The Philippines: Metro Manila offices and residential towers, Bonifacio Global City and Makati, and the provincial growth centres.
Roxas and Company, Inc. has signed a P1.93 billion term loan agreement with China Banking Corp. to refinance existing obligations and fund general corporate purposes. The company's attributable net loss narrowed in the second quarter and first half of 2026.
The Philippine office market recorded 145,000 sq.m. of transactions in Q2 2026, a 24% quarter-on-quarter decline, as geopolitical uncertainty from the Middle East crisis prompted occupiers to defer leasing decisions. Colliers revised its full-year net take-up forecast to 300,000 sq.m. and year-end v
The Department of Labor and Employment-National Capital Region reported an 11% increase in compliance among construction establishments in 2026. Despite the improvement, occupational safety and health compliance remains low, with only 1.92% of establishments initially meeting OSH standards.
Economists say the Philippines must broaden its growth drivers beyond consumption and services to become more resilient to external shocks and reach high-income status. They call for investment in manufacturing, agribusiness, renewable energy and digital services, alongside stronger workforce skills
Raslag Corp. will develop both phases of its 149-MW Raslag Liwayway solar project simultaneously, targeting commercial operations by 2028. The company has allocated up to P3 billion for the project in Nueva Ecija, which will pair with a battery energy storage system.
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is evaluating sites for five proposed small reservoir irrigation projects in Ilocos Norte, including the Paoay Lake Irrigation Project. Senior officials conducted inspections to assess technical requirements and site conditions, aiming to expand water acc
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority expects to finalise the master plans for Camp John Hay and Bonifacio Global City by the fourth quarter of this year. The CJH plan is due in October, while the Fort Bonifacio plan is set for December and will focus on mobility and open spaces to ease con
The Philippine Department of Transportation received six bids for the rehabilitation of Tacloban Airport and seven for the development of Busuanga Airport. The combined project value is P1.24 billion, with bidding deadlines set for 2 Sep 2026.
A new EY report argues that countries must invest in migration infrastructure—including housing, credential recognition and integration services—to turn demographic pressures into economic opportunity. For the Philippines, the opportunity lies in building a talent ecosystem that benefits from intern
Building permit approvals in the Philippines dropped to a three-month low in June, falling 0.3% year on year to 17,081, reversing a 20% expansion a year earlier. Residential permits fell 2.1% while non-residential approvals grew 4.6%, highlighting a shift toward commercial and institutional projects
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