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What If The Next President Of The Philippines Is An Architect?
Prior to the pandemic, the Philippines had one of Asia’s fastest expanding economies, with significant investments in infrastructure as with airports and power grids, all of which are critical for long-term economic development. And one of the primary driving forces behind this is the role of the President of the Philippines. The majority of those
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8 Design Lessons From Architect Namgoong Of “Parasite”
Many are astonished by the Park family’s famous home in the award-winning 2019 film Parasite. The fictitious starchitect who designed the house is Architect Namgoong Hyeonja. In fact, it is a work of art by Lee Ha-jun, the film’s production designer, and the brainchild of Bong Joon-ho, the filmmaker. With unexpected storylines, the film offers
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Agricultural Lands With Imperfect Titles Remedied By New Law
President Rodrigo Duterte signed legislation to streamline and reduce the procedures for issuing deeds including imperfect titles for agricultural lands. A complete legal transfer of property in real estate entails not only a physical transfer but also a clear transfer of title. If the property has any flaws or other encumbrances, the seller cannot legally
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“Fire Sales” As Investment In Philippine Real Estate Properties
Previously, “fire sales” were defined as the discounted sale of smoke-damaged assets as a result of a fire. At the moment, fire sales pertain to the purchase and sale of properties at drastically reduced prices. Transactions are usually completed quickly and without incident. Given the pandemic’s severe economic impact, it’s no surprise that fire sales
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How Will The Medical Tourism In The Philippines Survive Covid-19?
In 2018, the Philippines ranked 19th globally in the Medical Tourism Index. It was ranked sixteenth in the medical tourism industry and nineteenth in terms of facility and service quality. What was once thriving industry is now struggling to stay afloat in the face of the pandemic. Will the medical industry in the Philippines be
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Transportation Infrastructure: How Intercity Networks Affect Real Estate
Transportation infrastructure encompasses a wide variety of technological improvements that have helped to streamline the delivery of goods and services. Freight transport, as well as passenger transportation, have experienced significant advancements in recent years. The Internet has further facilitated improvements in freight transportation by providing logistics providers with the ability to monitor their clients’ logistics
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Water Jeepneys To Connect Manila and Cavite
With the launch of the so-called water jeepneys, it is now possible to travel between Manila and Cavite in 15 minutes to an hour. A typical land trip can take up to three hours one way, depending on traffic conditions. The Department of Transportation‘s (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade and the Maritime Industry Authority are currently
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National Building Code Of The Philippines – Its History, Current State, and Future
From the first known written building code in 1758 BC to the national building codes currently implemented in various countries globally, building codes have evolved as growing demands in the building industry arise. Nonetheless, all codes, including the National Building Code of the Philippines, have their objectives remain the same. It is to assure the
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Assisted Living In the Philippines, The Next Opportunity?
If you are considering entering into an assisted living development project, it may be helpful for you to understand what an assisted living home is and why it is more important than you might think. There are a wide variety of assisted living facilities available in the Philippines and around the world. Most facilities are
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The Personal Property Security Act – A Guide To PPSA
PPSA or Personal Property Security Act In The Philippines Republic Act or RA No. 11057 also referred to as the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) is an important law for establishing, monitoring, and registering security from personal properties in the Philippines. According to this law, the government will ensure that the proper steps are taken
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How To Start A Real Estate Business With These 8 Essential Tips
Starting Your Own Real Estate Business If you have been thinking about starting your own real estate business, there are some basic tips that you will need to follow. In this article, you will learn what it takes to become an entrepreneur and how to start a real estate business. You will also discover what
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Do We Need Defensive Architecture To Hide Poverty In A City?
What is Defensive Architecture? Defensive Architecture or also known as Anti Homeless Architecture is a philosophical belief for living that the structure of a community can be built to maximize its safety. One of the primary goals is to minimize the amount of damage that could occur to the ideal occupants of a community. Those
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Types of Business Networking for Property Developers
The Essence of Business Networking in Property Markets Business networking is an economic business activity whereby business people, landowners, and investors meet with others who share common interests and aim to establish business connections to identify, make, or accept business opportunities. There are two main channels of a business network: the conventional one and the
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Can We Inspect Buildings With Drones?
To inspect buildings with drones is a new innovation in helping both safety administration and construction. There are several construction hazards that affect not only the safety of property owners, property managers, tenants, office staff, and repair contractors, but also the safety of building maintenance personnel, architects, structural engineers, and electrical, structural, mechanical, and plumbing
Ian Fulgar is a development strategist and architect known for creating real estate ventures that align land, capital, and vision. He leads projects from concept to structure, combining master planning, business insight, and design intelligence to shape original and viable opportunities. As the Architect of Ventures, he brings depth in architecture with a future-focused approach to land use, investment models, and collaborative development.