DHSUD License‑to‑Sell Delays Are Slowing New Housing Projects
Developers in Cebu and other key markets are now publicly urging the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to fast‑track LTS releases, warning that slow approvals are delaying project launches, cash flow, and the delivery of badly needed housing units.
OFW Remittance Rules and Property‑Buying Power in 2026
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) remain one of the most powerful drivers of Philippine real estate demand. In 2026, that influence is being reshaped by new rules that regulate remittance fees, improve transparency in foreign‑exchange conversion, and strengthen financial‑protection safeguards. For Filipino buyers and OFWs, this means lower hidden costs, clearer conversion rates, and a more predictable foundation for property‑buying decisions.
Proposed Real Property Tax Hike in Negros Occidental
How Higher Local Taxes Could Affect Landowners and Investors
Office Market Booms Again: 77% Jump in Net Absorption in Q1 2026
In the first quarter of 2026, the sector logged 133,000 square meters of net absorption, a 77% year‑on‑year jump in demand. This rebound is being driven mainly by IT‑BPM and other business‑services firms snapping up Grade‑A space, while landlords move faster to fill vacated units that had been lingering in the market over the past year.
Filipino Gen Z workers seek career growth
Opportunities for career advancement have emerged as the leading incentive for retaining the youngest members of the Philippine workforce, according to a study by global talent solutions firm Robert Walters.
AI Data Centers Are Reshaping Global Real Estate — Could Southeast Asia Be Next?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the global economy, and one of the most unexpected beneficiaries of the AI boom is real estate. As technology companies race to build the computing power required for machine learning, generative AI, and cloud services, demand for massive data centers has surged.
Fertility rate in PHL steadily declines
The Philippines’ total fertility rate (TFR) reached a record low of 1.7 children per woman in the 2023-2025 period, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
Inflation accelerates to 4.1% in March
Higher fuel prices, along with increased transport costs, pushed the country’s inflation rate to 4.1 percent last month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
Philippine Jurisprudence Signals Recognition of Property Rights in Same-Sex Unions
Recent developments in Philippine jurisprudence suggest a significant shift in how courts may treat property disputes involving same-sex couples.
World Bank sees PH growth slump to 3.7% in 2026
The World Bank has slashed its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines to a sluggish 3.7%, down from earlier projections of over 5%. Released in the latest East Asia and Pacific Economic Update on April 8, 2026, this downgrade signals headwinds from global trade tensions, persistent inflation, and domestic fiscal strains.
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