Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to extend the estate tax amnesty for another three years. The program ended last June 14, 2025, but Estrada, in filing Senate Bill No. 1488, sought to extend it until June 14, 2028 to give Filipino families more time to settle...
TACLOBAN CITY — Southern Leyte Rep. Christopherson Yap has filed House Bill 6702 that proposes to abolish the estate tax under the National Internal Revenue Code. The “Estate Tax Abolition Act” aims to help families make better use of the properties left by their loved ones by removing the...
Welcome 2026 at Bridgetowne, the country’s premier destination estate. This year, as Robinsons Land (RLC) celebrates its 45th anniversary, Bridgetowne’s New Year Countdown—happening on Dec. 31 at the Bridgetowne Open Grounds—promises to be its most unforgettable yet. “RLC invites...
One of the persistent challenges in tertiary education is bringing industry learning closer to students, allowing them to see textbook theories applied in real-world settings and preparing them more effectively for professional practice. In a landmark partnership, Batangas State University...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued for public comment its draft amendments to the rules governing real estate investment trusts (REITs), expanding the list of allowable assets and relaxing limitations on public ownership and the reinvestment period. The Commission released the...
Davao City, once known for its quiet, green landscape, is now rapidly transforming with new roads, rising buildings, and expanding communities. Leading this new wave of growth is Ascenda Estate by Ayala Land Inc. (ALI)—the company’s first horizontal estate and largest investment in Mindanao....
People often say, “Out with the old, in with the new,” but what if the old was never gone—just waiting for its return? Today, as trends move quickly, there is a renewed appreciation for bringing back what once shaped a city’s character. Megaworld is embracing this movement through its...
For Alejandro S. Mañalac, real estate is more than just a career—it is a lifelong mission to serve people, uplift communities, and uphold integrity in the profession. This dedication was recognized when the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conferred on him the Outstanding Professional...
Leisure-focused developments such as golf communities are increasing in numbers, particularly outside the National Capital Region. Across the country, there are more than 80 golf courses with world-class features such as tropical environments and elevation blends that were mostly built pre-2000....
Just literally a stone’s throw from where I reside on Ayala Avenue stands The Estate Makati, and so I’ve watched the property develop from when it was a deep hole in the ground. In fact, even back to when it was the only empty lot on Apartment Ridge Road that’s parallel to Ayala Avenue, to...
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV), the investment arm of the Aboitiz Group, announced that its 40-percent-owned affiliate Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) is building its largest Philippine plant at TARI Estate in Tarlac City. CCEAP’s state-of-the-art, 42-hectare (ha)...
Many aspire to live close to nature without losing the convenience of the city. Southlinks Estate promises that balance in Las Piñas City, where Height Realty Inc. recently unveiled a 34-hectare township positioned as a prime address with sustainability as its defining feature. Arch. Cathy...
