The United States (US)-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Council Inc. (USABC) is urging Southeast Asian governments to accelerate customs digitalization, harmonize trade procedures, strengthen anti-illicit trade enforcement, and deepen public-private cooperation to bolster...
There’s no denying it anymore. Santa Rosa is entering a different league. For years, people looked at this city as simply a gateway between Metro Manila and Tagaytay. A convenient stop. A developing suburban area. But today, Santa Rosa is no longer just “up-and-coming.” It has officially...
Shang Properties (SPI) once again demonstrated its leadership in luxury real estate as it earned international recognition at the recently concluded Asia Pacific Property Awards 2026–2027, held last May 6 and 7, 2026 at the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park in Bangkok, Thailand. The...
In a major win, the Nautilus at CaSoBe (Calatagan South Beach) recently scored four top honors: Five Stars in Architecture for Multiple Residences, Five Stars in Leisure Architecture, Five Stars in Sustainable Residential Development, and Five Stars in Leisure Development at the 2026–2027...
ILOILO CITY – The Supreme Court has junked the petition that questioned the real property tax increase by the Iloilo City government under the administration of Mayor Jerry Treñas. The SC en banc dismissed the March 2024 petition of the Riverside Group of Companies for failure to follow legal...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is moving to overhaul the country’s real estate taxation, targeting 2028 for the full rollout of a market value-based property valuation system. In a statement, the DOF said the initiative aims to replace the long-standing and currently suspended zonal value...
From the first quarter report of Leechiu Property Consultants Inc. (LCPI), the Philippine property market showed genuine signs of recovery. However, the industry remains vulnerable to the challenges brought by the increasing uncertainties and unfavorable financing conditions stemming from the...
Every time global tension rises, whether it’s war, economic instability, or lingering effects of a pandemic, one thing becomes predictable: fear. And when fear enters the market, people pause. They hold back. They wait. But here’s the truth most people miss: real estate doesn’t stop, it...
From April 24 to 26, 2026, Lamudi Philippines once again brings back one of the most highly anticipated real estate events of the year. The Lamudi Property Fair 2026, happening at the Glorietta Activity Center and proudly powered by Dot Property. Dubbed the Deals Champion Weekend, this three-day...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has welcomed Teodoro C. Pascua as its new director general, following his appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the agency announced on Monday, April 20. Pascua returns to the agency in a “homecoming” appointment, having...
As we move into 2026 and look toward the next 25 years, the real estate landscape is shifting. For the second edition, the P&L Magazine looks to the future of our living spaces, featuring development models and emerging design approaches, both critical in defining growth. As one of the visionaries...
Because of the Iran conflict, the Philippine tourism sector faces its most uncertain outlook since the Covid-19 pandemic, as it now has to deal with higher airfares, flight cancellations, and a rapid pullback in hotel demand across the country. “Philippine hotels are entering their most...
