Month: May 2021

Make this Father’s Day celebration extra memorable with Las Casas

Fathers may not often be the center of celebrations but this Father’s Day, we want to celebrate them for all they they do. Whether busy working or simply needing a break, your dad deserves a refreshing getaway, repleted with relaxing stays and curated menus just for this special occasion.

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is offering a fun-filled weekend matched with beautiful discoveries, thrilling adventures, and exceptional culinary experiences perfect for the entire family.

Whether you’re planning to have a road trip or simply stay within the city, Las Casas has prepared events to delight and excite!

VACATIONS WITH DAD AT LAS CASAS, BATAAN
Special Offer for Father’s Day Weekend

Las Casas in Bagac, Bataan welcomes families, big and small, to safely enjoy a relaxing stay to celebrate Father’s Day with promos available for the entire month of June.

For as low as Php 8,500.00 nett for two persons, stay in their elegantly-designed accommodations and spend the weekend in awe at this heritage resort that is meant to provide each guest with brand new experiences in a wonderfully welcoming setting. Aside from getting that well-deserved break, guests can both enjoy being surrounded by heritage and history as they experience Filipino traditions and culture through a variety of entertainment; from shows, dances, plays, culinary experiences and heritage tours.

Guests who will avail of this Father’s Day Special will also receive a delicious treat, a Family-Style set lunch.

The resort is also offering a discounted rate for its Day Tours made specially for this weekend. Spend a day at ‘Las Casas with Dad’ for only Php 2,999.00 nett for three persons where you can explore their resort aboard the kalesa or a horse-drawn carriage. You may also go on a scenic tour of Estero de Binondo with a complimentary Balsa River Cruise experience.

One’s visit to Las Casas in Bataan wouldn’t be complete without marveling at the masterpiece that is Hotel de Oriente, as it is one of the resort’s most iconic buildings that features the most intricate wood mosaics, wood sculptures, and murals handmade by Las Casas artisans.

Indeed, an exciting adventure awaits you at Las Casas in Bataan.

SHARE A MEAL WITH DAD AT LAS CASAS, QUEZON CITY
Special Menu and Event for Father’s Day Weekend

This June 20, Las Casas, Quezon City offers the most scenic views within the city whilst offering a satiating dining experience for the whole family.

Its Father’s Day Buffet, priced at Php 1,499.00 per person, offers a curated spread that is sure to cater to any palate and satisfy any craving.

The Las Casas, QC Culinary Team will be setting up different stations highlighting typical ‘dad favorites’; Burger Bar, Wrap-All-You-Can, Carving Stations, and a Dessert Bar.

With its ‘Dine Safely at LCQC’ Program, parents need not worry about the family’s safety as they can relax knowing their team has put in place extensive measures to make sure that their spaces remain COVID-free.

As part of the property’s campaign to continuously fight the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to provide guests with a memorable dining experience, every station of the buffet area will be manned by designated waiters, dressed in proper gear: face mask, shield, and gloves for protection, this is just one amongst many of their safety protocols in place to ensure guests can enjoy their time worry-free.  They have also ensured their staff undergoes regular antigen testing prior to service.

For more information about Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan and Quezon City, you may contact them through their official social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. 

Lamudi brings together the biggest lineup of developers with exclusive deals at Online Housing Fair

Lamudi’s survey of property seekers in the first quarter of 2020 revealed that 91% of respondents want financial help from property developers, with 46% looking for discounts, 31% for promos, and 23% interested in a smaller down payment. Responding to this need from the market, the leading real estate partner brings its housing fair online this May with not just the biggest lineup of developers, but also special deals and exclusive property discounts.

For the real estate industry, the first quarter of 2020 saw some of the hardest struggles, with the Taal volcano eruption happening in January, growing concerns about the novel coronavirus in February, and the subsequent announcement of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) midway through March.

Surveyed property seekers last year mentioned they were keeping their property buying timeframe open, with 34% considering a property purchase a year after the start of the pandemic. Monitoring property demand on Lamudi across all price points, most price segments experienced year-on-year dips in pageviews on Lamudi in 1Q2020. Demand one year later in 1Q2021 points to recovery across all prices, with high-end properties proving most resilient during a time when cash is king, while the affordable segment showed the dream of homeownership is alive amid a health crisis.

