Manila has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Bonifacio Global City (BGC) at the trophy tier.

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Makati CBD.
  • Prime tier: Ortigas Center, Alabang (Filinvest City).
  • Established/emerging tier: Quezon City & Eastwood.

Manila Class A submarkets

Manila has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Bonifacio Global City (BGC) at the trophy tier.

TL;DR

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Makati CBD.
  • Prime tier: Ortigas Center, Alabang (Filinvest City).
  • Established/emerging tier: Quezon City & Eastwood.

By tier

**Bonifacio Global City (BGC)** (trophy, ~₱1,700/sqm/mo · ≈ $32.2 PSF/yr USD) — Master-planned trophy core. **Makati CBD** (trophy, ~₱1,600/sqm/mo · ≈ $30.3 PSF/yr USD) — Established financial trophy core. **Ortigas Center** (prime, ~₱1,200/sqm/mo · ≈ $22.7 PSF/yr USD) — Mid-CBD trophy and back-office hub. **Alabang (Filinvest City)** (prime, ~₱1,000/sqm/mo · ≈ $19 PSF/yr USD) — Southern trophy and BPO belt. **Quezon City & Eastwood** (established, ~₱900/sqm/mo · ≈ $17.1 PSF/yr USD) — Northern BPO and tech corridor.

Key facts

cityManila
countryPhilippines
regionAPAC
classARentLocal1500 PHP/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$26/sqft/yr
vacancy22.6%
typicalLeaseYears3
typicalRentFreeMonths5
submarkets5
primeYieldPct6.6%
trophyCount2
primeCount2

Frequently asked questions

How many Class A submarkets are in Manila?
5, ranging from trophy (Bonifacio Global City (BGC)) down to established and emerging clusters.

Editorial provenance

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

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