MANILA, Philippines (Jul 2026) — Working from home or enduring a long daily commute might soon be history for more Pinoys outside Metro Manila as five new flexible workspaces open across the country, featuring a unique setup built specifically for healthcare and wellness professionals. The expansion stretches from established business hubs to emerging provincial markets, addressing the massive shift toward hybrid work setups.
A workspace tailored for wellness
The biggest highlight of this expansion is the arrival of Humanly, a new workspace concept making its Philippine debut at the APECO Super Health Center in Casiguran, Aurora. Unlike typical shared offices filled with laptops and desks, this facility is purpose-built for doctors, therapists, beauty experts, and fitness trainers. It provides private consultation rooms, therapy suites, and reception spaces, allowing local practitioners to run their businesses without dealing with the high upfront costs and long-term commitments of traditional clinics.
Growing beyond the capital
Aside from the Aurora location, four other centers under the HQ and Regus brands are opening to serve different regions:
- HQ Plaza Helena on Panglao Island, Bohol
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Regus Island Central Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City
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Regus Savya Financial Center in Arca South, Taguig
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Regus Alveo Park Triangle Tower in Taguig
These additions are part of a broader plan by International Workplace Group to add 29 locations nationwide, expanding its local footprint to 76 centers by the end of 2026. The move aligns with recent data showing that 82 percent of organizations in the Philippines have already adopted hybrid work models, with flexible spaces expected to make up about 30 percent of all commercial property by 2030.
Renting over owning
Rowena Natividad, the country manager for the Philippines at International Workplace Group, explained that businesses now prefer to rent workspaces rather than tie up capital in permanent offices. She noted that demand is heavily rising in suburbs, smaller communities, and rural areas because people want to work closer to where they live.
Mark Dixon, the executive chairman of the company, added that decentralized working has become a permanent megatrend. According to Dixon, academic research shows that up to 40 percent of white-collar employees are settling into this hybrid model permanently, driving rapid growth for the shared workspace industry.
