Here are five benefits to using tablets for online schooling

School season is right around the corner. But with online schooling still being the norm among educational institutions, there is no seeing physical classrooms and cafeterias just yet. This doesn’t mean, however, that students cannot achieve the optimum learning experience offered by traditional modalities. With the right tools and devices, and the tutelage of dedicated teachers and parents, young learners can attain a remote schooling experience that is just as fulfilling, exciting and nurturing. 

 

One device that gained popularity when online learning was implemented last year is the tablet. Handy and portable, this device is capable of handling essential tasks related to studying without the hefty price tag of usual devices like laptops. They can be used to take notes, read textbooks, do homework, participate in gamified lessons, engage in live lectures, and even watch educational videos. 

Here are five benefits to using tablets for online schooling:

 

1.     Immersive Virtual Classroom Experience Made Possible by Large Screens and Impressive Audio Technology

Many may have dreaded going inside classrooms at 7 in the morning or every after lunch break for it means a hard stop for all the silly corridor games, the squad bond in the canteen, or worse, the crunch time for exam review. Still, there is no denying that being in an actual classroom helps students to be extra collaborative and engaging with their peers and their teachers. 

 

To address this in the new normal of learning, tablets bring the virtual classroom experience closer to reality with their large screens. The New Huawei MatePad, for instance, has an 84 percent screen-to-body ratio and 2K FullView Display that lets students see their teachers, review lectures and reading materials, and watch audio-visual presentations in superb quality. 

 

Audio clarity isn’t also an issue on the New Huawei MatePad, which is equipped with a quad-speaker set up to ensure the effective transference of knowledge. Not only will students be able to hear from their teachers as clearly as if they were physically in a classroom, but they will also get to lower noise thanks to the noise reduction support built into the device.

 

Parents may also be wary of the effects of long-term screen usage on the eye health of their children. To ease their worries and to curb the negative effects of considerable screen time, Huawei came up with multi-layered eye protection for its tablets such as the MatePad T10 LTE. By reducing harmful blue light at the source, HUAWEI MatePads alleviate eye fatigue and protect the users’ eyesight. The Eye Comfort mode on HUAWEI MatePad has achieved the stringent TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification for its ability to reduce harmful blue light and prevent eye fatigue, making it an ideal mate for learning as it protects users’ eyes and wellbeing.

 

2.     Productivity Boost Brought by Intelligent Interactions and Smart Features

The convenience of using tablets also goes beyond just portability. Modern tablets are now capable of intelligent interactions buttressed by a myriad of smart features. These intelligent interactions boost the productivity of young learners by providing solutions to pain points that have long been present in the user experience of multiple smart devices. 

 

Huawei has long been committed to making tablets more user-friendly. Multi-screen Collaboration, Multi-Window, and APP Multiplier are just some of the many UX solutions the tech giant has incorporated in its devices to help its customers optimize daily cogs and gears. 

 

Multi-screen Collaboration allows the mirroring of Huawei smartphones into MatePad Screens and the seamless sharing of files between two devices. Prior to this, users can easily set up the feature with a simple tap on the phone or through scanning a designated QR code -- both convenient and straightforward. Once connected, users will see their smartphone UI displayed on the MatePad screen, which allows them to simply drag files from the phone and drop them into the email body or as attachments on the tablet. Whether it’s a picture of whiteboard notes captured during a lecture or actual files downloaded on different devices, file consolidation in the New Huawei MatePad will definitely be a breeze. 

 

On a singular school day, a student may have to join at least three to five different classes with various instructors. This leads to a long list of homework, tasks, and modules that needs to be accomplished alongside each other. A great feature of both the New Huawei MatePad and the MatePad T10 LTE that is a helpful aid in multitasking is the App Multiplier. Through this feature, the users’ singular screen can display two apps at a time -- increasing efficiency in handling a plethora of tasks. 

 

3.     Ease of Online Access Care of Multiple Connectivity Options

A crucial component to successful online schooling is a reliable internet connection. Students today need to download and upload several documents of varying sizes -- not to mention the need to join synchronous classes and participate in live online activities. A slow internet connection may just add to the pile of anxiety-triggering factors that can derail a student’s academic performance. 

