While the headwinds brought by geopolitical uncertainties have affected Philippine real estate, the sector has shown resiliency, with growth tempering in the first half of 2026, as reported by Leechiu Property Consultants (LCP) in their latest property market briefing. Despite global tensions,...
An Irish man was arrested after allegedly smashing a tow truck with a hammer during a Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) road clearing operation in Quezon City on Wednesday, July 8. According to the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), MMDA traffic enforcers were conducting a clearing...
The Philippines has established itself as the third fastest-growing economy in the world for investments in intangible assets, which include intellectual property (IP) rights, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In its World Intangible Investment Highlights (WIIH)...
Demand for office spaces in the country fell 32 percent in the first half of 2026, as geopolitical tensions from the Iran war forced corporations to pause expansion plans. Mikko Barranda, Leechiu Property Consultants director for commercial leasing, said The contraction reflects immediate corporate...
The residential market is seen to get a big boost from the recent increase in Pag-IBIG Fund’s housing loan ceiling to ₱10 million even as the segment has been resilient in the first half of the year amid the higher interest rates and construction costs caused by the Iran war. In a media...
Nasdaq-listed Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp. signed definitive agreements to jointly develop a 770-room hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. In a statement on Wednesday, July 1, the hospitality platform controlled by DoubleDragon Corp. said the project is a joint venture with Thailand’s Origin Property...
Property costs accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, signaling a broader recovery in the residential market after successive declines, although tighter lending standards continued to dampen borrowers’ appetite for property purchases. Property inflation quickened in the first quarter,...
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...
An Australian and three Filipino men were arrested after allegedly occupying a private residential property and threatening its caretaker in Las Piñas City on June 23. Las Piñas City Police chief Col. Ricky Neron identified the arrested suspects as Israel, 49, an Australian; Alberto, 58; Lowie,...
The United States and the Philippines have recently selected New Clark City in Tarlac as the future site for a 4,000-acre technology economic zone. The landmark US–Philippines deal will soon establish the first AI-native industrial acceleration hub in New Clark City within the Luzon Economic...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is now evaluating Bohol’s application to register the ube variety known as Kinampay as the country’s latest geographical indication (GI), which is seen to strengthen its market value amid growing global demand for ube. In a...
