Ayala Land’s sudden move to cancel a Katipunan project and pause a flagship Makati launch is offering a rare inside look at how one of the country’s top developers is responding to a fast-changing market.
Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. opened 2026 with weaker earnings, signaling a shift from last year’s growth momentum as challenges in property development were amplified by the US-Iran war.
Ayala Land Inc. is in no rush to redevelop the iconic ABS-CBN property, which it purchased last year as the property giant recalibrates its expansion agenda during a volatile period for real estate.
The ongoing Middle East conflict is hitting the real estate sector hard, prompting property giant Ayala Land to shift focus to more stable leasing and hotels to keep financials steady amid the residential slump, tycoon Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala said on Thursday.
Ayala Land Inc. is strengthening mobility systems across its estates, integrating transport hubs, point-to-point (P2P) terminals, and walkable infrastructure to make commuting more efficient and accessible.
The Ayala Group is moving a next-generation Zobel de Ayala closer to its core property business, with Jaime Urquijo set to take on a key estates role at Ayala Land effective April 15, 2026.
The Mandarin Oriental project in Metro Manila is nearing the finish line, with construction now in the final stretch and a 2026 opening on track despite last year’s unexpected progress rollback.
Property payments in the Philippines are entering a new phase as Bank of the Philippine Islands and Ayala Land Inc. roll out Direct Debit, allowing buyers and tenants to automatically settle amortizations, rent and association dues from any participating bank.