MANILA LEADS CORPORATE GROWTH PREFERENCE AS REAL ESTATE MARKET THRIVES

Metro Manila continues to dominate as a preferred location for corporate expansion, according to Santos Knight Frank's (SKF) recent occupier sentiment survey, The Collab Special Report.

- By ZINNIA OLINARES

The survey reveals that 64% of respondents are optimistic about increasing their office footprints over the next three to five years, with 33% choosing Metro Manila as their top growth destination.

Rick Santos, Chairman and CEO of Santos Knight Frank, attributed this trend to favorable investment policies. "The Philippine real estate sector is riding on a wave of opportunities driven by proactive measures from the current administration to open the country further to investments. These efforts are creating a more dynamic and business-friendly environment, paving the way for sustained development and progress," Santos cited.