Hybrid work fuels IWG’s six-site expansion

International Workplace Group (IWG), the world’s largest platform for flexible workspaces, is expanding its presence in the Philippines with six new centers set to open in the first quarter of 2026, as demand for hybrid and flexible work arrangements continues to accelerate.

The expansion supports IWG’s target of opening 29 new locations nationwide this year, which would bring its total footprint in the country to 76 centers by the end of 2026. IWG operates globally under brands such as Regus, Spaces and HQ.

The upcoming centers will be located at Spaces Calle Industria in Quezon City, Spaces The Stiles Enterprise Plaza and HQ Kalayaan Building in Makati City, Regus E-Square Mall in San Juan City, Regus i2 Building in Cebu City, and Regus Island Central Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City.

The new facilities will offer co-working spaces, private offices, and fully equipped meeting rooms, expanding access to flexible and professional work environments for organizations of all sizes.

Globally, IWG operates more than 5,000 locations across 121 countries and has signed and opened more sites in the first half of 2025 than during its first decade of operations. Its network now comprises more than one million rooms worldwide.

In the Philippines, IWG has already signed more than 100 locations, reflecting what the company describes as a structural shift toward decentralized and flexible ways of working. This includes expansions in Novaliches, Imus in Cavite, Marikina, Caloocan and Panglao in Bohol.

IWG said its strategy aims to bring workspaces closer to where people live rather than concentrating them solely near business districts, helping reduce commute times, improve work-life balance and boost productivity.

Data from the 2026 Asia Pacific Workplace Insights Report by Colliers shows that 82 percent of Philippine organizations have adopted hybrid work models, with 32 percent planning to invest in workplace upgrades next year. The report also projects that flexible workspaces could account for 30 percent of all commercial real estate by 2030.

“We are expanding our presence across the Philippines with six new centers this quarter, at a time when flexible and platform working is becoming the default model for companies of all sizes. Our model not only supports better work-life balance and improves employee satisfaction, but also helps businesses boost productivity, scale efficiently, and manage costs, all while giving teams access to thousands of professional locations around the world,” said Marc Descrozaille, CEO for Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific at International Workplace Group PLC.

Rowena Bravo-Natividad, country manager for IWG Philippines, said the new centers are meant to make hybrid work more seamless for businesses and employees alike.

“We’re excited to bring six new IWG centers to key cities across the Philippines. Our goal is to provide businesses of all sizes with flexible, fully equipped workspaces that make hybrid working seamless and productive. These openings reflect the growing demand for high-quality office solutions, and we’re proud to offer work environments that are professional, adaptable, and close to where people live,” she said.

IWG follows a capital-light strategy that partners with local property owners to convert underutilized spaces into flexible work environments. In 2024 alone, the company added 899 new partner locations globally and counts 83 percent of Fortune 500 companies among its customer base.