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  • GetMed: Revolutionizing healthcare in the Philippines

    GetMed: Revolutionizing healthcare in the Philippines

    We have all experienced the difficulties of finding a doctor and quickly get an appointment. More importantly, on emergency situations, we might not even have an idea where the nearest hospital is or which doctor to call.

    For Arthur John Abarquez, one of the founders of UNA I.T. SOLUTIONS, it was on a Maundy Thursday a few years ago when his wife suffered a serious fall, which resulted to shattered bones in her left forearm and hand that compelled him to recognize this need. “We rushed my wife to the hospital but the ER Doctors couldn’t do anything to relieve her pain. They needed a specialist who, at that time, since it was a holiday, was not available. It took them several hours to locate a doctor who had to travel from Calatagan, Batangas to Manila. It was grueling hours of waiting for my wife and myself. I wanted so much to help her but I was helpless, we were at the mercy of the capabilities and the reaction time of the hospital where we brought her,” he shared.

    “Had a medical directory, at the very least, been available then, it would have helped us locate the nearest available doctor, not necessarily from the hospital we brought her to but still within immediate reach,” Arthur added.

    UNA I.T. SOLUTIONS, the company behind the Health Lifestyle app called GetMed, envisions the product to revolutionize healthcare in the Philippines. The company was built in collaboration with some of the country’s profile experts in pharma, information technology, and consumer marketing – all coming together for one direction – to develop a product that would give everybody an upperhand in managing their healthcare, emergency or otherwise.

    GetMed simplifies patient experience in just one touch of a button. Just as how we use online tools to book a restaurant or request for a cab service, patients will certainly demand the same experience in self-booking a doctor’s appointment.

    “You would not even want to entertain the idea of waiting,” says Paolo Castaño, a reputable pharma and marketing expert, “so GetMed capitalizes on convenience. With the app, you can conveniently book appointments with MDs, find out nearest hospitals or clinics. The app can immediately give you a directory of doctors grouped geographically and according to specialization.” It is also linked to Waze so you get to manage traffic as you proceed with your respective appointments.

    Unlike the many medical apps which are limited to information base, GetMed is highly interactive. “The app is not just an information base, but engages the doctors, patients, and helps build a better lifestyle on day-to-day basis,” shares Chris Hatton, an I.T. expert who had professional stints with a leading global software company in Europe & the Middle East and specialized in Government contracts.

    A free download, GetMed Version 1 is available in Android and IOS version. Initially, Version 1 has over 17,000 registered doctors on the database, covering the majority of the country. It also has over 3,000 Hospitals, Clinics & Barangay Health Centres located in Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao. All listings for both doctors and hospitals are 95% accurate.

    “A lot of things are coming for the app,” says Chris, “but we do not want to rush things. Importance of the app right now, with Version 1, is the simplicity and usefulness. We just want to make sure we are doing it the correct manner.”

    GetMed is aimed at making the Philippines a major player in the app-business, a product that is made in the Philippines that will make us proud. Its mission is to bring healthcare at the touch of a button, manage your healthcare more efficiently, conveniently and more precise.

    From L-R- Arthur John Abarquez, Paolo Castaño and Chris Hatton

    “We believe in the project. And Philippines is the right place to launch this kind of product and that’s important. We have such great faith in the Philippines. Great technology skills. We’re very Filipino. We have Filipino staff. We use Filipino developers. We are proud that this is a Filipino-made product. It’s the first time that we are consolidating the data of doctors and patients into one big picture. We’re bringing quality life.”

    REFERENCE:

    Jerome G. Samson
    Event and Activation
    09167861568
    jerome.g.samson@gmail.com

  • Infographic: What will your house look like in 10 years?

    Infographic: What will your house look like in 10 years?

    Smart home technology gaining traction in emerging markets.

    From the moment you wake up in the morning, the house reacts to your needs. The automated lights turn on slowly to wake you up at a scheduled time. From the comfort of your bed, you switch on your coffee machine so your morning cup is fresh and hot by the time you arrive downstairs for breakfast.

    You enter the bathroom and stand in front of your intelligent mirror. The mirror’s reflective surface springs to life with all the information you need to kick-start your day, including the weather and the morning’s top news. The device also plays your favourite music so you are always guaranteed to start the day in a good mood.

    After getting ready, you go to the kitchen for breakfast where your smart refrigerator alerts you that you are nearly out of milk. With the tap of a finger on the fridge’s touch screen, you can restock your fridge and order all your groceries for the week through an online store.

    The infiltration of technology to assist with these small daily tasks may just be the beginning. The fully-connected home is designed to boost energy efficiency, protect against intruders and even monitor your family’s health. With the rapid growth in the home automation industry, so-called smart home systems have already hit the mainstream – although the high cost of such devices keeps them out of reach for many. But there are signs that this is about to change.

    This year, revenue from the smart home market is expected to exceed $US48 billion, according to recent Strategy Analytics forecasts. By 2019, the sector’s market revenue will increase to $115 billion. By the end of this decade, nearly 12 percent of global households will have at least one type of smart system installed. In fact, Tony Fadell, the CEO of Nest – the connected homes product company that was bought by Google earlier this year – has predicted that within a decade, every electrical device in your home will be connected to the internet.

    While the smart home market is quickly gaining traction in developed countries, there are now signs that the trend is spreading to the emerging markets. Consumers in the Asia Pacific region has been particularly keen to embrace the new connected technologies, as tech companies begin to acknowledge the opportunities in this sector.

