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As families prepare to visit their dearly departed this Undas, Eternal Gardens, one of the country’s premier memorial park developers, invites everyone to spend the long weekend in a space of remembrance, reflection, and family bonding. This year, Eternal Gardens is once again bringing back, refined and better, its well-loved family-friendly events across its parks, designed to make the observance of Undas both meaningful and heartwarming for visitors of all ages, including our beloved pets.

‘Undas has always been a time of reflection, but it’s also a time for families to come together,’ said Jose Antonio V. Rivera, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Eternal Gardens. ‘At Eternal Gardens, we want our parks to be places where love and memories live on, where remembering our loved ones goes hand in hand with celebrating life and community.’

Recognizing pets as part of the family, Eternal Gardens will once again host the much-anticipated Eternal Paw Parade, where pets will walk the runway in Halloween-inspired costumes. The event will feature fun games and special treats, creating memories for both pets and their humans.

Children will also have something to look forward to at the Kids’ Halloween Party, which takes on a festive carnival theme this year. Kids will enjoy a lively program featuring a magic show, games, face painting, a photo booth, and loot bags filled with surprises. A special award will also be given to the best-dressed participant.

Adding a deeper sense of meaning to the observance, Eternal Gardens invites visitors to take part in Share the Light, Share the Love, an initiative that encourages families to remember with love and give with purpose. By purchasing a candle, guests not only honor the memory of their departed loved ones but also help fund the community projects of the company’s partner local parishes.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, Eternal Gardens will also hold the Find the Golden Box activity. A golden box will be placed somewhere within the park grounds, with hints shared through the official Eternal Gardens Facebook page. The first three visitors to locate the box will win special gifts from the company, adding a touch of excitement to the day’s activities.

True to its tradition of honoring the faithful departed, Eternal Gardens will also hold its annual All Saints’ Day Mass in all its parks nationwide. Families are encouraged to join this solemn celebration of faith and thanksgiving, as prayers are offered for the eternal repose of the souls of their loved ones.

Eternal Gardens will also observe Reflection Time, a period of quiet hours dedicated to prayer and remembrance. During this time, no loud music will be played and no events will take place, only silence, gentle footsteps, and the soft murmur of prayers. ‘These quiet hours are meant to give our visitors time to pause and truly reflect,’ Rivera added. ‘We want to provide a balance, moments of joy and togetherness, and moments of peace and remembrance.’

Outside these moments of stillness, families can enjoy the lineup of activities prepared by Eternal Gardens as a way to strengthen the bond among loved ones while keeping the memories of those who have gone before us alive. ‘Undas at Eternal Gardens is not just about looking back,’ Rivera concluded. ‘It’s about celebrating the love that remains and cherishing the moments we continue to share, because love, after all, is eternal.’

For event schedules and park-specific details, follow the Eternal Gardens Official Facebook Page for updates.

Eternal Gardens is part of the ALC Group of Companies, founded by the late Amb. Antonio L. Cabangon Chua and is currently chaired by D. Edgard A. Cabangon.

Every year stroke affects an estimated half a million Filipinos, claiming the lives of over 87,000, making it the second leading cause of death in the Philippines.

In response to this crisis, Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC), a tertiary hospital in Lipa, Batangas, has launched its Institute for Clinical Neurosciences to help ease the burden for patients in Southern Luzon.

‘The Institute for Clinical Neurosciences is providing neurology expertise to treat stroke and other brain diseases. At the same time, it is bringing in advanced equipment like MRI machines, CT Scans, neuro-microscope for neurological procedures, EMG-NCV machines, EEGs; and an epilepsy monitoring unit,’ said Dr. Edna Cuasay, Chief of the Institute for Clinical Neurosciences of MMMC.

The new Center for Excellence is intended to address the shortage of neurologists in Batangas and nearby provinces as well as provide advanced, high-tech diagnostic and treatment services, and research to add to the knowledge resources for brain diseases in the country. Stroke is also known as ‘brain attack.’

Dr. Cuasay added, ‘It used to be that the only venues for training neurologists were concentrated in NCR. However, thanks to the efforts of both government and tertiary hospitals, we are expanding these training facilities outside NCR. Here in Southern Luzon, we have only one neurology training facility which is Mary Mediatrix Medical Center.’

According to Dr. Cuasay there are two types of stroke: an ischemic stroke where a blood clot blocks a brain blood vessel; and a hemorrhagic stroke where a brain vessel bursts and bleeds.

