Celebrate Love in All Forms on TikTok

February is known as the month of love! As this season rolls in, people around the world get creative with how they express love towards those who matter in their lives. While it is best known as a time to celebrate romantic love, after all, Valentine’s Day happens right in the middle of the month, February is as good a time as any to express love in all forms.

Are you ready to show the world how much you care for someone or something? Why don’t you try doing it online through TikTok? You might just be surprised at how much love there is going around in this popular app. Here are some of our favorites.

Fur Baby Love

@ardelpresent Good morning baby Kutchinta #ardelpresent #ardelpresentacion #ardelicious
♬ Wink Wink - Tik Tok

Ask any pet owner to talk about their fur babies, and they’re almost always sure to start gushing about how much they love their pets. It’s not unusual to see pet-lovers post about their kitties and pooches online, too, and TikTok is no exception. Take @ardelpresent for instance, whose adorable pet dogs regularly make an appearance in his videos.






BFF Love

@fa_shainebuhat Meet my girlfriends! They are also a Flight Attendant! ✈️ FollowChrianB erna
♬ Original Sound - Unknown

Best friends tend to do everything together, so it isn’t surprising when they show up in one another’s TikTok videos. Creating posts together is not just a lot of fun, but it can also be a great way to show appreciation for your BFF and constant. One pair of besties that you’re sure to love on TikTok is @fa_shainebuhat and @chriannn. While it’s entertaining to watch their individual posts, the best ones are really those that the girls record together.

@chriannn collab with my UYAB #duet with FA Shaine Buhat ✈️ #tiktokphilippines #foryoupage
♬ original sound - A I R A

Love for the Environment

TikTok can be a great way to speak out on issues that you are passionate about. You can get as creative as you can be, in order to get people to pay attention to topics that matter, such as human rights, equality and freedom of expression. One issue that has become increasingly pressing over the last few years is the state of our environment, and how we care for our planet. It is important for us to give value to the Earth after all it is our home. Many users have started posting about their love for the environment on TiktTok, just like this post by @cedricksblanco.

@cedricksblanco Save. Our. Mother. Earth. #tiktokallstar #cedricksblanco
♬ Fire On Fire - Sam Smith

Love for the Arts

Did you know that February is also National Arts Month in the Philippines? This has been celebrated since the early 1990’s, and aims to honor our national artists in various fields such as cinema, music, architecture, literary arts, and visual arts. It’s a great time for those with a love for art to showcase their talents, both in the real world and online. There are a number of users you can check out and follow on TikTok, too, if you have a love for the arts. One great option is @shy_ane.

@shy_ane Long distance relationship🌃🏙️ #couplegoals #art #painting #foryoupage #foryou #talentallstarph
♬ original sound - Shy

Now that love month is fast approaching, it might be time for you to profess your love online! Download Tiktok on your iOS and Android devices today, and show us who or what you love.

Realme Philippines claims the fourth spot in the list of the top smartphone vendors in Q4 2019

After just a year of operations, realme Philippines climbs to the fourth spot of the top smartphone brands in the country in Q4 2019, according to leading global market analyst firm Canalys. realme Philippines grew its year-on-year sell-in shipment by a staggering 709 percent, the fastest of any smartphone brand, making it claim nine percent of the country’s total unit shares. The same global study showed that the Philippines witnessed a growth of 28 percent in total smartphone shipments in the same quarter.

In 2019,realme Philippines has established a strong presence in the market with the launch of six new devices positioned strategically across different price segments. The clear understanding of the market’s demand for real value has ushered in record-breaking sales both in online and offline channels and critical accolades for the brand and its devices.



Propelling the brand’s market value are its highly engaging products realme 3 series, realme C series, the recent quad-camera realme 5 series and the realme XT. realme Philippines’ record-breaking feat can also be attributed to the wide array of partnerships it has sealed in the previous year, such as those with SM Supermalls, Home Credit and Qualcomm. Cementing its stake in the local mobile gaming industry is its strong partnership with Mobile Legends Developer Moonton.



realme Philippines also grew vigorously offline and online, strengthening its presence in Shopee and Lazada. The fastest growing smartphone brand also grew the number of its distributors, resellers and brick-and-mortar stores in 2019. The brand currently has 4,500 partner stores, 280 kiosks and 24 concept stores nationwide.