High-end properties for sale lead recovery in the residential market

The luxury market, the only segment that posted positive year-on-year growth in pageviews in 1Q2020, saw a 33.7% average growth in pageviews year-on-year in 1Q2021. Leads for the luxury segment were particularly strong in 1Q2020 compared to 1Q2019, with houses priced over 20M posting a 222% growth. This grew by an additional 18% in 1Q2021.

As the country faced unprecedented challenges which highlighted the importance of cash, those with more purchasing power took the opportunity to consider investing in real estate–a financial move advised by investors during times of crisis.

Laborers showed strong desire to own a home amid the pandemic

Even outside the luxury segment, the importance of owning a home proved strong amid the pandemic. For affordable houses for sale, properties priced less than 450K saw a 46% growth in pageviews in 1Q2021 compared to 1Q2020, posting the highest recovery rate in the affordable segment. Property seekers realized the importance of owning a home when mobility restrictions were put in place. The proximity of one’s home to essential establishments and place of employment greatly affected their mobility, comfort, and capacity to work at such a critical time.

Houses in this price range were also the second most inquired property in 1Q2020 compared to 1Q2019 at 128% growth in leads, which continued to grow by 38% in 1Q2021.

Pandemic property demand calls for safe property search at home

The interest across all price segments fueled Lamudi’s decision to bring its much-anticipated housing fair online this May. As property buyers revive their confidence in investing in real estate, the free event will help them get the best value for their money through special deals and exclusive offers from featured developers. Since 2016, Lamudi has been organizing housing fairs in various cities across the country, bringing real estate seekers closer to their dream properties. Previous housing fairs were held in shopping malls, including SM Mall of Asia, Trinoma, SM City Cebu, and Glorietta–a setup that would not be ideal in the new normal.

Seeing the demand for homeownership bounce back in 2021, Lamudi has decided to host the first and biggest online housing fair in the Philippines through a digital platform showcasing exclusive offers from property developers such as RLC Residences, AboitizLand, Federal Land, Shang Properties, Prime Homes, Solar Resources, PH1 World Developers, ACM Homes, DMCI, and PIK, as well as the real estate brokerage PropertyPro.

Sponsored by Nook, Kamada, and the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, Inc. (SHDA), the Online Housing Fair will officially open on May 3 and last until May 31, 2021. The event’s official media partners are BusinessWorld and Mindanao Times.

The online housing fair will feature the Pag-IBIG Fund to talk about affordable housing loan programs, and Atty. Siegfrid S. Suarez, the Legal and Compliance Officer of Lamudi Philippines, to answer land title transfer concerns. Renelyn Tan-Castillejos, a Certified KonMari Consultant and the founder of World of Yorokobi, will teach attendees how to tidy and organize their homes. Clean All PH and Happy Helpers will also give valuable advice on how to deep clean and sanitize the home in the new normal, and SoFA will be sharing home interior design tips. Learn to start your own garden at home with tips from ZassyGreen – All About Plants.

A first in the history of Lamudi, the online housing fair marks a significant milestone for the company. CEO Kenneth Stern said, “For the past years, Lamudi’s housing fairs have been held in malls all over the country. Our team has been working hard to address the limitations to property buying brought on by the pandemic, which is what led to us deciding to bring the housing fair online.”

Visit the Lamudi online housing fair through this link.

The Medical City Expert Reveals How to Protect Your Baby from Diaper Rash

The Medical City Expert Reveals How to Protect Your Baby from Diaper Rash, As a sigurista parent, fulfilling different roles can be a challenge when you run multiple tasks, yet so little time and energy left to do it all. This can sometimes leave you to wonder, “Am I choosing the right products for my baby?”. Although it’s only natural to worry when your baby’s health, hygiene, and comfort are threatened when the products you thought were good enough to help protect them.

