More Filipino workers will have access to affordable housing as Pag-IBIG Fund expands its partnership with private developers, with Filinvest Land Inc. becoming its latest partner under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program. The partnership will open select Filinvest residential projects to Pag-IBIG Housing Loan financing, with qualified members eligible for preferential prices and …
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Filipino workers now have more opportunities to own homes in key urban areas as Pag-IBIG Fund partners with SM Development Corp. (SMDC). The two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding on Sept. 8 that will widen the selection of SMDC residential projects available to qualified Pag-IBIG members, while providing preferential pricing on selected units and programs aimed at helping prospective …
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Families at Sereneo enjoy more than a residential community as the development sits within Nuvali, Ayala Land’s 2,400-hectare master-planned estate in Laguna. Residents have access to schools, healthcare facilities, retail centers, leisure destinations and business districts within the wider Nuvali community. Among the nearby educational institutions are Miriam College Nuvali, Everest Academy and Xavier School Nuvali. For healthcare needs, families …
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Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) has partnered with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to develop a Senior Citizens’ Park and Pet Park at Plaza Azul in Pandacan, Manila. The partnership was formalized through a memorandum of agreement (MOA), with RLC providing park installations and specialized pet amenities to create a safer and more welcoming space for senior citizens, families and …
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By: Romeo Sualibios The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has warned Filipinos looking to buy homes against dealing with unlicensed property resellers, expired-license holders and unregistered real estate brokers and salespersons, saying buyers risk losing their hard-earned money when transactions are made with unauthorized sellers. DHSUD Undersecretary Marisol Ananias said complaints involving unauthorized sellers have become a …
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The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is conducting an electronic public bidding for 70 Luzon-based properties from September 23 at 9:00 a.m. to September 24 at 1:00 p.m. The featured asset is a 240-square-meter prime commercial lot in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, with a minimum bid of P3.1 million. Strategically located along the Western Nautical Highway, this property serves as a …
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BellaVita, Ayala Land’s socialized housing arm, successfully turned over the first 110 homes to qualified Naga City government employees at BellaVita Naga in Barangay Pacol. The milestone event was led by Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo alongside with Pag-IBIG Fund President and CEO Marilene Acosta, Social Housing Finance Corporation President and CEO Frederico Laxa, Department of Human Corporation Settlements and …
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Quadruple A developer DMCI Homes renewed its support for the UP Diliman College of Engineering (UP COE) Professorial Chair Awards for Academic Year 2026-2027 through the UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI). A ceremonial event was held on August 4 at UP Diliman to celebrate this long-standing collaboration, which honors faculty excellence and advances engineering education. University officials, …
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By Tracy Cabrera The appointment of Dr. Jose Brittanio Pujalte Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health (DoH) has raised hopes that long-awaited reforms will finally improve access to quality healthcare for millions of Filipinos. A respected orthopedic surgeon and former executive director of the Philippine Orthopedic Center, Pujalte assumes office as the country’s health sector continues to grapple …
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While a balanced diet and regular exercise have long been regarded as the cornerstones of a long and healthy life, health and wellness advocates say physical fitness is only part of the equation. Experts are increasingly highlighting the role of mental and emotional well-being in promoting longevity, with principles inspired by Stoic philosophy gaining renewed attention. They argue that staying …
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