Realme Philippines is determined to keep the growth momentum strong by keeping the same brand DNA in its products and promotional approach. The brand is also keen to further expand reach with its growing Artificial Internet of Things (AIoT) product line, which includes the realme Wireless Buds, realme Powerbank, realme Buds Air and more.

Additionally, realme Philippines has shown intention to propel the growing demand for 5G by offering its very competitive 5G smartphone lineup in the Philippines. The brand is now in close coordination with local telecom operators to ensure the compatibility of its devices. Once the local 5G landscape and infrastructure are ready, Filipinos can expect the most attainable 5G smartphones to come from realme.

“We are much delighted to share this news to the realme community as this would not be possible without their constant support and loyalty to the brand. We are thankful for the support and patronage we are receiving. 2020 will be the year that we grow further with more competitive smartphones, AIoT, and 5G inclusion. Expect that we shall leap to greater heights with more Filipinos ready to enjoy the real value and the latest technology,” shares realme Philippines Marketing Director Austine Huang.

For more information on realme Philippines and its products, customers may visit its official Facebook and Instagram accounts at @realmePhilippines.

Ablang rules Philippine Autocross Championship Series; set to continue winning streak in Super Sprint 2020

Ryan Ablang of Team Autoforce made history again, tagged the Fastest Driver of the Day and the Open Class Champion in the Philippine Autocross Championship Series (PACS) Round 2 held February 8, in R33 Trucks, San Simon, Pampanga.

Also bagging the Open Class Champion title, 37-year-old racer Ablang clocked 00:38.85 seconds, followed by Jevoy Moreno at 00:38.90 seconds and Mike Potenciano at 00:39.47 seconds. 

Now on its 20th season, the Philippine Autocross Championship Series founded by Danny Santiago is the farthest-reaching motorships campaign in the country, advocating for disciplined-driving and contributing challenging programs to Philippine Motorsports. 

Recently, Ablang also dominated the first round of Super Sprint 2020, held at Meycauayan Commercial Complex last February 2. 

Driving his Honda Civic EG Hatchback with its 2.0 B20 modified engine, Ablang won first place in the Prepped B3 Class, Prepped C3 Class, and Prepped D3 class of Super Sprint Round 1, clocking in 00:059.179 seconds, 00:59.008 seconds, and 00:57.478 seconds respectively, also winning fastest time of the day for his team, Autoforce. 

In the previous year, Ablang has dominated Super Sprint, held as the champion for Prepped B 3, Prepped C 3, and Prepped D 3 class, granting him the title of 2019 Prepped Overall Champion. 
For Super Sprint, Prepped Class is the category for any driver who has moderate to more experience in motorsports competitions. Other driver classifications are street, amateur, and intermediate. 

So far, Ablang’s most notable wins in the motorsports industry aside from those mentioned above include 2008 Race Motorsports Club Slalom Racing Novice Overall Champion, 2017 Philippine Autocross Championship Series Novice Overall Champion, 2001 and up Category Champion in Metro Manila (2019 AAP-MSDP National Gymkhana) 2019 Golden Wheel Awardee Sparco Cup Grid Group 6, and Open Class Fastest Time of the Day in the last round of the 2019 Philippine Autocross Championship Series, timed at 00:30.94 seconds. 

Ablang started the racing scene early, in 2007, participating in Race Motorsports Club Slalom Racing, and returned to his passion in 2017, after attending to building a stable family life. He dedicates his continuous wins to his family who supports his passion, and to his sponsors who believe in his skill. 

Ablang is currently backed by Motolite, Keon Sondra LED PH, Denso Mandaluyong, MovNCool, Dynamics Performance Engineering, JG Remaps and Tuning, Unico Hijo Resort, Carbon Nitomura, JDM USDM Surplus Autoparts, Casa Cruz Barberia, Station Lifestyle Supply Co, OEM Auto Fab, and Dohcthor Performance by BertSpeed. 

Spread the love with Goldilocks’ Disney Themed Valentine’s Cakes!

Valentines day is the perfect time to spend a few hours with the love of our lives. Instead of giving her flowers or chocolates. Why not surprise her with Goldilocks' limited-edition Disney themed Valentine's Cakes? 

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, is happy to introduce their limited-edition Disney themed Valentines Cakes! 

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day celebration with Goldilocks’ Disney themed cakes which feature iconic characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, perfect for any celebration during such a romantic season!

