TradingPRO Wins Best Overall Global Broker 2025 at Finance Magnates Annual Awards

by Ferry Bayu | Nov 20, 2025 | Business

Team Ridemax Introduces Jak Roberto as the New Endorser for Venom Power Tires and Fuel Offroad at Manila Auto Salon 2025

by Ferry Bayu | Nov 19, 2025 | Business

Team Ridemax delivered one of the most talked about moments on the opening day of Manila Auto Salon 2025. Instead of announcing their new endorser outright, the group opened with a short guessing game that drew visitors into the experience. Attendees were asked to guess who would represent Venom Power Tires and Fuel Offroad Wheels. The clues pointed to someone active in the car community, someone familiar with real builds, and someone who understands the demands of Philippine driving. Each clue raised the excitement until the reveal finally came.

When Jak Roberto stepped forward, the crowd confirmed the choice with a strong reaction. Jak is known as the CEO of JC Essentials, but car enthusiasts also recognize him as someone who truly enjoys the automotive world. He spends time around builds, talks openly about performance parts, and has taken vehicles on long drives that push equipment beyond typical city use. This combination of public presence and genuine involvement made him a fitting representative for both brands.

During the introduction, Jak shared why he trusted Venom Power Tires and Fuel Offroad Wheels. He explained that Philippine driving conditions can shift without warning. A smooth highway can easily become a rough provincial road. Weather can change fast. Long distance trips test the strength of equipment in ways many drivers overlook. Jak highlighted that both brands delivered stability and durability in these unpredictable situations. For him, consistency is the real measure of performance. A product should not only look good. It should work when the road becomes demanding. Venom Power and Fuel Offroad earned his confidence by meeting that standard.

Inside the exhibit hall, Team Ridemax presented a complete booth that showcased all its umbrella brands. Venom Power Tires Philippines and Fuel Offroad Wheels lead the lineup with builds that demonstrate their capability in real use. Some vehicles highlight offroad strength. Others show more refined setups for everyday driving. Each build helps visitors understand how the products perform and how they might look on their own vehicles.

One of the most distinctive parts of the Team Ridemax Booth is the dedicated Michelin section, which brings a clear luxury element into the overall presentation. The area is designed with an elegant and refined layout that reflects Michelin’s global reputation for superior engineering and longevity. The products are displayed with precision, giving visitors a sense of technical craftsmanship and quiet confidence. The premium feel of this section forms a subtle contrast to the rugged builds nearby, allowing guests to experience different sides of the Team Ridemax brand family. It reinforces the idea that the company carries a range that serves both high performance needs and sophisticated everyday driving expectations.

The booth’s strength lies in its clarity. Every corner is organized to help visitors understand what each brand offers. Tire patterns, wheel designs, and performance qualities are presented in a direct and accessible manner. Drivers can easily compare options and visualize how each setup fits their lifestyle. Whether someone is an offroad enthusiast or a city driver looking for dependable daily performance, the booth offers practical examples instead of confusing technical language.

Throughout the day, the Team Ridemax booth draws a steady flow of visitors. Many stop to inspect the builds more closely, while others ask about performance differences between the brands. The team provides straightforward information to guide them. The goal is to help drivers understand real value without overwhelming them with unnecessary terminology. The energy in the booth grows as more attendees discover the lineup and experience the balance of rugged capability and refined performance.

Team Ridemax’s presence at Manila Auto Salon 2025 reflects its long standing commitment to the Philippine automotive community. The group has built a reputation for partnering with strong brands and presenting them in a way that feels genuine and accessible. The introduction of Jak Roberto strengthens that identity. His involvement brings credibility and local understanding, bridging the gap between the brands and the drivers who rely on them.

Fractional Real Estate Platform Headway NOVA Launches New Property with 30% Returns

by Ferry Bayu | Nov 19, 2025 | Business

Headway NOVA, a blockchain-powered platform that enables investors to own fractions of Dubai real estate and receive regular dividends starting from just $25, announces a new addition to their portfolio – a renovated studio apartment in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO 14) targeting 30% total returns over 2 years.

