The Department of Finance (DOF) has formally requested the House of Representatives to withdraw the proposed Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), also known as the GROWTH Bill, citing strong government revenues and better-than-expected performance in the first quarter of 2025. Initially introduced as a fiscal safeguard in times of uncertainty, the bill aimed to…
BSP Lowers Policy Rate to 5.5% — What It Means for Philippine Real Estate The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on April 10, 2025, bringing the overnight borrowing rate down to 5.5%. This decision comes after inflation slowed to 1.8% in March — the lowest reading…
Real Estate vs. Stock Market: How Do Investments Compare in the Philippines? The debate between real estate and stock market investing has intensified in the past five years, particularly in the Philippines. The COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, and shifting market dynamics have significantly influenced both asset classes, making it crucial for investors to understand how…
AREIT, Inc., the first publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in the Philippines under Ayala Land, Inc., closed 2024 with another year of solid financial growth. The company posted a ₱7.3 billion net income, marking a 45.5% year-on-year increase as it expanded its property portfolio and strengthened rental revenues. This performance reflects AREIT’s strategic…
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