Philibert Challan Belval, founder/CEO and general manager of Asia Relocation, smiles from behind his motorcycle helmet. Deep-set eyes twinkle through the visor. The tall Frenchman atop his black scooter is an incongruent sight on the humble streets of Guadalupe Viejo, but he doesn’t seem to mind being the only expatriate in the immediate radius. Phil,…
It’s the last month before the famed long Christmas season of the Philippines (which officially starts in the -ber months). We’ve got a few more weeks to celebrate before we start hearing Jingle Bells and Alvin and the Chipmunks invade the mall halls and radio stations. History of the Philippines: Double Heavyweight Action! (August 3,…
The rainy weather and busy atmosphere of Makati City aren’t enough reasons to keep the Makatizens away from fun and productive activities this August. The Philippine Readers and Writers Festival 2019 (August 2- 4, 2019) National Bookstore | Raffles, Makati City National Bookstore is hosting the 6th year of its annual literary celebration. This festival…
August 2019 Events In Bonifacio Global City The financial and lifestyle district of Manila is back at it again with new events in its avenues! Different entertaining events are coming on your way here in BGC. So relax. Have a break. Let these events put a smile on your face. There are countless events this…
Talk about disruptive. Matt Morrison, a highly creative and motivated Brit, decided he needed something special in Manila. A place where people could work, network, thrive, produce, and drink really good coffee. (And sometimes, beer or wine.) Nowadays, there’s a coworking space on every block. But ASPACE began the trend half a decade ago, sticking…
Manila’s financial business district is bustling this July with events. Take your pick from business-related events to further your knowledge and your network, to social events held in Makati’s glittery 5-star venues, to gritty down-to-earth parties where you can rub elbows with the locals. Full Moon in Capricorn Gong Bath with Rosan Cruz 17 July…
Are you trying to get around Metro Manila without a car? Maybe you’re anti-emissions and are trying to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Maybe buying a car just isn’t in the cards for you right now. Maybe you leave the car and driver to your family and choose to take public transportation instead. Maybe you…
We had a quick chat with our founder, John Riad, whose knowledge about Manila real estate is driven by years and years of practice. It’s clear that the ROI a potential investor would glean from commercial real estate is much higher than what one would obtain through playing the residential market. But the biggest question…
Consistent Increase Of Housing Costs Residential real estate prices of Metro Manila continued to grow this first quarter of 2019 as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) increased the interest rates in order to ease inflation across the country. The BSP reported that Metro Manila was accounted for 49.5% of the total Real Estate Loans followed…
Staying Robust In The Second Half of 2019 JLL reported that commercial real estates (CRE) in Metro Manila greatly increased compared to 2019’s first half. It developed a total of 8.1 million square meters. The majority of the developments are located in Taguig and Makati City. Offshoring and Outsourcing (O&O) firms are the top occupiers,…
Events In Bonifacio Global City this July 2019 Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is known as the “Home of Passionate Minds.” It’s a locality known for quality and privileged living–and a locale recognized for the fun and engaging events that pop up all over the mini-city on a regular basis. Break your routine. Try something new….
Mandaluyong City is known as the Heart of Metro Manila since most of its establishments are managed by the most successful businesses in the country. Mandaluyong has many venues that attract locals and tourists alike, such as Megamall, Podium, EDSA Shangri-la, Ayala Malls the 30th, and more. Hence, different local and foreign companies connect with…