In order to prevent and alleviate discomfort, it is important to identify common infant health problems such as colds, coughs, fevers, and vomiting. Your baby might also experience common concerns like diaper dermatitis, also known as diaper rash. Opting for diapers that aren’t able to provide baby’s needs not only puts their skin at risk of babad and kulob but it also leaves your pockets dry — spending more in the long run in search of the right diaper. This begs the questions, what is diaper rash and how do you prevent it? What is Diaper rash? Diaper rash is an inflammatory skin condition that affects the most sensitive part of your baby’s body. It is often caused by prolonged exposure of the skin to wetness and moisture.

According to Dr. Krissy Dim-Jamora, a board-certified dermatologist, Deputy Director of Aesthetics by The Medical City and Head of the Skin Cancer Unit of Medical City, baby’s skin is thinner, and at risk of babad compared to adult skin. Dr. Krissy mentioned, “When [your] baby’s skin is left to soak in a moist, wet environment for a long time, the skin can break down. This results in redness, pain, and swelling.” With temperatures that can get as hot as 42 degrees Celsius in a tropical country like here in the Philippines, diaper rashes can also happen more often during the dry season. “The moist environment of the urine and feces creates a nasty environment for baby’s thin, gentle skin.”, as described by Dr. Krissy. If your baby’s skin is unable to breathe due to trapped heat, a diaper that does not allow air to flow can leave them feeling kulob.

When unattended, a chronic diaper rash can result in thickening of the skin, pigmentation problems and worst of all, a chronic wound that may lead to an infection. Dr. Krissy also adds, “Keeping baby’s skin healthy will save parents money from doctor’s visits and dermatology creams.” Diaper rashes don’t only cost parents’ additional expenses, but it also costs baby’s skin health, comfort, and sleep development. To protect your baby from babad and kulob, it’s best to practice measures and use quality diapers with the proper technology to prevent diaper rash from happening.

Based on rewet test on average L-sized diaper Protect Baby’s Skin with Pampers with 2-in-1 Rash Shield Endorsed by The Skin Health Alliance, Pampers Pants — now with NEW 2-in-1 Rash Shield that keeps baby protected from the two main causes of rashes: babad and kulob. Even when your baby wears Pampers Pants for a long time, you’re less likely to worry about baby’s skin health. Pampers Pants are made with a super absorbent kontra-babad core that not only absorbs up to 30x their weight in urine, but also provides up to 99.9% vs. wetness.

With kontra-kulob features that release heat and humidity for less stuffiness, Pampers Pants allows baby’s delicate skin to breathe. According to Dr. Krissy, a quality diaper should be able to keep moisture away from baby’s delicate skin and allow good ventilation in the private area. “The diaper should draw the moisture from urine away from the baby’s skin so that the baby does not sit in the moist environment. The diaper should be able to last the whole night of peeing without the urine spilling onto the bed. This will allow the parents to have a good night’s sleep.”

No wonder Smart Parenting moms nationwide vouch for Pampers. It passed their standards and evaluation making Pampers Pants #SPSmartMomApproved! It is crucial to pay extra attention on products that baby often uses to prevent diaper rashes from happening. Pampers knows that sigurista parents are always on the lookout for products that can help protect baby to ease their worries of baby’s well-being. That’s why Pampers diapers continuously innovates to provide your little one’s sensitive skin with comfort and protection from babad and kulob. saving you from hidden costs on unexpected treatments. Siguradong protektado si baby from diaper rash, and less worries for sigurista parents with Pampers new 2-in1 Rash Shield. Stock up on Pampers products during the Pampers x Shopee Mommy & Me Playdate Sale and get up to 40% worth of discounts from May 31-June 2. Visit the official Pampers page at Shopee and add to cart now!

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Top 10 drinks perfect for family summer bonding – Tea Talk’s Milk Tea

It is imperative for Filipinos to spend the sunny season staying in residences due to the pandemic. Instead of the usual beach and swimming escapade, we are confined in the four corners of our home. Most people have come up with ways to have fun and beat the summer heat—setting up an inflatable pool, locking up in an airconditioned room while watching movies, and of course, drinking ice-cold beverages.

It’s a fact we could all agree on: one of the best ways to quench the thirst in this scorching heat is to drink milk tea. Having two consecutive summer seasons in lockdown, you must have ordered your favorite milk tea drinks from your usual milk tea shops.

