As we enter 2026, the Philippine real estate sector is no longer in recovery mode—it is undergoing a strategic recalibration. With the economy projected to grow within the 5.5 to six percent range, property decisions today are less about prime addresses and more about connectivity, sustainability, and long-term yield resilience.

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Commercial leasing today goes beyond simply filling office spaces; it has become a strategic response to evolving market dynamics and occupier needs. Demand is shifting across office, retail, and mixed-use developments, driven by hybrid work trends, e-commerce growth, and changing consumer behavior.

Sheila Lobien, CEO of Lobien Realty Group, Inc., was featured in “The Next Growth Frontiers: Real Estate Outlook 2026,” a special property segment by Manila Bulletin Property and Living that discusses emerging trends and opportunities in the Philippine real estate sector.

In the feature, she shared that “today’s property decisions are becoming less about prime address and more about connectivity, sustainability, and long-term resilience.”

A proud and momentous milestone for Lobien Realty Group was marked in the December 6, 2025 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer: Property, as two of the firm’s leaders were prominently featured for their expertise and forward-looking perspectives on the Philippine real estate market.

IN a male dominated industry, Lobien Realty Group (LRG) chief executive officer Sheila Lobien has proven she can be on a par with or even better than her male counterparts in the local real estate industry.

In less than a decade, the University of the Philippines alumna  has established herself as the face and voice of commercial real estate in the Philippines. Through her leadership, LRG has risen to become one of the country’s most respected real estate advisory firms, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with global brokerage companies.

SHEILA Lobien, CEO of Lobien Realty Group, has been honored with the prestigious Asean Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) Award, recognizing her exceptional contributions to entrepreneurship, leadership, and the advancement of women professionals across the Asean region.

The AWEN Award stands as one of the region’s most respected distinctions for women in business. It celebrates leaders who demonstrate resilience, innovation, and meaningful impact in their industries and communities — qualities that have defined Sheila Lobien’s career and leadership.

Batangas has emerged as one of the best alternatives to Metro Manila in terms of real estate investment due to its proximity to the capital region, tourism diversity and potential, as well as its robust economic posture.

PROXIMITY TO MANILA

Batangas is situated 100 kilometers south of Metro Manila and can be reached via the South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) and Southern Tagalog Arterial Road in about two hours. Its proximity to Metro Manila and the existence of a high quality road network allow it to be a good destination in terms of tourism and real estate investments.

Sheila Lobien, Chief Executive Officer of Lobien Realty Group (LRG), has been honored with the prestigious ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) Award—one of the region’s highest recognitions for outstanding women in business. This accolade celebrates her unwavering dedication to entrepreneurship, her exemplary leadership, and her extensive contributions to empowering women professionals across the ASEAN region.

LOCAL government units (LGUs) from all over the country have submitted their requirements for The Manila Times Model Cities and Municipalities Awards 2025, with Ormoc, which joined and won a number of awards in previous editions, the first to provide documents as early as Sept. 9.

The awards, which began in 2017 as The Manila Times Top Model City, expanded to include municipalities in 2018. This year’s edition will culminate in the annual forum of The Manila Times Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities at The Manila Hotel on Nov. 14.

Lobien Realty Group COO Jericho Linao Recognized Among the Philippines’ Top People in Sales

Lobien Realty Group is proud to announce that Mr. Jericho Linao, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, has been named one of the Philippines’ Top People in Sales, a distinction that acknowledges outstanding leaders who demonstrate exceptional performance, strategic insight, and a strong commitment to elevating industry standards.