Metro Manila retail sector seen to add 158,000 sq.m. annually until 2027
THE METRO MANILA retail sector is poised to deliver 158,000 square meters (sq.m.) of new space annually through 2027, as physical mall space take-up...
Metro Manila office vacancy seen below 20% by yearend
OFFICE VACANCY in Metro Manila is expected to fall below 20% by the end of this year, as most Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) occupiers have left the market, with vacancies offset by demand from the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM), healthcare, and banking industries, according to real estate services and investment firm CBRE.
Pag-IBIG Fund seeks more developer partnerships this year
THE Home Development Mutual Fund, or Pag-IBIG Fund, said it hopes to partner with more housing developers this year to broaden the availability of...
Concrete impacts: How today’s trade war shapes Philippine real estate
By Jet Yu
President Donald J. Trump’s proposed “Liberation Day” tariffs — an across-the-board 10% levy and a targeted 245% tariff aimed at China — are both...
Hilton plans over 360 additional rooms in PHL with 2 new Hilton Garden Inns
GLOBAL hospitality company Hilton is expanding its presence in the Philippines with the addition of more than 360 rooms through two new Hilton Garden Inn properties in Quezon City and Cebu.
Filipino coworking office provider GreatWork eyes int’l market
GREATWORK Global Workspaces, a Filipino coworking and serviced office provider, said it plans to expand nationwide and open its first international branch within two...
One Timog Center slated for Q4 2025 completion
PROPERTY developer Seven Generations Realty Corp. expects to complete its new office development in Quezon City, One Timog Center, by the fourth quarter.
The 14-storey...
Hospitality chains expand sustainability features
HOSPITALITY chains are working to enhance sustainability features and workcation offerings to address the increasing demand from foreign tourists, according to industry executives.
Cyndy Tan...
DHC eyes completion of Discovery Coron’s Nature Villas by end-2025
DISCOVERY Hospitality Corp. (DHC), the property management firm of listed hotel and resort developer Discovery World Corp., said it is looking to complete the...
Sansan Global sees tech hubs boosting property growth outside Metro Manila
THE GROWTH of technology hubs outside Metro Manila could drive expansion in the property sector in provincial areas such as Cebu and Davao, according...
From uncertainty to opportunity: Key trends shaping the 2025 office market
The Metro Manila office market navigated a challenging landscape in 2024, marked by high vacancy rates, shifting occupier strategies, and global economic uncertainties. As 2025 begins, key trends are emerging that could redefine demand dynamics, presenting both challenges and opportunities for occupiers and landlords alike.
Hamilo Coast’s M Village set for completion by 2028
COSTA DEL HAMILO, Inc. (CDHI), a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., said it expects to complete the Hamilo Coast’s M Village in Marina...