Metro Manila’s condominium market remains weighed down by stubborn oversupply, but the imbalance is quietly shifting negotiating power toward buyers with patience and liquidity.
In a city defined by traffic jams, fuel price shocks, and marathon commutes, Metro Manila’s transport problem rarely lacks bold ideas—only workable ones.
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.
DoubleDragon Corp. posted record revenues of P27.91 billion in 2025, up 56 percent from P17.86 billion a year earlier, as fresh contributions from its overseas operations began reshaping the company’s earnings profile.
San Miguel Corp. seeks to raise up to P30 billion through a new preferred share offering as the conglomerate moves to refinance debt and support its ambitious infrastructure expansion program.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s support for the Luzon Economic Corridor during a telephone conversation with Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on May 31, underscoring the growing economic and strategic partnership between Manila and Washington.
Philippine manufacturing returned to growth in May, snapping a brief downturn as stronger domestic demand fueled production and new orders, according to the latest S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI survey.