Quick reference: Manila Class A rent is 1500 PHP/sqft ($26 USD), typical term 3 years, 5 months free.

  • Class A rent: 1500 PHP/sqft/yr ($26 USD).
  • Typical term: 3 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 5 months.
  • Vacancy: 22.6%.

Manila Class A office: frequently asked questions

Quick reference: Manila Class A rent is 1500 PHP/sqft ($26 USD), typical term 3 years, 5 months free.

TL;DR

  • Class A rent: 1500 PHP/sqft/yr ($26 USD).
  • Typical term: 3 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 5 months.
  • Vacancy: 22.6%.

Quick reference

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Key facts

cityManila
countryPhilippines
regionAPAC
classARentLocal1500 PHP/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$26/sqft/yr
vacancy22.6%
typicalLeaseYears3
typicalRentFreeMonths5
submarkets5
primeYieldPct6.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is PEZA?
Philippine Economic Zone Authority — registered IT/BPO tenants in PEZA-designated buildings receive an income tax holiday (4-7 years) followed by a 5% gross income tax. Material for BPO tenant decisions; not all Class A buildings have PEZA designation.
What was POGO?
Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators — predominantly China-facing online gaming platforms operating from Manila. Government policy phased out POGO operations by 2024, removing a meaningful share of office occupancy.
What is the BGC versus Makati dynamic?
BGC is the modern master-planned trophy district with deeper Class A inventory and better walkability; Makati CBD remains the deepest financial-services tenant cluster.

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Reviewed by Kenji Watanabe — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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