Pembo, an informally-built community in Manila, where Build Change is working with families to protect their homes from the threat of earthquakes and typhoons. Even as our schools, streets and open spaces empty, time does not stand still. On June 1st the hurricane season will officially start in the Atlantic. Between approximately July and November, typhoons will develop and...
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Jack Ma's recent actions have drawn considerable attention and speculation regarding his future endeavors after taking a step back from public life amidst a government-led industry crackdown. He is now reported to have invested an initial capital of 10 million yuan ($1.4 million) in a small company called Hangzhou Ma's Kitchen Food, as per China's National Enterprise Credit Information...
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Corey Fraser, 42, moved from Chicago to the Philippines with his wife, Rachel, in 2022. He put together a six-year plan that led him to retire early and build a $110,000 house near the sea. "I was comfortable every month having more than I would need in the Philippines," he said. After a 2 ½-week vacation in the Philippines in 2016, Corey Fraser realized he d...
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TO REALIZE the extension of the Bantayan Island Airport’s runway, the Cebu Provincial Government has formally asked owners of lots near the airport in Barangay Okoy, Santa Fe town to sell their properties to give way to the project. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia met the 63 lot owners involved on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, and offered to have the Provincial Government buy their properties, whi...
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MANILA, Philippines — Property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has received approval from the antitrust body to proceed with its joint venture with a Singapore-based builder for the construction of high-end residences in Cebu City. CLI is a step closer to realizing another residential project in Cebu after receiving clearance from the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to...
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Here are 10 lessons from Five Doors of Success: How to Build a Future Without Luck, Money, or Friends in High Places by Joshua Candamo Ph.D. (Author) 1: Persistence is paramount - This book teaches us that success isn't solely dependent on luck, money, or having influential connections. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of persistence and a strong work ethic. By consistently putting in...
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