But hey, it’s time to switch it up! And we got the next best milk tea shop for you to try! Accentuating its special milk tea concoctions made from authentic ingredients, Tea Talk is one of the up-and-coming local milk tea shops you should check out. Avoid going stir-crazy this quarantine and spark bonding conversations with your family with Tea Talk’s summer coolers.

We listed down the top drinks from Tea Talk for every milk tea lover:

Taro Bubble Milk For milk tea enthusiasts who love a mix of sweet and nutty flavors, Tea Talk’s Taro Bubble Milk is the one for you. Made with natural tea, creamy fresh milk, and sweet taro flavor, this drink will definitely give you the energy and fiber boost that you need.

Tea Talk’s Brown Sugar Boba Milk

Brown Sugar Boba Milk If you are looking for an irresistible dessert-like beverage, give Tea Talk’s Brown Sugar Boba Milk a try. With fresh milk and brown sugar syrup as its main ingredients, you can expect a sweet caramel taste, a hint of arnibal, and a mouthwatering silky texture.

Tea Talk’s Sakura Red Velvet

Sakura Red Velvet If you have a sweet tooth, Tea Talk’s Sakura Red Velvet will give you a creamy velvety cheesecake goodness. Perfectly crafted Japanese-inspired milk tea, this drink is infused with real cherry extracts and mixed with creamy red velvet cheesecake and blushing pink tapioca pearls.

Tea Talks Matcha Milk

Matcha Milk Looking for a refreshing and healthy drink that will satisfy your taste buds? Have Tea Talk’s Matcha Milk. Concocted with fresh milk, natural sweeteners, and matcha flavor, one sip of this drink will get you hooked. Tea Talk Milk Tea Undecided or no particular flavor preferred in mind? You could never go wrong with a cup of signature Tea Talk Milk Tea. Made with rich and creamy fresh milk and topped with tapioca pearls, this drink will give you a simple yet delicious taste to enjoy.

Tea Talk’s Oolong Milk Tea

Oolong Milk Tea Up for an unfamiliar and unique drink? Tea Talk’s Oolong Milk Tea offers a light and diverse flavor with a nutty aftertaste. It’s a natural and classic iced oolong tea with rich and creamy fresh milk topped with tapioca pearls.

Tea Talk’s Thai Milk Tea

Thai Milk Tea For a classic, vanilla-like beverage, Tea Talk’s Thai Milk Tea is a go-to drink. Made in natural Thai tea flavor and milk, you will surely enjoy its silky texture and deliciously sweet and creamy taste. Lemon Green Tea How about a revitalizing and healthy fruit drink?

Tea Talk’s Lemon Green Tea

Tea Talk’s Lemon Green Tea will give you a naturally sweetened and refreshing iced drink made with lemon juice splashed with green tea goodness. You can also have it in black tea flavor.

Tea Talk’s Passion Fruit Special

Passion Fruit Special If you want a refreshing drink with tropical flavors, Tea Talk’s Passion Fruit Special is the drink for you. This beverage is a sparkling iced passion fruit tea drink oozing with natural health benefits, giving you a sweet and a hint of tangy taste.

Tae Talk’s Wintermelon Fruit Tea

Wintermelon Fruit Tea Craving for a soothing yet invigorating drink? Tea Talk’s Wintermelon Fruit Tea is an ideal choice. An iced drink made with natural lemon juice and splashed with wintermelon tea flavors, this drink will give you the right amount of sweet and fruity flavor. What are you waiting for? Have a Happy Tea and Happy Talk experience this summer with your family and quench your thirst with Tea Talk. Find the nearest branch in your area: https://www.teatalk.ph/our-stores/

Sagot Ko, Puhunan Mo

In order to help more those employees who are displaced by this global health crisis, AAA Cosmetics and Trading Company with brands; Immune CEE Vitamin C +Zinc, GlutaGlow Slimming Drinks, GlamHigh Cosmetics By Andria and GracefulSkin Essentials came up with “Sagot Ko, Puhunan Mo or SKPM Project.

