ILOILO CITY – A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court (SC) questioning the Iloilo City government’s astronomical 300 percent real property tax (RPT) increase that the past and present Treñas administrations are pushing for full implementation by 2026. The Riverside Group of...
On August 15, the 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards hailed in a festive awards event the distinguished leaders and landmark developments of the property sector across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Nearly 70 golden statuettes were presented to more than 30 outstanding developers at the...
Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI), the leading homegrown real estate developer in Mindanao, proudly emerged as the Best Boutique Developer at the 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, held on August 15 at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila. The recognition marks a significant milestone for the Davao-based...
ILOILO CITY — After Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu publicly lashed out, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Western Visayas retracted its analysis while blaming the media for alleged wrong reporting on the impact of real property tax (RPT) tax hike on inflation. The PSA-6’s change of tone...
ILOILO CITY—Neophyte Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu was irked as she defended the 300 percent increase in real property tax (RPT) pushed by her father and predecessor former Mayor Jerry Treñas. Chu was visibly angry on Monday, Aug. 18, when media asked for reaction after the Philippine Statistics...
The 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards once again sets the gold standard for celebrating the nation’s finest in real estate. This year’s edition, with 69 categories, honors the most outstanding designs, developments, and developers across the country, highlighting innovation,...
When people talk about Sta. Rosa, Laguna, one name almost always takes the spotlight - Ayala Land’s Nuvali. It’s hard to miss, with its aggressive marketing and expansive footprint. But tucked quietly within the same city is another master-planned township that deserves equal, if not more,...
Makati City Councilor Martin Arenas said on Tuesday, July 29, that the councilors from the majority bloc of the Makati City Council will oppose any attempt by Mayor Nancy Binay to increase Real Property Taxes (RPT) in the city. Arenas made the statement following Binay 's alleged unannounced...
The local tourism industry is expected to maintain the growth observed in the first half of 2025, mainly driven by strong domestic travel and gradual recovery in international arrivals. “With the anticipated growth of domestic tourism, our industry is set for a significant boost,” said Leechiu...
Simply logical, and practically inevitable! That was the phrase running through my mind as I attended the media launch of the Signature Series of SM Residences. As Jessica Sy, SM Prime vice president and head of Design, Innovation, and Strategy, explained, this entry of SM Residences into the...
Over the past decade, Southern Luzon has undergone a remarkable transformation, not just as an industrial and residential hub but as an emerging center for higher education. Santa Rosa, Laguna, along with the surrounding cities of Biñan, Calamba, and parts of Silang and Tagaytay, is steadily...
The Philippine office leasing market posted strong demand growth momentum in the first half of 2025 as the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector shifts from relocation to expansion mode, while the residential market saw an increase in unsold units despite efforts to reduce oversupply. During...