‘Here in Mary Mediatrix, we have full services to perform procedures that treat both types of strokes. Whether that calls for a thrombolysis that can reverse the stroke or removing the blood clot through thrombectomy or the basket method,’ she explained.

Dr. Cuasay said that stroke is the number one cause of disability in the Philippines and in Batangas. She underscored the crucial importance of responding as quickly as possible in cases of disabling, potentially fatal diseases like stroke.

‘Time is the most important factor not only in saving a patient’s life but also in helping a patient recover and restore quality of life,’ she noted. ‘When responders, whether emergency personnel, doctors, or loved ones, save time in accessing treatment for a patient, they are saving lives.’

Through the new Institute for Clinical Neurosciences of MMMC, patients in Southern Tagalog, and even as far as Quezon or Bicol can now access advanced, effective treatment for stroke and other brain conditions faster. Those disabled by stroke will have a greater chance to recover mobility and restore physical and mental functions through medical treatment and therapy.

Aboitiz Power Corp. reported on Wednesday that its net income rose by 5 percent year-on-year to P10.6 billion in July to September.

The power firm said its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) stood at P22.2 billion in the third quarter, 12-percent higher than the P19.8 billion reported in the same period last year.

The company cited an increase in margins from its power generation segment, which was attributable to the company’s reduced exposure to the spot market, and higher water inflow of its hydropower plants.

As a result, net income after minority interests rose to P10.6 billion in the third quarter, 32-percent higher on a quarter-on-quarter basis, and 5 percent higher versus the same period last year.

For the nine months ending September this year, AboitizPower generated P56.3 billon in Ebitda, unchanged from the same period in 2024, as the fresh contributions from Chromite Gas Holdings Inc., and new solar plants-the 159-megawatt-peak (MWp) Laoag, Armenia (45MWp), and Calatrava (173 MWp)-were offset by lower spot market prices in January to September.

Core net income at end-September amounted to P23.1 billion compared to P27.2 billion in the same period in 2024. The core net income in nine months reflected the full impact of depreciation and interest expenses for GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD), which AboitizPower began recognizing only in March 2024. Including forex and derivative gains, net income in January to September reached P23.3 billion.

The company sold 32,138 gigawatt-hours (GWh) at end-September this year, up 19 percent from 26,910 GWh in the same period in 2024. However, due to lower spot market prices, the nine-month Ebitda of AboitizPower’s generation and retail supply business rose by only 1 percent to P50.9 billion.

The distribution business, meanwhile, posted P7 billion in Ebitda, up 2 percent due to higher volume. Energy sales went up by 5 percent to 5,166 GWh from 4,939 GWh in the same period in 2024.

Last March, AboitizPower said it allotted P78.1 billion in capital expenditure (capex) for 2025, majority of which will be used to expand its renewable energy (RE) portfolio, aligning with its goal of increasing its clean energy capacity to 4,600 MW by 2030.

The company said it will continue to make huge bets on RE. Last year it set aside 72 percent of its capex budget of P73 billion for clean energy projects.

In a remarkable feat that underscores the power of purposeful innovation in healthcare, HealthServ Los Baños Medical Center, an affiliate of the Mount Grace Hospitals Network, earned the Gold Award in the Most Advanced Healthcare Technology category at the 2025 Hospital Management Asia (HMA) Awards.

The recognition honors the hospital’s pioneering initiative, ‘Smart Alerts for Smarter Audits: A Rule-Based Hospital Mortality Review Process Using AI-Predicted Mortality,’ a project that demonstrates how a community hospital can successfully harness artificial intelligence (AI) to transform clinical processes and enhance patient outcomes.

The award-winning project is led by Dr. Anton Elepaño, Clinical Outcomes Consultant, and Dr. Emilio Adriano, Medical Director of HealthServ Los Baños. Together with Lovely Edeza, Grace Engle, and Melfred Sumaya, they developed a system that integrates predictive analytics with automated alerts to support clinicians in monitoring and reviewing inpatient outcomes.

Mortality predictions

By using AI-generated mortality predictions drawn from the hospital’s electronic health records, the process automatically flags specific cases for review, allowing doctors to focus their attention on cases that need immediate analysis and action.

