Police arrested a 24‑year‑old man in Quezon City after he allegedly robbed a private school and later led authorities to stolen items worth P95,000. The suspect, identified as alias “Buboy,” of Barangay Sauyo, was arrested by Talipapa Police Station (PS 3) operatives during a follow-up...
By Alfred Lay, Director for Hotels, Tourism, and Leisure at Leechiu Property Consultants Philippine tourism has just posted its best opening stretch since before the pandemic. Whether it can hold that pace through the rest of 2026 is a very different question. Foreign arrivals reached 2.74 million...
In celebration of excellence, innovation, and leadership in the property sector, the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards honored the industry’s achievements of 16 organizations, setting the benchmark in 45 categories. The gala night was held at the Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, on August...
As the Philippine property sector continues to evolve, a new generation of leaders is helping shape where the industry goes next. Among those recognized at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards is Monica D. Lorenzo, director for Leisure and Business Development at Torre Lorenzo...
Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso, president and chief executive officer of Megaworld Corporation, has been named Real Estate Personality of the Year at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, a distinction honoring her transformative leadership and significant contributions to the property...
A 29-year-old man was arrested just hours after a Quezon City homeowner returned to find her house ransacked and several valuables missing on Thursday, Aug. 6. The victim had gone home at around 3:53 p.m. to get belongings for her child who was confined in a hospital when she discovered that the...
Every real estate cycle has one thing in common: people always find a reason to wait. Today, it 's inflation. Tomorrow, it could be elections. Next year, it might be interest rates, global conflicts, or economic uncertainty. The headlines change, but the hesitation remains the same....
President Marcos has proposed to Congress the temporary suspension of the implementation of the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA), citing the need to prevent additional property-related costs on businesses, support investments, and allow a gradual transition to the new...
The Philippine real estate community came together on July 21, 2026, at the Legaspi Ballroom, Makati Diamond Residences, as Connect Manila 2026, organized by Lamudi Philippines and Dot Property Philippines, successfully brought together developers, brokers, industry leaders, and property...
One of the biggest misconceptions in real estate is that there is a “best” property to buy. In reality, the best property is the one that matches your current stage in life, financial capacity, and long-term goals. Many first-time buyers ask me whether they should start with a condominium, a...
While the headwinds brought by geopolitical uncertainties have affected Philippine real estate, the sector has shown resiliency, with growth tempering in the first half of 2026, as reported by Leechiu Property Consultants (LCP) in their latest property market briefing. Despite global tensions,...
An Irish man was arrested after allegedly smashing a tow truck with a hammer during a Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) road clearing operation in Quezon City on Wednesday, July 8. According to the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), MMDA traffic enforcers were conducting a clearing...
