits numbered 14,996 in February from 15,341 a year earlier.

Approved construction permits fall 2.2% in February on weak residential demand
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