Livingsprings Spotlights 2026 Housing Trends as It Showcases Award-Winning Cypress Place Woodland Community in Silang

Cypress Place Woodland Community welcomes residents into its lush and nature-inspired neighborhood.

As the Philippine property market closes out another resilient year, boutique developer Livingsprings Communities Realty and Development Corporation (LCRDC) identifies three major housing trends set to define 2026: the rise of sustainability as a standard, the accelerating move toward out-of-Metro homes, and the growing demand for wellness-centric environments.

These insights come as the company highlights Cypress Place Woodland Community in Silang, Cavite—its multi-awarded residential development that brings these trends to life through thoughtful design, cool-climate living, and nature-forward amenities.

Fresh from earning two 5-star distinctions at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2025, Cypress Place is among Cavite’s most compelling new residential communities for modern Filipino families seeking space, climate comfort, and long-term value.

Cypress Place’s cabin-inspired property with thoughtful amenities and eco-friendly features

Trend 1: Sustainability Becomes a Non-Negotiable Standard

In 2026, Filipino homebuyers are expected to place even higher importance on eco-friendly living. Sustainability is no longer a desirable feature; it is fast becoming a requirement. Homeowners now expect residences to help reduce energy consumption, promote natural ventilation, incorporate responsibly sourced materials, and support healthier everyday living.

Livingsprings has long anticipated this shift, which is why Cypress Place was designed as a community where sustainability begins at the foundation.

Homes feature thermally insulated walls that help keep interiors naturally cool, strategic daylight design to reduce electricity use, and locally and sustainably sourced materials that minimize environmental impact. Each property also includes a dedicated gardening space, encouraging residents to embrace greener habits at home.

By embedding sustainability directly into the built environment, Livingsprings expects more developments in 2026 to follow the same path of practical, lived-in eco-consciousness.

Trend 2: Out-of-Metro Homeownership Continues to Surge

Another key trend shaping 2026 is the continued shift toward homeownership beyond Metro Manila. Demand for cooler climates, quieter surroundings, and larger spaces is pushing buyers toward provinces like Cavite, a top performer in recent real estate outlooks for leisure and secondary homes.

Cypress Place sits at the heart of this movement. Located in Silang, the community benefits from the area’s naturally cooler temperatures and proximity to Tagaytay’s famed breezy weather. Its strategic location also allows residents to stay connected to the city while enjoying a calmer, greener way of life. Major road networks—including CALAX East, CAVITEX, CBTEX, Nuvali, and the central business districts of BGC and Alabang—are all easily accessible.

Because of its climate, accessibility, and master-planned design, Cypress Place appeals equally to families seeking a primary home, OFWs investing in a second property, and buyers seeking a long-term leisure residence that doubles as a rental opportunity.

Trend 3: Wellness Environments Become the New Luxury

The idea of “luxury” is also shifting. Homeowners increasingly value wellness-driven features that support relaxation, outdoor recreation, movement, and access to nature. This demand for mindful living environments is set to strengthen in the coming year.

Cypress Place responds to this trend with a master plan shaped around wellness as an everyday experience. Tree-lined walkways connect the entire community, providing residents with refreshing paths for daily strolls. Multiple pocket parks give families and pet owners safe, open spaces to unwind. Outdoor amenities—including a basketball and pickleball court, a cabin-inspired playground, and dedicated meditation pods—allow homeowners to enjoy Silang’s breezy climate in different ways.

Combined with the area’s natural cool weather and gentle winds, Cypress Place offers the kind of calm, restorative lifestyle many Filipino families are now prioritizing.

A Development Built for the Way Filipinos Want to Live in 2026

The convergence of these trends is reflected throughout Cypress Place, one of the reasons it achieved top honors for both architecture and residential development this year.

Architect Monique C. Albert-Lopez, Co-Founder of Livingsprings, explains, “Buyers today want homes that let them breathe—more light, more green, more room to grow. Cypress Place is our response to these evolving needs. It brings together sustainability, climate-friendly design, and meaningful outdoor spaces that celebrate Cavite’s natural beauty.”

The development offers six house types, with opportunities to combine adjacent lots for premium single-detached layouts. With prices ranging from ₱6 million to ₱14 million, Cypress Place provides substantial value for homeowners seeking a thoughtfully planned, wellness-centric community.

Currently in its early development phases, the project includes both pre-selling and ready-for-occupancy homes, making it an accessible option for buyers as the new year begins.

For more details on the Cypress Place Woodland Community, visit LCRDC’s official website, Facebook, and Instagram pages.

Your Bonus Just Dropped—Here’s How To Make It Work Harder with Maya

Your 13th-month pay just landed and suddenly everything feels possible. The cart you’ve been “saving for later,” the holiday plans, the upgrades, the “I deserve this” moment. But before you go full haul mode, here’s a little reality check: your bonus is more than a treat. It’s a reset button, a jumpstart, and honestly, one of the best chances you’ll get all year to build a healthier relationship with your money.

