Aug 5, 2021
CREATE-ing the new office landscape: Revenue regulations on value added tax
With the issuance of Revenue Regulation (RR) 15-2021, which essentially maintains the current VAT regime, locators will be able to manage their operating costs and protect their margins as they wait for the business environment to gradually improve.
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Jul 22, 2021
CREATE-ing the new office landscape: WFH extension for BPOs and other PEZA ecozone locators
By allowing various locators, including BPO companies, to extend work-from-home arrangements until September 12, 2021, the CREATE Law enables PEZA locators and other registered business enterprises to future-proof their operations from a business continuity standpoint.
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Jul 21, 2021
Expert Spotlight - Paul Chua | Director, Capital Markets and Investment Services
According to Paul Chua, understanding clients’ needs is one of the things one learns through years of experience, and knowing what comes next is something one can hinge their decision or advise on. Luckily for him, he is able to extend these learnings into action plans with all the transactions he has worked on.
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Jul 16, 2021
In Focus | Rikki Villareal, Senior Analyst, Advisory Services, Colliers Philippines
Meet Colliers’ Senior Analyst for Advisory Services Rikki Villareal as he shares how real estate advisory can assist landowners and developers unlock the potential of their properties – and the challenges and perks of working from home during the pandemic.
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Jul 8, 2021
CREATE-ing the new office landscape: Clarifications and implications of the Implementing Rules and Regulations
The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11534 or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act was signed last June 21, 2021.
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Jun 28, 2021
Expert Spotlight - Leticia Ramos | Senior Business Development Manager, Valuation Services
According to Leticia Ramos, managing clients’ expectations and feedback is the biggest challenge of her job. This entails proper handling of client's expectations and exemplary performance to address their needs.
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Jun 21, 2021
In Focus | Pia Lorenzo, Market Analyst, Tenant Representation, Colliers Philippines
Meet our Market Analyst, Pia Lorenzo, as she shares how Colliers fosters a culture of self-development, growth, and empowerment, and what it feels to be surrounded by people who make their dreams and ambitions happen.
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May 26, 2021
Expert Spotlight - Harold Cruz | Associate Director, Valuation Services
For Harold Cruz, Associate Director for valuation services, valuation would always play a critical role in every stage of the business cycle, from property acquisitions, to understanding current asset values and even during property disposals. The industry will enable clients to appreciate and fully understand a valuation premised on looking into the potential economic benefits of a certain property.
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May 12, 2021
Expert Spotlight - Lila Santelices| Senior Manager, Advisory Services
For Lila Santelices, Senior Manager for Advisory Services, getting the relevant and updated market research is essential in providing their clients with the appropriate advice. This is especially beneficial for businesses amid the current market condition and with the shift in consumer priorities and preferences.
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May 7, 2021
Expert Spotlight - Mat Delima | Associate Director, Capital Markets and Investment Services
According to Mat Delima, Associate Director for Capital Markets and Investment Services, moving forward, the industrial sector will be largely influenced by the e-commerce industry, parcel delivery services, a sustained demand for cold-storage, pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors, and manufacturing.
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May 3, 2021
In Focus | Joseph Sunico, IT Specialist, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our IT Specialist, Joseph Sunico, as he shares about the importance of information technology and cyber security in a corporate setup and the most valuable lesson he learned in 2020.
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Mar 12, 2021
In Focus | Kat Juarez, Accounting Assistant, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our Accounting Assistant, Kat Juarez, as she talks about the endless career possibilities and opportunities for growth in pursuing a career in finance, and how Colliers' great culture motivates its employees to stay.
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Feb 22, 2021
Expert Spotlight - Mara Chua-Buenaseda | Senior Manager, Office Services - Landlord Representation
For Mara Chua-Buenaseda, Senior Manager for Landlord Representation, finding the right balance between keeping your client and your potential tenant happy is crucial. In her experience, highlighting our service by sharing market knowledge and expertise and creating enterprising solutions is key to finding a win-win scenario for both.
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Feb 8, 2021
In Focus | James Monding, Senior Valuer, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our Senior Valuer, James Monding, as he shares how he discovered a career in real estate, and how joining Colliers' valuation team brought him a life of adventure and memorable experiences.
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Jan 25, 2021
Expert Spotlight - Kevin Jara | Senior Manager, Office Services - Tenant Representation
For Kevin Jara, Senior Manager for Tenant Representation, keeping a high service level is a constant goal. In his 13-year real estate career, this mindset has helped him proactively understand his clients' needs and opportunities, and build a lasting relationship.
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Jan 19, 2021
In Focus | Jencenn Morales, Digital Marketing Officer, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our Digital Marketing Officer, Jencenn Paul Morales, as he describes his first year at Colliers, and how he's learning to keep a high level of morale and perseverance to get better every day.
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Dec 18, 2020
In Focus | Melanie Roxas, Associate Director, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our Associate Director for Capital Markets and Investment Services, Melanie Roxas, as she shares her views on Colliers' culture and how it fosters professional growth through empowerment and talent focus, as well as her experiences learning from industry experts.
