The Philippine real estate sector is expected to post annual growth of at least 5%, supported by infrastructure expansion, regional economic activity, and strong demographic demand, a real estate expert said.
Speaking at the Asian Real Estate Summit (ARES) 2025 in Bangkok, Alejandro Mañalac, Team Luzon leader at Filipino Homes, said the current environment presents significant opportunities for real estate professionals as development spreads beyond Metro Manila.
“This is the right time to be in real estate,” Mañalac said, noting that roads, bridges, telecoms, and logistics projects are driving property appreciation across emerging areas such as Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Northern Mindanao.
He added that the market outlook remains positive regardless of political leadership, with recent GDP forecast upgrades from S&P further validating the country’s growth trajectory.
The two-day ARES event, held July 1–2, brought together over 1,000 participants, including 800 confirmed delegates. Organized by Cebu-based Filipino Homes, the summit carried the theme *“Empowering Growth: Fostering Global Partnerships with Responsible Developers.”*
Filipino Homes founder and president Anthony Gerard Leuterio said the summit aimed to encourage regional collaboration and sustainability.
“ARES is not just about Philippine real estate—it’s about aligning with Asia’s most innovative developers,” he said. He pointed to growing interest in models from Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, such as tourism-linked estates and large-scale affordable housing.
Key demand drivers for Philippine real estate include a growing urban population, rising employment levels, and a resilient BPO and overseas workforce. Mañalac identified the 20–40 age group as the core target market, emphasizing the importance of adapting strategies to their needs.
He also highlighted the role of digital connectivity and e-commerce logistics in shaping future developments, as decentralization and remote work become more mainstream across the country.
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