Since 2023, Headway NOVA has been breaking down traditional barriers to real estate investment through tokenization – a process that divides Dubai properties into digital shares secured on the Ethereum blockchain. This allows anyone, regardless of their budget or location, to build a diversified real estate portfolio without the capital requirements, geographic limitations, or management responsibilities of traditional property ownership.

The company’s new property offering represents a strategic expansion into Dubai’s technology sector, where sustained corporate growth creates consistent demand for quality housing. With tokens priced at $67 and the property already tenanted, DSO 14 provides immediate access to Dubai’s high-performing real estate market with quarterly dividend payments beginning February 2026.

Strategic Entry into Dubai’s Technology Hub

Dubai Silicon Oasis has emerged as one of the emirate’s premier technology districts, housing over 30,000 companies and 90,000 residents. The area combines commercial infrastructure with residential amenities, creating sustained demand for quality housing among professionals.

The DSO 14 property represents Headway NOVA‘s strategic expansion into this growing market segment. Located in Silicon Gates 1, a development by established Dubai developer Time Properties LLC, the fully renovated studio offers modern amenities including a private balcony, dedicated parking, and 24/7 security.

Investment Structure and Returns

The property features a distinctive investment profile designed to maximize returns through dual income streams. The projected 30% total return comprises 8% annual rental income plus 7% annual property appreciation – over 50% higher than typical Dubai real estate returns of 12-20% over the same period.

With a total valuation of $123,950, the property has been divided into 1,850 tokens priced at $67 each. This structure makes the market accessible for those wanting to invest in Dubai property without buying a whole apartment, while driving faster token sales and stronger returns for early participants.

Unlike previous NOVA offerings, DSO 14 follows a 2-year investment timeline with quarterly dividend distributions. The property is currently tenanted, with the first rental payout already scheduled for February 7, 2026.

Key Investment Features

Accessible Entry Point. DSO 14 token starts at $67, providing entry into a high-return tech hub property. For investors seeking even lower entry points, NOVA’s portfolio includes other properties with tokens starting at $25, ensuring great accessibility for real estate investments in Dubai.

Immediate Income Generation. With an existing tenant in place, rental income begins accumulating immediately after token purchase, providing early investors with faster cash flow realization.

Technology Sector Fundamentals. The property’s location in Dubai’s technology hub ensures stable tenant demand driven by the district’s expanding corporate presence and limited housing supply.

Flexible Payment Options. Headway NOVA’s interest-free installment plan allows investors to secure tokens with just 25% down payment, spreading the remaining balance over three months without additional fees.

Growing Portfolio of Tokenized Properties

DSO 14 joins Headway NOVA‘s expanding portfolio of tokenized real estate investments across Dubai’s most promising districts. Previous offerings include luxury apartments in MBR City and family-oriented properties in Jumeirah Village Circle, each targeting different market segments and tenant demographics.

The blockchain-based tokenization model enables fractional ownership through smart contracts on the Ethereum network, providing investors with transparency, liquidity, and geographical diversification previously unavailable in traditional real estate markets.

Investing and receiving dividends has never been easier: download the app from Google Play or App Store, sign up, and explore the available offers.

About Headway Nova

Headway NOVA is a blockchain-powered investment platform specializing in tokenized real estate available for users in Philippines. Since 2023, the company has provided global investors with affordable access to premium Dubai properties through fractional ownership starting from $25. 

For more information about DSO 14 and other investment opportunities, visit hwnova.site.

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Stop Chasing the Market Hype: The Thirty Minute Trader Unleashes Black Friday Sale, Launching Mind Over Markets

by Ferry Bayu | Nov 17, 2025 | Business

The brutal truth about trading is this: technical knowledge only gets you halfway. The other 50% is the psychological battle you’re losing every time you overtrade, chase an entry, or panic-exit.

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Villar River Rehabilitation Wins Global Environmental Honors

by Ferry Bayu | Nov 14, 2025 | Business

For over a decade, the Villar’s key environmental initiatives, particularly the Sagip Ilog (Las Piñas–Zapote River Rehabilitation) and the Riverdrive Projects, have been recognized as pioneering models of community-led river rehabilitation, flood control, and waste management. These programs have received numerous national and international awards. These recognitions stand as proof of the project’s positive environmental, social, and community impact.