‘Traditionally, mortality audits require extensive manual chart reviews, a time-consuming and sometimes inconsistent process,’ explained Dr. Adriano. ‘With the help of AI, we can now prioritize cases more effectively, ensuring that we are not only reviewing outcomes but learning from them in real time.’

The system’s AI model was trained using more than 30,000 anonymized patient records dating back to 2016. It employs natural language processing (NLP) to interpret clinical notes and a random forest algorithm to identify patterns and variables that may contribute to higher mortality risks. Through this method, HealthServ’s AI-powered review system has dramatically improved efficiency, cutting chart review time by nearly half, while increasing data accuracy and standardizing how clinical outcomes are analyzed.

Crucial realization

According to Dr. Elepaño, the project was born out of a simple but crucial realization that hospitals already possess vast amounts of valuable data, but without the right tools, much of it goes unused.

‘We wanted to design something that’s practical and scalable , a system that works even in resource-limited settings,’ he said. ‘AI doesn’t replace human judgment; it enhances it. Our goal was to empower clinicians with insights drawn from data, so that every review becomes an opportunity for better care.’

Beyond its technical achievements, the initiative also reflects the hospital’s larger vision: to foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and innovation.

For Dr. Adriano, the project represents HealthServ’s ongoing journey toward excellence.

‘As a small hospital, we wanted to prove that innovation isn’t confined to big institutions,’ he said. ‘We can lead meaningful change by combining purpose, teamwork, and the right use of technology. Every improvement in process is, ultimately, an investment in patient safety and trust.’

Broader applications

The framework designed by the team also has broader applications beyond mortality audits. The system’s rule-based structure and predictive capability can be expanded to track other clinical indicators such as predicting the cost of admission, analyzing wound care outcomes, or benchmarking performance across hospitals within the Mount Grace network. These possibilities, according to Dr. Elepaño, reflect the project’s adaptability and its potential to serve as a blueprint for other hospitals seeking to make data-driven decisions.

The Hospital Management Asia (HMA) Awards, established in 2002, are among the most respected platforms for recognizing excellence and innovation in healthcare management across the Asia-Pacific region. The annual conference brings together healthcare executives, clinicians, and innovators to showcase transformative projects and share best practices in areas such as patient safety, clinical effectiveness, sustainability, and digital transformation.

Forward-thinking approaches

The awards celebrate hospitals that demonstrate forward-thinking approaches and measurable impact, institutions that go beyond compliance to create systems of genuine improvement. Held this year in Vietnam, the 2025 HMA Awards gathered hospitals and health systems from across Asia to celebrate groundbreaking work that raises the standards of healthcare delivery.

Competing against larger and more established institutions, HealthServ Los Baños’ victory was both humbling and inspiring.

‘It proves that innovation isn’t limited by size or location,’ said Dr. Adriano. ‘Even a community hospital in Los Baños can lead the way in using data science to improve healthcare delivery. What matters most is the commitment to do better for our patients, our people, and the community we serve.’

THE number of Filipinos who died by suicide rose slightly in 2024, according to new data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

The PSA reported 3,379 deaths from intentional self-harm last year, 246 more than the 3,133 recorded in 2023. Despite the uptick, suicide remained the 30th leading cause of death in the country.

The release comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to warn that suicide is a global public health concern, responsible for more than one in every 100 deaths worldwide. For every life lost, the WHO said, there are over 20 suicide attempts.

Globally, high-income countries record the highest age-standardized suicide rate at 11.8 per 100,000 people, followed by low-income nations with 10.5 per 100,000.

Across genders, suicide remains one of the top causes of death among young people. In 2021, it was the second leading cause of death among females aged 15 to 29, and the third for males in the same age group.

More than half of all suicides occur before age 50, while rates among those aged 70 and older are more than twice that of people aged 30 to 49.

The WHO also pointed out that mental health conditions weigh heavily on economies, costing between 0.5 and 1 percent of a country’s gross domestic product, a burden felt even more in developing nations.

‘Progress in reducing suicide mortality must accelerate to meet the Sustainable Development Goal target of a one-third reduction by 2030,’ the WHO said in its September report coinciding with Suicide Prevention Month.

Heart disease still top killer

MEANWHILE, overall deaths in the country reached 701,861 in 2024, up from 694,821 the previous year.

Ischaemic heart disease remained the leading cause, claiming 134,078 lives or 19.1 percent of all recorded deaths.