SKPM is to provide an initial FREE capital or investment in a form of the AAA Cosmetics and Trading Company Products Mix for the chosen or approved individual to sell. Since most doesn’t have an extra budget to invest, the Group Chairman, Andrew Troy Nicolas explained, “We like to help those workers displaced by this pandemic, they have the will to work and yet doesn’t have a choice since their companies were also affected and need to remove them. We like to help out and for them to continue to help their family.” 

Mechanics are as follows;

  1. Apply via AAA Cosmetics and Trading Company Facebook Page to submit necessary proofs of work displacement 
  2. Wait for approval within a week 
  3. If approved, Orientation & receive the products to sell in SRP 
  4. Reorder less profit 

The Co Founder and Brand Chief Executive Officer, Grace Bondad Nicolas reiterated that this is for those employees or workers displaced by this pandemic, a very specific group. According to her, “We already did some testing to different individuals from different background and we decided that those who were working before and loss their jobs has more will and determined to earn. It’s a circle, they need to reorder from the free resellers package we provided in order for this program to be successful for themselves. Other sectors can apply but still need to be approved.” 

This is the Corporate Social Responsibility and project of AAA Cosmetics and Trading Company. For more information; www.aaacosmetics.Asia or 09778978877/ 028 2193503, manila@aaacosmetics.Asia 

Lamudi Doubles Manpower to Answer Stronger Digitization of Local and International Interest in PH Real Estate

Lamudi Philippines is gearing up for expansion. Growing with the increasing demand for properties online, Lamudi continues to raise the bar for what is possible in the industry.

Amid the challenges and uncertainties brought about by the pandemic, leading real estate platform Lamudi is gearing up for expansion. In its seventh year in the industry, the team plans to double its Philippine team and cater better to the country’s growing and recovering real estate market.

Kenneth Stern, Lamudi Philippines’ CEO, said that he looks forward to 2021, as the year brings fresh new opportunities for achieving unprecedented growth amid the crisis. Stern joined the group in September 2020 at the height of the pandemic.

“We set new aggressive targets that will continue to raise the bar for what is possible,” he said.

Stern added that Lamudi Philippines will be focusing on the “right people, right leaders, and the right culture” as the company moves to augment its workforce and business operations.

Foundation for Expansion

Lamudi’s new parent company offers a stable backing for its expansion plans. It was announced in May last year that EMPG, one of the leading digital classifieds groups in the Middle East-North America, South Asia and Southeast Asia regions, acquired Lamudi Global, covering ventures in the Philippines, Indonesia and Mexico.

The digital classifieds giant owns and operates various online marketplaces, including Bayut in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, Zameen in Pakistan, Bproperty.com in Bangladesh, Mubawab in Morocco and Tunisia, and Kaidee in Thailand.

Similarly, it owns and operates Dubizzle in the UAE, OLX Pakistan, OLX Egypt, and OLX Lebanon. EMPG’s acquisition of OLX raised its valuation to $1 billion.

The acquisition by a unicorn company allows Lamudi to learn from EMPG’s knowledge and expertise in the global market. This has helped Lamudi seize opportunities in overseas demand while continuing to strengthen their presence in the Philippine real estate market.

According to Lamudi’s trend report, Hotspots Unwrapped: 2020’s Most Popular Locations, Singapore, Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh drove the strongest overseas interest in Philippine properties in 2020.

The report added that the most active property market segment was the millennials. The age bracket of 25 to 34 represented the highest number of pageviews, accounting for 30.58 percent. The most motivated, on the other hand, were the generations older, 45 to 54, fueling the greatest number of leads, 28.60 percent.

Lamudi works on seizing opportunities in the overseas market and reaching more property buyers and sellers in the Philippines, as it is backed with EMPG’s financial resources and industry expertise.

Collaborations with Real Estate Giants

More than the support of its parent company, Lamudi draws its strength from the partnerships it has forged with property developers.

Recently, the portal has renewed its partnership agreement with real estate giant Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC). Leveraging Lamudi’s monthly pageviews of up to 7 million, the partnership will bring unparalleled exposure and reach to RLC Residences, the consolidation of RLC’s three divisions–Residences, Luxuria, and Communities–into “a single and meaningful brand.”

