P.A. Properties named Pag-IBIG Fund Top 10 developer in NCR

 

Makati City, Philippines—P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation has been recognized as one of Pag-IBIG Fund’s Top 10 Accredited Developers in the National Capital Region for 2024 — a prestigious honor that underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to making homeownership more attainable for Filipino families.

In addition to the company’s achievement, Atty. Marianne Reyna L. Cruz, President of P.A. Properties, as represented by Atty. Chrisgene Castillo, AVP for Legal Services, received a Plaque of Appreciation for her unwavering support, valuable insights, and inspiring words shared during the Pag-IBIG Fund Stakeholders’ Accomplishment Report for the Year 2024.

The awards were formally presented during the Pag-IBIG Fund Stakeholders’ Accomplishment Report 2024, held on April 4, 2025, at Dusit Thani Manila, Makati City. The event gathered key stakeholders from the housing and real estate sectors, recognizing outstanding partners who contribute to Pag-IBIG Fund’s mission of providing affordable housing to Filipinos.

“This recognition strengthens our drive to continue building quality and affordable homes for Filipino families across the country,” said Atty. Cruz. “We share this milestone with our hardworking teams and partners who help bring our mission to life every day.”

P.A. Properties remains committed to creating sustainable communities and contributing to national housing goals through strong partnerships and innovative solutions.

About P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation

Nestled in San Pedro, Laguna, P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (P.A. Properties) is a leading developer of low to medium-cost housing communities in Southern Luzon. Since its establishment in 1994, the company has crafted over 30,000 homes across key Philippine provinces, with plans to build an additional 20 communities in the next 5 years. P.A. Properties, guided by the tagline "Behind Every Home is a Story," not only addresses the nation's housing backlog but also actively contributes to economic growth. Through philanthropic initiatives, such as hospital donations in Cabuyao, providing right of way in Pampanga for civic centers, and establishing SanJo's markets in provinces like Laguna and Bulacan, the company weaves a narrative of community development and nationwide impact.

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Strengthening Community and Influence: Blogapalooza’s Milestones for a #BetterBloga

April has been an exciting month for Blogapalooza, as we leaned into what matters most—building a stronger, more intentional creator community. True to our mantra of #BetterBloga, this month was all about connection, collaboration, and empowering creators to make a real difference through meaningful initiatives.

Empowering Future Leaders at Mad World

We proudly stood with the next generation of change-makers at Mad World: Beyond Style and Glamour, supporting young marketers and future leaders in a space where creativity meets purpose. Nurturing the youth has always been at the core of what we do, and this initiative was a perfect reflection of our mission to uplift and empower and create opportunities for the next wave of visionaries. 

Fashion with Purpose: A Movement for Culture and Sustainability

In a bold fusion of fashion, culture, and sustainability, Blogapalooza partnered with Kaunlaran para sa Kultura at Kalikasan for an event that was as meaningful as it was stylish. This gathering challenged creators to lead with intention, encouraging them to push the boundaries of influence and spark conversations that truly matter. It also highlighted the importance of supporting local artisans, embracing traditional techniques, and championing homegrown brands that honor both culture and craftsmanship, showing that impact can be made through conscious choices.

Celebrating Filipino Excellence

We also celebrated Filipino excellence through arts as we joined Alice Reyes Dance Philippines (ARDP) for the launch of its 2025 season with "PAGDIRIWANG: Sayaw Alay sa Sining." The BlogaFam got to witness the breathtaking fusion of tradition and innovation, featuring the brilliance of National Artist Alice Reyes, renowned international choreographers, and the much-awaited return of the iconic Candice Adea. A true testament to world-class talent, and we were honored to be part of it.

As we move into the rest of the year, we remain committed to our vision of a stronger, more intentional creator community. Every event, every partnership, and every conversation we spark is a step toward building a #BetterBloga—one that creates value, drives purpose, and inspires others to do the same. Through it all, we continue to #ElevateInfluence, empowering creators to lead with meaning using our voices to spark change, tell meaningful stories, and create impact that truly matters.

About Blogapalooza

Blogapalooza, the Philippines' premier influencer marketing company. Through the years, Blogapalooza has built a solid community of thousands of bloggers, social media influencers, and content creators all over the Philippine archipelago and nearby Southeast Asian countries. As a trailblazer in the influencer marketing space, Blogapalooza remains to be strong brand that people associate with expertise, credibility, professionalism, and excellence.

 

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"NIKUNO YOICHI" to Open Second Malaysian Outlet in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on May 5, 2025

 

Act Community Inc. (Head Office: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan; CEO: Masato Yanase), the operator of NIKUNO YOICHIi—a Japanese “Yakiniku Entertainment” brand with over 30 locations in Japan—will open its second Malaysian outlet in Damansar Utama, Petaling Jaya on May 5, 2025.

After making waves in Penang's Georgetown in 2024 with its concept of affordable halal- meat yakiniku restaurant, NIKUNO YOICHI is ready to bring the second chapter of its culinary journey to the heart of Kuala Lumpur area.

Wagyu and Rice — The Soul of Japan, Now in Malaysia

What makes NIKUNO YOICHI truly special is its authentic, casual dining experience centered around Japan’s national dish—Yakiniku. At the core of this experience is A5-grade halal wagyu beef, served with freshly steamed Japanese rice cooked in a traditional iron pot imported from Japan, providing a sensory dining experience like no other.

Even our signature yakiniku sauce, based on a secret recipe, has been redeveloped in Japan to fully comply with local halal standards, ensuring a safe and satisfying experience for all Malaysian guests.

Bringing Japanese Yakiniku Culture to the World with Local Adaptations

At NIKUNO YOICHI, our mission is simple:
“Bringing smiles to the world with the finest meat and rice.”

