Proposed Real Property Tax Hike in Negros Occidental

How Higher Local Taxes Could Affect Landowners and Investors

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Bank Exposure to Real Estate Hits 7-Year Low — Is the Philippine Property Market Becoming Safer for Investors?

A new set of banking data suggests a subtle but important shift in the Philippine property market. While real estate lending continues to grow, banks are becoming more cautious about how much of their overall loan portfolio is tied to property.

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Female workforce seen held down by expectations of childcare, housework

The Philippines is grappling with weak female labor force participation even though it has some of the best gender gap ratings in the region by traditional metrics, advocates for women in the workplace said.

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