Property

Corporate relocations, particularly by government agencies, and the decentralization of business operations are reshaping the Philippine real estate landscape, according to property consultant Prime Philippines. The firm noted that pending public sector relocations in Metro Manila could boost office occupancy, while business process outsourcing (BPO) growth continues to spur demand in regional hubs such as Clark, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and Bacolod.

Key players from the fields of investment, property development, and technology gathered at a recent forum hosted by Southlinks Estate in Alabang, where a consensus emerged: Manila is solidifying its foothold as a rising star in the affordable luxury real estate sector.

EEI Corp., one of the Philippines’ leading construction companies, announced Friday its strategic expansion into real estate development, a major step in its evolution from a pure construction firm to a fully integrated property and infrastructure developer.

Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp., a subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corp., has signed definitive binding agreements to develop two new hotel projects in Cambodia, marking its official entry into the fast-growing Southeast Asian hospitality market.

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc., is expanding its regional presence with the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Sta. Rosa by the first quarter of 2029.