Following the success of our Penang outlet, the upcoming Uptown Damansara location will offer a more refined blend of yakiniku and entertainment, aiming to make the deliciousness of Japan a familiar part of everyday life in Malaysia. We are committed to sharing authentic Japanese yakiniku culture with the world.

About NIKUNO YOICHI Malaysia

"The first Malaysian outlet opened in April 2024 in Georgetown, Penang. by sourcing whole wagyu cattle through exclusive channels, we are able to offer premium A5 wagyu at more affordable prices than our competitors — with A5 wagyu kalbi priced at just RM35 for 80g.

We also plan to expand our franchise network across Malaysia in the near future.

Website: www.instagram.com/nikunoyoichi_penang/

About Act Community Inc.

Company Name   Act Community Inc.

CEO                     Masato Yanase

Head Office          3-13-6 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Malaysia Office    90G Persiaran Gurney, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang

Malaysia Inquiry  fromonemalaysia@gmail.com

Website  https://www.nikunoyoichi.co.jp/

Business Description  Franchise support, franchise system development, brand creation, and restaurant consulting

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Filipino-Owned Company Launches Two Nationwide Directories to Connect Service Providers with Customers

Teampageone Web Portal Services launches two website directories to find service providers according to specialty, location, and availability

Teampageone Web Portal Services, a Filipino-owned digital marketing company, has recently launched two online directories to help service providers promote their services while helping customers find these service specialists all over the Philippines: ServicePros PH and SalonPros PH.

As a company with team members specializing in digital/Google marketing, Teampageone has a mission to provide the Filipino service specialist with an organized and efficient means to find customers, and for the customer to conveniently find qualified service providers. Service providers, whether freelance or enterprises, can list for free.

A more efficient way for qualified professionals to offer their services

The first directory, ServicePros PH (https://servicepros.ph), aims to provide a more efficient, more organized directory to connect service providers (freelancers or enterprises) of different specialties with customers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. These include the most in-demand service providers, such as electricians, plumbers, construction contractors, auto mechanics and shops, cleaning contractors, appliance/electronic repair specialists, and more.

The second directory, SalonPros PH (https://salonpros.ph), was created to conveniently connect service providers in the beauty and wellness industry with customers seeking qualified professionals.  These include hair and makeup professionals, brows, lashes and nail technicians, specialized beauty treatment specialists, and massage therapists all over the Philippines.

Aside from the opportunity to be discovered on these directories, each service provider has a webpage within the directory that is Google-optimized. They can use their exclusive webpage to promote their services via social media and e-mail.  The webpage of a service provider also gives them additional exposure on search engines such as Google, where buyer intent is high. 

The individual pages of service providers can be indexed on Google, the biggest market of ready-to-hire customers, for more online visibility.

The webpage of each service professional serves as an online portfolio with all the important details of the services they offer: their experience, certifications and awards, images of their work, contact details, services with pricing, and availability. After browsing service providers and choosing according to the profile of the service provider, customers can book services directly through the webpage. Confirmed/completed bookings are recorded in the service provider’s private dashboard, which can be a means to reach out to customers again for repeat business.

According to Teampageone founder Hazel Christine V. Herber,  these two service directories came about after observing the service providers’ means of acquiring customers via social media, especially in Facebook groups. “A customer joins or posts in a group looking for a particular service, and as many as 400+ service providers will comment on the post or send a private message, hoping to acquire that one customer. That is both frustrating and tiring for the service specialists, and overwhelming for that single customer to be inundated with dozens or even hundreds of messages.”

“Other options that service providers use include posting consistently on their Facebook page even without post engagements, joining dozens—if not hundreds—of Facebook groups to share posts from their business page, or sending direct messages via Messenger, which at times, causes the service provider to be restricted by Facebook or the customer. Thus, we thought of coming up with a more organized and efficient means for these service professionals to get the word out about their services and connect them with the searching customer, not only through the directory but also through Google and other search engines.”

“Most service providers promote on Facebook, but what they are not aware of is that Google is a way bigger market of ready-to-buy customers, and that is what we want the Filipino service provider to be able to tap.”

Early into the launch of the directories, customers began discovering these directories through Google and sending requests for quotes to the listed service providers.

Finding the best service providers for any customer’s needs

ServicePros PH and SalonPros PH are useful directories for individual and corporate customers.

Individual customers can find qualified service providers according to specialty, location, and availability. They can browse the service providers’ profiles, check their credentials, services, projects completed, customer reviews, and book their preferred service specialist according to the specialist’s availability.

Alternatively,  customers can post a job on ServicePros PH or SalonPros PH and wait for quotes from service providers, or invite their preferred service specialists to their job post. That way, customers have a more organized means of getting quotes and make an informed decision.

ServicePros PH and SalonPros PH will also help corporate customers seeking on-call freelance service professionals, hiring more staff members, or expanding their services. This allows companies to manage their manpower with flexibility and ease, especially during peak business hours, employees’ leaves, and unexpected surges. Companies can view a service specialist’s complete profile and add them as Favorites when they create their customer account.

Ultimately, the vision of Teampageone is a more robust Philippine economy by providing more efficient channels to connect service specialists with private and corporate customers through ServicePros PH and SalonPros PH. Herber adds: “Filipino service professionals are among the best, the most hardworking, and resilient professionals. They  just need a better medium to get discovered online, where 97% of customers search before availing of a service.”

About Teampageone Web Portal Services

Teampageone Web Portal Services is a Filipino company with a mission to provide service providers with an efficient means to market their services, as well as help customers find qualified service providers through https://servicepros.ph and https://salonpros.ph

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