1. UN Human Settlements Program and the Dubai International Award  – “Best Practice Award for Outstanding Contribution Towards Improving the Living Environment” (2006)
2. International Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice (2009) for the “Sagip Ilog” River Rehabilitation Program from the Green Organization of London in 2009.
3. Oikos Global Case Writing Competition (Switzerland) for the “Social Enterprises from River Rehabilitation Program,” (2009)
4. UN “Water for Life Award – Best Water Management Practices” presented in Zaragoza, Spain during World Water Day (2011)
5. “Kampeon ng Katubigan” Award , presented by DENR-NCR to Former Senator Cynthia Villar in 2018 for her tireless efforts in protecting bodies of water such as the Las Piñas–Zapote River and the Las Piñas–Parañaque Wetland Park.
6. Gawad Taga-Ilog 2.0: Search for the Most Improved Estero in Metro Manila awarded Former Senator Cynthia Villar as Environmental Champion by DENR–NCR in March 2022.
7. Energy Globe Award “Certificate of Honor” recognizing the Las Piñas Kitchen Waste Composting Project as one of the World’s Best Environmental Projects, part of the Sagip Ilog and River Rehabilitation Programs (2002)
8. Human Rights Awards for Poverty Alleviation from United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP), recognized Former Senator Cynthia Villar for her initiatives in eliminating poverty and maintaining a healthy environment. (2024).

The Riverdrive was constructed along the government-owned 6-meter river easement, meaning no private land was taken and the natural width of the river remained intact. The combined Las Piñas–Zapote and Molino Riverdrive spans 40 kilometers, making it the longest riverdrive in the Philippines, completed between 2012 and 2022.

Before this project, the riverbanks were occupied by informal settlers living in hazardous and flood-prone conditions. These families were not forcibly evicted; they were properly and compassionately relocated to Naic, Cavite with assistance from the National Housing Authority.

Additionally, the Villar Family extended ₱20,000 in relocation assistance per family to help them rebuild their lives.

Today, these properties have increased in value as the area has grown due to improved infrastructure, a new bridge from Bataan, developing tourism areas, and the establishment of a PEZA Economic Zone that has opened jobs and livelihood opportunities.

Contrary to accusations, the Riverdrive did not make the river narrow. It was built on the easement, ensuring clear water flow and helping prevent flooding.

The Villar Family personally funded the construction of two vital bridges to enhance connectivity and community access:

· One bridge provides 24/7 free access to Bacoor and Imus

· Another bridge ensures free and convenient access to the Farm School and Tourist Farm.

The bridges were constructed at no cost to the government, underscoring the Villar Family’s commitment to public service and community development. By opening their private property to build connecting roads leading to Bacoor, the family provided the public with free and convenient access. Although the route passes through the Villar Farm School and Tourist Farm, its greatest beneficiaries are the residents of Las Piñas, Bacoor, and neighboring communities, who now enjoy safer, faster, and more efficient travel.

The Villar Farm School & Tourist Farm stands today as a national model for agricultural education and farm tourism, aligned with the Farm Tourism Law (Republic Act No. 10816) authored and passed by Senator Cynthia Villar in 2016. Farm owners, cooperatives, and farmer organizations from across the country come here for study tours, hands-on training, and real-world learning.

Each year, the Villar Farm School provides free training to more than 1,000 individuals, equipping them to become agricultural trainers. After the program, these graduates return to their respective communities to mentor farmers, support local agricultural initiatives, and contribute to strengthened food production and improved rural livelihoods .

The farm features integrated and sustainable agricultural systems, including, a rice farm , a vegetable farm, an aquaculture demonstration area, a dairy farm with around 50 carabaos, and a coconut farm intercropping with cacao.

For more than 20 years, from 2002 up to the present, the Villar Family has also consistently led efforts in river cleanup and rehabilitation, long before the issue gained widespread public attention.

River wastes were transformed into useful products and livelihood opportunities. Water hyacinths are crafted into baskets and mats, coconut husks into coconets and coco peat for soil improvement, and kitchen and garden waste into organic fertilizer and distributed for free to farmers and urban gardeners. waste plastics are recycled into school chairs and are given to public schools and farm schools for free.

The Las Piñas–Zapote Riverdrive is a long-term development effort that has improved lives, restored the river, and strengthened the Las Piñas community.

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