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Nico Nazario aka KuyaNic of Project Lupon

Nico Nazario or KuyaNic is the mastermind behind Project Lupon a new media entity for gamers focusing on event coverage, gaming-related content and streaming support for both local and international market. 

“I don’t have a decent streaming background. All I have was a vision on what should be shown and content to produce.”  Shared by KuyaNic when asked about his streaming background.

From Marketer to Caster

Unlike other casters, KuyaNic ‘s story on how he transitioned in becoming a streamer was an accident. “I wasn’t the one who originally shoutcast for WomboXCombo. Thing though is that my caster had an emergency and cannot stay with me in the studio just outside Manila.” he narrates. “I started to love the process and was looking forward to what better thing I can showcase the next day” KuyaNic added.

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Lamudi Puts The Spotlight On Outstanding Real Estate Brokers With Awards Night

On its third year, Lamudi, the number one online real estate platform in the Philippines, is celebrating the exemplary work of Certified Lamudi Partner brokers and agents through the Lamudi Broker Awards Night happening on February 21, 2019, at Makati Shangri-La.

Appreciating + Recognizing Talent

The Lamudi Broker Awards Night is our way to show appreciation to our most successful partners who not only grew alongside the company but helped Lamudi reach great heights in the real estate industry,” says Gilles Hage, Lamudi’s VP for Commercial Strategy

The Lamudi Broker Awards Night started in 2017 to recognize the most active, professional, and successful brokers in the industry.

Apart from the awarding ceremony, the gala will also serve as an opportunity for discussion and knowledge sharing with a leading voice in the industry addressing the present real estate landscape of the country.

Awards

The awards to be given during the February 21 awards ceremony are categorized into three: Individual, Company, and Special awards. They are the following:

Individual:

  • Most Leads Generated
  • Most Number of Listings Uploaded
  • Most Responsive
  • Top Trained
  • Broker of the Year for Luzon
  • Broker of the Year – for Visayas and Mindanao
  • Loyalty Award      

Brokerage:

  • Most Leads Generated
  • Most Number of Listings Uploaded
  • Most Responsive
  • Brokerage of the Year for Luzon
  • Brokerage of the Year for Visayas and Mindanao
  • Loyalty Award 

Special Awards:

  •  Lamudi Broker Influencer
  • Lamudi Partner Success Story of the Year
  • People’s Choice
  • Lamudi Partner of the Year
  • Lamudi Broker Ambassador
  • New Broker Award

“Real estate brokerage is more than just about selling houses; it’s about ensuring that accomplishing your work involves honesty, loyalty, and professionalism. Through the Lamudi Brokers Awards, we want to show real estate professionals that we value and appreciate these qualities,” Lamudi CEO Bhavna Suresh Chathambeth explained.

For more information, visit the Lamudi Broker Awards Night website.

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The Outlook 2018: Lamudi Honors Local Real Estate’s Best Players + Industry Projects

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Casa Mira South by Cebu Landmasters, Inc. won Best House in Visayas and Mindanao. Jose Franco B. Soberano, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer received the award for Cebu Landmasters, Inc. The award was presented by (L-R) Lars Wittig, Country Manager of Regus; Christopher Lopez, Chief Commercial Officer of eCompare mo; Chris Nelson, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines; Cristina Romero, Lamudi Head of Account Management; and Aina Cruz, Lamudi Head of Brand.

Lamudi, the Philippines’ leading online real estate platform, recently hosted The Outlook 2018 gala dinner and awards presentation at the Makati Shangri-La last November 15, 2018. In its second year, The Outlook 2018, co-presented by Philippine Daily Inquirer Property, once again recognized the best real estate developers and projects in the past year.

Lamudi Co-Founder and global CEO Kian Moini opened the evening with a major announcement–that Lamudi recently welcomed two new investors, leading global media companies Axel Springer SE and Ringier. According to Moini, “the majority of funding can and will be spent on growth given the company’s comfortable financial situation and a clear path to breakeven.”

Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno delivered the evening’s first keynote, highlighting the country’s sound economic fundamentals and sustained investment grade rating.

Meanwhile, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo shone the spotlight on real estate as a key driver of economic growth–underscoring that the industry is far from overheating and that the central bank sees no evidence of asset price bubbles.

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Avida Towers Asten by Avida Land Corporation won Best Premium Condo in Luzon for Trust & Reputation. Tess Tatco, Marketing Head and Yani Manuel, Marketing Manager received the award. The award was presented by (L-R) Angie de Silva, AVP for Foreclosed Properties, SSS; Leonardo Bruge, Deputy Director of ICCPI; Frances Nunag, The Outlook Director; Gilles Hage, Vice President for Commercial of Lamudi; and Michael Mccullough, Managing Director of KMC Savills.

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8 Reasons Why Baguio Is The Ultimate City Of Dreams

Baguio is known for its exceptionally cold weather. But the weather alone is not enough to describe the mesmerizing beauty of the Summer Capital of the Philippines.

A boasting city enveloped in vast greeneries and lush mountains are dreamy as it can be. With its harmonious blend of convenience and tranquility, it’s hard to resist the urge to stay in Baguio City for good.

The Culture is So Alive

From the laid-back architecture to its cheerful vibe, the culture in Baguio is undoubtedly alive. Just last year, Baguio has been hailed as a “Creative City” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization {UNESCO} due to its unique crafts and artisanal finds.

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The rich culture in Baguio is celebrated in every part of the city. The Bencab Museum displaying indigenous art exhibits, and the Baguio Museum featuring the city’s history and cultural heritage. The restaurants are also teeming with the distinct Baguio charm. One of which is the Arcas Yard Cafe at Ambuklao which is a cafe, a mini-museum, and a library all at once. There’s also the Forest House Restaurant near Camp John Hay that serves the best steaks in the city, combined with a stunning ambiance of wooden interior and magnificent views.

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Vivo Has Been A Relentless Innovator

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Any brand can claim that it is the best in the industry. But the true innovator let its outputs speak for them. Global smartphone brand Vivo is one of those that walk the talk. Every year, the smartphone brand has released smartphone units with features that disrupt the industry. From developing Hi-Fi technology to making 3D ubiquitous, Vivo has made its mark in the cut-throat industry with its world’s first developments.

Hi-Fi music

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Vivo brings music to life with its Hi-Fi ready smartphone models.

One of the first innovations of Vivo was its decision to put a dedicated Hi-Fi quality audio chip in its smartphone, making it the first brand that gave proper attention to its handsets’ sound quality. Vivo introduced its Hi-Fi Quality Audio Chip in X1 in 2012.

It continued this legacy in their succeeding flagship models. The Vivo X21 is equipped with the AK4376A Hi-Fi audio chipset enhanced with Deep Field technology. This was developed by Vivo to provide panoramic surround, mega bass, clear voice effects, and various environmental audio effects to allow users to customize their audio experience.

The Hi-Fi audio quality of Vivo X21 provides close-to-reality that can instantly upgrade the two-channel music to 360-degree full surround sound or continuously push the natural bass into the ears to bring the clearest and brightest vocals.

Over 20-MP front cameras

Vivo has been dedicated to understanding its patrons and understood fully well the world’s obsession with selfies. It revolutionized the selfie game when it came out with a 20-megapixel dual front camera in V5 Plus. It is the first smartphone brand to do so, leaving the others working hard to catch up.

It was then followed up by the 24-MP front camera in V7 and V7+. In fact, Vivo V7+ was hailed as the best selfie phone in 2017 by many tech blogs and sites. The next model with 24-MP AI-powered selfie camera of the V9, proving that Vivo never stops pushing the limits in perfecting the features that matter most to its patrons.

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