Last year, Lamudi introduced a webinar series featuring RLC’s key leaders. In June, Arch. Henry L. Yap, Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager of RLC Residences, talked about real estate as a solid investment, giving encouraging advice to buyers. RLC also graced Lamudi’s online events. Architect Yap shared his journey as a real estate professional for On the House: Small Talk with Big Bosses.

Despite the challenges of the health crisis, Lamudi managed to provide a comprehensive campaign and maintain a strong relationship with its partner developers. The team is confident that its expansion plan will succeed, fueled by its ties with real estate giants.

Growth on All Fronts

As the real estate partner turned seven last March, Lamudi has seen the gradual shift to online transactions through the years. In 2016, Lamudi launched its housing fairs; now, in 2021, it is set to host the first and biggest online housing fair in May, featuring a huge network of property developers all over the Philippines — RLC, Aboitizland, Federal Land, Shang Properties, Solar Resources, and Primehomes, to name a few.

This change is testament to how online-first is the move companies make in the new normal, and how property seekers are more active than ever when it comes to online property search. Overcoming obstacles from last year, Lamudi finds more motivation in reaching greater heights.

According to Lamudi data, pageviews declined steeply around the time the enhanced community quarantine policy was implemented in March and April 2020. After understanding what was happening in the market and reviewing strategies, they launched the campaign Modified Enhanced Listing Offer, allowing brokers and agents to post 50 free listings on the platform in an effort to help the industry bounce back.  

In the same month, Lamudi saw a 56.76 percent increase in pageviews compared to March. By July, the company was earning back almost 100 percent of its pageviews recorded in January.

Given this promising outlook, Lamudi plans to grow its manpower on all fronts of the business by 2021: It will double its broker sales teams within the first half of 2021, with plans to continue adding more people in the second half of the year as demand continues to grow. Lamudi’s developer sales teams have already started to grow every month, with plans to double by the end of the year. To support the commercial teams, the operations and support teams are also continuously scaling up proportionate to their needs.

Overseas pageviews on Lamudi saw a 17% year-on-year growth in 2020, despite the setbacks brought on by the pandemic. In 2021 so far, overseas pageviews have posted a 20.51% increase in the monthly average compared to 2020, with real estate listings receiving attention from overseas destinations with sizable OFW populations such as Singapore, Dubai, London, and Sydney. With Lamudi’s expansion plans underway, it will have more manpower to address the strong demand from these regions.

Visit lamudi.com.ph to know more.

Lamudi brings together the biggest lineup of developers with exclusive deals at Online Housing Fair

Lamudi’s survey of property seekers in the first quarter of 2020 revealed that 91% of respondents want financial help from property developers, with 46% looking for discounts, 31% for promos, and 23% interested in a smaller down payment. Responding to this need from the market, the leading real estate partner brings its housing fair online this May with not just the biggest lineup of developers, but also special deals and exclusive property discounts.

For the real estate industry, the first quarter of 2020 saw some of the hardest struggles, with the Taal volcano eruption happening in January, growing concerns about the novel coronavirus in February, and the subsequent announcement of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) midway through March.

Surveyed property seekers last year mentioned they were keeping their property buying timeframe open, with 34% considering a property purchase a year after the start of the pandemic. Monitoring property demand on Lamudi across all price points, most price segments experienced year-on-year dips in pageviews on Lamudi in 1Q2020. Demand one year later in 1Q2021 points to recovery across all prices, with high-end properties proving most resilient during a time when cash is king, while the affordable segment showed the dream of homeownership is alive amid a health crisis.

High-end properties for sale lead recovery in the residential market

The luxury market, the only segment that posted positive year-on-year growth in pageviews in 1Q2020, saw a 33.7% average growth in pageviews year-on-year in 1Q2021. Leads for the luxury segment were particularly strong in 1Q2020 compared to 1Q2019, with houses priced over 20M posting a 222% growth. This grew by an additional 18% in 1Q2021.

As the country faced unprecedented challenges which highlighted the importance of cash, those with more purchasing power took the opportunity to consider investing in real estate–a financial move advised by investors during times of crisis.

