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Investing in Property with Minimal Capital: A Guide to Building Passive Income

Are you dreaming of passive income but worried about the hefty upfront costs of property investment? You're not alone. Many aspiring investors are deterred by the high capital requirements. However, with strategic planning and leveraging, it's possible to dip your toes into the property market with as little as 20% to 30% of the total investment. Let's delve into how you can make this...

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Cebu still no. 1 choice outside NCR

OUTSIDE of Metro Manila, Cebu has remained the top choice of outsourcing firms and multinational companies, capturing more than 50 percent of the total transactions recorded in 2023. Of the 208,800 square meters of office transactions recorded outside of Metro Manila, Cebu accounted for 112,900 square meters of deals or 54 percent of total transactions, according to Colliers Philippines’...

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Villar, 15 other PH tycoons land on Forbes’ 2024 billionaires list

MANILA, Philippines — Real estate mogul Manuel Villar, who chairs property developer Vista Land & Lifescapes, emerged as the only Filipino in Forbes Magazine’s top 200 billionaires in 2024. He ranked 190th in this year’s list, up from 232nd in 2023, as his wealth grew 28 percent to $11 billion. The Sy siblings of conglomerate SM Group have combined wealth of $14 billi...

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BIZ BUZZ: BDO deemed most valuable PH bank brand

What is the most valuable bank brand in the Philippines? According to a new report from London-based global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, it’s BDO Unibank, with its brand value estimated at $2.5 billion, up 14 percent from last year. This means that if the country’s largest bank were to sell just its brand—excluding operations and other assets—]it would c...

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Becoming a Real Estate Associate: Your Path to a Rewarding Career

"Becoming a Real Estate Associate: Your Path to a Rewarding Career" Are you interested in a dynamic career in the real estate industry that offers the potential for substantial earnings? If so, consider becoming a Real Estate Associate with a reputable realty firm. This article will provide you with insights into what it takes to become a successful Real Estate Associate and how t...

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446 IT-BPM companies to shift registration to BOI

Some 446 information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) companies  registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have applied to shift their registration to the Board of Investments (BOI). PEZA said these firms made it to the December 16 deadline imposed to submit an application. They also represent 41 percent of the 1,088 IT-BPM  registered busi...

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