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SM turns to Rain Water Harvesting a key to living flood free

  Climate change is real and Filipinos are among those who can attest to the devastating effects it brings to everyday life. Faced with about 20 typhoons a year, the Asian Development Bank reported that the total impact from storms have reached about US$20 billion from 1990 to 2020. It causes a temporary disruption due to mass evacuations which bring about an average of 2-8% reduction in gross domestic product annually. Despite the reoccurring devastation felt during calamities, Filipinos still manage to see the humorous side of life and are often reported as one of the happiest people in the world. However, this may soon be tested as, according to the latest report of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, things are about to get worse as the planet heats up, accelerating the effects of climate change and making the Philippines more vulnerable to drastic changes in weather patterns. On average, the Philippines receives about 2,400 millimeters of rainfall each year, one ...

Here are 7 family-friendly features to watch out for

    Vertical living is typically associated with the fun, young, and single. Unsurprisingly, though, more and more people nowadays are looking into raising a family or starting one in condominiums.    Whether you are already married with kids, or you’re just thinking ahead, it is of utmost importance to make sure your living spaces cater to the needs of every member of your household. Here are a few things to consider:   24/7 security   This is one of the first things you must consider when buying a property. Security services will not only guarantee your safety, but they will, more importantly, give you peace of mind that you, your loved ones, and your hard-earned belongings are protected.   Fit-for-purpose living spaces The great thing about condominiums is the way it makes use of compact living spaces in such smart, thoughtfully-planned ways. To make this possible, therefore, you will need efficiently laid out units that give you the freedom to desi...