Spread the love with Goldilocks’ Disney Themed Valentine’s Cakes! 

Grab these and other goodies from February 12 - 29, 2020 at any Goldilocks Bakeshop nationwide! 

For more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph.

FERN C now part of STADA Group Philippines

After announcing a number of acquisitions and partnerships in Europe recently, the STADA Group is also expanding its portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region. As the global manufacturer of high-quality generic drugs and consumer healthcare products announced today, STADA is acquiring the FERN portfolio in the Philippines, one of the leading brands in the growing local Vitamin C market.The product range consists of FERN-C, a Vitamin C product that has been in the market for 15 years and FERN-C Kidz and Kiddimin – two products for the vitamin supply for children.

Memorandum of Agreement signing between Fern CEO, Tommany Tan, and STADA Philippines’ General Manager, Sharmaine Abarientos

STADA has a long lasting history of selling pharmaceutical products into the Philippines, formerly through Croma Medic Inc. which was required by STADA in [early 2000] and recently renamed into STADA Philippines. 

“After having formally launched STADA Philippines, we are now fully enabled to execute our growth ambitions in this market as well. The acquisition of FERN will help us to succeed. The acquisition of these products is in line with our strategy to strengthen our portfolio with well-established consumer healthcare brands and also expand in selected emerging markets”, states STADA CEO Peter Goldschmidt. 

“STADA has been helping people by making high quality products. That is why STADA is always on the lookout for acquisitions and partnerships. With the acquisition of these established brands, it will further STADA’s vision to be a trusted partner that provides high-quality, holistic care for the people. With both STADA and FERN carrying heritage, we will be able to provide better health for Filipinos“, declares STADA Asia Pacific Managing Director Gary Clark. 

Sharmaine Abarientos, General Manager of STADA Philippines, adds: “FERN has not only an established brand heritage, but also a complete range for adults as well as for the pediatric application. With FERN in our portfolio, we will establish a strong consumer healthcare platform to launch other quality medicines as well and provide better health for all Filipinos. With our successful portfolio expansion activities, we are able to offer quality medicines at reasonable prices, across all segments of healthcare; specialty, generics and consumer health.”

Kathryn joins love team partner Daniel Padilla as part of the Pepsi family

If there is one love team that I have been following since day one. Its #kathniel..I love how they interact with their fans and have been following them on social media. That's why I was just as excited as everyone else's when I got an invite to attend to Kathryn's launch as one of Pepsi endorsers. This was by far the happiest launch that I have been to. 


“Handa na akong #SundinAngPuso ko”, said actress and box office queen Kathryn Bernardo. 

Unveiled as the newest endorser of Pepsi Philippines, Kathryn joined her longtime love team partner, Daniel Padilla, among others, as part of the Pepsi family.

“Something that Daniel and I share is the belief that we should follow our hearts and do the things we love. Just go for it 100%! That’s why this year, I really told myself I’m going to go all-in,” she said. “I’m thrilled to join Daniel in encouraging people to do the same, as part of the Pepsi family,” Kathryn shared, as she was introduced at the recent Pepsi Taste Challenge held at TriNoma mall. 

The event also featured different Pepsi influencers and endorsers like Daniel Padilla, Mimiyuuuh, JinHo Bae, Pamela Swing, Alyssa Valdez, Kiefer Ravena, and Ricci Rivero. Various fun and interactive activities such as Pepsi-oke, a live vlogging challenge, and a digital roulette and extraordinary performances from inspiring local artists including Matthaios, Autotelic, and SB19 entertained the audience. 

The Pepsi Taste Challenge celebrates Filipinos’ love for cola and dares them to challenge their preconceptions through a taste test in different cities around the Philippines, to find out whether people prefer the refreshing bold taste of Pepsi vs another cola brand. The event will also take place in Cebu and in Davao - two of the most bustling areas in the country.

“Kathryn embodies a refreshing personality which Pepsi represents,'' said Gutzee Segura, Marketing Manager of Pepsi Philippines. “Like Pepsi, she has always been a crowd favorite. As a matter of fact, during our Pepsi Taste Challenge held in different countries around the world such as UK, France, Italy, and Australia, among others, most of the people picked Pepsi over other cola brands.”

“Apart from these though, Kathryn’s amazing dedication to her craft serves as an inspiration to countless fans”, Gutzee shared. “With her passion and her knack for following her heart, she really personifies what Pepsi stands for,” she added.

