The real estate industry in the Philippines continues to grow at an exciting pace. New developments are rising across the country, more Filipinos are investing in property, and opportunities for real estate sellers are expanding like never before. But with this growth comes a responsibility—a...
The Philippine tourism and hotel industry continued to face challenges in 2024, and these difficulties are seen to persist this year, primarily due to global economic headwinds and slower recovery in key international markets such as South Korea and China. In a briefing, Leechiu Property...
The Philippine office market is seen to grow by 16 percent to achieve a net take-up of 490,000 square meters by the end of 2025 and is off to a good start in the first quarter of the year. In a media briefing, Leechiu Property Consultants’ Director for Commercial Leasing Mikko Barranda said this...
The Metro Manila residential condominium market showed a moderate recovery in sales in the first quarter of 2025, although the recent turmoil in the global economy caused by US protectionist tariffs may temper the recovery in demand. In a media briefing, Leechiu Property Consultants Research and...
The Makati City Hall The Makati City government has approved a landmark ordinance that will lower existing real property tax rates on all classes of land in the city effective Jan. 1, 2025, Makati City Mayor Abby Binay announced on Monday, March 31. It is the biggest tax reduction and...
Michelle Barretto, founder and CEO, Vitamin B Inc, and awards judge; Jules Kay, general manager, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events; Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president, TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc; Vivian Santos, deputy director General for Operations, Philippine Economic Zone...
A consumer group urged the Senate to act on the anti-online piracy bill, which the group considers an urgent concern as technology evolves over time. (Unsplash) "Nakapanlulumo ang patuloy na pagkakabinbin ng mga panukalang batas sa Senado na may layuning protektahan ang ating mga artista,...
Cebu has long been a hotspot for real estate investment, but a new development is set to redefine luxury living in the city. I recently had the opportunity to visit The Mont, a visionary developer bringing something truly iconic to the Philippine real estate landscape. Unlike typical residential...
Copyright registrations and deposits in the Philippines reached a record high in 2024, signaling a growing appreciation for intellectual property (IP) protection, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Data from IPOPHL show that 6,552 certificates were issued...
President Marcos has authorized the reduction and condonation of real property taxes and penalties on power generation facilities of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) under build-operate-transfer contracts with Government-Owned-or-Controlled Corporations (GOCCs). (Noel Pabalate/MANILA BULLETIN)...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), the country's anti-piracy body, has reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to safeguarding intellectual property (IP) rights as some global stakeholders flagged issues that risk bringing the country back to the Office of the United...
Rather than just individual homes, the Philippine real estate industry has been delivering high-quality projects marked with strong leadership and innovation to meet the growing demand for residential communities that support quality living. In Southeast Asia, the Philippines is not...
