PhilCham Singapore Hosts Market Briefing on the Real State of Philippine Real Estate

Colliers’ Joey Roi Bondoc spotlights emerging growth regions, infrastructure-led opportunities, and why more investors are looking at land for capital appreciation

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (PhilCham Singapore) successfully held its market briefing, “The Real State of Philippine Real Estate — Opportunities, Risks, and Reality,” at the Guoco Midtown Network Hub, bringing together members, investors, and professionals interested in the evolving Philippine property landscape.

The event featured Joey Roi Bondoc, Research Head of Colliers Philippines, who shared a timely and data-backed view of the opportunities and risks shaping the Philippine real estate market.

In her welcome remarks, PhilCham Singapore President Margarita Locsin thanked co-organizer Ayala Land International Singapore and guest speaker Joey Roi Bondoc for supporting the initiative. She underscored the need for overseas Filipinos and investors to make sound and well-considered property decisions.

“This is important for all of us to make informed and well thought out decisions with regards to real estate investments back home, especially at this time,” she said.

During the briefing, Bondoc identified Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Western Visayas as promising regions to watch, citing their improving fundamentals, growing end-user demand, and infrastructure-driven growth prospects.

A key theme of the discussion was the distinction between capital appreciation and yield generation as real estate investment strategies. Bondoc noted that with the current oversupply of condominium units in some parts of Metro Manila, more discerning investors are beginning to reassess where value can be found.

As Bondoc emphasized, when yield becomes less compelling in oversupplied condo submarkets, astute investors start looking at land differently — not mainly for immediate rental returns, but for its potential to deliver steady long-term capital appreciation. In this context, certain lot-only developments are drawing greater attention, with some projects historically posting value growth of around 15% annually, making them especially attractive for buyers pursuing land banking strategies rather than short-term yield plays.

Bondoc also highlighted the ₱2.5 million to ₱7 million price range as a key sweet spot for OFW-driven demand, reflecting continued strength in the lower- to mid-income market where affordability and practical end-user demand remain important drivers.

Another major takeaway from the briefing was the role of infrastructure in shaping future property value. Bondoc pointed to opportunities emerging along the SLEX TR4 corridor, reinforcing the view that in real estate, growth often follows infrastructure and improved accessibility.

The session concluded with an engaging Q&A, where attendees exchanged views on regional opportunities, investment timing, end-user demand, and how best to navigate the Philippine property market amid changing conditions.

This briefing marks one of the first initiatives spearheaded by the PhilCham Singapore Real Estate Sub-Committee, reinforcing the Chamber’s commitment to equipping its members with relevant market intelligence and expert perspectives to support more informed investment decisions.

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