 

This year, Huawei decided to include Wi-Fi 6 connectivity to some of its devices, the New Huawei MatePad included. Thanks to the Wi-Fi 6 support on the New Huawei MatePad, the scenarios above will be well supported with a blazing-fast online connection. Wi-Fi 6 connectivity offers a download speed of 1,200 Mbps per stream. On a Wi-Fi 6 connection, users can quickly and reliably download large videos needed for asynchronous classes, or large email attachments that detail the day’s lessons. 

 

Wi-Fi 6 does not only boost speed for the New Huawei MatePad, but it also relieves internet congestion in crowded areas thanks to its low latency. Having a low latency connection leads to lag-free and smooth online interaction. 

 

Parents will also be delighted to know that some tablets can be connected via LTE as they already come with SIM slots. This means that families can save up on the need to invest in multiple devices for connection. As a SIM-ready tablet, the Huawei MatePad LTE can function as both an educational tool and a regular communication device between children and their parents. It also broadens the options for connectivity should unfortunate circumstances as offline connection occur. 

 

4.     Efficient Parental Supervision Made Easy by In-Device Safeguards

Other valid concerns that parents have for their kids using tablets are screen dependence, access to inappropriate content, and potential eye strain. Huawei, in a bid to help busy parents still supervise their children remotely, came up with Kid’s Corner. 

 

Kid’s Corner is designed for younger users of the Huawei MatePad line. Parents can not only set tablet usage limits but also customize the Homepage layout by adding frequently used apps onto it so the kids can easily access them. They can also implement strict time management to ensure that their children rest from a day’s work on the tablet. Furthermore, parents can lock certain files so as to protect kids from unnecessary apps or media content, helping them to form healthy habits when using the tablet.

 

The Kid’s Corner also has 4-layer protection for eye care: Blue Light Filter, Posture Alerts, Bumpy Road Alerts, and e-book mode, all of which ensure the optical wellbeing of young users. 

 

5.     Smart and Economic Substitute for Laptops

 

In a period of uncertainty, it is a common response that people tighten the belt. Yet, parents would never let their children have insufficient tools in dealing with academic tasks and requirements. 

 

To make technology more attainable and to give Filipinos more options for devices, Huawei constantly launches arrays of products that can improve the smart lifestyle of Filipinos -- most recent of which are the New Huawei MatePad and the MatePad T10 LTE. If laptops are out of economic reach, these powerful tablets are worthy substitutes in successfully doing the job.

 

The New Huawei MatePad retails for only Php 18,999, while the Huawei MatePad T10 LTE is available for only Php 7,999. Until June 18, purchasers of these products can take home special first-sale freebies from Huawei. The New Huawei MatePad will be retailing with a free Huawei Smart Keyboard worth Php 6,999 and an Entertainment Package composed of a Bluetooth speaker, notebook, and tractable data cable worth Php 2,099 in Huawei Concept Stores and partner stores nationwide. If customers add the New Huawei MatePad to the cart online, it will be coming with a free Huawei Smart Keyboard, too, and a Bluetooth speaker worth Php 1,499. Purchasers of the Huawei MatePad T10 LTE also get a free flip cover worth Php 990.

 

The new generation of Huawei MatePads is now available in all Huawei Concept Stores, official online store, and flagship stores on Shopee and Lazada. For more information on the New Huawei MatePad and Huawei MatePad T10 LTE, customers may visit the links below:

 

New Huawei MatePad on Shopee

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New Huawei MatePad on Lazada

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MatePad T10 LTE on Shopee 

https://shopee.ph/product/127208192/7253576073?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=seller&utm_campaign=s127208192_SS_PH_OTHR_ph-matepadrefresh&utm_content=pr_pressrelease_shopee_matepadt10lte

 

MatePad T10 LTE on Lazada

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Ken Hu, Huawei's Rotating Chairman, speaks at the opening of Huawei's Global Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Transparency Center

Huawei opened its largest Global Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Transparency Center in Dongguan, China today, with representatives from GSMA, SUSE, the British Standards Institution, and regulators from the UAE and Indonesia speaking at the opening ceremony.

