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...
Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the property development arm of the Gokongwei group, plans to continue expanding the installation of solar power generation panels across its malls, particularly amid the ongoing energy crisis. Through Robinsons Malls, the company has been installing solar power...
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...
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 &...
ILOILO CITY – The Supreme Court has junked the petition that questioned the real property tax increase by the Iloilo City government under the administration of Mayor Jerry Treñas. The SC en banc dismissed the March 2024 petition of the Riverside Group of Companies for failure to follow legal...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is moving to overhaul the country’s real estate taxation, targeting 2028 for the full rollout of a market value-based property valuation system. In a statement, the DOF said the initiative aims to replace the long-standing and currently suspended zonal value...
The Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Associations Inc. (CREBA) is calling for reforms to the government’s socialized housing framework, citing rising costs and structural inefficiencies that it said could undermine the sector. In a statement on Monday, April 20, CREBA flagged the need to...
Philippine banks’ exposure to real estate lending dropped to its lowest level in seven years in the fourth quarter of 2025, as domestic lenders gravitated toward other high-growth sectors while keeping real estate exposure in check. According to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng...
Holy Week is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and draw inspiration from stories that speak to the heart. These five powerful films explore themes of sacrifice, resurrection, and unshakeable faith — each one a moving experience best shared with family and loved ones. The Passion of the Christ...
GT Capital Holdings Inc., the Ty family’s flagship investment firm, has infused ₱9.16 billion into its wholly owned property subsidiary Federal Land Inc. through the acquisition of a 20-percent stake in the unit’s joint venture (JV) with Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Ltd. (NRE). In a...