It was followed by neoplasms, or cancers, which accounted for 77,433 deaths (11 percent), and cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke, which caused 68,736 deaths (9.8 percent).

Regionally, Calabarzon registered the most deaths with 105,241, representing 15 percent of the national total. The National Capital Region (NCR), on the other hand, had 84,050 deaths, a two-percent rise from 82,410 in 2023.

Within Metro Manila, Quezon City recorded the highest number of deaths at 18,397, or nearly 22 percent of the region’s total. Cavite, meanwhile, logged the most deaths among all provinces with 26,869.

Per PSA, the data were based on civil registry records submitted to the agency’s regional offices nationwide.

Eternal Gardens parks ready to welcome visitors for Undas 2025The management anticipates a significant volume of visitors from October 31 to November 2, especially as this year’s Undas falls on a weekend. However, as seen in previous years, many families are also expected to visit a week before or after the official dates to avoid peak crowding.

Beyond ensuring peace and order, Eternal Gardens has also prepared engaging and family-centered activities to enhance the Undas experience for visitors. Vice President for Sales and Marketing Jose Antonio V. Rivera shared that the company, for many years, has aimed to go beyond providing a memorial space by creating an atmosphere where families can bond, reflect, and celebrate the lives of their departed loved ones.

‘Undas is a time of remembrance, but it is also a time of togetherness,’ Rivera emphasized. ‘We wanted to create meaningful activities that allow families to spend quality time while keeping the spirit of respect and tradition at the heart of the celebration.’

Recognizing that pets are now considered part of the family, Eternal Gardens will once again host the Eternal Paw Parade, a special activity that honors the love and companionship pets bring into the lives of families. In line with this, the company officially announces that all Eternal Gardens parks are pet-friendly, provided that pets are on a leash and wear diapers at all times to maintain cleanliness and order. However, should the respective Local Government Units issue any guidelines restricting pets during Undas, Eternal Gardens commits to full compliance.

Among other special activities lined up are the Kids’ Halloween Party, Candle Lighting Ceremony for a Cause, and more. True to tradition, a Holy Mass will be celebrated on November 1 in all Eternal Gardens parks as a spiritual highlight of the observance.

Eternal Gardens is part of the ALC Group of Companies, founded by the late Amb. Antonio L. Cabangon Chua, and is now led by Chairman D. Edgard A. Cabangon.

For updates and complete park guidelines, visitors are encouraged to follow the Eternal Gardens Official Facebook Page.

Smart Communications Inc. has partnered with satellite operator Lynk Global to make mobile communication possible even in areas without cell signal-a move that could transform how Filipinos stay connected during disasters or in remote parts of the country.

Under the partnership, Smart will tap into Lynk’s Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite network, which allows ordinary mobile phones to connect directly to satellites without the need for special equipment.

The initial rollout will enable users to send and receive SMS and access messaging apps such as WhatsApp even when cell towers are unavailable. Once the network is fully deployed in the coming years, it will support full mobile voice and data connectivity.

‘This isn’t a simple technology play for us. We think this will transform lives,’ PLDT Inc. COO Menardo G. Jimenez said. ‘We’re trying to be there for all Filipinos. Whether they’re talking to family abroad, or standing on a rooftop during a flood, requesting for assistance.’

The collaboration will begin with laboratory tests, roaming integration, and field trials before a phased rollout.

‘We will begin by linking our core systems and move toward live field testing, using Smart’s spectrum to reach farther areas and prioritizing coastal and mountain barangays and key maritime routes while ensuring that connections are secure, reliable and stable,’ Smart Head of the Network Strategy and Transformation Office Radames Zalameda said.

James Alderdice, Lynk Global VP for Asia Pacific, said the company is ‘more than excited’ to work with Smart to bring satellite connectivity directly to mobile phones.

‘Lynk’s technology is designed to extend mobile coverage everywhere, supporting Smart’s mission to keep communities connected, even when disasters strike.’

D and L Industries Inc. has been recognized by the Institute of Corporate Directors for its corporate governance practices based on the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).

This marks the sixth consecutive year that DNL has been honored in the Golden Arrow Awards, receiving three Golden Arrows this year, an improvement from last year’s two-arrow recognition.

The Golden Arrow Awards recognize publicly listed companies that have achieved high scores in the ACGS assessment, reflecting their adherence to the principles of good corporate governance. The ACGS measures company performance in key areas such as facilitating the rights and equitable treatment of shareholders, promoting sustainability and resilience, fostering strong stakeholder relations, ensuring transparency and accountability through timely disclosure of material information, and providing effective board leadership and oversight.