 

Along with the opening of the new center, Huawei also released its Product Cyber Security Baseline, marking the first time the company has made its product security baseline framework and management practices available to the industry as a whole. These actions are part of the company's broader efforts to engage with customers, suppliers, standards organizations, and other stakeholders to jointly strengthen cyber security across the industry.

 

"Cyber security is more important than ever," said Ken Hu, Huawei's Rotating Chairman, at the opening of the Dongguan center. "As an industry, we need to work together, share best practices, and build our collective capabilities in governance, standards, technology, and verification. We need to give both the general public and regulators a reason to trust in the security of the products and services they use on a daily basis. Together, we can strike the right balance between security and development in an increasingly digital world."

Ken Hu, Huawei's Rotating Chairman, speaks at the opening of Huawei's Global Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Transparency Center in Dongguan, China

Over the past few years, industry digitalization and new technologies like 5G and AI have made cyberspace more complex than ever, compounded by the fact that people have been spending a greater portion of their lives online throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. These trends have led to a rise in new cyber security risks.

 

Huawei opened the new Global Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Transparency Center in Dongguan to address these issues, providing a platform for industry stakeholders to share expertise in cyber governance and work on technical solutions together. The center is designed to demonstrate solutions and share experience, facilitate communication and joint innovation, and support security testing and verification. It will be open to regulators, independent third-party testing organizations, and standards organizations, as well as Huawei customers, partners, and suppliers.

To further a unified approach to cyber security in the telecoms industry, organizations like GSMA and 3GPP have also been working with industry stakeholders to promote NESAS Security Assurance Specifications and independent certifications. These baselines have seen wide acceptance in the industry, and will play an important role in the development and verification of secure networks.

Mats Granryd, Director General of GSMA, spoke at the opening of Huawei's new center. "The delivery of existing and new services in the 5G era will rely heavily on the connectivity provided by mobile networks and will fundamentally depend on the underlying technology being secure and trusted," he said. "Initiatives such as the GSMA 5G Cybersecurity Knowledge Base, designed to help stakeholders understand and mitigate network risks, and NESAS, an industry-wide security assurance framework, are designed to facilitate improvements in network equipment security levels across the sector."

 

At the event, Huawei also released its Product Cyber Security Baseline, the culmination of over a decade of experience in product security management, incorporating a broad range of external regulations, technical standards, and regulatory requirements. The Baseline, together with Huawei's other governance mechanisms, helps ensure the quality, security, and trustworthiness of the company's products. Over the years, Huawei has built over 1,500 networks that connect more than three billion people across 170 countries and regions. None of these networks have ever experienced a major security incident.

 

"This is the first time we've shared our security baseline framework with the entire industry, not just core suppliers," said Sean Yang, Director of Huawei's Global Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Office. "We want to invite all stakeholders, including customers, regulators, standards organizations, technology providers, and testing organizations, to join us in discussing and working on cyber security baselines. Together, we can continuously improve product security across the industry."

At present, the industry still lacks a standards-based, coordinated approach, especially when it comes to governance, technical capabilities, certification, and collaboration.

"Cybersecurity risk is a shared responsibility," concluded Ken Hu in his opening remarks. "Governments, standards organizations, and technology providers need to work closer together to develop a unified understanding of cyber security challenges. This must be an international effort. We need to set shared goals, align responsibilities, and work together to build a trustworthy digital environment that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow."

Click here to download the Huawei Product Cyber Security Baseline.

PAALALABAS main call to action is mag-mask, mag-distancing, magtulungan

Design industry leaders including the Design Advisory Council and the Design Center of the Philippines, led by the Communication Design Association of the Philippines (CDAP) are working together to bring forth PAALALABAS, a comprehensive campaign targeted to encourage Filipinos to practice more vigilant health and safety practices amid rising COVID-19 concerns.

