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May 22, 2026

Commercial

Hospitality leader Accor has launched a five year global eco-initiative to test and scale resource-saving technologies across its international network. The project targets the validation of over 100 environmental systems by 2030, beginning with an intense operational focus on commercial water efficiency. Partnering with non-profit Water Unite, the company will pilot advanced recycling and reuse systems across its portfolio.
Houston real estate investment firm Griffin Partners has expanded its senior leadership team to manage its growing national portfolio. Kelly Agent has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and long-serving principal Lee Moreland has been appointed as Chief Portfolio Officer. The executive changes aim to scale operations across the company's 6.7 million square feet of commercial property.
Megaworld is expanding its regional office portfolio by constructing three new developments in Bulacan, Bacolod and Davao. These projects will introduce over 51,000 square meters of gross leasable space into the market. The expansion targets rising demand outside Metro Manila, with a strong focus on sustainable, LEED-certified buildings situated inside the developer's integrated township communities.
Ayala Land is launching its "Next Wave" of developments in Cebu with three new mixed-use estates. Seagrove, Gatewalk, and South Coast City will cover over 50 hectares combined across Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, and Cebu City. These projects focus on eco-tourism, retail, and entertainment. They are designed to meet the growing demand for commercial space and modern urban living as the regional economy continues to expand rapidly.
Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI), a subsidiary of Megaworld, is set to turn over P11 billion worth of projects this year. The deliveries include residential units and commercial lots across several provinces in the Philippines, including Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Aklan. This move follows sustained demand for integrated tourism and leisure townships located outside Metro Manila as buyers seek a blend of nature and modern convenience.
K Developments has launched Palencia Plaza in Al Shorouk City with an EGP 1.5 billion investment. The mixed-use project offers commercial, medical, and administrative units in a prime location opposite Carrefour. Designed by YBA, the development features modern facilities and flexible payment plans to meet growing demand in Egypt’s new cities.

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