On December 5, 2014, Friday, the Property Expo Philippines (PEP) 2014 - “Your Property World”, the country’s largest real estate expo for residential and commercial properties, was officially launched at SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City. The expo features 88 residential and commercial property developments in the country from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, as well as innovative and reliable real estate product and service providers.

Known personalities from the property world attended the opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies. Gracing the event was Chris Wells,Consultant-International Residential Sales of Colliers International, who gave an overview of the Philippine Property Report. Wells shared reasons for investing in the Philippines, as well as top places to invest a property.

Present also during the ceremony were Alejandro S. Mañalac, Chairman, National Real Estate Association; Engr. Jefferson S.Bongat, President of LandCris Somerset Dev’t Corp.; PrincessHasmin Solis, representative of LANDCO Pacific Corporation; Naoki Fuji, CEO of Capitarise; Christianne Romero, Sales Manager of Rockwell Land; Gabriel V. Dominguez of Green Circle; Jacqueline Van Den Ende, Managing Director of LamudiPhilippines; and actress-singer Isabelle de Leon.

The expo will run from December 5-7, 2014, Friday to Sunday at Hall 2 of the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, where visitors will be able to connect with over 88 exhibitors, ranging from residential and commercial properties, retail properties, hotels & resorts, gastronomy and catering equipment, infrastructure supplies, real estate IT solution, construction project and management control, real estate consultancy, facility management service, real estate marketing, finance and insurance, architecture and design firms, real estate education and training, financial services and house and office accessories.

Highlight of the opening ceremony was the Best Property Brand Awards, a recognition of outstanding innovative brands in the property industry and acknowledgement of supporting organizations for their contribution in boosting the growth of the rising property sector in the country. Included in the roster of awardees are: Alveo Land (Best Developer), A2A Property Developer (Best International Developer), Double Dragon (Best Commercial Development), Ayala Land Premier (Best Luxury Condo Development), Bristol at Parkway Place (Filinvest) (Best High-end Residential Condo Development) Crown Asia (Best Housing Development), Profriends (Best Mid-range Housing Development), SM Development Corporation (SMDC) (BestAffordable Condo Development), Mundo Builders (Best Architecture & Design Planning), Balai Isabel Best Landscape Architectural Design), The Fundamental Kitchen by Berghoff(Best Gastrony Equipment), and Lamudi Philippines (Best Online Real Estate Platform).

“With the fast growth of the real estate industry in the country, our goal as the organizer of the Property Expo Philippines is to provide consumers with a unique experience to gather value information about the market and its products and services in a professional environment and at the same time be able to select and make purchases all in one place.”

PEP 2014 will provide information on the latest innovations, industry trends in the form of seminars, workshops, company presentations, forums and activities that will give consumers a unique overview of the Philippine property market. One of the highlights of the event is the Philippine Property Conference on the first and second day of the expo that will discuss intensive topics in the property market. Major topics that will be discussed during the conference are tips on saving your investment and property; fengshui tips for selling or buying a property; tips on becoming a successful real estate investor; smart tools on how to market your property online; and secrets on how to become a real estate sales champ.

Organized by MEDIACOM SOLUTIONS INC., a specialized trade marketing, business community building company and a professional exhibition and convention organizer in the Philippines; together with Lamudi Philippines, the fastest growing real estate platform in the Philippines and official event partner, PEP 2014 is a great venue to explore, learn and invest from all the types of property, real estate services and latest home and office innovations and designs.

The three-day real estate expo is sponsored by Mundo Design, SMDC, Profriends, Double Dragon, 2Go Express and supported by the Real Estate of Brokers Association of the Philippines (REBAP National) and REBAP Makati, Home Guaranty Corporation, Philippine Association of Realty Appraisers and Department of Trade & Industry – Board of Investment.

To visit the Property Expo Philippines from December 5-7, 2014 at Hall 2 of SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Aisa Complex, Pasay City, register for FREE at www.propertyexpo.ph. Connect via Facebook: at www.facebook.com/PropertyExpoPH and follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PropertyExpoPH.

