Survive Everyday Peligro with the help of JolliSavers!

New JolliSavers video illustrates how you can overcome everyday peligro and mediocre meals

Petsa de peligro—that nerve-wracking time when payday feels so near yet so far—now extends beyond the 14th and 29th of every month. These days, because of the increasing prices of our daily needs, we now face “Everyday Peligro”, daily challenges we must overcome with our tight budget.

But as the latest Jollibee ad shows, there are creative and enjoyable ways to survive everyday peligro, especially with the help of JolliSavers!

In the newest video featuring legendary comedienne Eugene Domingo (playing the character of U.G.E. in the brand’s 14/29 JolliSerye series), Jollibee brings Diskarteng Savers to the table: hilariously fun yet practical tips to survive everyday peligro.

The video illustrates a common dilemma for young working Pinoys—wanting to get home as soon as the workday ends, but not willing to pay expensive fares and surge rates. To this situation, Eugene recommends a great Diskarteng Savers tip that will definitely be enjoyable and budget-friendly: going on a fun run home with your officemates! And while you’re enjoying the company of your friends, why don’t you stop by the nearest Jollibee store and avail of their JolliSavers meals - delicious and affordable food options for only P50.00 or less!

“Diskarteng Savers tips were inspired by real-life diskarte moves that working Filipinos do to creatively and enjoyably survive today’s trying times.”, said Cathleen Capati, Jollibee AVP and Head for Flagship Category. “JolliSavers serves as the key solution to conquering everyday peligro with its delicious and affordable offerings.”

Enjoy best-sellers such as the Beefy Langhap-Sarap Yumburger (P35.00*), the Cheesiest, Meatiest, Sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti (P50.00*), and the beefy-saucy Linamnam Ulam Burger Steak (P50.00*). JolliSavers is available for dine-in, take-out, delivery and drive-thru transactions in all Jollibee stores nationwide.

Watch out for more everyday survival tips, of course with the help of JolliSavers by liking Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribing to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and following @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

* Prices may vary across different locations

Residential real estate prices up by as much as 33% from Q1 2017 to Q3 2018

People planning to purchase a new home have a lot to consider, as prices of residential real estate properties have increased by as much as 33% from January 2017 to October 2018. This is according to data from the country’s leading property portal, Property24.

“Because of the numerous residential listings that we have on OLX and Property24, we have access to data that can help consumers make an informed decision if and when they decide to purchase and sell real estate properties,” says Property24 head of real estate Tina Bautista.

Condominiums’ prices saw a 10% growth

The average price of condominiums rose by 10 percent during the period, driven by the price increase in Metro Manila. In Pasig City’s Kapitolyo area alone, one-bedroom units’ average price saw a 54 percent price surge, while two-bedroom units’ had a 49 percent increase in price. Three-bedroom units in this part of Pasig had an average price increase of 37 percent. The cities in Metro Manila with the highest price increase of condominium units are Pateros (77 percent), Taguig (27 percent), Mandaluyong (19 percent), Pasig (18 percent), and Las Piñas and Malabon (17 percent).

In provincial areas, prices of one- and two-bedroom units decreased by 5 percent and 10 percent respectively, while three-bedroom units’ price increased by 32 percent.

Other cities experienced a drop in average price, though. Makati City’s average condominium prices decreased by 55 percent. Novaliches City’s condo units’ prices declined by 41 percent, and Caloocan City saw a 14 percent price decrease.

House and lot prices increased by 33%
Meanwhile, house and lot prices also saw an increase of 33 percent. In Metro Manila, all cities’ house and lot prices rose, except for Makati (whose house and lot prices decreased by 4 percent), Muntinlupa (24 percent decline), and Pateros (79 percent drop).

In cities outside Metro Manila, house and lot prices increased overall, except for Davao del Norte (22 percent decline) and Cavite (2 percent decrease). Rizal had the highest price increase outside Metro Manila, with 32 percent growth. It was followed by Davao del Sur and Laguna, with 19 percent and 18 percent price increase respectively. Cebu’s house and lot prices also increased by 1 percent.

Townhouses’ prices rose by 18%
Lastly, townhouses had a price increase of 18 percent. Davao del Norte and Makati City had price surges of 606 percent and 207 percent respectively.

In Metro Manila, all cities’ townhouse prices increased. Behind Makati City in terms of year-on-year price increase in percentage is Manila City, whose townhouse prices rose by 58 percent. Pasay City and Valenzuela increased by 48 percent and 33 percent respectively. Caloocan City also increased by 30 percent.

In the provincial areas, only townhouses in Cavite saw a price decline (-6 percent). In Davao del Sur, these terraced housing had a 53 percent price increase. Laguna and Rizal also had their townhouses’ price rise to 48 percent and 16 percent respectively. Townhouses in Cebu also increased their price by 7 percent.

Price changes are affected by a number of factors, including supply and demand, economic growth, and inflation, among others.

Property24 and OLX Philippines are part of the OLX Group, the world’s leading classifieds platform in growth markets. Having 17 brands worldwide, OLX Group is available in more than 40 countries, where its market-leading trading platforms are being used by more than 330 million people monthly.

Stream music through your LED ceiling lamp

Upgrade your home with innovative lighting products from Nxled

Nowadays, multifunctional items that offer advanced technology and convenience are often found in modern homes. Make sure yours does not get left behind. Upgrade your home with high-quality, innovative products from Nxled, the next generation in lighting.

Install the Nxled Smart Ceiling Lamp, which, aside from lighting up the room, can stream music wirelessly via bluetooth through its built-in speaker—perfect for winding down after a long day’s work. You can even adjust its color temperature, from daylight to  warm white or cool white, depending on your mood. This multipurpose, decorative ceiling lamp with glittery effect boasts of a lifespan of up to 25,000 hours.

Want lighting that turns on and off with just a wave of a hand? There’s Nxled’s LED Smart Striplight Handwave Sensor which enables you to turn it on/off or dim and brighten it with simple hand movements. Use it on your kitchen cabinet, closet, cupboard  or other hard-to-reach areas where you need lighting. It is splashproof and has a lifespan of up to 30,000 hours.

Light up the room with the Nxled LED Solar Emergency Bulb. No need to fumble in the dark as it automatically switches on in the event of power outage and can be used as a handy source of light. Nxled can also help you conserve energy with its Photosensor Bulb that automatically lights up at night and turns off during daytime.

To know more and to purchase these innovative lighting products online, visit http://nxled.com.ph/.