#SundinAngPuso and put your cola taste to a test, with live performances from local artists at the upcoming Pepsi Taste Test Challenge events: SM Seaside Cebu on February 22, 2020 and SM Lanang Premiere Davao on March 7, 2020. 

For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/PepsiPhilippines/ and follow @PepsiPhilippines on Instagram.

HUAWEI MediaPad T3 8”: Power meets Style

HUAWEI MediaPad T3 8” is a perfect balance of power and style. The MediaPad T3 8” is one of the products Huawei has launched this January 2020. The MediaPad T3 8” is an 8-inch IPS HD display. This high resolution display will definitely bring anyone’s watching experience to the next level while providing comfort, for your grip, and for your eyes. It has an ultra-slim body that is housed in an elegant aluminum case, making it everything you need to enjoy a truly modern online and entertainment experience. 

The Huawei MediaPad T3 8” tablet delivers long-lasting enjoyment, even with heavy use. The 4,800 mAh battery keeps the lights on for longer, giving you an unrushed, uninterrupted experience. It exceeds limits with its on-the go capabilities. It even powers you to be more flexible so you really won’t have to worry if you are transitioning from work to play at anytime of the day.

Huawei MediaPad T3 8” incorporates a high-performance quad-core processor and supports 4G, 3G, 2G, and Wi-Fi data connectons. Hence, the tablet provides high-speed Internet connectivity, high-quality and handheld voice calling, and a single nano-SIM card. 

Friendly and Fun User Experience

Take your family along with the Huawei MediPad T3 8”. Smart app access and content control allows you to let others use your device in a way that gives you full control. Whether letting children play, sharing the device, or even keeping yourself from getting distracted, you are the master. The HUAWEI MediaPad T3 8 also supports smart eye protection modes that are certified by TÜV Rheinland. 

The Huawei MediaPad T3 8” retails for PHP 6,490 and is now available at any Huawei retail stores nationwide! Grab yours now and experience a device that has everything you need on a tablet! 

Your friendly interactive mall attendant is coming to SM Aura Premier!

Ready to give delightful malling experiences to shoppers, SM Supermalls’ ‘SAM the robot’, the country’s first-ever smart mall attendant, officially invades SM Aura Premier starting February 7! 

“SM has always been a home of fun and awesome experiences for shoppers and families alike. As we introduce SAM at SM Aura Premier and soon in other SM malls nationwide, we will continue to give our shoppers more extraordinary reasons to bond and spend time with loved ones in our malls,” said SM Supermalls president Steven Tan. 

‘SAM the robot’ is designed to help with directions and provide mall information about the latest deals, promos, and events in a fun way. Equipped with an advanced face recognition technology, it can also give personalized greetings to customers once they enter the mall. Customers can also chat with SAM through the SM Supermalls Facebook page where it serves as a 24/7 online concierge that can provide information like branch locations, mall schedules, and promos, to name a few.


With its pilot run at SM Megamall in 2019 and now at SM Aura Premier, ‘SAM the robot’ is set to roll out to other SM malls across the country this year including SM City North EDSA, SM Lanang Premier, SM City Clark, and SM Seaside City Cebu. 

SAM was created in partnership with the Cal-Comp Technology (Philippines), which is a leading provider of electronic and original design manufacturing services. For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com or its Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages: @smsupermalls. 

“Teen Royalties” Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla reunite for an action-packed project PayMaya's "BalikBayad" campaign

After more than a year of not being seen together on-screen, “Teen Royalties” Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla reunite for an action-packed project that sees them sharing the many perks and rewards of going cashless through PayMaya’s “BalikBayad” campaign.

Serving as a follow-up to PayMaya’s widely successful “Don’t Pay Cash. PayMaya!” campaign last year which gave birth to a catchy video and jingle set to the tune of the hit ‘90’s Eraserheads song “Ligaya,” the “BalikBayad” campaign sees Kathryn and Daniel in action-packed scenes teaming up to beat a common foe–cash.

Set as a typical ‘90’s action movie complete with guns, goons, and even the penultimate “Pinoy Kontrabida” in the form of Rez Cortez, the campaign video features the two young celebrities using the powers of PayMaya to tackle everyday transactions that are typically paid with cash, such as grocery shopping, paying bills, buying load, and online shopping, among many others.

Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla were officially unveiled as the latest brand ambassadors for PayMaya’s “BalikBayad” campaign, which encourages Filipinos to experience the most rewarding mobile wallet app in the country today which gives them cashback and other perks for their cashless transactions via PayMaya.

 “We’re very excited to have KathNiel representing the ‘BalikBayad’ campaign, because just as these two big celebrity icons have made a comeback for PayMaya this year, our users can  also expect something to come back–in the form of cashback–every time they use PayMaya instead of cash,” said Mark Jason Dee, Head of Growth and Marketing of PayMaya.

“PayMaya is a young and fun brand and we’re definitely lucky to have collaborated with Kathryn and Daniel in this campaign, because they represent the exciting and energetic lifestyles of most of our users,” Dee added.

Filipinos can get in on the most rewarding mobile wallet experience by downloading the PayMaya app on their iOS or Android devices and using the code PAYMAYAKATHNIEL upon signing up to get an instant reward, apart from the many other cashback and discount perks they can get by being a PayMaya user.

In February alone, PayMaya users can get as much as P6,000 in cashback when they participate in the mobile wallet’s various promos for bills payment, buying load, paying for goods and services via QR, online shopping, and sending money, among many others.

PayMaya has also expanded the list of merchants and establishments under its PayMaya Preferred program, which gives additional cashback to users who scan to pay with PayMaya QR on top of the regular cashback that they usually receive. Some of these new partners include Landers Superstore, Mercury Drug, KFC, Robinson’s Department Store, Total Alabang and Valenzuela, and Toys ‘R Us, among many others.

Bringing back time and convenience

PAYMAYA SOLIDIFIES ITS POSITION AS THE MOST REWARDING MOBILE WALLET IN THE PHILIPPINES TODAY. Through the launch of its new “BalikBayad” campaign, PayMaya is encouraging more Filipinos to experience the convenience, safety, and rewards of going cashless through the help of iconic young actors Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. Joining them at the official launch of the campaign were PayMaya Founder and CEO Orlando B. Vea (2nd from left), President Shailesh Baidwan (2nd from right), Head of Marketing and Growth Mark Jason Dee (rightmost) and Head of Brand and Marketing Services Heidi Garayblas (leftmost).

But aside from getting monetary rewards in the form of cashback every time they pay, users are also able to make more time and experience greater convenience when they use PayMaya.

With PayMaya’s virtual card, for example, users can instantly gain access to a payment card which they can easily use for online shopping and other digital payments for a faster, more efficient payment experience.

PayMaya also recently introduced the ability to transfer money from users’ PayMaya account to other bank accounts, eliminating the need to wait in line at bank branches in order to make a bank deposit.

“PayMaya users can definitely look forward to even more features and services that will give them more convenient ways to pay as well as awesome rewards in the months to come,” Dee added.

To know more about the BalikBayad campaign and how you can get all of these exciting perks from PayMaya, visit www.paymaya.com/balikbayad or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

Perfect for Summer: Greenwich Hawaiian BBQ Overload

Greenwich, the number one pizza and pasta chain in the country, has unveiled the Hawaiian BBQ Overload – a new limited time offer pizza flavor that will blissfully remind you of warm, trouble-free tropical days spent idly with your closest barkada.

The Hawaiian BBQ Overload is another mouthwatering way of enjoying Greenwich’s best-selling Hawaiian Overload, that is truly pinya-sweet and pinya-sarap all-year round. Everyone’s soon-to-be-craved-for pizza flavor is generously drizzled with Greenwich’s tangy and tasty barbecue sauce, sprinkled with Pik- Nik Shoestring Potatoes for an even more perfect bite.

“What everyone will love about our new Hawaiian BBQ Overload is the complementary yet unexpected blend of textures and flavors.

Much like summer itself, the toppings of the Hawaiian BBQ Overload give a sense of fun, adventure, lightness, sweetness, and good vibes,” said Pam Reyes, marketing head of Greenwich, during its official media launch at Greenwich’s Barkada BBQ Blowout at Le Reve in Quezon City.

The new variant’s refreshing taste is intriguing enough for pizza lovers to keep craving for more.

“The perfect blend of sweetness, tanginess and crunchiness of the Hawaiian BBQ Overload will surely capture the hearts and taste buds of pizza lovers like me. It’s summer on a pizza with a twist,” said Greenwich kabarkada Robi Domingo.

