The State of Real Estate in the Emerging Markets

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More than 60 percent of renters in a recent survey of online house-hunters cite cost constraints as the primary reason why they leased their home. The top of mind reason for Filipinos who choose not to buy property is "affordability."

Here are the key takeaways from the research:

• Affordability emerged as the key reason why many Filipinos choose not to buy their own home
• Nearly three-quarters of buyers cited security as their primary motivation for purchasing a home
• Two-thirds of the real estate agent surveyed are expecting growth of 8% or higher in the property market this year. The country’s real estate market has emerged as one of the most promising in the Asia Pacific region

Global property website Lamudi recently released a survey report indicating the situation of real estate in the emerging markets. The report, Real Estate in the Emerging Markets, provides a comprehensive overview of the property sector in 16 emerging countries, including the Philippines.

Based on a series of online surveys conducted with house-hunters and real estate agents in each country, as well as onsite data from Lamudi’s global network of websites, the research examines the habits of online property-seekers, while offering insights into the future of the property sector based on interviews and surveys with local property experts.

Wushu World Champion Rene Catalan Enlists Help of Malaysian AJ Pyro

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Asian Games gold winner and Wushu world champion Rene Catalan has arguably one of the most impressive track records among all Filipino fighters.

Even though his mixed martial arts career has not gotten off to as smooth a start, he always put up a spirited performance. He may have fell to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Alex Silva and then had a controversial loss that was eventually reversed into a no contest against Khim Dima, he continues to rise up to prove his might.

On December 5, 2014 he now gets a chance to right the ship in Manila, as he finally gets to compete in his home country for the first time when he takes on Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke at ONE FC: WARRIOR’S WAY- the much awaited MMA big fight to be held at SM MOA Arena in Pasay City.

Enlisting the help of ONE FC Malaysian Featherweight Champion AJ Pyro, highly publicized last year as one of the first foreigners who went to Tacloban to help the victims, Rene Catalan aims to do great against his opponent.

Coach AJ Pyro, fresh from winning a ONE FC tilt in Kuala Lumpur, pledged his earnings to Yolanda’s victims. He arranged a visit in Tacloban, along with a team of 25 doctors, thru ONE FC.

Brandon Vera and Ana Julaton Are All Geared Up for One FC: Warrior's Way

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Who isn't excited to see our amazing Filipino-blooded fighters enter the One FC ring and triumph over their opponents? I don't know about you but I'm more than thrilled to see who gets to emerge as victorious on the big fight night when we witness several fighters try to overcome each others strength, stamina and fury. It will be a spectacular night filled with raw guts empowered by cheers from the audience.

I am ecstatic to see international MMA superstar Brandon Vera and world-renowned female boxer turned MMA fighter Ana Julaton as they battle it out against equally formidable fighters. These two are all geared up for ONE FC: WARRIOR’S WAY this December 5, 2014, and I'm sure all roads will lead to SM MOA Arena in Pasay City as people flock towards the much awaited MMA bouts.

Coach Angelo Reyes and Ricky Lundell coached both Vera and Julaton in preparation for their fights. The two had joint training sessions at MP Training Club, located at Los Angeles, California.

Brandon Vera made the trip to MP Training Club in Los Angeles, California to train alongside Ana Julaton and her long-time coach Angelo Reyes. Vera worked several rounds of boxing pad work with Reyes while doing several rounds of training with Julaton’s training partners.