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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Top Countries Investing in Philippine Real Estate

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Global property portal Lamudi Philippines looks at the top countries that make the Philippines one of the top property investment markets in Asia

The local and international markets are eyeing the Philippine real estate sector as a strong and lucrative venture.

Some of the compelling reasons that secure a foothold for the Philippines in the property investment scene can be attributed in the strong presence of business process and information technology outsourcing in the country, and the relatively low prices of real estate properties compared to other regions.

Likewise, the Philippines continues to capture foreign market due to the country’s positive demographics, GDP growth, and strong assets inflows from overseas Filipino workers.

In 2014, Manila bagged the fourth ranking out of 23 Asian cities in terms of city investment prospects, according to a survey by the U.S.- based Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Metro Manila closely follows Tokyo, Shanghai, and Jakarta, who occupy the top three positions, respectively.

Dubbed “Emerging Trends in Real Estate Asia Pacific,” ULI and PwC report likewise revealed that investors are increasingly willing to invest in emerging markets, such as Manila and Jakarta, instead of traditional markets, such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

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There are many times when my reputation precedes me. I no longer have to introduce myself because the majority of the people I bump into already knows me for my controversial disposition.

My belligerent and pugnacious character may not make me win the hearts of my peers but I care more about the masses instead of the select few that do not realize they are actually dealing with an eclectic visionary.

I may not be conforming with the norm because I prefer to stand out loud and proud. Fight for what is right no matter who or what I go against. No regrets! All for the sake of fairness and equality.

I am not demanding for respect because that needs to be earned by delivering concrete results that will eventually get the attention of the people who would want to kiss your ass. But I will never let them lick the poop off my butthole. I still have the decency to remain humane.

But enough is enough with these telcos that obviously takes advantage of the loopholes in the law just so they can continue to manipulate us.
As advertised, unlimited should really mean unlimited.

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This is the generation when mobile apps rule, and when startups involved in the development are kings. However, it is quite alarming to see so many but only a few that is worth investing on to solve real world problems. They may have conquered our lives by keeping us busy with so many to play with, but are they really what we need?

What good are smart and innovative mobile apps when it does not contribute to the real needs of society? What good are these entrepreneurial spirits calling themselves startups when most of them just want to join the fad to become "cool" and "in" and are generally funded by affluent parents or benefactors.

The world needs more practical solutions to our immediate and more pressing problems and not a bunch of mobile apps that only sugarcoats or dresses up our lifestyle. To provide for the needs of the average people that compose of the majority of our countrymen are the most important tasks that we need to focus on.

The masses may forget for a while their hunger, lack of education, or being jobless or underemployed, if you give them an opportunity to buy an affordable smartphone where they can download all the f*cking innovative mobile apps available, or immerse themselves with so many news and teleserye shows from different TV networks capitalizing on sensationalism, or keep them busy on social media ranting against their most hated politician or government official, but at the end of the day they will remain poor because they still don't have a decent job to pay them enough to elevate their lives.

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Taking excerpts from a very interesting article that offers a new term to encapsulate the idea of a new breed of "creative class" within our society - the ones living near the intersection of creativity and financial prosperity:

"The Young Urban Creatives or yuccies are the cultural offspings of what we previously know as Young Urban Professionals (yuppies) and hipsters. They are intent on being successful like yuppies and creative like hipsters. They are among the privileged members of a so-called “creative class.”

Yuccies are determined to define themselves not by wealth (or the rejection of it), but by the relationship between wealth and their own creativity. In other words, they want to get paid for their own ideas, rather than executing on someone else’s.

In a nutshell, the yuccie is a slice of Generation Y, borne of suburban comfort, indoctrinated with the transcendent power of education, and infected by the conviction that not only do we deserve to pursue our dreams; we should profit from them."

Why do people need to label and pigeonhole everything and everyone? It only serves to alienate everybody from everybody else.

Do we really need a label for everything? Do we need to feel so indoctrinated that badly that we feel the need to create a name for every pseudo generational trend that pops up? Why can't we just be 'humans' pursuing a happy and fulfilling life, it doesn't need to be more complicated than that. This type of habit is what creates the "us vs them" mindset. Who cares? At the end of the line, there's really only one question that needs to be asked; are we satisfied with how we lived your life?

Can't we just do whatever we want because we want to do it, instead of proclaiming it to the world? Otherwise we're not really living a life -- we're performing a role.

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Lazada, the Philippines’ One-Stop Shopping and Selling Destination is again pulling all the stops this June 9-14 to celebrate the Philippine Independence Day with a slew of deals and offers to everyone – tagged as the SALE-bration of the month, Lazada Philippines packed its Independence Day Sale Event with flash sales, product launches, and crazy discounts – as a sign of being one with the community in being Filipino.

Last June 5, Lazada Philippines together with its Marketing Chief Florian Holm went all-out Pinoy and kicked off the Independence Day Sale event by offering free jeepney rides to the morning commuters around Makati. Donned in the traditional Filipino barong,

Holm welcomed all unassuming passengers and showed them how effortless and risk-free it is to shop in Lazada via its Mobile App.

The morning was filled with surprises and fun as lucky passengers were able to purchase a surprise item for only PhP 1.00 free of shipping fee - one sign that shopping is indeed effortless and risk-free with Lazada via the Lazada Mobile App.

