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.
Metro Manila’s office market remains active but is undergoing a strategic recalibration as business process outsourcing (BPO) firms expand into cost-efficient provincial hubs, according to real estate consultancy Colliers.
Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) has completed its USD30-million acquisition of a 20 percent interest in a Kazakhstan copper operation, expanding beyond nickel and giving the Philippine-listed miner exposure to an existing producing asset.
Moody’s Ratings has assigned DigiPlus Interactive Corp. a first-time B1 corporate family rating with a stable outlook, citing its leading position in Philippine online gaming and strong balance sheet despite regulatory and competitive risks.
PLDT Inc. has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering open, credible, and tech-enabled elections as it joined the launch of the PPCRV-AMA Command Center, set to run the unofficial parallel count for the first regular Parliamentary Elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.