Festival Mall acquisition boosts FILRT growth and portfolio size

Remember when Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT) acquired Festival Mall for P6.26 billion months ago? Already the premier Alabang shopping mall has boosted the earnings and portfolio size of FILRT, according to a business news report by the Manila Bulletin.

For the newcomers reading this, read my previous posts about Festival Mall (which first opened in May 1998) and FILRT by clicking here, here and here. FILRT meanwhile is reputed for being one of the top taxpayers in Muntinlupa City.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the news report of Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think FILRT will somehow improve the quality of Festival Mall in terms of structure and tenants? Was it a surprise that Festival Mall boosted the earnings of FILRT this early?

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Man arrested in Parañaque City for fraud and identity theft

Recently in the city of Parañaque, local law enforcers arrested a 44-year-old man over the use of fake identification as well as using a credit card to purchase almost P390,000 worth of gift certificates, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you consider identity theft a very serious crime? Do you know anyone in your local community who became a victim of identity theft or the illegal use of a credit card over the past six months? Do you think crime in the city is getting worse?

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Responsible waste management, illegal dumping and other topics discussed in Las Piñas City seminar

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the topics of environmental compliance, responsible waste management and others were discussed in detail in a seminar conducted by the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin report. Some parts in boldface…

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Do you think the City Government has been doing enough to keep the city clean and engage local communities to do their part on environmental compliance?

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Parañaque Congressman Yamsuan seeks passage of Equal Maternity Protection Act

Following the 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) of Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Parañaque’s 2nd District Representative Brian Yamsuan seeks passage of House Bill No. 224 (Equal Maternity Protection Act) which is one of his more notable proposals in the House of Representatives, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you find the details of Congressman Yamsuan’s proposal clear and concise? Do you think the proposal will be able to help a lot of women in the informal sector once it becomes a law? If you are a 2nd district voter of Parañaque, do you like what Congressman Yamsuan is doing?

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Four Chinese nationals arrested in Parañaque City over kidnapping

Recently in the city of Parañaque, local law enforcers arrested four Chinese nationals over the kidnap of a fellow Chinese national, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news article. The suspects previously operated as money changers targeting those who exchanged large amount of money.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the PNA. Some parts in boldface…

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, are you concerned that there could still be a lot of criminal activities committed by Chinese nationals? Do you consider Parañaque a hot spot of criminal activities involving Chinese nationals?

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Las Piñas City Deploys Over 1,000 “Habagat” Victims for 10-day Community Work

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the City Government deployed over one thousand “habagat” victims to do community work for a 10-day period in accordance to the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin report. Some parts in boldface…

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Do you under the detail of the TUPAD program with regards to providing temporary employment opportunities for the disadvantaged people? How many people in your local community got deployed by the City Government?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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One thousand 2nd District residents of Parañaque City sign up for TUPAD program

Recently in the city of Parañaque, one thousand residents of eight barangays that are all part of the 2nd district of the city formally signed up as the newest batch for the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, 2nd District Congressman Brian Yamsuan confirmed through his official Facebook page.  

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the social media confirmation by Congressman Yamsuan. Some parts in boldface…

Present during the August 7 signing and gathering were Congressman Yamsuan, Vice Mayor Benjo Bernabe, City Councilor Tess de Asis and City Councilor Binky Favis. The four incumbent officials are all part of Team Pag-Asa. For my previous posts about Team Pag-Asa, click here and here. For updates from Congressman Yamsuan, click https://www.facebook.com/congbrianyamsuan

For the newcomers reading this, the TUPAD program is an initiative of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) that provides short-term, community-based employment to the workers described as vulnerable or displaced, underemployed or seasonal. The temporary jobs offered by the program are often connected with community projects like the maintenance of public facilities and cleaning.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you like what Congressman Brian Yamsuan is doing with the residents and projects of District Two? Do you think Congressman Yamsuan’s city projects will succeed in lifting people up from poverty without necessarily making them dependent on government support?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Freelance club DJ shot in Las Piñas City gas station, declared dead-on-arrival at hospital

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, a freelance club disc jockey (DJ) was shot by an armed man (who has a partner driving a motorcycle) at a gas station, according to a GMA Network news report. The victim was brought to a hospital but was declared dead-on-arrival. The shooting incident was captured on CCTV camera.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the GMA news report. Some parts in boldface…

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Do you think there is more than meets the eye in this crime story? Do you think the police will be able to find and arrest the suspects?

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Parañaque Congressman Yamsuan tells graduates there is nothing wrong with starting at the bottom

Recently in Parañaque City, the 2nd District Representative Brian Yamsuan told the newest graduates of Parañaque City College (PCC) not to be ashamed of starting at the bottom, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. He tried to inspire many during PCC’s graduation rites.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you think today’s newest batch of college graduates have a lot of challenges to face as they hunt for available jobs? Do you find Congressman Yamsuan’s message to PCC graduates inspiring?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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CIDG seizes P121.4-M substandard Apple products and arrests two suspects in Parañaque City

Recently in Parañaque City, elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) seized more than P120 million worth of substandard Apple products and arrested two suspects, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news article.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the PNA. Some parts in boldface…

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you consider the selling of substandard technology products a major problem in the city? Who do you think is responsible for the many substandard products of Apple that entered Parañaque?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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