So just in case you are wondering, here are the things to look forward to for the upcoming Independence Day Sale from Jun 9- 14:

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A study say that the average dad spends only 56 minutes with their son. Because fathers spend most of their time at work to bring home the bacon, dads spend an average of only 56 minutes a day with their sons. But despite that fathers today work harder than ever, it is still important that their relationships should never be compromised.

According to Carmie de Leon, vice president for Sales and Marketing of Healthway Medical, fathers play a huge role in their son’s development, and the quality of time they spend together is important in preparation for manhood. “A dad’s presence can do much to motivate their child to understand the ways of life and give them the emotional stability they need in going through the ups and downs of daily life,” de Leon says.

She adds, “With the mounting financial woes every Filipino household have to face, fathers have no choice but to spend more time at work. This time, Healthway is giving them enough reason to spend time with their son during one of the most crucial events in his life—his passage to manhood.”

Study shows that fatherly love is critical to a child’s development. This time, show your son some love by accompanying him to any Healthway Medical clinic between March 1 and June 30, 2015 for his circumcision.

Give Mom and Dad the Gift of Health with Hi-Precision Diagnostics

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It’s that time of the year when we celebrate and give thanks to our parents. This year, give them a priceless treat that they really need – the gift of health.

Hi-Precision Diagnostics, a leading diagnostics center in the country, is offering an opportunity to show love and appreciation to moms and dads by keeping them happy and healthy for a long time, plus a chance to give them a relaxing getaway.

The center, known to have the largest network of diagnostics centers in the country, has introduced the Parents Package, aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of all Filipino mothers and fathers. Offered at an affordable price of only P795 per person, the Parents Package comprises of Complete Blood Count (CBC), SGPT, Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), Uric Acid, Lipid Profile, Creatinine, and Complete Urinalysis.

What’s more, customers who avail the Parents Package from participating branches of Hi-Precision Diagnostics, Hi-Precision Diagnostics Plus, and Hi-Precision Diagnostics International will have a chance to bag a trip out of town that the whole family can enjoy.

Three lucky customers will win an overnight stay at the Red Ginger Farm in Tagaytay, a top destination for those looking for refuge from the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila. Best known as a relaxing sanctuary, it boasts of wide, expansive gardens, a luxurious swimming area, a fishing pond where the whole family can enjoy, a restaurant specializing in local and foreign home-cooked comfort food, and other amenities.

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The dark and haunting series “Hannibal” returns for a third season, revealing the fates of characters hanging in the balance, and the continuing psychological cat and mouse games they face.

After the shocking events of the season two finale, Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) is on the run in Europe—accompanied by his psychiatrist Bedelia Du Maurier (Gillian Anderson)—sporting a new identity, but servicing the same insatiable appetite.

As the lives of Will (Hugh Dancy), Jack (Laurence Fishburne), and Alana (Caroline Dhavernas) converge toward Hannibal again, each with their own motivations to catch him once and for all, their deadly dance turns in startling and unexpected ways.

Hannibal S3 premieres TONIGHT and every Tuesdays thereafter at 9.45pm, first and exclusively on AXN. AXN is seen on SKYcable Channel 49, Cignal Digital TV Channel 49, Cable Link Channel 38 and Destiny Cable 61.

The Asian Premiere of "The Normal Heart" Set to Open on July 3

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"More than just a gay-played play, one of the most important thing you'll learn from this (The Normal Heart) is how health issues are really political issues that in fact even in a group like gay organizations there's a lot of in-fighting. People can't seem to cooperate even in the face of death. But most importantly, what is shows is that love is resilient even in the face of something as permanent as death." - Bart Guingona

Indeed, the Larry Kramer play called The Normal Heart is a play with a lot of hope, with a lot of lessons to teach us, and hopefully the cast will be able to bring it out and make it relevant to the audience.

The play is a call to arms, chronicling writer/activist Ned Weeks’s personal crusade for justice amidst resistance, intolerance and ignorance on the part of government, family and friends. Ned is the openly gay founder of a prominent HIV advocacy group

It is very alarming that the number of cases of deaths from HIV and AIDS have been increasing exponentially throughout the years but is rarely talked about in society mainly because of shame and humiliation within the family of the deceased.

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Before summer vacation finally ends and going back to school, bring your kids at Gumbo or Burgoo for a last hooray treat!

Your kids will surely love the special and refreshing Root Beer Float at Gumbo which they can also get for free! Likewise the whole family can also enjoy Gumbo’s mouth-watering and sumptuous dishes like Seafood Jambalaya, Bayou’s Stuffed Crabs, Shrimp Etouffe, Bourbon-Style Baby Back Ribs, Southern-Grilled Chicken Caesar, Cajun-Style Fried Chicken, Seafood Boil, Family Feast, etc.

Meanwhile, kids can create their own pizza and eat it too for free at Burgoo! Kids will surely enjoy other well-loved dishes at Burgoo such as Hamburgoo, delicious pastas, country-style fried chicken, grilled pork chops, luscious shakes, smoothies and desserts, among others.

This is Gumbo and Burgoo’s treat for all the kids before going back to school and become busy on their studies again.

You can get these delightfully tasty freebies at Gumbo and Burgoo until June 14.