Rod Bolivar

Rod Bolivar

Rod Bolivar joined KM International as freelance writer in 2024. He is a media professional with experience in multimedia journalism and public relations. He finished a Bachelor of Mass Communication degree at Silliman University. In 2017, he was recognized with the Gandingan Awards from UP Los Banos for Best Development-Oriented News Story, and won the Investigative Story of the Year for Digital at the 2022 Globe Media Excellence Awards. He was also chosen as the Reporter of the Year at the Iligan City Youth Choice Awards in 2018.

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Housing target faces pressure as small builders consider scaling back, says HIA

More than half spend over five hours weekly on red tape

Housing target faces pressure as small builders consider scaling back, says HIA

Lender voting underway for 2026 MFAA Excellence Awards

Voting remains open until March 10

Lender voting underway for 2026 MFAA Excellence Awards

State divide widens in business confidence despite December lift

National gains mask sharp contrasts in state-level momentum

State divide widens in business confidence despite December lift

South Australia housing approvals rise while Victoria targets 10-day planning decisions

A proposed $500 million pre-sale guarantee fund enters focus

South Australia housing approvals rise while Victoria targets 10-day planning decisions

Rate rise scenario puts 41,000 more borrowers into mortgage stress

Employment trends remain central to repayment capacity

Rate rise scenario puts 41,000 more borrowers into mortgage stress

Australia set for gradual growth pickup through 2027 - UN report

Wage growth lifts spending

Australia set for gradual growth pickup through 2027 - UN report

First-home buyers surge under broadened deposit scheme

Expanding access fuels optimism – and concern – among lenders

First-home buyers surge under broadened deposit scheme

Housing shortfall persists as reforms yet to deliver results

Universities secure more student places through housing investment

Housing shortfall persists as reforms yet to deliver results

RBA governor flags ongoing inflation and housing pressures

Investor activity adds pressure to housing affordability

RBA governor flags ongoing inflation and housing pressures

Rising jobless rate puts RBA rate cut back on the table

Unemployment climbs to highest level since 2021

Rising jobless rate puts RBA rate cut back on the table