Philippine News

September Condominium and Office Market Trends

A roundup of Metro Manila’s September condominium and office markets: about 80,000 unsold units, sale and rental price guidelines by area, average office rent of 895 pesos/sqm, and the four major developers’ 25% capex cuts.

2026年10月11日

BusinessCondominiums and Real EstatePhilippine NewsSociety

Mitsubishi Corporation to Expand Stake in Ayala, Raising Voting Rights to 20%

Mitsubishi Corporation will invest roughly 44.5 billion pesos more in Ayala Corporation, raising its economic stake to 15% and voting rights to 20%, deepening a partnership spanning over 50 years.

2026年9月29日

EconomyJapan-Philippines RelationsJapanese CommunityPhilippine News

The Current State of AIDS (HIV Infection) in the Philippines

New HIV infections in the Philippines rose from about 4,400 in 2010 to 29,600 in 2024, the fastest growth in Asia-Pacific. A comparison with Thailand shows the gaps in testing, PrEP, and early treatment.

2026年9月24日

Philippine NewsSociety

Who Will Become the Bangsamoro Autonomous Government’s Next Chief Minister?

An analysis of the race for Chief Minister following the 2026 Bangsamoro Parliament election: seat counts and coalition talks among the Bangsamoro Federal Party (BFP), United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), and BARMM Grand Coalition (BGC), and what the outcome means for Japan's support to Bangsamoro.

2026年9月19日

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Japan’s “Unarmed Peace Support” Behind Bangsamoro’s First Parliamentary Election

BARMM held its first parliamentary election on September 14. A look at how Japan's "unarmed peace support," through J-BIRD and other programs, has helped sustain the Bangsamoro peace process.

2026年9月15日

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Flooding Remains Near San Simon on NLEX, Causing Partial Traffic Restrictions and Congestion

Habagat rains left two sections near San Simon on the North Luzon Expressway flooded on Sept. 3, with congestion of up to 10 km. PAGASA warns of heavy rain and flooding, and rain-prone weather is expected through Sept. 8.

2026年9月4日

Philippine NewsWeather and Disasters

Bangsamoro Parliament Election Set to Become a Power Struggle Between the MILF’s Party and a Marcos-Aligned Party

With the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region's first parliamentary election now just days away, on September 14, some 2.4 million voters will choose 80 members…

2026年8月25日

Intergovernmental AidJapan-Philippines RelationsPhilippine NewsPoliticsSociety

Sept. 14 Declared a Special Non-Working Day Across Bangsamoro as the Region Heads to Its First Parliamentary Election

President Marcos signed a proclamation making Sept. 14, BARMM's first parliamentary election day, a special non-working day across the region, as the poll body flags 108 areas as security concerns.

2026年8月23日

Philippine NewsPolitics

Convoy of BARMM Interim Chief Minister Fired On, Raising Tensions Ahead of First Parliamentary Election

Armed men fired on the convoy of BARMM Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua in Maguindanao del Norte on Aug. 15. No one was hurt, and the motive is unconfirmed ahead of the Sept. 14 election.

2026年8月17日

Incidents and AccidentsPhilippine NewsPolitics

Metro Manila Condo Market: 80,000 Units in Inventory, 32,600 Ready for Occupancy

According to Colliers, unsold condominium units in Metro Manila totaled approximately 80,000 units as of the end of the second quarter of 2026.

2026年8月15日

BusinessCondominiums and Real EstatePhilippine NewsSociety