There are places you visit because you need something, and then there are places you return to because of how they make you feel. Three years after opening its doors in Bonifacio Global City, MITSUKOSHI BGC has become the latter for many Filipinos. It isn 't simply about shopping. It 's...
For today 's executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals whose work is increasingly centered in Central Luzon, success is no longer defined solely by where they work, but also how they live in between. In Clark, Pampanga, Golf Ridge Private Estate offers a different way of living, one where...
The legal proceedings surrounding Barbie Hsu’s estate have been resolved, with her former husband Wang Xiaofei confirming that he respects DJ Koo’s inheritance rights as the late actress’ surviving spouse. According to reports from The Korea Times, Wang’s legal team confirmed that the...
Many homebuyers are choosing to move south for a quieter environment, more green spaces, and a different pace of living. In Biñan, Laguna, Arthaland 's Una Apartments reflects these changing preferences. The development recently marked the topping-off of Tower 2 as the community continues to...
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...
Businesses are keeping their office footprints unchanged, prospective homebuyers are delaying purchases, and consumers are cutting back on mall visits as geopolitical uncertainty and higher costs weigh on sentiment, according to property consultancy Colliers Philippines. In its Q1 2026 Survey Flash...
To talk about succession planning is to embark on a long journey; the limited space of this column is simply not enough to cover it fully. Thus, I will focus on the most significant highlights applicable to many family corporations. The tendency among most family businesses run by Filipinos is to...
Veteran actor Christopher de Leon has been drawn into a growing family dispute involving his children with the late Superstar Nora Aunor , after he was mentioned in a social media post by his son, Ian de Leon, who alleged that his sister, Lotlot de Leon, had been providing misleading information...
The rift among the children of the late National Artist Nora Aunor deepened this week after Ian De Leon and Lotlot De Leon traded conflicting claims over the management of their mother 's estate, legacy, and plans to preserve her name. The latest exchange marks another development in the...
State-owned Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. (PPPI) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with Yuchengco-led House of Investments (HI) to establish a Pharma Eco Zone in Tarlac for medical manufacturing and research and development, including vaccines. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
Through TARI Estate, Aboitiz Economic Estates continues to expand its footprint into Central Luzon while advancing its role as a developer and operator of smart and sustainable industrial-anchored townships. Recently, the mixed-use industrial development arm of the Aboitiz group announced that the...
Philippine banks’ exposure to real estate lending remained near multi-year lows in the first quarter of 2026, as domestic lenders maintained a cautious approach to the property market while focusing on other growth areas. According to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP),...