                                 

                                                           

PAALALABAS, a combination of the words paalala (reminder) and labas (to go out), is a campaign that utilizes human-centered design to create effective communications for Filipinos.  PAALALABAS utilizes the nudge theory which uses “positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence behavior and decision making”. In a study published by RN/Psychologist Maria Lourdes de Vera (2017), the use of positive reinforcement can create an effective social learning experience. The study, published in the London Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy, also cited that if positive reinforcement is integrated with the creative approach, it could enhance social interaction and participation.

Current communication needs

The constantly evolving pandemic conditions has affected the way we interact with one another as well as the way we move through public spaces.  One way by which design can help us navigate the pandemic labyrinth is through the creation of a system of design that can communicate this new etiquette, to encourage and constantly remind individuals and local communities of mindful and safe behaviors against the virus.

 

These behaviors become more crucial as we begin to expand the opening of our economy to spur our recovery, acknowledging that the current health crisis has heavily impacted people’s livelihoods and businesses, particularly those of the micro, small and medium enterprises.  Our road to economic recovery must always find a balance with keeping our nation safe and protected.

The PAALALABAS campaign offers a design solution to this wicked problem by designing visual cues coupled with communication taglines that will help influence and encourage new behavior.  To develop the concept, design thinking was applied to get to the heart of the problem and approach it from the point of view of the grassroots community, the essential workers who must go out, and how this initiative can resonate with them and encourage healthy behavior.

The team took into consideration that most Filipinos are experiencing COVID-19 fatigue and a PAALALABAS nudge could be the key to break through this fatigue and to nudge people towards new etiquette and safe behavior. 

 

“We fully understood that we were faced with the big challenge of COVID fatigue. Therefore, we knew this campaign should have the ability to pierce through this fatigue and resonate with our target audience.  We strongly believe that PAALALABAS has this ability because it has a very Filipino character of creative word play coupled with a very simple visual language and iconography,” said Rhea O. Matute, Executive Director of the Design Center of the Philippines. 

 

The campaign’s main call to action is mag-mask, mag-distancing, magtulungan, which leverages indirect suggestions to empower people to act, rather than compel them to follow rules. It puts first and foremost the articulation of our ‘why’, to remind people that we need to look out for one another in order to beat the virus.  According to Arch. Royal Pineda, Co-Chair of the Design Advisory Council, and Principal Architect of Budji+RoyalArchitecture+Design, leading with our 'why' resonates with people because it taps into the part of their brain that influences behavior and this is the impact that we want to achieve through this campaign. 

“PAALALABAS is an expression of the Filipino’s love and care for each other during this pandemic. PAALALABAS is our creative and compassionate response to the overwhelming situation in our country and all over the world,” said Pineda. 

 

The team also highlighted that the PAALALABAS campaign wants to put emphasis on magtulungan, to remind everyone that even during difficult situations such as what we are experiencing right now, we are still part of a community that relies on each other and looks out for each other. 

 

The campaign is also a means for designers to come together and fight off risks of COVID-19 by developing research-based campaigns that is human-centered. Meanwhile, Angel Guerrero, member of the Design Advisory Council, and Co-Founder of CDAP, explained the relevance of the campaign to Filipinos.“We are currently in the timeline of the pandemic where a single-minded message that is strategically situated can provide that vital nudge that Filipinos need towards making the right choice on health and safety. 

The PAALALABAS campaign therefore involved a very grassroots-driven and -centric roll out by choosing where the public would often let their guards down and that is where the danger lies.  Putting our PAALALABAS assets in these areas can mitigate the risk and nudge towards responsible behavior,” Guerrero said. 

 

What’s next for PAALALABAS     

 

The PAALALABAS team worked on strengthening the messaging of the PAALALABAS campaign. In a series of focus group discussions (FGDs), key insights were gathered from the target demographic in key areas nationwide. This Communication Campaign Evaluation Research targeted to integrate the messages crafted by design professionals with the reception of varied, but targeted audiences. The campaign will be rolled out on a nationwide scale, in numerous channels accessible to every Filipino. Currently, PAALALABAS has set up its City Lab in coordination with Intramuros Administration and its asset repository with support from Canva.