The ICD, meanwhile, is a non-stock, not-for-profit national association of corporate directors and other stakeholders engaged in corporate governance. Its mission is to champion good corporate governance and stewardship for the benefit of the society. It aims to be the key catalyst in the Philippine corporate governance ecosystem for inclusive and sustainable development.

‘We are deeply honored to receive three Golden Arrows this year,’ D and L President and CEO Alvin Lao said.

‘From our initial one-arrow recognition, to two arrows last year, and now three, this steady progression reflects our unwavering commitment to continuously elevate our corporate governance practices. At D and L, we view good governance as the cornerstone of sustainable growth and an essential part of how we create lasting value for our stakeholders.’

The memory of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Northern Cebu on September 30 still haunts the region, but for BingoPlus Foundation, it was a call to action defined by dedication and grit.

Armed with a commitment to multiply the good and spread hope, the BingoPlus Foundation immediately mobilized the relief operations to deliver the Php6 million support from DigiPlus Interactive and BingoPlus to thousands of Cebuanos affected by the earthquake.

Little did the team know that their dedication and perseverance would be tested as the mission, implemented under the Foundation’s BayanihanPlus program, became one of its most arduous operations to date.

Serving Beyond the Quake

While BingoPlus Foundation, social development arm of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., is no stranger to difficult relief operations, the recent leg was the most challenging to date. For the Manila-based Foundation team and the local Cebu BingoPlus employee volunteers, the journey was a test of commitment.

The distribution was fraught with challenges, ranging from aftershocks, heavy rains, impassable roads, and infrastructural damage. This difficult environment peaked on October 13 when volunteers experienced a 5.8 magnitude aftershock, which intensified the already complex relief operations.

Despite the hazards, the team’s resolve was unwavering. Everyone was committed to fulfilling public service-to deliver not just the relief goods but multiply the good and provide hope to thousands of affected Cebuanos.

As Jem Tumbaga, BingoPlus Foundation Communications Officer, shared, ‘I learned that serving others is not about how easy the journey is, but how willing your heart is to keep going for those who need you the most.’

Tumbaga added, ‘Despite the bad weather, rough roads, and the scary aftershocks we experienced in Cebu, my commitment to serve others remains unshaken because I know our service will bring hope to our kababayans severely affected by the earthquake.’

Collaboration to Multiply the Good

In the spirit of multiplying the good through collaboration, the Foundation coordinated with BingoPlus branches, local government units, the Philippine Army 53rd Engineering Brigade, the Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) and supply chain networks, to carry out one of its most complex relief operations, delivering aid barangay to barangay across six municipalities within days. The combined effort in logistics and communications ensured efficient distribution of relief goods to thousands of residents in far-flung areas across Northern Cebu.

‘Wala man lisod kaayo ang access diri samot na sa agianan samot na ang kaning sa Tagnucan kay mubalik pa sa mainland (Access here is very difficult, especially the roads, especially for Tagnucan, because the road goes back to the mainland),’ said Nino Mangubat, the focal person of PADS in Borbon, shared on a Facebook post.

He added ‘Karon, kaning gihatag sa BingoPlus Foundation ayuda dako jud kaayo ni ug kwan sa persons with disabilities diri sa Borbon kay nakita jud nato ba bisan og lisod kaayo ang pwd karon amo saning gipaningkamutan sa mga chapter president nga ang tanang ayuda nga gihatag sa BingoPlus amo ning i-house to house na sa mga members. (Now, this aid given by the BingoPlus Foundation is really a huge help for the persons with disabilities here in Borbon, because we truly see that even though it is very difficult for PWDs right now, we-the chapter presidents-are making every effort to ensure that all the aid given by BingoPlus is delivered house-to-house to the members.)’

The PADS representative said ‘Thank you kaayo BingoPlus sa inyong hatag na suporta sa moa o sa PADS. Thank you kayo (Thank you very much, BingoPlus, for the support you gave us, or to PADS. Thank you very much).’

P6 million Aid of BayanihanPlus

Through the Foundation’s program BayanihanPlus, volunteers successfully delivered thousands of relief packs to an estimated 56,000 residents across six municipalities in Northern Cebu. This extensive distribution, valued at Php6 million, spanned a phased approach from October 5 to October 23.

