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Amor Maclang
Tokyo & Shanghai on my mind
Part One
On my last night in Tokyo, I am reminded of how we will be back to this great city in 2020 not for the Olympics but for the Urban Land Institute Asia Pacific Summit, Tokyo, Japan, May 26 to 28, 2020.
Lamudi’s Real Estate Conference 2019: Understanding real estate in the age of disruption and digitalization
I REMEMBER the discussion surrounding tapas and sangria with my good friend Bhavna Suresh when the Eureka moment happened for me. Why don’t we call it “The Outlook!” Bhavna said, “I love it!” And the rest is history.
The kindness world tour
In my scant 43 years, I have had the privilege to travel to many foreign cities I only imagined as a kid growing up in Malolos (an equally beautiful and elegant city). I dreamed of astonishing architecture, exotic food and strange cultures.
OSHDP calls for action, agenda for new housing department
CAPPING its recent (August 28 to 30, 2019) 10th National Convention in Davao City, the Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines (OSHDP) has called for the formulation of an action agenda to implement the new Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).
How real-estate investments can make you a global citizen
IN recent years, more and more investors from the Philippines are diversifying and investing their money in luxury hotels and resorts abroad.
Meet the global real-estate experts: Sustainability sessions with Billy Grayson
THE Urban Land Institute (ULI) is an international, membership-based nonprofit research and education organization. Founded in 1936, the institute now has almost 40,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real-estate development disciplines, working in private enterprise and public service.
Bicol, Que Rica!
Every time I see my good friend Rica Dakudao-Buenaflor, it’s always in the context of good food.
Redefining real-estate solutions: A new generation of property advisors
IN this fast-moving world, adapting to change is not a smooth-sailing undertaking. Simply being open to change is one thing, but embracing it is another challenge one must face boldly. Gone are the times when set ways and traditions rule the market. Innovation and resilience are now what differentiate the companies that survive and those that do not.
Black House: Modern living for millennials by millennials
OUR decision to purchase a home for the very first time serves as an important milestone to adulting. Nevertheless, it’s a very daunting task for us given that this will define how and where we spend the better part of our lives.
Real-estate investment forum beyond Manila
AS an advocate of urban inclusion in the real-estate industry, I am very happy to see the interest spreading out to places other than Makati and BGC.
Focus on NEX Tower
NEX Tower has been selected as the winner of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Asia Pacific Award for Excellence. Over 50 projects were submitted to the awards program from leading developers across the region.
Indoor landscaping rising trend in real estate
MOST of the projects in real estate I am involved in take pride in their (outdoor) landscaping but a recent trend in indoor or interior landscaping has taken Metro Manila by storm for full-blown projects to table escapes that are intended to take the stress out of urban life.
Boutique developer redefines Manila landscape in Arca South
THE landscape of Metro Manila is beginning to be redefined by some of the most iconic structures coming from the best boutique developers in the country.
Shanghai to host largest learning event in real estate
I HAD a chat with the leaders in the real-estate industry, veterans all of the Urban Land Institute’s Asia Pacific Learning Conference.
The OSHDP Manifesto to solve the Philippine Housing Backlog
THE Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines (OSHDP) Inc., the leading national organization of mass housing developers, was recently in the Private Developers’ Consultation on the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 11201 or the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).
Ultimate Frisbee births Launchpad for entrepreneurs
Launchpad Coworking was founded by Ultimate Frisbee players and friends with the intention of setting up a space that would provide the facilities, support and network that can help the Alabang community propel their businesses forward.
Poblacion: An urban innovation challenge
THE regeneration of Poblacion has become a passion project for many, including myself. The renewed interest in Poblacion in terms of urban planning happened because in spite of the area’s popularity as a go-to place for hanging out and having fun, there are issues that need to be addressed in order for it to further thrive as the hippest place in the Metro.
Livability, mobility and the regeneration of Poblacion
POBLACION has always had a special place in our hearts. Not only is it one of the most important commercial districts in Makati City, second only to the Makati CBD, it is also the seat of government where all the political happenings take place.
How to make Malls more AWE-TIS-SM & PWD-friendly
Part One
We love catching real-estate developers doing the right thing, and when the right thing involves supporting children and adults in the fringes, I become their instant supporter.
The real estate, future of #PropTech, real-estate Hackathons and the Poblacion POC
AS the clock struck exactly at five in the afternoon, marking the end of the inaugural PropTech Summit, Futu/RE by the Urban Land Institute, all of the organizers were hugging each other in a congratulatory embrace as the almost unthinkable happened—the staging of the first-ever real-estate and technology forum.
BGC, Bafi shows developers what to do with your available open spaces
MANILA-based Agri-Tech and urban farming company Urban Greens, (Urban Greens Hydroponics Systems Inc.) is announcing a project tie-up with the Bonifacio Arts Foundation Inc. (Bafi) under the direction of the head curator of The Mind Museum, who oversees all things art- and science-related in BGC.