Savor the fun and lightness of summer as early as now with the new Hawaiian BBQ Overload – for a limited time only! Load up on summer feels for as low as Php 99 for a 6” solo pizza. 

Get your Hawaiian BBQ Overload good vibe fix in all Greenwich stores nationwide, visit greenwichdelivery.com or call #5- 55-55 starting February 3. Grab it while it’s hot and here!

Top Ph property firms to showcase their unique attributes to FIABCI World Real Estate Congress

FIABCI World Real Estate Congress is happening in Manila this year. The congress theme is “Urban Revolution”, which is about planning how the global cities of the future must take shape in the light of today’s threats and challenges.


If you are passionate about urban and organic gardening,  the environment, sustainable urban development, and the complete future of the community you live in. Then you  are in. This would be tackled in the upcoming real estate congress. 

The country’s top property firms will showcase their own innovations in healthy and energy-efficient urban living during the staging of the world real estate congress in Manila in May this year.

Topping the list of congress exhibitors are Megaworld Corporation, Federal Land Inc., Robinson’s Land Corporation, and Prime Homes Real Estate Development Inc., among many others.

Their exhibits will be viewed by the participants from the Paris-based International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), whose membership covers 100 national associations, 95 academic institutions, 2,300 companies, 40 professions and over a million individual members in five continents spanning 72 countries, including the Philippines.

FIABCI Philippines president Architect Nestor S. Mangio said the Filipino firms would be seen showcasing their unique attributes to a widely cosmopolitan market vis-à-vis a foreign supply and value chain with its own world-class capabilities.

“Together, they constitute a global real estate industry that can and is poised to bring about an urban revolution across the world,” Mangio said in the context of today’s evolving environment such as massive city migration, increased urban density, transport and mobility constraints from ever-growing vehicular volume, water and air pollution, sanitation threats, floods and rising sea levels, earthquakes and structural engineering challenges, climate change and global warming, typhoons and volcanic eruptions, polar shift and changing weather patterns, and spiralling energy and fuel prices, and their impact on food production and the rest of the economy.

“Facing and overcoming all those challenges require no less than a revolutionary approach in urban planning and development involving new technologies, parameters, and both industry and market mindset,” Mangio said of new urban lifestyles that could emanate therefrom.

He said Megaworld, Federal Land, Robinson’s, and Prime Homes were not just building residential and commercial structures. 

“They are practically creating new urban lifestyles while optimizing land use, expanding tourism capacity, generating employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, promoting commerce, providing comforts and conveniences, and virtually introducing a new way of living altogether,” Mangio said, citing Megaworld’s township as an example.

“On the other hand, Robinson’s is pairing malls and residential condominiums as a lifestyle package and a value proposition rolled into one, while Federal Land is introducing a themed version of mid-rise development around a commercial hub as its centerpiece like the one in Marikina,” Mangio explained.

“Veering a bit from this approach is Larossa of Prime Homes, whose nature-inspired concept is influenced by the century-old trees that serve as its crown jewels so as to create the ambiance of urban paradise right in the heart of the bustling Quezon City.

“Nonetheless, all these property firms (Megaworld, Federal Land, Robinson’s Land, and Prime Homes) are into ecologic, economic and ergonomic urban development where everything is within reach.

“Their projects virtually serve as precursors to the rise of hikable and bikable cities that we have seen emerging in the continents of Europe and the Americas,” Mangio further explained.

The latest trend, though, includes the use of new construction materials like aerated concrete that can float on water and provide significant thermal insulation.  Others feature reinforced joints of beams and columns to create an earthquake-resistant structure by addressing the weakest links.

These and other construction methodologies that combine multi- and trans-disciplinary technologies are expected to be presented by experts at the forthcoming FIABCI World Real Estate Congress slated at the Marriott Hotel in Newport City, Pasay, Metro Manila on May 26-30.

Aptly, the congress theme is “Urban Revolution”, which is about planning how the global cities of the future must take shape in the light of today’s threats and challenges.

Supporting the congress are the UN-Habitat, Grant Thornton, Reed Midem, and World Urban Campaign as sponsors, with FIABCI-Philippines (fiabci.phil@gmail.com) as the organizer.

For more information on the 2020 World Congress, visit www.fiabciphilippines.org. Interested attendees may also send an email to fiabci.wrecongress2020@gmail.com or call tel: +632 8633-3856, +632 3456-4511.