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 recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on September 30, offers more than just a regional wake-up call—it delivers a national warning.
Metro Manila’s office market continued its recovery in the first half of 2025, with total transactions reaching 446,100 square meters—up 7 percent year-on-year and 33 percent higher than the second half of 2024.
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is reviewing environmental regulations and higher permit fees flagged by poultry, livestock, and mining groups over concerns that the measures could increase business costs and compliance burdens.
Makro Philippines is accelerating its Luzon expansion after securing four strategic sites from Ayala Land Inc., giving the wholesale retailer access to major growth corridors in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. clarified that sugar importation is not administration policy but a temporary tool to stabilize prices and supply, as the government prioritizes technology and innovation to build a stronger, self-reliant domestic sugar industry.