 

The objective of the PAALALABAS Intramuros City Lab is to prototype a scalable design solution for cities in addressing the COVID-19 challenges by concentrating on community and grassroots, as well as engaging community leaders and influencers to encourage and enforce healthy behavior and observance of the health protocols, especially in areas where people would tend to let their guards down.

 

The PAALALABAS Intramuros City Lab, upon its on-ground activation, will initially benefit grassroot beneficiaries. Some of them will include MSMEs around the area, including carinderiaowners, pedicab and e-tricycle drivers and operators, and other smaller business units around the Walled City. 

According to the PAALALABAS team, they want the campaign to be highly accessible to everyone, hence their partnership with premier graphic design platform Canva. Through the partnership, the creative assets will be available on Canva, a platform that offers a wide variety of materials and assets for both beginner and professional designers. This way, users can own all campaign assets and make it part of their daily lives. 

 

The CDAP and Design Center teams also mentioned that PAALALABAS will be a campaign that backs a strong social purpose: using effective design to benefit a significant number of stakeholders. PAALALABAS will have its own ‘nudge unit’, composed of private individuals with combined specialization from fields including mass communication, behavioral science, and design thinking. The role of these choice architects will be to engineer nudges, our pivots to lead Filipino communities towards making the right choices, the campaign team concluded.

 

For those interested in the PAALALABAS, please visit: www.paalalabas.com www.canva.com/tl_ph.

 

To learn more about Design Center’s programs and projects, inquire at https://designcenter.ph/

Here’s a quick look at the innovative and delightful new home appliances from Midea Ph

If you’re thinking of buying new appliances to make your home life experience more pleasant and efficient, it’s a good idea to choose home solutions that go beyond their usual features and functions. For example, instead of buying a vacuum cleaner that you need to assemble and drag around to tidy up the house, why not get a cute robot vacuum cleaner that efficiently sucks in dust and dirt and, when power is low, charges by itself? 

This is exactly what Midea, the world’s largest producer of major appliances, is aiming for in developing its products. According to Philip Fargas Trapaga, CEO and general manager of Concepcion Midea Inc. Philippines (CMIP), the company behind Midea in the Philippines, the brand’s promise is to provide surprisingly-friendly home solutions and it has recently launched its motto, “Make Yourself at Home”. 

Philip Fargas Trapaga, CEO and general manager of Concepcion Midea Inc. Philippines (CMIP)

“Our homes have become spaces for rest and work during lockdown. Because this is our sanctuary, we, at Midea are constantly developing solutions that will make the homes of our customers a genuine sanctuary – whether they’re working, doing chores or simply bonding with loved ones. Our commitment as a company is to deliver innovative products for those who want to treasure every moment spent at home.”

 

Here’s a quick look at the innovative and delightful new home appliances from this global brand: 

 

A robot vacuum cleaner that cleans and recharges by itself! 

Manual sweeping and cleaning of floors requires physical effort. But with the Midea SmartShell Robot Vacuum Cleaner (P10,995), you can save a lot of energy and cleaning time as it does all the labor for you. Its battery lasts for 60 minutes plus 15 minutes duration time, and automatically attaches itself to the charging dock when the battery is low to make sure it does not run out of power. The Midea SmartShell Robot Vacuum Cleaner—which comes in four cleaning modes: auto, spot, edge, and zigzag—can efficiently clean hard floors, thin carpets, and hard-to-reach areas with an anti-fall sensor that detects floor edges so it won’t fall from high areas. 

 

Air purifier that delivers 360 degrees of clean air 

The ongoing pandemic has reinforced the need to breathe in healthy air and maintain a clean environment. This can be possible with the Midea Plasma Air Purifier (P12,995) which has Dualmax filters that guarantees 360 degrees of clean air delivery, and three powerful sensors that detect TVOC, formaldehyde, and small particles as PM 2.5, and pet dander. The Midea Plasma Air Purifier can deliver purified air for up to 60 square meter space, and it also features real time air quality, and PRO Microscopic Purification to effectively capture 99.97% air pollutants as small as 0.3 microns.  

