Is Real Estate Data Transparency the Next Big Disruptor?

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Can online access to data change commercial real estate?

Buying property is usually the single biggest purchase a person will make over the course of their life. The process of searching for a new home is arduous and any prospective buyer will consume vast quantities of information before tenuously making their final decision.

The Internet age has ushered a new epoch, where consumers have most of the power. When shopping for a house you can use Lamudi an online portal that provides a prospector with numerous data points: recent sales in the area, price fluctuations in the past year, average prices per square meter and even mortgage prices. This puts the customer in the driving seat when it comes to negotiations.

Although information is now readily available online for private real estate, commercial real estate remains a different animal. It is still quite difficult to obtain information about lease and sales transactions and even in some cases the available space. Transparency of data has completely disrupted other major markets recently, Uber being the classic example, so is commercial real estate the next to change, change utterly?

Dingdong Dantes Endorses Risa Hontiveros

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Primetime star and youth icon Dingdong Dantes expressed his support to senatorial candidate and former PhilHealth Director Risa Hontiveros.

Dantes said that Hontiveros' advocacy of universal healthcare and track record as a legislator make her the candidate of choice for the Filipino family.

"As a family man, health is very important to me. It is high time for us to have leaders who give premium to the Filipino family's well-being. Yan, Zia and I are lucky to have good healthcare, and would like everyone to have the same", Dantes remarked.

"Klaro sa akin na lahat ng ginagawa nya sa kanyang laban para sa kababaihan, sa kabataan at lalung-lalo na sa kalusugan goes beyond just being advocacies kundi panata niya sa kanyang sarili at sa bayan. At nakita ko yun sa kanyang trabaho over the years", says Dantes.

Hontiveros, when she was partylist representative, pushed for the Cheaper Medicines Law.

Dantes finally expressed his hopes this coming May 9.

"Fanboy na nya ako mula nung tumakbo sya nung 2010 and until now, she has 100% of my support. I'm really hoping that the third time's the charm", Dantes concluded.

The ArtBGC Mural Festival Returns to BGC

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Splashes of color are ready to fill the walls of Bonifacio Global City (BGC) as Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. (BAFI) celebrates ArtBGC Mural Festival 2016. Now on its sophomore run, ArtBGC promises vibrant new murals and programs to make art and culture more accessible to BGCitizens.

The festival is done in collaboration with L.A.-based art consultancy, LeBasse Projects, and Honeycomb Communities. Multi-disciplinary artists such as: PastelFD, Andrew Schoultz, HOTxTEA, Bunnie Reiss, Aleks Kocev and Blaine Suque are bringing in their unique brand of creativity, hoping to build on the iconic atmosphere of BGC. Representing the Philippines in this festival are Kris Abrigo, Trip63 and ArtBGC Open Call winner, KFK. All artists, international delegates and select guests of BAFI will be treated to a welcome dinner hosted by the local government unit of Taguig. Keep an eye out for these talented individuals this May 12 to 21 as they make their mark on W 5th, NET One, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Stopover and BGC Corporate Center.

While the painting is ongoing, BAFI has created a variety of programs to bring art closer to the community. The Alveo Art Tours are designed to walk you through the different mural sites – old and new. These daily tours start at the Alveo showroom along 28th Street. The Mind Museum will host Cafe Scientifique – a world-wide movement to bring science closer to the public through conversation. Public art will be discussed and dissected on May 14. Both events are free and open to the public. 

 
Community takes on a bigger role this year. Coming from last year’s hype, BAFI was able to develop a small army of volunteers that will either be apprenticing under the muralists or running around BGC as part of the Street Team. Volunteers will be rehydrating and recharging at Burgos Eats thanks to Max’s Group. BAFI is also partnering with Fort Bonifacio Development Foundation, Inc. (FBDFI) to bring art to BGC’s neighboring communities. The artists will be painting with the children of Taguig on the afternoon of May 16, leaving behind unforgettable memories and a colorful mural. 

 

For more details and updates, visit artbgc.com or follow BGC on Facebook (fb.com/BonifacioGlobalCity), Twitter (@ExploreBGC), and the official event Instagram account (@artbgc).