The 9th edition of the Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition (PPIE), organized by New Perspective Media Group, concluded successfully, drawing in thousands of attendees from different emirates and boasting a notable presence of high-level delegates from the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates.
Among the esteemed dignitaries in attendance were H.E. Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr., Secretary of the Philippine Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), H.E. Alfonso Ferdinand Ver, Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, Michael Makdah, Director of Market Intelligence at The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, and H.E. Awad Mohammed Sheikh Al Murjin, Chairman of Emirates Travellers Festival.
From L to R: Tracey Castillo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Rockwell Land; Romina Michelle Domingo, Ownership Solutions Head of RLC Residences; H.E. Ambassador Alfonso Ver, Philippine Ambassador to the UAE; Dr. Karen Remo, CEO & Founder of New Perspective Media Group and Chairman of Philippines Economic & Investment Summit and Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition (PPIE); H.E. Benhur Abalos, Minister of the Philippine Interior and Local Government; H.E. Awad Mohammed Sheikh Al Mujrin
Representing the Philippine delegation were Brig. Gen. Romeo Caramat, Chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), Brig. Gen. Sidney Hernia, Director of the Philippine National Police-Anti Cybercrime Group (ACG), Atty. Don Artes, Acting Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and DILG Undersecretaries Atty. Lord Villanueve and Atty. Margarita “Marge” Gutierrez.
Group photo of the high-level dignitaries, speakers, and community leaders during the opening of the PEIS.
The event showcased a wide range of properties in the Philippines, including house and lot condominiums, industrial lots, commercial spaces, and warehouse facilities. Moreover, it attracted considerable interest from foreign investors seeking opportunities in infrastructure, renewable energy, IT, logistics, manufacturing, banking, franchise ventures, agriculture, stocks, mutual funds, insurance, and real estate investment products (REIP).
Visitors and attendees were treated to engaging presentations, talks, and vital discussions covering various aspects of real estate investment, including workshops on real estate basics, incentive updates, and economic outlooks.
Photo of the exhibition area during the Day 1 of PPIE
Additionally, the two-day event aimed to enhance the financial literacy of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and promote Philippine investments to foreign investors. It featured panel discussions, booths, and activities catering to the specific needs and interests of the attendees.
PPIE 2023 received support from Rockwell Land and RLC Residences as gold sponsors, along with Ayala Land as a silver sponsor. The exhibition also welcomed exhibitors such as the Department of Migrant Workers, DTI, BCDA, Megaworld Corp., VHermosa Bright Corp., Philippine Airlines, AQWIRE, and Remata.
Taking place at the Grand Zabeel Ballroom of Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira Creek, Dubai, UAE, PPIE 2023 served as a prime platform for industry professionals, investors, and prospective buyers to explore the dynamic Philippine property market.
Source: The Filipino Times
