As Metro Manila continues to evolve, certain neighborhoods are transforming beyond mere residential districts into fully realized lifestyle communities. Katipunan, long defined by its academic institutions and youthful energy, is now entering a new phase, one that’s shaped by sustainability,...
Philippine economic growth needs “a major impetus” after slowing to its weakest pace since the pandemic recovery period, with rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the prolonged Middle East conflict expected to weigh on the country’s property sector, according to property consultancy...
MREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust backed by billionaire Andrew Tan’s Megaworld Corp., plans to acquire ₱25 billion worth of commercial assets in a deal that will transform the firm from a pure-office landlord into a diversified property trust. The company signed a memorandum of...
Aboitiz Economic Estates, a subsidiary of Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc., expects the first 200 hectares (ha) of the 384-ha TARI Estate industrial estate in Tarlac City to be operationally ready before the end of the second quarter of 2026. The firm said in a statement on Monday, May 25, that the...
The Philippines’ property market is expected to remain resilient despite elevated inflation, geopolitical tensions, and high borrowing costs, with investors continuing to favor malls, logistics facilities, data centers, offices, and hotels that generate recurring income streams, according to...
The children of late Superstar and National Artist Nora Aunor commemorated what would have been her 73rd birthday in separate gatherings, recently. On May 21, Nora’s adopted children, Lotlot, Matet, Kiko, and Kenneth de Leon visited the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City to honor their late...
Top township developer Megaworld Corp. plans to expand its hospitality portfolio by opening six new hotels over the next three years, an aggressive buildout that will add nearly 2,000 room keys to its inventory. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said it is expanding its...
Authorities raided a steel manufacturing plant inside an industrial estate supervised by the Department of National Defense (DND) in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental on Saturday, May 16, and discovered 69 undocumented Chinese nationals and one Filipino allegedly working illegally in the facility, DND...
Metro Manila’s office market showed early signs of resilience in the first quarter of 2026 despite lingering geopolitical and economic headwinds, with vacancy rates easing slightly amid steady leasing activity and the absence of new office supply, according to property consultancy Colliers. In...
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is reshaping the Philippine real estate market by driving up construction, energy, and financing costs while forcing developers and investors to rethink expansion strategies amid heightened global uncertainty, according to property consultancy Cushman &...
The Philippines will soon welcome a new residential landmark designed by Foster + Partners, the globally renowned architecture and design firm behind projects such as the HSBC Building in Hongkong, Apple Park in California and The Gherkin in London. Set to open its doors to homeowners starting the...
Global-Estate Resorts Inc., the tourism and leisure subsidiary of billionaire Andrew Tan’s Megaworld Corp., plans to hand over ₱11 billion worth of residential and commercial projects this year as demand for property outside Metro Manila remains resilient. The firm said in a report to the...
