Metro Manila is bracing for its biggest hotel supply surge in eight years, with nearly 2,900 new rooms set to debut in 2026, a sign of developer confidence even as international arrivals lag, according to Colliers Philippines.
The Philippine office market is poised for gradual recovery in 2026, following a stronger-than-expected performance in 2025, according to Colliers Philippines.
The Metro Manila office market has found its stride again, with net demand in the first nine months of 2025 already surpassing full-year forecasts—driven by strong leasing activity, fewer space surrenders, and a revived appetite for flexible work arrangements, according to property consultancy Colliers.
Colliers reported sustained improvement in Metro Manila’s residential market in the third quarter, the second consecutive quarter of rising pre-selling condominium net take-up. The property consultancy firm said this uptrend indicates that demand is holding firm, supported by attractive ready-for-occupancy (RFO) promotions and discounts offered by developers.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is stepping up efforts to draw manufacturing investments in traditional hubs, pitching a proposed ecozone in Albay as a potential expansion site for Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Co.
Aboitiz Foods unit Gold Coin Management Holdings Pte. Ltd., has acquired an aquaculture research and development facility in Singapore from Adisseo Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd..
PXP Energy Corp. said its indirect subsidiary has secured the formal effectivity of a new petroleum contract covering a prospective offshore block in Palawan, marking a step forward in its upstream portfolio.