A citizens’ rights group has called on the 19th Congress to endow the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) with greater police power–specifically site blocking–as a means to protect the creative industry from online pirating. CitizenWatch and the IPOPHL...
CRIME scene probers process the area in Barangay 3, Bacolod City where a Chinese businessman was found dead following a shooting incident in Barangay 5 Tuesday, June 14. (Photo courtesy of Kirby Federez) BACOLOD CITY – Police are looking into property dispute within the family as possible motive...
Raising good guys of her own Motherhood is both an exciting and challenging journey. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, moms like SMDC Trees Residences homeowner, Mardie Gonzales, couldn’t help but get teary-eyed as she looks back on her journey as a first-time mom. As a work-at-home web developer,...
In this digital age, the Philippines and the entire Asia-Pacific should protect intellectual property more to encourage businesses to develop and bring new products to customers, according to Globe Telecom Inc. “Protection of intellectual property is key in encouraging innovators to create and...
Start fresh and start now to maximize investment returns Property consulting firm, Colliers Philippines, signaled optimism on the recuperation of the real estate industry, expressing its hope of a gradual “V-shaped” recovery expected to take off this year. The group...
Owning real property has been a dream for many. Those who are considering Sta. Rosa in Laguna will be glad to know that the dynamic city in the south has added another point to its desirability as the choice for property investment. Elanvital, best known for offering quality homes in Laguna and...
SMDC announces Phase 2 of Joy Residences SM Development Corporation (SMDC)’s Joy Residences is the fulfillment of any real estate investor’s dreams, be it for end-use or leasing. Exceptional “15-minute city living” experience Once known as a bastion of heritage and history, the first-class...
Anyone who has had to leave the country’s capital knows what it’s like to be spellbound by its charm. As the French say it, there’s a certain “ je ne sais quoi ” to Manila. Manila bay’s charm is no longer the monopoly of hotels, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) now presents the...
Backed by their unwavering commitment to sustainability, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is at the forefront of building not just ecosystems of holistic communities, but rather, multi-faceted real estate investments — one of which is South 2 Residences. South 2 Residences is a master-planned...
There’s a saying that goes, “If you want to find happiness, you need to find where you belong first.” And last March 19, 2022, that is precisely what the real-estate expert, PHINMA Properties, has unveiled. In a Facebook Live event entitled “Come Home to Something More,” the property...
Model unit of The Trion Towers. When you’re a young professional, life gets way more demanding. This is also the time when you start thinking and planning your next big step career-wise. If you’re considering relocating and moving closer to your workplace, a lot of factors may come in. To name...
Much like in school, preparedness pays in real estate investment Ramped up efforts to vaccinate students, teachers, and other school workers has the national government targeting August as a potential return date for face-to-face (F2F) classes across all levels. The news bodes well not only for...