‘Our commitment to the people of Cebu is unwavering,’ said Angela Camins-Wieneke, BingoPlus Foundation Executive Director. ‘This Php6 million support from DigiPlus and BingoPlus represents an immediate lifeline for tens of thousands of individuals who lost their homes, livelihoods, and some even their loved ones. We’ve prioritized swift, targeted action to ensure the relief gets into the hands of those who need it most. Sama-sama sa pagtulong. Sabay-sabay sa pagbangon. (We help together. We recover together.)’

Understanding that earthquake recovery is a long-term process, the BingoPlus Foundation will continue working with partners to assess the changing needs of the affected communities as the complex recovery progresses.

PROPERTY technology, or ‘proptech,’ is the digital transformation of real estate benefitting homebuyers and renters through easier search and secure transactions, as well as bringing advantage to developers and investors through better data and automation.

In the Philippines, the first wave of proptech started in 2011 and focused mainly on online property listings. The second wave began in 2015 when banks and developers embraced online booking and payment portals. However, the Covid-19 pandemic forced the real estate industry to digitize rapidly, which made proptech expand into digital land records, construction monitoring and bank integration for home financing.

By 2023, collaborations among banks, developers and fintech startups turned proptech into a full ecosystem-spanning digital payment gateways, real estate analytics, smart community management and end-to-end property platforms. With the rise of artificial intelligence this year, AI valuation tools have also emerged in the proptech sector.

The Philippines’s pioneering mortgage brokerage platform known as MatchMo was founded in 2021 by Kevin Christian Y. Carreon, who serves as CEO of Snapp Ventures Inc., MatchMo’s operator. Over a span of four years, it has grown into a nationwide ecosystem that connects buyers, developers and financial institutions-streamlining the path to home ownership for thousands of Filipinos.

Carreon disclosed during an interview with ANC’s ‘Market Edge’ show in 2023 that MatchMo received a P30 million seed investment from Insignia Venture Partners LP Pte. Ltd., a Singaporean venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage tech startups in Southeast Asia. With this funding came the announcement that the company would be shifting from a mortgage matchmaker to a proptech platform.

Now a leading innovator in the proptech sphere, MatchMo is a trusted B2B partner for builders in managing client loan processing seamlessly, while ensuring that homebuyers obtain the best loan packages and transparent comparisons through strong partnerships with 22 banking institutions.

Last week, MatchMo hosted ‘Beyond the Build 2025’ in Taguig City. It brought together CEOs, industry leaders and top executives to honor excellence and collaboration in the property and financing sectors. The evening affair was co-presented by the Bank of the Philippine Islands, which highlighted its role in supporting developer partnerships and innovation in the home financing landscape.

Underscoring MatchMo’s mission to connect and strengthen linkages in the financing and homebuilding chain, the event featured a showcase of partner exhibitors including the BPI, the Bank of Makati Inc., BDO Unibank Inc., FJ Security Agency Inc., NDM Sanchez Builders and Development Corp., the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., Security Bank Corp., the company behind ‘The Drapery Studio’ and World Home Depot Corp.

Industry visionaries were honored during the event, which was capped by the official launch of the ‘MatchMo Ecosystem,’ an all-in-one suite of tools designed to transform partnership and efficiency. The new platform provides developers with unmatched data clarity and seamless operational flow. According to MatchMo Head of Engineering Rain Serinas, it is ‘a crystallization of our promise to the industry in empowering developers to move faster, decide smarter and build with absolute confidence, ensuring every project is delivered with maximum efficiency and compliance.’

Among the finance-focused proptech companies in the country, MatchMo ranks high for direct mortgage integration. Some of its developer partners are Landco Pacific Corp., Filinvest Land Inc. and Pueblo de Oro Development Corp. It makes home financing simple and accessible by connecting buyers with the best loan options from the Philippines’ top banks-turning every Filipino’s dream home into a reality.

Eventually, proptech will pave the way for data-driven tools such as blockchain-based smart contracts for property transfers, 3D printing of housing materials, predictive modeling for investment decisions and sustainability platforms that track carbon footprints for green certifications.

Joseph Gamboa is chairman of the Media Affairs Sub-Committee on Publications of the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines and a director of Noble Asia Industrial Corp. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the opinion of these institutions and the BusinessMirror