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Why Live in Metro Manila?

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Metro Manila is the Capital of the Philippines, no wonder why most of the good stuff that can be found are in Manila. In here, work and school are side by side perhaps just a walk or a 30-minute drive. And don't forget transportation, they got almost everything you could ride on to. Then there comes the food and leisure, huge and luxurious malls can mostly be found here. So let's go hand in hand and explore Manila with this write-up journey and dream of a life living here.

Most of the Best Jobs are in here


If you wanted to have the ultimate promise of Manila is working and living here would extend your horizons. Here are some of the best places to work at in Manila:

San Miguel Corp. - We don't mean you could drink up all day. What's good about them is their employee benefits. From health benefits that extend to your family to even rice allowance. Their hand to help their employees is just admirable no wonder people working here stays the longest.

Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines - If you wanted to be part of a family where they let you taste the feeling then Coca-Cola is your dream job.

ABS-CBN Corporation - An aspiring actor with no experience but with patience and persistence of San Juanico Bridge then moving to here would make your dreams come true.

Most of the Best Schools are in here


University of the Philippines Diliman - With their motto of "Honor and Excellence" then you are off to a good place. Earn the signature of being an "Iskolar ng Bayan" and give back in years to come.

De La Salle University - With their motto of "Religio, Mores, Cultura (Religion, Morals, Culture, lat)" moral values is what they promote.

Ateneo de Manila - With their motto of "Lux in Domino (Latin); Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (Latin)"
which translate in English to "In the light To the Greater Glory of God" all things done in the Glory of God.

Offers different transportation service


MRT and LRT - The Manila Metro Rail Transit and Manila Light Rail Transit is dependable when you're travelling on a rush hour. Through its newly established beep cards going back and forth to places can be paid through a tap of a card.

Point to point Bus - Get around Manila with this bus system and get to your destination while sightseeing the sceneries in Manila.

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Most of the Best food and leisure are in here


Garden setting restaurants - This list of places to eat with a view will surely fill your eyes and more so your stomach. It's like dining in a different place without leaving the metro.

Malls everywhere - If you're into shopping and leisure then Manila is your place. This list of malls to go around will surely fill up your shopping adventure.

If you wanted to almost have it all then living in a house and lot in Metro Manila will surely change the way you live. Explore and more here at Metro Manila.
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Flood and How it Can Affect Your Decision in Choosing a House and Lot

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Cagayan de Oro has been one of the up and coming locations when it comes to real estate. Houses for sale in Cagayan de Oro can be a valuable asset in the future as the Northern Mindanao is becoming a prime location for business with the talks about Federalization going on.

But aside from the promise of business and future investment, there is another thing that one should definitely consider when purchasing a house and lot—it’s vulnerability from flood.

Just this January 16, the prolonged heavy rain due to two weather disturbances—a low-pressure area and the tail-end of a cold front—has caused flash floods that have submerged various parts of Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriental. Authorities have carried out forced evacuation and over 1,200 families and 5,000 individuals have been evacuated, with 211 families coming from near Ipunan River. The flood made most of the streets in the area impassable including areas in C.M. Recto, Gumamela Extension, and JV Serina Street. Thousands of commuters were stranded. And even though the heavy rain lasted for just a few hours, Cagayan de Oro City weather officials have declared a state of calamity. But despite this rare incident, houses for sale in Cagayan de Oro still remain as valuable assets.

Flooding has always been a red flag for real estate hunters. In a country like the Philippines, which only has 2 seasons – the wet and dry – it is not surprising when flood occurs. It has been something that people expect especially in times of typhoon and heavy rain. But that doesn’t mean that we should overlook this area when looking for the right house for sale. And here’s why:

It is a hazard to health

Floods can potentially increase the transmission of communicable diseases such as such as typhoid fever, cholera, leptospirosis and hepatitis A. Vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue also increases due to the expansion in the number and range of vector habitats. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, flooding can contaminate drinking water with sewage, petroleum products, pesticides, herbicides, and waste from farm animals. Floodwaters may contain more than 100 types of disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

It is a hazard to property


If you get an advance flood warning, it's best to move your car to a higher ground to reduce the risk of costly damage. Flood water, particularly sea water, can play havoc with vehicle electrics causing intermittent or erratic operation of lights and wipers for example. Sometimes the consequences can be more dangerous, and we've seen cases where all the airbags have deployed suddenly and without warning after a vehicle was recovered from a flood. If flood water has reached the car’s floor height or got inside the vehicle it's best to contact help before attempting to recover it.

Floodwater that has entered houses cause water damage. Even with minor flooding of homes, furniture is ruined, floors and walls are damaged, and anything that comes in contact with the water is likely to be damaged or lost. Flooding of farmland usually results into loss of crops. Livestock, pets, and other animals drown or get carried away.


Other Effects


In times where flooding occurs, it could also contaminate drinking water coming from pipes. And it may also disrupt electrical service. Transportation systems may be disrupted, resulting in shortages of food and clean-up supplies.

The occurrence of flood in Cagayan de Oro and what it has done to houses for sale in the area can be a good situation to evaluate when looking for a property to purchase. Meanwhile, let’s not also forget that proper preparation can lessen the hazards of flooding.
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