Cebu province is ‘P6 billion richer’ after turnover of Filinvest towers By: Morexette Marie B. Erram - Senior Multimedia Reporter - CDN Digital|September 05,2025 - 12:29 PM Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro (3rd from left) leads the turnover ceremony of Towers 3 and 4 of the Filinvest Cyberzone to Capitol. | Morexette Marie Erram CEBU CI...
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The 100-10-20-70 Abundance Formula: Fund Your Future—and a Real-Estate Side Hustle By: Realtor Samuel Ortega Lao What if you could grow your income, give generously, and still build assets—without feeling “kulpit” about spending? That’s the promise of Bo Sanchez’s Abundance Formula: Earn 100% → Give 10% → Invest 20% → Live on 70%. Below i...
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Top 10 Deal Breakers in Closing Resale Properties (Philippines) By: Realtor Samuel O. Lao 1. Incomplete or Problematic Property Title Missing titles, errors in names, annotations of liens, adverse claims, or pending cases can delay or cancel a sale entirely. 2. Unsettled Real Property Taxes (RPT) or Estate Tax Many resale properties have unpaid real estate taxes or estate taxes (if...
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“From ₱0 to Your First Deal: The Beginner’s Playbook” By: Realtor Samuel Ortega Lao Want to start in real estate but feel stuck because of capital, confidence, or confusion? Here’s a simple, no-jargon path you can follow to land your first cash-flowing deal—without getting overwhelmed. Why real estate (still) works Cash flow today, appreciation tomorrow. R...
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Raw Land Scams & “Yuta Data‑Data” Schemes in the Philippines By: Realtor Samuel Lao Buying land is a large investment—and increasingly —a fraud target. Unsuspecting buyers have fallen for scams involving raw, untitled land and informal installment schemes colloquially known as **“yuta data‑data.”** Recent Scam Cases Davao City (March 2025): The...
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Make Your Property Pay You Twice: Monthly Cash Flow + Instant Value By: Realtor Samuel O. Lao, REB If your rentals aren’t paying you every month and making your asset more valuable, you’re leaving money on the table. The winning mindset is simple: cash flow first—then use better operations to force appreciation. What Cash Flow Really Is (And Why It’s Everything)...
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