So if you want to enter 2026 with your finances looking put together, here’s your guide — powered by Maya, the #1 Digital Bank and #1 Fintech Ecosystem in the Philippines.

Security Bank wins international award for leadership in Financial Crime Compliance

Security Bank Corporation (PSE:SECB) has been named Best In-House Due Diligence and Third-Party Risk Solution in the Fraud & Financial Crime category at the 8th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence, affirming the Bank’s commitment to build smarter, safer and more customer-centric compliance systems. 

The award recognizes the Bank’s breakthrough Transactor Due Diligence (Project TeDD) initiative—a fully digital, risk-sensitive due diligence platform that strengthens financial crime controls while dramatically improving the customer experience.

Designed to meet and exceed regulatory expectations, Project TeDD streamlines how clients provide and update their information. Whether through a branch, online appointment, or kiosk, clients can securely complete the process in minutes. What once took up to 14 minutes can now be done in as fast as five minutes, with even faster processing for returning transactors—reducing wait times and elevating convenience without compromising safety.

Billease Offers Fresh Start for Customers Who Fell Behind on Payments

eading consumer finance app Billease has launched its Bagong Simula Promo (Christmas Amnesty 2025), a nationwide campaign giving eligible customers a chance to start over by removing accumulated penalties on overdue accounts.

Running until December 31, 2025 the initiative offers a 100% waiver on late fees for qualified customers who fully repay their principal, interest, and regular charges during the campaign period. The program is expected to benefit over one million customers, covering an estimated amount worth billions of pesos in waived penalties.

“We understand that many Filipinos have faced financial challenges over the past years. This campaign is our way of helping customers make a fresh start, free from the weight of accumulated fees,” said Georg Steiger, CEO and Co-Founder of Billease. “By removing these barriers, we aim to rebuild trust, improve repayment recovery, and re-engage customers who want to restore their financial standing.”

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Here’s Your Guide to Making The Holidays Merrier With GCash 

With just a few weeks left until Christmas, the holiday rush is in full swing. From finding the most meaningful gifts to planning reunions and mapping out your itinerary for your much-awaited holiday trip, it’s the time of the year when moments feel fuller, brighter, and filled with anticipation. And when things sometimes feel like they’re happening all at once, having a little help goes a long way. 

For a merrier, smoother holiday season, GCash is here to help! The country’s top e-wallet is bringing back the merry feeling through its Merry GCash celebration. This year, it’s bigger, better, and packed with even more deals and rewards, so all your holiday activities are merrier. Here’s everything GCash has to help you make the most of the season! 

Sun Life's "Play for Life" Campaign Wins Gold at Panata Awards 2025

Members of the Sun Life Marketing team at the Panata Awards 2025

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc.'s innovative financial literacy campaign "Play for Life" has been awarded Gold at the prestigious Panata Awards 2025.

The campaign, which gamified financial literacy education, was recognized in the Best Showcase in Integrated Marketing Campaign category for its creative approach to making complex financial concepts accessible and engaging to Filipinos.

"We're honored to receive this recognition," said Carla Gonzalez-Chong, Chief Client Experience and Marketing Officer at Sun Life Philippines. "Play for Life embodies Sun Life's longstanding commitment to promoting financial literacy in the Philippines. As the first company to launch a multimedia campaign on financial education in the country, we're always looking for fresh, engaging ways to empower Filipinos to make brighter financial choices."

Security Bank partners with WIZ.AI to elevate customer engagement with advanced conversational AI

Pictured (L-R) Balaji Vijayan, Security Bank SVP and Retail and Business Banking Risk Management Head; Luz Pilar De Guzman, Security Bank EVP and Chief Risk Officer; Jiangfeng Lu, WIZ.AI Chairman; and Alex Song, WIZ.AI Chief Revenue Officer.

Security Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with WIZ.AI, a regional leader in AI–powered voice automation, to strengthen its digital transformation agenda and enhance customer engagement through secure, scalable, conversational AI. The partnership was formalized in a signing ceremony held at the Security Bank Centre in Makati City on November 17, 2025. 

EastWest leads the way with Google Pay™

Among the first Philippine banks to champion secure, seamless mobile payments

EastWest takes another bold step in digital innovation as it becomes one of the first Philippine banks to launch Google Pay™, enabling EastWest Visa and Mastercard Credit cardholders to make faster, safer, and more convenient payments using their Android devices.

This milestone is part of EastWest’s deliberate strategy to redefine how Filipinos pay by leveraging technology to make everyday transactions simpler, smarter, and more secure. Through Google Wallet™, customers can easily add their EastWest cards and enjoy tap-to-pay convenience at any contactless-enabled terminal, or checkout online without manually entering card details.

Every transaction is safeguarded by advanced tokenization technology backed by EastWest’s trusted security systems, which replaces actual card numbers with unique digital codes. Merchants never see or store real card information; giving customers confidence and control every time they pay.