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Proptech to push growth of real estate
Property technology, also known as proptech, is the future of the real estate sector. In a recent press briefing, Andy Roberts, the chief operations officer and digital co-founder of PropertyAccess, said the evolution of Web 3.0 and associated technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and 3D visualization will… → Read More
Lender tinkers with branches
SECURITY Bank Corp. recently opened its branch at the Uptown IT Hub in Tagbilaran City. “The branch opening affirms the bank’s commitment to customer-centricity as it expands its footprint in the country,” the bank said. The lender said its branch is “strategically located near high-traffic areas and commercial establishments where… → Read More
Learning-solutions provider, ed-tech firm partner to power LMS platform
THERE’S no turning back, as far as digital learning is concerned in the “next normal.” In response to this paradigm shift, C&E Adaptive Learning Solutions (C&E ALS), the “pioneering and most dynamic integrated learning-solutions provider in the Philippines,” recently formed a partnership with global educational-technology firm Instructure to bring the… → Read More
Renewable energy leader lights up El Nido residences
LET there be light…or to be more precise, solar light. Last month acciona.org, the corporate foundation unit of Spanish sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy leader ACCIONA and Ayala Foundation piloted the “Light at Home: El Nido” project that will bring access to affordable, sustainable and reliable electricity to more than 100 households, and about 10 → Read More
Flexible workspace will be the new trend; BBB still needed?
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused much disruption in the property sector. Despite the resumption of several construction projects, the work environment has seen a drastic shift caused by the pandemic. Moreover, fully completed buildings remained unclaimed or underutilized office spaces. KMC officials lead the topping off ceremony at the One Ayala Tower According to Gian → Read More
Net Zero IdeaNation: Youth embrace role to address climate change concerns
The woke generation will have an important role to play in the fight against climate change. In a webinar held on July 15, Aneka Abarrientos, a member of Cris’s Angels, said she and her fellow youth will be active in promoting sustainability and combating climate change. “We play a very… → Read More
Rainy season increases risk of getting skin diseases–experts
The state weather agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) already declared the official start of the rainy season two weeks ago. Many heaved a sigh of relief, knowing that the rains bring a big respite to the sweltering heat. However, while taking care of the skin during… → Read More
Govt told not to let down guard vs Covid variants
A group of physicians have urged the government not to lower its guard against the new variants of Covid-19. “Covid and influenza are here to stay. We must manage respiratory infections as we return to normal life,” said Dr. Ralph Villalobos, a Pulmonary Medicine Specialist of the University of the… → Read More
Learn your parents’ financial plans ASAP
My mom died at age 61, when I was 31. Seeing her headstone in a field of others smacked me with a brutal, if obvious fact: Everyone, including everyone’s parents, will die. I promise I’m not trying to depress you. I want to prepare you, as this loss can happen… → Read More
Crypto traders see digital-currency deals to grow in PHL
TRADERS in cryptocurrency expressed optimism that crypto transactions will continue to grow in the country. Data from the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX) revealed that In the first half of 2021 alone, crypto transactions in the Philippines grew 362 percent year-on-year, as part of the broader acceptance and adoption of… → Read More
Makati, Pasig and Taguig top preferences for rentals in Q2 2022
Makati, Pasig and Taguig recently emerged as top sources of leads for rentals for the first quarter or 2022, according to leading online real-estate platform Lamudi. Moreover, roughly split data between property seekers within and outside Metro Manila. According to Lamudi, 4 out of the top 10 sources of leads… → Read More
You wonder why young people are voting again?
Editor’s Note: This story came out in The Conversation in October 2017, months after the United Kingdom general election. Nonetheless, it remains relevant given the recent trends in several countries, including the Philippines, where tomorrow’s elections have received renewed vigor among young voters. The 2017 UK general election was highly… → Read More
Infra development a boon for property sector
As the ambitious Build, Build, Build program is entering the final phase, property developers acknowledged that infrastructure development is a catalyst for growth of the sector. Marko Sarmiento, chief operating officer of JEG Development Corp. (JDC) told reporters in a recent webinar that infrastructure development has made Cebu City more… → Read More
Carousell Phils bullish on property sector in 2022
Online buy-and-sell platform Carousell Philippines is bullish in 2022 as e-commerce and classified ads are expected to continue to grow beyond the pandemic. “The pandemic has provided customers with access to a significant variety of products from the convenience and safety of their homes. We see this shift as an… → Read More
Future-proofing is the way to go
Future-proofing is the future of the country’s property sector. With the effects of climate change manifested by more frequent and stronger typhoons and heat waves, as well as the pandemic which underscored the need for more and widely distributed public open space and easily accessible sources of essential services and… → Read More
No money, more learning problems? PIDS’ recent study says it is so
FINANCIAL constraints are among top barriers that hinder the Filipino youth who are not under employment, education or training (NEET) from pursuing technical and vocational education and training (TVET), according to state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). In a recent webinar, results from a study commissioned by… → Read More
PHL e-commerce platform operator to get ₧2.31B
GLOBAL investment firm KKR & Co. Inc. recently announced it has committed to invest $45 million (roughly P2.31 billion at current exchange rates) in GrowSari Inc., a local B2B e-commerce platform serving micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines to lead its Series C funding round. Ashish Shastry,… → Read More
Insurer launches product with protection ‘points’
PAY a policy premium, receive points. This is how the Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.) Inc. packaged its new product its CEO said “provides customers with multiple rewards and bonuses to help them achieve their life goals and enrich their future.” Manulife Philippines President and CEO Richard Bates further explained… → Read More
PHL attracts more data centers
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) and data centers are the bright spots for the country’s real estate sector. Rick Santos, chairman and CEO of real estate services company Santos Knight Frank, said in an online press briefing on Wednesday that Covid-19 has led to a huge growth in data centers… → Read More
Digital banking, e-wallet users want greater protection–survey
MORE than three in five users of digital banking and e-wallet applications in Southeast Asia (SEA) prefer the implementation of one-time passwords (OTPs) through SMS for every transaction, a poll by cybersecurity provider Kaspersky Lab Inc. revealed. Its latest study titled “Mapping a secure path for the future of digital… → Read More