Laborers showed strong desire to own a home amid the pandemic

Even outside the luxury segment, the importance of owning a home proved strong amid the pandemic. For affordable houses for sale, properties priced less than 450K saw a 46% growth in pageviews in 1Q2021 compared to 1Q2020, posting the highest recovery rate in the affordable segment. Property seekers realized the importance of owning a home when mobility restrictions were put in place. The proximity of one’s home to essential establishments and place of employment greatly affected their mobility, comfort, and capacity to work at such a critical time.

Houses in this price range were also the second most inquired property in 1Q2020 compared to 1Q2019 at 128% growth in leads, which continued to grow by 38% in 1Q2021.

Pandemic property demand calls for safe property search at home

The interest across all price segments fueled Lamudi’s decision to bring its much-anticipated housing fair online this May. As property buyers revive their confidence in investing in real estate, the free event will help them get the best value for their money through special deals and exclusive offers from featured developers. Since 2016, Lamudi has been organizing housing fairs in various cities across the country, bringing real estate seekers closer to their dream properties. Previous housing fairs were held in shopping malls, including SM Mall of Asia, Trinoma, SM City Cebu, and Glorietta–a setup that would not be ideal in the new normal.

Seeing the demand for homeownership bounce back in 2021, Lamudi has decided to host the first and biggest online housing fair in the Philippines through a digital platform showcasing exclusive offers from property developers such as RLC Residences, AboitizLand, Federal Land, Shang Properties, Prime Homes, Solar Resources, PH1 World Developers, ACM Homes, DMCI, and PIK, as well as the real estate brokerage PropertyPro.

Sponsored by Nook, Kamada, and the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, Inc. (SHDA), the Online Housing Fair will officially open on May 3 and last until May 31, 2021. The event’s official media partners are BusinessWorld and Mindanao Times.

The online housing fair will feature the Pag-IBIG Fund to talk about affordable housing loan programs, and Atty. Siegfrid S. Suarez, the Legal and Compliance Officer of Lamudi Philippines, to answer land title transfer concerns. Renelyn Tan-Castillejos, a Certified KonMari Consultant and the founder of World of Yorokobi, will teach attendees how to tidy and organize their homes. Clean All PH and Happy Helpers will also give valuable advice on how to deep clean and sanitize the home in the new normal, and SoFA will be sharing home interior design tips. Learn to start your own garden at home with tips from ZassyGreen – All About Plants.

A first in the history of Lamudi, the online housing fair marks a significant milestone for the company. CEO Kenneth Stern said, “For the past years, Lamudi’s housing fairs have been held in malls all over the country. Our team has been working hard to address the limitations to property buying brought on by the pandemic, which is what led to us deciding to bring the housing fair online.”

Visit the Lamudi online housing fair through this link.

Duty Free Marks 34th Anniversary with a Month-Long Mall -Wide Sale

Duty Free Philippines (DFP) will be celebrating its 34th anniversary with a month-long sale at its biggest malls, the Fiestamall in Paranaque City and Luxe Duty Free at the MOA complex in Pasay City. Most of the popular brands from DFP’s extensive merchandise mix will slash their prices up to 50% beginning May 2 until 31, 2021, DFP’s anniversary month.

DFP is committed as ever to marking their anniversary celebration with this big sale to thank customers for their continued patronage despite the hardships caused by the COVID19 pandemic. “Our Anniversary Sale will afford our loyal customers, balikbayans and OFWs, the chance to shop for their pasalubong essentials while at the same time making huge savings,” said Vicente Pelagio Angala, DFPC Chief Operating Officer.

More than 100 fashion brands and over 40 brands of electronics and appliances are offering huge discounts. “Our customers have always looked forward to this event hence despite DFP’s predicament due to the pandemic, we cannot forego of this chance to give back and allow our shoppers to purchase their wished-for items at such low prices,” added Angala.

DFP’s stores comply with IATF’s safety guidelines and health protocols, hence customers are always assured of a safe and convenient shopping environment.

For store hours, shopping regulations and requirements, customers may call (02)85524337 (Fiestamall), 09088507673 (Luxe) or visit their Facebook fanpages @dutyfreephils  and @LuxeDutyFree.

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