Society

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

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

Intergovernmental AidPhilippine NewsSociety

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

Intergovernmental AidJapan-Philippines RelationsPhilippine NewsPoliticsSociety

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

“Great Men of the Philippines: José Rizal” (Part 7)

According to an account published at the time by a respected critic, the state of the Philippines under Spanish rule, as seen through this novel, was as…

2026年8月21日

FictionHistorySociety

“Great Men of the Philippines: José Rizal” (Part 6)

He finished writing the novel while staying in Berlin (February 22, 1887), but he lacked the financial means to publish it. Hearing of this, however, Dr.

2026年8月20日

FictionHistorySociety

“Great Men of the Philippines: José Rizal” (Part 5)

At last, Rizal departed Manila in secret. Looking back, this was the first step of the wandering life that would be his lifelong fate.

2026年8月19日

FictionHistorySeriesSociety

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

Philippine Fuel Surcharge to Drop for Late August, Easing Airfares

The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) of the Philippines will lower the fuel surcharge from Level 13 to Level 12 for August 16–31.

2026年8月15日

EconomyPhilippine NewsSociety