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Ayala Malls is expanding its rooftop solar installations across its properties, with new projects expected to generate an additional 29.4 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually and reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 22,940 tonnes a year. Solar facilities at 13 malls, including Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Ayala Malls Harbor Point, Ayala Center Cebu, Ayala Malls Central Bloc, Ayala Malls …

Lemon Square, the homegrown Filipino brand of cakes, pastries and snacks under Big E Food Corporation, has opened its 150th store at The Outlets at LIMA Estate in Batangas, expanding its retail presence alongside the company’s growing manufacturing operations in Southern Luzon. The new outlet marks another milestone for Big E, which recently launched a major manufacturing plant at LIMA …

THE Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) expects housing units granted licenses to sell (LTS) to reach their highest level since 2022, citing stronger developer participation and expanded housing options for Filipino families. DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling said the projected increase is based on the monthly average of housing units applied for and issued licenses to sell …

ROBINSONS Land Corp. (RLC) is mobilizing its long-standing industry partners to help improve public spaces, upgrade school facilities and develop tourism attractions in Bacolod City through a community development initiative. The property developer’s Hand in Hand for Progress platform brings together architects, contractors, paint manufacturers and other companies to support priority projects identified with the Bacolod City Government. The initiative …

BNP Paribas, one of the world’s largest banking groups, is establishing its Philippine operations at Megaworld Corp.’s Uptown Bonifacio township in Taguig City, adding to the roster of multinational companies operating in the business district. BNP Paribas Solutions Philippines will lease office space at Uptown Eastgate, which has the largest gross leasable area among office towers in Bonifacio Global City …

DMCI Homes has become the first property developer to adopt the Bank of the Philippine Islands’ (BPI) Overseas Collection Arrangement (OCA), allowing its customers in the United States to pay their Philippine property amortizations directly from their enrolled US bank accounts. The partnership aims to simplify cross-border payments for overseas Filipino homebuyers by reducing delays associated with traditional remittances and …

Taiwanese manufacturer Suntoward Tech Philippine Inc. is entering the Philippine market through a partnership with AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC), securing industrial facilities in Pampanga and Batangas for its manufacturing operations and planned expansion. Suntoward has leased more than 3,800 square meters of gross leasable area at ALogis Mabalacat 1 in Pampanga for its initial operations, alongside a long-term lease …

The government is expanding its flagship housing program to help private developers clear unsold condominium units while giving more Filipinos access to strategically located homes at lower prices. Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling said the new Expanded 4PH modality will cover condominium units priced at ₱3 million and below, particularly those in prime …

Residential property price growth in the Philippines slowed to 0.4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, its weakest expansion since the first quarter of 2019, as falling prices outside Metro Manila offset continued gains in the capital. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Residential Property Price Index showed that residential prices in the National Capital Region rose 5.2 …

P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin has been named Best Developer – Luzon at the Philippines Real Estate Awards 2026, marking another milestone for the property developer as its Philippine partnership approaches its 10th year. The prestigious recognition, presented by Dot Property Group and Lamudi, was conferred during an awards ceremony on Sept. 17 at Okada Manila, honoring excellence, innovation and leadership …