# Manila Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Manila Class A rent is ₱1,500/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.4 PSF/yr USD ($28 USD), typical term 3 years, 5 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: ₱1,500/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.4 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 3 years.
- Typical rent-free: 5 months.
- Vacancy: 22.6%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Manila
- **country**: Philippines
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: ₱1,500/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.4 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $28/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 22.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 3
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 5
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.6%

## FAQ
### 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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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/manila/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.