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.
FAST Logistics Group is installing rooftop solar at its Cebu cold-chain hub to reduce reliance on grid power, where round-the-clock refrigeration makes electricity a significant operating cost.
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is two Philippine infrastructure projects that could expand ship repair capacity in Subic Bay and bring AI-enhanced public Wi-Fi to thousands of sites nationwide.
As online scams grow more sophisticated, including fraud schemes powered by artificial intelligence, Scam Watch Pilipinas is bringing a regional scam-prevention program to Filipino communities through a new partnership with the ASEAN Foundation.
Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) has deployed about P25.4 billion since it began investing, with its acquisition of listed port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) forming the foundation of a broader port and logistics platform for the Philippines.