The Sandiganbayan has convicted a senior official of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) of graft for approving the wrong valuation of a foreclosed property in Cabuyao, Laguna in 2013. Sentenced to a jail term ranging from six to 10 years with perpetual disqualification to hold public...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Thursday, March 19, the release of P1,094,082,181.12 to all 896 barangays in the city. The fund aims to support residents as global oil prices surge to unprecedented levels due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Domagoso made the...
Dot Property and Lamudi today announced the launch of the Philippines Real Estate Awards 2026, as part of the newly introduced Southeast Asia Real Estate Awards by Dot Property and Lamudi, a regional platform designed to recognise the developers, projects and real estate professionals shaping the...
In Asia Connect Manila 2026, PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards rolled out this year 's program for its 14th edition. Held at the Blackbird at the Nielson Tower, the launch revealed this year’s timeline, the list of awards, and the introduction of new categories to the gathering of...
For decades, Metro Manila has been the center of opportunity in the Philippines. But today, something interesting is happening just a little further south. Cities like Santa Rosa, Laguna are no longer simply extensions of Metro Manila they are becoming complete, self-sustaining communities designed...
In real estate, sustainability has become a favorite buzzword. Masterplans highlight green spaces, brochures showcase landscaped parks, and billboards promise a healthier way of living. But sustainability is not proven on paper, it is proven in motion. In Greenfield City by Greenfield Development...
To support and ease the financial burdens on small businesses, the local government of Marikina has approved 100 percent tax relief for qualified sari-sari stores and carinderias for the tax year 2026, while also granting full amnesty on interest and surcharges for delinquent real property...
In Ayala Land’s developments, sustainability is embedded in how buildings are designed, operated, and managed every day. Through smarter energy use and more efficient systems, the developer has consistently demonstrated that responsible growth can be both practical and future-ready, a commitment...
Leechiu Property Consultants (LCP) enumerated several indicators that can lift the tourism industry despite the modest dip in foreign arrivals in 2025. The real estate consultant firm listed ongoing hotel development, strong domestic travel, improving flight connectivity, and enhanced promotional...
For years, we have spoken about growth in the South in terms of land appreciation, masterplanned estates, and lifestyle upgrades. But as developments mature, a more critical question now comes into play: How people move within and across these emerging estates. Looking closely at the map, one...
Under Article XIII, Section 9 of the 1987 Constitution, the State is mandated to make decent housing and basic services” available to underprivileged and homeless citizens at an affordable cost. However, the wanton increase in Real Property Taxes (RPT)—which have surged by as much as 2,300...
Real property owners in Taguig need to pay a higher tax starting January. The Taguig City government announced that a new city ordinance was approved that imposes an increase of 0.25 percent in real property tax (RPT) that will take effect on Jan. 1 next year. On Dec. 15, the Taguig City...