Cool air you can bring anywhere

Hot or humid days can make us weak, uncomfortable, and sometimes even dizzy or lightheaded. On such days, you can easily relieve the discomfort, anywhere you are at home with the Midea Portable Aircon Series (1.0 HP - P18,995, and 1.5 HP - P21,595) because it’s easy to set-up and can conveniently fit into any part of your home. It also has a built-in ionizer which fills the air with healthy negative ions. Meanwhile, the anti-dust filter helps in capturing particles including allergens such as pollen and dust.

 

Super energy-efficient microwave oven

Everyone staying at home means greater energy consumption. So now is the perfect opportunity to consider switching to energy-saving home appliances such as the Midea 20L Silver Digital Microwave Oven (P4,295). It only costs P1 in electricity for three minutes of cooking. Plus, it also features a Child Lock Program where the microwave’s control panel will be “locked” so that children or those unfamiliar with it will not be able to change your settings accidentally.

A washer that can last for years 

With most households washing their clothes more often these days, it’s important to have a durable washing machine that can withstand the wear and tear with regular use. Midea offers the perfect solution with the Twin Tub Washer Series (6kg Washer -P6,095, 8kg Washer - P9,995 and 10kg Washer - P11,895), an economical and reliable washing partner. Consuming only P1 on electricity per wash load, it conveniently features Dual Cleaning Motion and a Spin Air Dry so you won’t need to manually hand scrub and twist the clothes dry. 

 

Make staying at home an even more pleasant experience with these innovative appliances from Midea.

PLDT Home, launches its partnership with Viu

There is no stopping K-drama fans and serial binge-watchers from falling deeper into the Korean entertainment scene, with its extensive array of top-quality drama series, films, and reality shows. From thrillers and mysteries that keep them on the edge of their seats, heartwarming stories of family and friendship, to the most swoon-worthy romances and inspiring journeys to reaching one’s dreams, it offers an infinite world to discover and keep aficionados spoiled for choice. 

Now, K-drama fans can enjoy a better viewing experience with their K-tribe at home as the country’s fastest home broadband, PLDT Home, launches its partnership with Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service. 

Butch G. Jimenez, PLDT Senior Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Business, said “PLDT Home has been providing Filipinos with world-class entertainment through our global content partnerships. Today, we’re bringing the premiere destination for K-dramas, Viu! Our customers can now enjoy their favorite K-dramas with the fastest broadband in the country.” 

PLDT Home treats subscribers to one-month free access of the Viu Premium service.* With Viu Premium, Filipinos can catch the best K-dramas seamlessly and without interruption with zero ads, enjoy unlimited downloads, and get first access to the newest shows. Korean drama-loving families will be in for a treat as Viu Premium also allows subscribers to watch on their TV through the Viu TV app or through casting. 

On top of this, subscribers can enjoy a discounted subscription fee of just Php 80 per month. Subscribers can avail of this exclusive offer by conveniently charging their Viu subscription on top of their PLDT Home bill.

Helen Sou, Chief Business Officer, Asia of Viu said, “As the appetite for premium Asian content continues to grow in the Philippines, watching Korean shows has become a way for families to bond and entertain themselves at home. With Viu’s goal to provide the best of Asian entertainment, we continue to work closely with the top Korean broadcasters to bring the largest volume and widest selection of Korean content titles to Filipinos. By working with PLDT, we’re glad that our strong library of Korean content has become closer and more accessible to Filipino families at home.”

Viu is currently airing its newest Korean original series “Doom At Your Service”, starring Seo In Guk from “Hundred Million Stars From The Sky”, and Park Bo Young, best known from her titular character in “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon”. They have also recently announced an exciting slate of new titles, including “Penthouse 3”, available first on Viu, and it’s next Korean original “Hong Cheong Gi”, a romance fantasy period drama set to air in the third quarter.

