Henry L. Yap
Why do investors continue to buy real estate?
In an improving economy, investors would have a wide array of products to invest in. Yet despite the numerous options, many still consider real estate as their preferred choice.
Comprehensive Land Use Plan: A tool toward achieving sustainable development
As President Marcos’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program picks up steam, the Program aims to develop not just housing units, but sustainable, resilient, and inclusive communities, with...
Remembering Mr. John Gokongwei Jr.
A few days ago, I read Lance Gokongwei’s post about his dad, who would have been 97 years old last August 11, 2023.
I consider myself fortunate...
Property sellers and managers
Are you a star sales performer who was recently promoted and given the opportunity to organize, lead and manage your own sales team? Are you experiencing early difficulties in managing your...
Why do projects encounter cost overruns?
Have you experienced a situation where the budget you allocated for a real estate project fell short of the actual amount that was needed? Were you forced to stop, delay...
Will Green Buildings result in Greener Pastures?
In compliance with the Philippines’ commitment to the Paris Agreement and as part of efforts to address climate change, the government has been pushing for the adoption of green practices.
Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program: Addressing needs, Unlocking potential
For the longest time, socialized housing units were traditionally and substantially produced by the government from the annual budget.
Through the decades, however, funding for shelter agencies...
Buying property in PH? Here’s a guide for overseas Filipinos
As someone who was an overseas Filipino worker a decade ago, I realized the need to invest my hard-earned money, so my family and I would be able to see the...
Money Matters: How much are Filipino families earning and spending?
Filipino families earned an average of P307,190 annually in 2021, based on that year’s first semester Family Income and Expenditure Survey (2021 FIES). The amount translates to approximately P25,600 per...
Philippines reaffirms commitment to housing and sustainable development
NAIROBI - Convening again after four years, the United Nations Habitat Assembly (UNHA), the main legislative body for global urban policy making, and the highest decision making body on sustainable...
How to Select the Right Property Manager
Do you live in a gated subdivision or in a condominium where common areas such as facilities, amenities, and open spaces are maintained properly? Are you satisfied with the services...
The art of selling real estate: Here’s what you need to know
Selling real property attracts a lot of people because of the potential to earn hefty sales commissions. But doing so is not a walk in the park; it requires a...
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Filipino traditions when building or moving to a new...
The ongoing pandemic has forced many Filipinos to move to a new dwelling. Some move to the province for fresher air, while...
Come home to Amazing Lifescapes in Mega Manila with...
A new wave of master-planned communities emerges in Mega Manila, combining modern, intelligent features with a range of lifestyle offerings, crafting an...
Ayala Land at 35: A legacy of transforming the...
It is hard to believe that what was once hectares of uncharted land in a sparsely populated town adjacent to Manila is...
Everything you need to know about Amilyar
December and January are usually the months when local governments give discounts to early payers of the Amilyar. It is a good time...
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Filinvest: Shaping a bright future for Filipino dreams
In the cutthroat corporate world, only a handful have stood the test of time—and Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC) is one of the...
Diversified developers across the nation make their mark at the 11th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards
The 11th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, presented by Kohler and supported by Boysen Paints and Dongpeng Ceramic, today feted the archipelago’s finest...
Come home to Amazing Lifescapes in Mega Manila with Vista Estates
A new wave of master-planned communities emerges in Mega Manila, combining modern, intelligent features with a range of lifestyle offerings, crafting an...
Design beyond design: A catalyst for growth, nation-building
Design—big or small, intricate or simple, elaborate or minimalist—is all around us.
Indeed, whether it's the logo of our...
Sta. Lucia Land takes meaningful steps to nation-building one province at a time
Beyond building masterplanned communities, Sta. Lucia Land Inc. is also taking active steps and efforts to make meaningful contributions to nation-building.