Property costs accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, signaling a broader recovery in the residential market after successive declines, although tighter lending standards continued to dampen borrowers’ appetite for property purchases. Property inflation quickened in the first quarter,...
For decades, the dream home was defined by one thing: space. A bigger house. A larger lot. A wider backyard. But as cities evolve and lifestyles change, the definition of an ideal community is being rewritten. The cities of tomorrow are no longer measured solely by how much space they offer, but by...
For years, Manila Bulletin Property has chronicled the evolving landscape of the Philippine property sector. From landmark developments and design innovation, real estate continues to evolve by reshaping the way people live, work, play, and connect. As the section marks its fifth anniversary, it...
An Australian and three Filipino men were arrested after allegedly occupying a private residential property and threatening its caretaker in Las Piñas City on June 23. Las Piñas City Police chief Col. Ricky Neron identified the arrested suspects as Israel, 49, an Australian; Alberto, 58; Lowie,...
The United States and the Philippines have recently selected New Clark City in Tarlac as the future site for a 4,000-acre technology economic zone. The landmark US–Philippines deal will soon establish the first AI-native industrial acceleration hub in New Clark City within the Luzon Economic...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is now evaluating Bohol’s application to register the ube variety known as Kinampay as the country’s latest geographical indication (GI), which is seen to strengthen its market value amid growing global demand for ube. In a...
The magical flow of income from the sale of fake food seasoning ended for two female businesswomen in Pagadian City and Pampanga after they were arrested in two separate operations of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG). CIDG director Robert AA Morico II said it was a Chinese...
Keen and Worth Property Developers Inc. cements its position within the Philippine luxury real estate industry following its official induction into the Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Associations, Inc. (CREBA), the country’s largest umbrella organization representing the housing,...
There is a growing belief among younger generations that owning a home is no longer necessary. After all, why buy a property when you can rent? Why commit to one location when you can work remotely from anywhere? Why tie yourself to a mortgage when flexibility has become the ultimate luxury? For...
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...
