After weathering the office downturn, Makati Central Business District is set to shift in favor of landlords by 2026 with falling vacancies and a resurgence in demand.
The new normal is shifting once again, as 54 percent of companies have adopted a full return-to-office (RTO) setup, adding to signs of a retreat from remote work, based on Colliers’ fourth quarter 2024 survey results.
Real estate prices in Metro Manila have consistently surged after elections, reflecting the deep connection between business and politics, according to Colliers Philippines’ 2025 data.
Metro Manila’s condo surplus deepened the past year, with unsold units swelling to 74,000 worth P158 billion—a 77-percent jump from 2023, according to Colliers Philippines.
Philippine lawmakers has approved a landmark policy to extend foreign land leases to 99 years, a transformative move expected to attract substantial foreign investments.
The Metro Manila condo oversupply is easy to solve—buyers just want a few simple things: decent living spaces, some green features, and oh, let’s not forget, a nice discount, please.
The exodus of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) from Metro Manila’s office spaces is accelerating, leaving traditional and outsourcing firms to shoulder the burden of expansion.
Tycoon Lucio Co’s The Keepers Holdings, the country’s largest liquor importer and distributor, is taking over leading online drinks retailer Booze Online, adding another key prize to its portfolio.