When people imagine a City of Tomorrow, the image often leans toward a familiar sci-fi trope: towering skyscrapers of steel and glass and endless stretches of gray concrete. But in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, a different vision is taking shape. Here, the future is being planned around education,...
The future of living is not only shaped by where people live, but also by how easily they can access jobs, services, and everyday destinations. As cities become larger and more interconnected, accessibility is increasingly influencing how communities are planned and where new developments take...
As Manila Bulletin Property & Living marks its anniversary this June, the section presents a special feature, “Cities of Tomorrow,” exploring the future of urban living. Bringing together insights from leaders across the real estate, design, and home sectors, the feature poses a timely...
Beachfront mornings in Calatagan, exclusive sunsets at Nasugbu and an active coastal lifestyle in Laiya. Through the Philippine Lifestyle Visa, this isn 't a holiday. It 's home. Imagine waking up to the sound of waves. Stepping onto a balcony that overlooks the sea. Spending your days...
As key drivers in the real estate sector, luxury and ultra-luxury developments are undergoing dramatic reinvention. Driven by a highly discerning class of domestic and global affluent buyers, developers have moved past traditional definitions of luxury, measured largely in square meters, imported...
For centuries, Filipinos have built and lived in bahay kubo made of bamboo. With the introduction of steel and lumber, bamboo was regarded as a "poor man 's" building material, often sidelined for low-cost housing. Today, bamboo is slowly reclaiming its place in the construction of modern...
Driven by consumer demand and technological progress, the country 's top property developers are moving past standalone, atomic automation toward integrated, predictive, and cognitive urban ecosystems. A residence is no longer defined merely by its physical footprint but by its performance as...
As growth extends beyond traditional urban centers, Cavite is playing a larger role in shaping how Filipinos live, work, and connect. Supported by new investments, expanding infrastructure, and rising housing demand, the province is attracting a mix of industrial, residential, and mixed-use...
A s cities beyond Metro Manila continue to emerge as thriving centers of growth, developers are reimagining what urban living can look like outside the capital. In Angeles City, Pampanga, Rockwell Land is bringing its signature brand of refined living north through Rockwell at Nepo Center, a 4.6...
As people live longer and place greater importance on health and wellbeing, the way homes, communities, and cities are designed is also changing. Beyond providing shelter and convenience, the built environment is increasingly expected to support healthier lifestyles, stronger social connections,...
For decades, the dream home was defined by one thing: space. A bigger house. A larger lot. A wider backyard. But as cities evolve and lifestyles change, the definition of an ideal community is being rewritten. The cities of tomorrow are no longer measured solely by how much space they offer, but by...
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...