Download the Viu app on App Store, Google Play and selected Smart TVs, as well as on the web at www.viu.comto access your favorite Korean and Asian shows. You can discover infinite worlds of K-drama experiences and enjoy a seamless entertainment viewing with PLDT Home, just visit www.pldthome.com/viu.

Bria’s property portfolio features horizontal and vertical house developments

As we are still in the pandemic stage, most of us are thinking if buying a new house is a good plan. For me it has its benefits, that is if you have a stable income and a financial capacity to do so, as there is less competition to home buying right now. 

As Filipinos start regaining a semblance of the normalcy they used to thrive in, they are now restarting their lives with a priceless lesson: long-term financial stability. Culled from challenges the pandemic has wrought: As most of us know by now, the global health crisis upended life as we knew it. We were quarantined, we were socially distanced, we were told to shelter at home. However, Filipinos readily adapted to the ‘new normal’ and the clever ones who acquired financial literacy put their money in properties, tagged by experts as one of the most lucrative investments yet. These days, prospective homebuyers are eagerly cashing in on the ‘property rush’ as the Philippines’ leading real estate developers present countless housing options to them. 

As one of the most prolific property developers in the Philippines, Bria Homes’ residential projects currently count more than fifty in key cities and towns nationwide. Bria’s property portfolio features horizontal developments like house and lot units in self-contained communities, as well as vertical developments such as affordable mid-rise condominiums. 

Included in Bria Homes’ vertical developments is their recently launched Astra Vertical Villages, dubbed as “the future of condominium living.”  The mid-rise residential condominiums offer amenities that are not commonly found in affordable living spaces, such as a swimming pool, a communal clubhouse, and complete gym facilities. Astra likewise tout three important factors currently favored by home seekers: affordability, accessibility, and independence.

 

From its vast array of horizontal projects, Bria is rolling out Bria CityVille—small pocket developments that are a perfect fit for aspiring homeowners who crave for serene suburban life outside, but not too far from, the din and chaos of metropolitan living. Situated in Cagayan de Oro, Bria CityVille CDO offer access to essential establishments like schools, churches, retail hubs, and hospitals. 

Rounding out the list of housing projects is Bria Executive Villages, exclusive residential enclaves located next to existing Bria communities in Baras, Rizal; Calamba, Laguna; General Trias, Cavite; and Calbayog, Samar. Bria Executive Villages are best suited for Filipino homeseekers looking to invest in more capacious living spaces than what is offered in other Bria horizontal villages.

 

As trademark features of the contemporary Bria lifestyle, the aforementioned include recreational amenities such as basketball courts, multi-purpose halls, and eco-friendly spaces. Security is ensured by 24-hour CCTV coverage, perimeter fences, and guarded entrances and exits. Proximity to schools, hospitals, and retail establishments is likewise a prime consideration.

 

Having fully digitalized its business procedures, Bria Homes has forged a partnership with local banks like Maybank, BDO, Unionbank, PNB, Security Bank, RCBC, Metrobank, and AllBank. For contactless and cashless orders and payments, trusted e-wallets GCash, Paymaya, and All Easy may be utilized. These also provide Bria homeowners the means for hassle-free digital transactions such as remittances and amortization payments.

 

Bria is also committed to making these developments readily available for any aspiring Filipino homeowner through the tried-and-tested formula of Affordability (Mura) + Quality (Dekalidad) = A Beautiful Bria Home for Every Filipino. 

 

In compliance with health protocols, prospective buyers may check out Bria Homes’ various house models at any time thru Bria’s 360 Virtual Tours in www.bria.com.ph. Prospective investors are also encouraged to attend digital open-house events and live-selling should they need to inspect potential house-and-lot and rent-to-own units.

Finally, inquiries may be done online through its Facebook page at www. Facebook.com/BriaHomesInc. 

 

To know more, visit their website at www.bria.com.ph, like and follow “Bria Homes, Inc.” on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Spotify, Viber Community, Telegram

Channel, Kakao Talk, LINE and WhatsApp, or call 0939-887-9637.