ARES 2025 to explore market shifts

Filipino Homes, a Cebu-based real estate solutions portal, is eyeing to gather the region’s top executives and thousands of real estate professionals to equip them with insights into market shifts and innovation.

Filipino Homes founder and president Anthony Gerard Leuterio said on Friday that the company has organized a two-day Asian Real Estate Summit (ARES) 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, on 1 and 2 July to provide stakeholders with a platform for networking and industry collaboration.

With the theme “Empowering Growth: Fostering Global Partnerships with Responsible Developers,” ARES 2025 aims to help industry players navigate evolving market conditions and leverage emerging opportunities.

“The summit will be an avenue to foster connections among real estate stakeholders, allowing CEOs and top executives to share their best practices and insights,” he said. “It’s also a chance for top real estate sellers to engage directly with industry leaders and discuss the next big trends in the market.”

Leuterio said he remains optimistic about the Philippine real estate sector, citing strong demand and limited supply as key drivers of growth.

“The primary market within key cities, especially Cebu, Metro Manila, and Davao, remains tight, with new developments selling out quickly and keeping upward pressure on property prices,” he said. He noted that Palawan and Bacolod are also seeing significant expansion in property development.

He added that overseas Filipino workers' remittances continue to fuel real estate investments, particularly in urban centers and tourist destinations. Infrastructure projects such as the Bus Rapid Transit system in Cebu and road network improvements nationwide are also spurring demand for residential properties.

Leuterio also cited the increasing interest in sustainable and affordable housing, urging developers to prioritize these segments to meet growing demand.

He also sees continued growth in mixed-use developments, as buyers seek integrated communities that offer residential, commercial, and lifestyle amenities.

“Despite challenges such as high interest rates and inflationary pressures, the real estate sector is expected to remain resilient, supported by strong end-user demand and infrastructure-driven growth,” he said.