HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Sixteen years of SMEG’s exclusive Philippine distributor Mondo Cucina Inc., is a genuine cause for celebration among discriminating homeowners, kitchen enthusiasts, and high-end property developers. Established in 2007 by Ton and...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL ACEN is the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, with aspiration to be the largest listed renewables platform in Southeast Asia. The company presently has -4,500 MW of attributable capacity from owned facilities in the Philippines,...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL There’s much talk in social and traditional media about the reclamation at Manila Bay. Allow me to give my opinion, starting with the matter on the other side of the many issues that reclamation of land has been attributed to – from...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Let me start off with a short family anecdote. Back in 2016, my youngest son was in his last year of high school, and was seeking advice on what university course to take. Unlike me, he’s strong in the sciences and mathematics; and I really...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Had the chance to join Issa (Litton) as she flew to Bacolod to host the grand opening of the Landers Superstore at Megaworld’s The Upper East township. It was literally an eye-opener for me, to witness the urban growth and dynamic...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Don’t look now, but we’re well into the third quarter of 2023; and it feels like if we blink, it’ll be December. When this seeming fast pace of life gets to me, I’ve often turned to food and laughter, as two surefire ways to replenish...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL July was a very busy 30 days for Federal Land, as we saw the launch of Federal Land Communities, and the grand opening of the Federal-Nomura Mitsukoshi Mall. Missing the cut-off date by a sliver was their June 30 Snidel and Fray I.D. opening, which...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Because of its scarcity, safe water is one of the world’s most precious commodities today. Climate change and global warming are just some of the factors that have brought about this shortage, one that is acutely felt as water use continues to...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL With AC Health and their Healthway Medical Network leading the way, the very first dedicated cancer care hospital in the Philippines should be operational by the fourth quarter of this year. Located at the South Union Drive of Arca South; the...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL When the conversation turns to sustainability and ESG agendas, we’ll often hear terms such as disaster-reduction, disaster-resilient, and future-proofing; as all three form part of the framework for how corporations involved with property...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Can I say that rather than continuously discussing about how disappointed we are with DOT’s new Love the Philippines slogan, and it’s controversial footage, we should all get behind the campaign’s intent – and be the mini-ambassadors and...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL A recent media event held at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to celebrate World Environment Day, led by DENR Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga, was a showcase of some of the strategic partnerships that the DENR has entered into with...
