Women Luminaries Grace New Issue of Lamudi Magazine

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Lamudi Philippines celebrates power women in real estate through Lamudi Magazine’s second run

Lamudi Philippines in collaboration with award-winning brand architect, crisis management strategist, and real estate columnist Amor Maclang feature the women movers and shakers of the real estate industry on the next issue of Lamudi Magazine. Dubbed the local real estate industry’s power women, the 10 ladies have come together to grace the cover of the next installment of the global real estate website’s print publication.

They include Charmaine Uy, Senior Vice President of Daichi Properties; urban planner Karima Patricia Palafox, Director of Palafox Architecture Group Inc.; Sheila Lobien, Regional Director for Markets of JLL Philippines; Atty. Maria Cristina Samson, Co-President of The Net Group; Elizabeth Ventura, President of Anchor Land Holdings; Joane Umali, Assistant Vice President for Commercial Properties Group Leasing of SM Prime Holdings Inc.; architect Cathy Saldana, Managing Director of ArcoGroup; interior designer Ivy Almario, President and Founder of Atelier Almario; and Bhavna Suresh Chathambeth, Managing Director of Lamudi Philippines. They joined Ms. Maclang in one-on-one interviews detailing their adventures as achievers in the local real estate scene.

“This issue is truly exciting as we highlight women real estate go-getters. Having all of these great women in one issue is really an achievement for our publication, especially that we are just two editions old and yet we are delivering the most impressive and engaging real estate bits to our readers,” Ms. Suresh proudly shared.

Aside from featuring the power women of the real estate industry, the coming run of Lamudi Magazine will also highlight celebrity and now a budding build-and-sell entrepreneur Rufa Mae Quinto-Magallanes and her interesting properties for sale in Quezon City. Also, a feature about the continuous boom of the Philippine tourism sector through profit-turning vacation homes is one of the must-reads, in addition to a lengthy piece on New Manila, Quezon City—one of the most searched neighborhoods in Metro Manila according to Lamudi data.

The second quarter edition is likewise packed with valuable industry information like improving one’s home, laws detailing real estate ownership close to bodies of water, and insights from real estate professionals like top broker Andy Mañalac.

Following its aim to be the most comprehensive real estate read in the country, the next installment of the magazine will continue to report the most recent property updates. The exciting roster of events of the Lamudi Group will also be highlighted.

The self-titled real estate–focused magazine is available in all major bookstores and magazine stands in Metro Manila. Free copies will be distributed as well to partner establishments, such as coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques.

Two DOTr Railway Projects Get NEDA Nod

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Two priority railway projects of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has been approved by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA).

The NEDA Board approved yesterday the Phase 2 of the PNR Manila – Clark Railway Project and Phase 1 of the Mindanao Railway Project (Tagum-Davao-Digos segment). Part of the Build Build Build Infrastructure Program of the Duterte administration, the two railway projects are seen to decentralize economic activity and spread gains in the peripheries of Metro Manila all the way to the island of Mindanao.

Phase 2 of the PNR North Project, which refers to the Malolos – Clark line, will cost PHP211.4-Billion and will be funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency via the Official Development Assistance platform. The 68.7-km line will have a total of seven stations from Malolos all the way to New Clark City. It will use the existing PNR alignment but will be elevated, electrified, and mostly run on dual tracks.

The Malolos-Clark segment is part of the entire 106-kilometer PNR North Project which starts in Tutuban, Manila. The entire alignment will have a total of 17 stations, five of which have been marked in a station marking ceremony last June 26. Construction will begin by the fourth quarter of this year.

In an effort to connect key cities in the country, PNR North is designed to be interoperable with the PNR South Commuter Line from Manila to Los Baños, Laguna.

“We have been waiting for this project for more than 12 years. Now, you have a President, a no non-sense performer. You have a no non-sense cabinet. Wala pong bahid pulitika. Now, we are ready to put into a reality a dream that has been there for many years,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said during the Station Marking event.

Another priority project of the Duterte administration is the Mindanao Railway, the first rail system outside Luzon. Phase 1 is a 102-kilometer alignment connecting Tagum, Davao Del Norte – Davao City – Digos, Davao Del Sur. It will have eight stations: Tagum, Carmen, Panabo, Mudiang, Davao Terminal, Toril, Sta. Cruz, and Digos. The project will cost PHP35.257-Billion via general appropriations. Phase 1 will begin construction by the third quarter of 2018.

Once completed, the entire Mindanao Railway System will run for a total of 1,532-km, connecting Davao provinces, Iligan, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Zamboanga. The Mindanao Railway is expected to spur genuine growth and development in the region.

The DOTr targets to build and operate 1,500 kilometers of railways nationwide before the end of the term of President Duterte.

Olan "Oi" Ignacio: The Entertrainer from Life@Work to Conduct G.A.M.E. Workshop

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With years of Industry experience, Olan or "Oi" Ignacio, President of Life@Work and also known as The Entertrainer, works on many projects. At present, he is providing Consultancy and Training Programs for many renowned companies.

Life@Work is a Business Life Coaching & Training Consultancy Firm where the proponent and its pool of trainers have responded call to help and assist working dreamers, no matter at what age, gender, social and civil status. The company is about reviving up your engine towards your own path of success. But, they are merely the key to simply start you up. Of course, you are expected to actively act and sustain your motivation and passion towards your goals in order to achieve your ultimate dream.

To help you out towards the right track, Olan is also about to conduct a four-hour transformational workshop he calls G.A.M.E. (Goal, Attraction and Mind-Mapping Exercise), where he will teach the art, science and spirit of goal setting and getting.

To "entertrain," there will also be ventriloquism (together with his puppets led by "Jose" - a spitting image of our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, and some magic as well, to supplement his talk. He'll definitely do just about everything to keep you awake and interested. 

He demonstrated some of this "entertraining" when he guested on Wazzup Pilipinas Radio aired on DZRJ 810 AM and livestreaming on 8Trimedia Network last Sunday (June 25, 2017) from 6 to 7 am. He also shred some thoughts and opinions about the topic of the day on "How to Effectively Send Your Message Across."

To get to know more about the man, and his other stories, including his life-threatening experience, below are some bite-sized video interviews with the "Entertrainer" done at a separate day: