THE STRING of recent natural disasters in various parts of the globe has forced the world to finally pay attention to the issue of climate change. In the Philippines, which ranks 8th among countries considered most vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, people have started to become more aware of the need to address the environmental pheno-menon,... ...read the full story
I’m sure like everyone else who’s been shocked by exorbitant electric bills, you’d want to know how much energy your appliances use. Here’s a very educational and a bit quirky infographic from GE. Click link to know How Much Energy Your Appliances Use Read More →
MANILA, Philippines—The country’s chief seismologist on Tuesday urged national and local engineers to inspect the structural soundness of all public and private buildings in the country to ensure that Filipinos will at least stand a chance against a major earthquake similar to the one that wiped out entire villages in Japan last week. Philippine Institute of Volcanology... ...read the full story
MANILA, Philippines—Many deaths are expected from low-cost homes and low-rise buildings if a powerful temblor hits Metro Manila, officials said Wednesday. They said the West Valley Fault, which runs from Sierra Madre through eastern Metro Manila to Southern Tagalog, could move anytime and generate a 7.2-magnitude earthquake. Unlike “well-constructed”... ...read the full story
MANILA, Philippines—Vice President Jejomar Binay has ordered safety inspections on all the housing projects of key government shelter agencies in a move to prevent disaster in the event of a major earthquake. Binay, the chair of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, also said housing agencies should be ready to “immediately relocate... ...read the full story
Doingbusiness.org has a very extensive and informative step by step process of registering real estate property in the Philippines. We suggest you read from it and learn. It also includes time spent on one process, and the cost. Here’s the introduction: Listed below is a detailed summary of the steps, time and cost involved in registering property,... ...read the full story
Clients needing information about title to lands go to Registry of Deeds (RD) office concerned. It is in this office that the service rendered to the public by the Land Registration Authority is almost done. Today, there are 168 RDs nationwide. Specifically, an RD is tasked with the following: 1. Register deeds affecting registered (Act 496) and unregistered... ...read the full story
According to director Renato Solidum of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), there are 3 things to make your house/structure safer from earthquakes: a. well- thought-out design, b. good construction materials c. and excellent workmanship the article which can be found here, also mention the use of 6-inch hollow blocks... ...read the full story
MANILA—The Philippines’ famous diaspora of overseas workers is fuelling a boom in the real estate market back home as they snap up houses and apartments to safeguard their futures. Property prices have recovered strongly since the global financial crisis of 2008, with investments from the nine million Filipinos toiling away in foreign lands... ...read the full story
Buying a home is the largest purchase you’ll likely make. No wonder you’re stressed. Where should you look? Can you afford it? What will happen if interest rates rise? It may all seem daunting, but you can make it more manageable with a little planning. Here are a few things to figure out before you make the leap. 1. Get your financial house in... ...read the full story
Houses For Sale in the Philippines was built to feature houses in the Philippines worthy of selling to those who work hard for the money they have. It also stemmed from the unfortunate incident we had with buying a property that up to this day, was not turned over to us. Read More
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