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Dec 10, 2020
In Focus | Veronica Cabigao, Assistant Manager | Advisory Services, Colliers International
Meet our Assistant Manager for Advisory Services, Veronica Cabigao, as she shares her experience within the Colliers culture of collaboration and encouragement, where she sees everyone striving harder and working to be better
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Nov 27, 2020
In Focus | Hope Villanueva, Recruitment Team Lead | Real Estate Management Services, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our Recruitment Team Lead for Real Estate Management Services (REMS), Hope Villanueva, as she shares her experiences in recruitment and how Colliers supports and motivates people to strive more and and excel in their work.
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Nov 19, 2020
In Focus | Fenella Rabatan, Client Services Associate, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our Client Services Associate, Fenella Rabatan, as she shares her experiences being in the residential field during the pandemic and how Colliers' empathetic culture sparks teamwork and strengthens our collaboration within the organization.
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Nov 5, 2020
In Focus | Edlen Sarad, Administrative Officer, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our Administrative Officer, Edlen Sarad, as she shares how Colliers' supportive culture keeps her motivated to go beyond expectations and how her experience working with a different division is helping her in her current role.
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Nov 4, 2020
Post POGO: CREATE and its impact to BPOs
BPOs were born out of necessity. In the late 90’s, the need for large multinational companies to outsource peripheral businesses was to realign them in focusing only on its core competence
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Oct 23, 2020
In Focus | Elisah Costales, Business Development Office, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our Business Development Officer, Elisah Costales, and know more about her experiences working with the Real Estate Management Services division during the pandemic and how she spends her time after work.
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Oct 12, 2020
PEZA Revival: Opportunities for PEZA amidst POGO Contraction
The Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) took off in the Philippine market in 2016 and has accounted for 1.3 million square meters of office transactions since then which gives this sector 11% share overall Metro Manila office stock.
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Oct 9, 2020
In Focus | Ryan David, Liaison Officer, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our Liason Officer, Ryan David, and know more about his experiences and learnings while working within the Colliers culture.
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Oct 7, 2020
What to Consider When Renting a Condominium Unit
Whether it’s to be close to work or to experience living in a residential building, you’ve decided to rent a condominium unit to live in. There are plenty of choices in Metro Manila alone and the process of choosing the best option can be a confusing and exhausting experience. In this blog, we will discuss what you need to consider when renting a condominium unit.
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Oct 5, 2020
In Focus | Emmanuel Sumat, Company Driver, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our Company Driver, Emmanuel Sumat, as he shares his memorable experiences in Colliers and his mindset on cherishing every moment and making every second count.
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Oct 2, 2020
In Focus | Vida Samaco, Senior Client Engagement Officer, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our Senior Client Engagement Officer, Vida Samaco, as she shares about her experience working in Colliers and her thoughts on finding and maintaining work-life balance.
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Aug 5, 2020
Preserving your Investment Through Preventive Maintenance
Certainly, one of the most challenging aspects of owning property is the string of maintenance issues that add up over time and creates a major dent in your budget.
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Jul 24, 2020
First Response: Managing COVID-19 Infections for Landlords and Tenants
For four months, Metro Manila and other provinces have been under community quarantine measures aimed at flattening the curve of COVID-19 infections, which has greatly affected the Philippine economy amid safety concerns.
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Jul 17, 2020
A Guide to Nurturing a Healthy Landlord-Tenant Relationship
Maintaining a good relationship with your landlord is an integral part of having a quality experience as a tenant, which will make your life much easier for any future housing needs and requests.
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Jul 1, 2020
The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate: In a COVID world, where do BPOs go next?
We intend to share our knowledge to accelerate the success of our partners by writing a series of papers about The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate. We need to be ready and preparation starts now.
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Jun 25, 2020
Finding the right tenant
In leasing residential property, a landlord’s biggest concern is finding the right tenant, and, in our experience, they often express the following concerns:
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Jun 22, 2020
Virtual Realty: Showing Spaces Remotely
Site inspections and oculars are essential in real estate transactions. Having potential clients experience the space personally greatly helps in their decision-making and closing a sale, as they can evaluate and decide whether the spacefitstheir requirements.
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Jun 11, 2020
Building the Green Way: Opportunities in Green Building Development
The built environment plays an important factor in our everyday lives and the notion of sustainability in building assets are often overlooked.
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Jun 2, 2020
The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate: Preparing for the Great Return to the Workplace
We intend to share our knowledge to accelerate the success of our partners by writing a series of papers about The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate. We need to be ready and preparation starts now.
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May 28, 2020
Social Distancing: Enriching Connections at Arm’s length
Networking events, face-to-face meetings, hand-shakes; it seemed like these were some of the requisites for getting the commercial parties to end at dotted “i”s and crossed “t”s.