On December 5, 2014, Friday, the BABY & FAMILY EXPO PHILIPPINES (BFEP) 2014 – “Shop + Learn “+ Play”, the biggest family event of the year, was officially launched at  SMX Convention Center Manila, Hall 1, Pasay City. On its second year, the best baby, kids, pregnancy and parenting products and services were all gathered in one place.

Gracing the ribbon cutting and opening ceremony wasDepartment of Health Assistant Secretary Dr. EricTayag, who shared guidelines on building happy, healthier families. Johnson & Johnson’s Dr. Tricia Subido shared with the parents how to choose what’s best for their babies. Also, present during the event were Joana Marie Benitez, Agency Recruitment and Licensing of Sun Life Financial; Mark Salecina, Marketing Support Manager for Tupperware Brands Philippines; and Juan Carlos Villacis, Strategic Development Director of Wilkins, Dr. Maria Melanie Liberty Alcausin, Director of New Born Screening Reference Center; Bien Delgado, National Director of SOS Children Villages; and The Voice Philippines’ Thor Dulayand many more.

Highlight of the opening ceremony was the BFEP Brand Awards 2014, a recognition of distinguished brands who continue to manifest excellence in the baby, kids, pregnancy and parenting industry.  Included in the roster of awardees for Innovative Product Awards were: Mustella(Best Maternity Products), Federated Distributors Inc. (MamyPoko & Evian) (Best Baby Care Products), Tula Baby (Best Baby Travel Gear), Miss Space Maker (Best Baby Bedding and Furniture), Learning Way (Best Educational Product), and St. Patrick (Best Baby and Children Apparels and Accessories). Special recognitions were given to the top eight brands for providing quality products in making Filipino lives better. Top Brand awardees include: Baby Mama (Maternity Products),Johnson & Johnson (Baby Care Products), Fursys (Baby Bedding and Furniture), Bebecom (Baby Travel Gears),AKa International Limited (Baby and Children Apparels and Accessories), Fatty Brain Toys (Baby Toys), Grolier International (Educational Products), and Stabilo (Arts and Crafts)

From December 5-7, 2014, the whole family can avail of exclusive promotions from over 100 exhibiting stores and brands. BFEP is provide parents and expecting parents tips and trends from industry experts on various topics such as pregnancy, newborns, infants, toddlers, kids and parenting in the form of seminars, workshops, company presentations and interactive activities. One of the highlights of the event is the Philippine Family Summit on the second day of the expo. The summit will focus on the four pillars that will help build a happy family home – financial wellness, good health, excellent education and lasting relationships. Moreover, children can enjoy interactive activities, exciting games, as well as the various attractions inside the hall, including, Toy Museum, World of Science, Arts & Crafts Studio, Face Painting Station, Wonderland Playground and many more.

“This 2014 we are glad to showcase 10 international exhibitors with more innovative products and services, as well as educational seminars, games, magic shows and a large playground area to be enjoyed by all the kids. We are looking forward to further promote and grow the industry and provide quarterly educational parenting events in 2015,” said David Abrenilla, founder and managing director of Baby & Family Expo Philippines and CEO of MEDIACOM SOLUTIONS, INC.

Baby & Family Expo Philippines is organized by MEDIACOM SOLUTIONS INC., a specialized trade marketing, business community building company and a professional exhibition and convention organizer in the Philippines. The event is supported by the Department of Health, New Born Screening Reference Center, Philippine Ambulatory Pediatrics Association, SOS Children Villages Philippines; and sponsored by Wilkins Water, Tupperware Brands, Johnson & Johnson, The Medical City, Sun Life Financial, Philippine Airlines and Manulife.

To visit the Baby & Family Expo 2014 on December 05-07, 2014 at Hall 1, SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City, register for FREE at www.babyexpo.ph. Connect via Facebook at www.facebook.com/BabyExpoPh and follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BabyExpoPH.