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...
The success of a city is not measured by the height of its skyline or the width of its roads. It is measured by how easily people can move through it. Every commute to work, every trip to school, every delivery, and every visit to family depends on a transportation system that is safe, reliable,...
By Rick Santos, chairman and CEO, Santos Knight Frank The Philippines has long positioned itself as a digital economy contender in Southeast Asia — and the numbers back it up. Of its 117 million people, over 98 million are active internet users spending an average of 54 hours a week on digital...
By Sheila Lobien, CEO, Lobien Realty Group, Inc. The next great Philippine city is not where most people expect it. It will not rise from Makati’s crowded corridors or the already saturated blocks of BGC. It is being quietly assembled in Clark, Batangas, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, where land remains...
As cities continue to grow, residents are looking for communities that offer more than housing. Increasingly, they seek places that integrate mobility, commerce, green spaces, and opportunities within a connected environment. This shift is prompting developers to move beyond standalone projects and...