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May 26, 2020
Work From Home Setup is Not For Everyone
The world is changing. Those who can quickly adapt to change are those who grow with time.
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May 21, 2020
Rental Concessions: A Landlord's Response to COVID-19
The current pandemic has brought about several economic impacts to the businesses and operations of both tenants and landlords.
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May 12, 2020
Easing Back: Landlords Prepare Post ECQ
Navigating our future workplace amid COVID-19 is crucial as landlords and occupiers implement safety protocols to adapt to the new normal.
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May 12, 2020
The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate: Preparing for the Great Return to the Workplace
We intend to share our knowledge to accelerate the success of our partners by writing a series of papers about The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate. We need to be ready and preparation starts now.
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May 6, 2020
The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate: Decisions in a Time of Challenges and Uncertainty
We intend to share our knowledge to accelerate the success of our partners by writing a series of papers about The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate. We need to be ready and preparation starts now.
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Apr 28, 2020
Is There a Greener Pasture in the Philippine Real Estate Market?
Green building certifications set opportunities to push green growth in the Philippine market particularly in residential developments outside Metro Manila.
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Apr 22, 2020
The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate: Crafting A Culture Of Workplace Wellness
We intend to share our knowledge to accelerate the success of our partners by writing a series of papers about The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate. We need to be ready and preparation starts now.
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Apr 15, 2020
Real Estate Valuation in the Time of COVID-19
The rapid spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has thrown a curve ball on how the real estate appraisal profession is practiced.
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Apr 8, 2020
The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate: Survival - A Shared Cause
We intend to share our knowledge to accelerate the success of our partners by writing a series of papers about The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate. We need to be ready and preparation starts now.
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Mar 31, 2020
The New Normal in Commercial Real Estate: Changing the Way We Work
Colliers International Philippines is one with the nation and the world in Doing What is Right for the people, clients and communities in combating the spread of COVID-19.
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Mar 24, 2020
Colliers REview Blog | Philippines
Stay updated with property market trends. Explore our blog, Colliers REview Philippines, for our professional outlook on issues relating to the real estate industry.
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Mar 24, 2020
Indoor Air Quality in the Workplace
Indoor air pollution is perhaps one of the most underrated health concerns in commercial and institutional buildings and it is not hard to see why. Outdoor air, when heavily polluted, can be easily noticed (dark smoke, toxic smell, and bitter taste). However, indoor air is different. It hides behind the cool and comforting air blown by the AC and the calming smell of air fresheners which we normally prefer in the workplace.
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Mar 4, 2020
In Focus | Vida Samaco, Senior Client Engagement Officer, Colliers International Philippines
Meet our Marketing Officer, Jefferson Cubar, and read about his experience on the importance of seizing opportunities, finding balance between work and life and honing key skills for growth.
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Feb 20, 2020
Mid-Market Sweet Spot
The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in the region. Its growth is mainly consumption driven, with household spending covering nearly 60 percent of the country’s annual economic output.
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Feb 20, 2020
Flight-To-Quality Redefines Cebu Office Market
The Cebu Office Market has seen a substantial progress over the past few years due to the continuous influx of the outsourcing businesses.
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Feb 10, 2020
Is there value in a 30-year-old building?
We are inclined to think that buildings are permanent structures considering that in older cities like New York and London, it is not uncommon to find buildings a hundred years’ old or more. But buildings, in reality, like almost everything else, depreciate over time.
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Feb 6, 2020
Property Upside Down South
Southern Luzon has always been a major growth driver of the Philippine economy. The region is one of the major contributors to the Philippines’ annual economic output, accounting for about 14 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
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Feb 5, 2020
In Focus: Camille Agnabo-Magpantay, Assistant Manager for People and Performance, Philippines
Meet our Assistant Manager for People and Performance, Camille Agnabo-Magpantay, as she shares her experience in a people profession and the challenges and fulfillments that come with it.
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Jan 31, 2020
Headwinds and Tailwinds: Philippine Property in 2020
Colliers Philippines' Managing Director, Richard Raymundo, had the pleasure of being one of the speakers at Inquirer Property’s first property forum for the year: “State of Real Estate: A Clear Vision for 2020” at the Manila Polo Club.
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Jan 28, 2020
Outsourcing Opportunities Amid US Wage Hike
Raising the minimum wage across the United States may increase the likelihood of US businesses to outsource jobs to countries such as the Philippines where production costs are lower.
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Dec 16, 2019
In Focus: Roldan Buitizon, Associate Director for Project Management, Philippines
Meet our Associate Director for Project Management, Roldan Buitizon, as he shares his journey that led him to a career in construction management and how he became a leader that empowers his team by balancing authority, trust and having a positive view towards their work.
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Dec 4, 2019
In Focus: Rose Ernesto, Sales Associate for Residential Services, Philippines
Meet our Sales Associate for Residential Services, Rose Ernesto, as she shares what she finds most challenging in her line of work and how different her career is now from where she started.
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