The temptation to ban short-term rentals is strong. But cities would do better to step up regulation.

SMEs will likely face higher input costs, disruptions in supplier relationships and lower consumer demand.

Consumers alike demand speed, efficiency, and guaranteed outcomes, leading to a fundamental shift in how services are delivered.

Economic uncertainties have pushed more Filipinos to consider financial safety nets, yet achieving long-term security remains a challenge.

New condominium launches in Metro Manila slumped to a five-year low in the first quarter

Unemployment fell to 3.8 percent from 4.3 percent at the start of the year.

Tall buildings fare poorly in derechos, say experts, raising questions over their resilience as climate crisis worsens.

Philippine inflation continued to ease with the March 2025 inflation rate declining to 1.8% from 2.1% in the previous month.

The rise in hunger is a wake-up call that many Filipinos are struggling on meager incomes and the high cost of living.

Infrastructure spending slumped by nearly 20% in December.

The Philippine economy, which is mainly driven by domestic demand, is “relatively resilient” against trade wars.

Lending to the real estate sector will need tighter supervision amid emerging risks that could impact the financial system.

A third-party adverse possessor is a person who possesses a property without the consent of the owner and without any valid legal title.

Some contractors have withdrawn from the administration's Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipno Housing program due to low profit margins.

City Ordinance No. 2025-047 lowers the RPT rates for residential, commercial, industrial, and special properties.

A study from Cushman & Wakefield sets a global benchmark for how inclusive cities really are across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia

The country’s financial sector is seen to remain robust and is well-positioned to absorb shocks.

The Philippines’ average Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) fell to 68.67 in the 2024 edition of the Mental State of the World Report. 

Moody's Analytics trimmed its economic growth forecasts for the Philippines to below 6% for this year and 2026.

The Philippines was among the “lead reformers” in the Asia-Pacific region on trade facilitation.