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SM has consistently out performed analysts expectations in the Philippines

April 28, 2009

Analysis of:SM property arm to push new projects; demand ‘still there’ | www.bworldonline.com

SM has announced it will develop four major projects this year. SM's development projects will have a total cost of Fifteen Billion pesos (PHP15B or US$312.5M). The company's figures also show that its local property buyers have outnumbered Filipino buyers abroad by 10 to 1.

The Philippines property market declines but some areas still strong

April 3, 2009

Analysis of:Crisis curbs demand for high-end property | business.inquirer.net

The country's largest property developer, Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), gives its views on the current state of the country's residential and other real estate markets. This should give a good view of the present as well as upcoming real estate situation in the Philippines.

Philippines leisure real estate investments right on schedule

April 3, 2009

Analysis of:15 hotels to open this year | www.manilastandardtoday.com

The ongoing and upcoming leisure real estate investments in the Philippinesis is the next bright spot on the country's economy.

The Philippines property market declines but some areas still strong

April 3, 2009

Analysis of:Crisis curbs demand for high-end property | business.inquirer.net

The country's largest property developer, Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), gives its views on the current state of the country's residential and other real estate markets. This should give a good view of the present as well as upcoming real estate situation in the Philippines.

Residential real estate in the Philippines still positive - why?

January 8, 2009

Analysis of:Why Filipnos buy homes during a crisis | www.atayala.com

The continuing development of real estate in the Philippines has surprised many analysts - this article from the country's largest property developer briefly explains why.

Philippine economy is vulnerable but less so

January 8, 2009

Analysis of:RP less vulnerable to crisis, says Fitch | business.inquirer.net

The Philippines is vulnerable to the global financial crisis but less so than other countries in the region, as its banks and external financial position are sound, the London-based credit watchdog group Fitch Ratings said Wednesday.

Travel and medical tourism grows even after residential real estate slows

October 7, 2008

Analysis of:Philippines Dept. of Tourism to push medical, real estate tourism | globalnation.inquirer.net

In this latest news article, the Philippines travel, leisure/gaming and medical tourism industries has grown 6% from a year ago.

Demand still exists in spite of increasing costs and higher prices

September 30, 2008

Analysis of:Higher costs weigh on Philippine property sector | bworldonline.com

The rise in property development costs in the Philippines means higher selling and rental prices of new units across all sectors but major developers are continuing to pour in fresh funds. Demand is still expected to grow for low to mid priced residential units, mid priced office units including mid to high end leisure, gaming and medical tourism developments which the major property developers have taken into account as seen from their billions of US$ investments still coming online in the next 2 to 3 years.

Asian property investments increase after US subprime crisis

August 14, 2008

Analysis of:US Investment firm to boost exposure to Asian properties | www.bworldonline.com

US funds are slowly moving to Asia and are expected to rise due to the downturn in the US and growing Asian economies and populations.

Philippines property industry looking at lower yields by 2010 but retirement, medical and tourism markets set to sustain momentum beyond medium term.

July 28, 2008

Analysis of:More real estate projects lined up for OFWs, retirees | www.abs-cbnnews.com

The Philippines is still in a middle of an economic and property boom that started in 2004-05 but is weighed down by stagflation and high commodities concerns.

Philippine economy unfazed by dearth of new FDI's due to increasing remittances from its OFW's

July 23, 2008

Analysis of:Rise of the new Filipino middle class | www.atayala.com

The Philippines emerging economy continues to ride out the economic and financial concerns plaguing most developed and developing economies due to the continuing large foreign currency inflows from its OFW's (Overseas Foreign Workers). From last years $14B to this years $15B (and counting) remittances, the country expects to survive increasing interest rates, commodity prices and high inflation.    The burgeoning BPO industry is also contributing a significant part to the new emrging local middle class.

More investments by local property firms including Federal Land equates to continuing and future business confidence in the economy

June 20, 2008

Analysis of:No to Boom or Bust | www.abs-cbnnews.com

Present inflationary and other negative concerns are affecting the local economy but can property developers ride out the strom?

Transparency on Philippine prime property bidding ultimately good for economy

June 20, 2008

Analysis of:Shimao offer on Fort Boni nixed | www.businessmirror.com.ph

The Philippine government's stricter bidding procedures for its prime property in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, Manila shows its renewed efforts for transparency which could actually translate to more FDI's in the long run.

Philippines' Clark and Subic now ready to grow along with economy after opening of new SCTEx highways

June 20, 2008

Analysis of:Subic-Clark Alliance: Breakthrough in Infrastructure Dev’t. | business.inquirer.net

Local economies of Pampanga and Olongapo along with surrounding areas of Tarlac, La Union, Baguio, etc.  to grow along with national economy after opening of new Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx).

Philiipines' latest commercial and leisure property development - sign of new emerging economy?

April 8, 2008

Analysis of:4 players join RP’s $10-B ‘Vegas’ | www.businessmirror.com.ph

The formal announcement of PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.) this week of major commercial, residential and leisure property developments in Manila Bay City points to the country's full economic recovery but does it equate to sustainable economic stability and growth?

Philippine employment and economy benefits from BPO industry's continued growth

April 3, 2008

Analysis of:BPOs still top generator of jobs | www.businessmirror.com.ph

The continued growth of the BPO industry in the Philippines has led to subsequent growth in all other related industries as previously reported and analyzed by this GLG Real Estate Council member The announcement of more BPO locations in other cities aside from Metro Manila in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao also mean wider spread of property investments, white-collar income and consumer spending.

Asian REIT's inspiring new Philippine REIT

March 27, 2008

Analysis of:REITs—The new kid on the block | www.financialexpress.com

The Philippines has started looking at the popularity and profitability of REIT's in and around Asia - the Senate introduced a bill last year (pending approval this year) to address the different fiscal requirements covering this excellent form of investment. Parties who stand to benefit from REIT's here: - Philippine economy - Our OFW's (Overseas Foreign Workers) and their families - Property developers - Institutional investors - Stockbrokers

Philippine property market upswing continues with SM as one of major local property leaders

December 13, 2007

Analysis of:"Big Spender - Looking Up?" | www.cfoasia.com

Major local and international companies have retained confidence in the Philippines property investment market and have continued to invest and expand here. New investments and locators -Texas Instruments -Hanjin -Kindgdom Hotels -Chevron Existing locators with expansions -SM Investments -Ayala Land -Dell -People Support -Convergys -Shangri La Hotels

BPO services for business, medical and other industries registers phenomenal growth in the Philippines

November 26, 2007

Analysis of:Philippine Developers Seeking to Expand Contact Center Market Opportunities | callcenterinfo.tmcnet.com

The BPO services is continuing to have a positive impact on the growth of commercial real estate in the major Philippine CBD's (Central Business Districts).   These CBD's in Metro Manila (Makati, Taguig, Pasig, Quezon City, Pasay, Mandaluyong, Paranaque and Alabang) and in Angeles and Cebu are attracting more large and medium-size locators who are benefitting from the predominantly English-speaking, affordable and highly-educated Filipino college graduates in these cities. Major property developers in the Philippines have started to include in their portfolio ready to move in and even build-to-suit commercial office buildings specifically for BPO companies and their clients.   Some direct clients have even leased whole floors and buildings (Dell, Chevron, IHG, etc.) as the feasibility of operating their own contact and BPO centers here is good because of the increased quality of affordable HR, better ICT infrastructure, low cost of living and doing business in the Philippines.

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