    Connected home firm Icontrol Networks expanded to Asia in October, with the company partnering with a Japanese cable provider to offer a smart home system that consumers can install themselves. This month, Chinese electronics firm Xiaomi invested 1.26 billion yuan (about $200 million) in home appliance company Midea, as it looks to expand into the smart homes market.

    Lamudi’s Global Co-Founder and Managing Director, Kian Moini, said: “The smart home concept is all about making living much more comfortable, as well as more efficient, which means that the concept has universal appeal. As prices come down in the coming years and people worldwide begin to focus more on issues such as energy saving, we expect to see this trend sweep the emerging markets as well.”

    REFERENCE & MEDIA CONTACT

    Rodel Ambas
    Head of Content and PR, Lamudi Philippines
    Email: rodel.ambas@lamudi.com.ph
    Phone: +63 917 3015127

  • Hydrating healthily in life 24/7

    Hydrating healthily in life 24/7

    It is already a fact that we need water every day to keep our bodies healthy, functioning well and strong enough to withstand sickness. Yet we still go for drinks that quench our thirst and at the same time are
    flavorful and enjoyable to drink – juices and carbonated drinks are the usual suspects. They do taste good and give us some added nutrients; however, it is probable that some of them have chemicals that  will not be as healthy as some minerals that are needed by the body.

    Fortunately, Pocari Sweat, a health hydration drink by Otsuka Philippines Pharmaceutical Inc., brings hydration to a healthier but enjoyable level. Pocari Sweat is highly recommended to those who are
    in need of immediate hydration, most especially those who have an active lifestyle and those who suffer from dehydration because of illness.

    Pocari Sweat has a refreshing mild taste, even best when it’s cold, you won’t need another beverage to wash off a strong taste and flavor from your usual drink. Yet, children as young as one year old can
    safely drink it. It does not have artificial coloring, no preservatives, no caffeine, and no artificial sweetener, which then makes it safe for anyone who needs immediate hydration.

    Especially now during these months when “ber-month” celebrations are close at hand, numerous parties will be held with family, friends, and co-workers from before the Christmas season until the New Year.
    Alcohol will definitely flow and other fun activities will get you into that party mood that lasts up until the sun rises.

    Those who love to go on a night out after work can get over hangover easily just by drinking Pocari Sweat before they turn in after their night cap. There is no fun in having those head-cracking hangovers.
    When we drink alcoholic drinks like beer and cocktail, we get dehydrated easily because we tend to do  a lot of restroom breaks.

    Alcohol also drains the electrolytes that our bodies need to function that is why when we get drunk, we sometimes can’t get a hold of ourselves. Coffee and some warm soup may give us some relief for a
    time, but still, the best way to battle hangover is to replenish our body with enough electrolytes – something that a bottle of Pocari Sweat can give.

    Pocari Sweat comes in 330ml can (Php 24.00), 350ml PET bottle (Php 24.00), 500ml PET bottle (Php 35.00), 2L PET bottle (Php 125.00). Pocari Sweat is available in major chain drugstores, supermarkets and convenience stores.

    REFERENCE:

    Jerome Samson-09167861568

    AMPR Publicity & Communications Inc.

  • Introducing Quattron Pro, Another Engineering Marvel from Sharp

    Introducing Quattron Pro, Another Engineering Marvel from Sharp

    Elevate Your Home Entertainment with a Beyond UHD Experience

    The evolution of the television set has already come a long way, from the traditional wood-enclosed ones that offer monochromatic pictures and then moving to color, from the cathode ray tubes to LCD to plasma, and now with LED.

    Never content with just following the trend, Sharp (Phils.) Corp. has decided to take it up a notch by helping change the way we see pictures on TV. A few years ago, Sharp introduced Quattron Technology, a proprietary color technology which adds the sub-pixel Yellow to the traditional Red-Green-Blue color setup, for a more natural reproduction of colors, making it more brilliant and lifelike.

    Now, Sharp is going even further with the game-changing Quattron Pro Technology. Simply put, Quattron Pro uses the 4-Color Technology and heightens it with the Quattron Pro Drive Engine. The Quattron Pro Engine is a built-in upscaler which transforms the quality of Full HD TV, making it comparable to 4K-Ultra HD picture quality. It is a great improvement on the usual Full HD resolution, adding 10 million subpixels to the 6 million subpixels that Full HD normally has.

    Sharp Quattron Pro offers stunning resolution that is better than the other Full HD TV products available in the market today. This means more detail, more depth, and more color. And with the addition of the Quattron Pro Drive Engine, everything looks better when seen on this TV. It upscales any content and makes full HD content almost equivalent to Ultra HD quality.

    Quattron Pro is also future-ready in the sense that it allows you to play 4K content without discernible loss in quality. It is a viable and more practical solution, compared to buying a 4K TV today when there is not enough 4K materials available in the market to justify buying one. So, instead of buying a 4K TV hoping to use it in the future when there is more 4K content, you can buy a Quattron Pro now, enjoy Full HD content that is as close to Ultra HD quality as possible, and be ready for the future when 4K content is more readily available. Complementary to the visual precision of Quattron Pro is its sound quality. It has been awarded the THX Certification, a globally accepted standard for sound reproduction. THX was founded by world-renowned Star Wars director George Lucas, who initially created THX to make sure that cinemas could recreate the sound – all the nuances and subtleties – the way filmmakers intended. THX Certification has since then been adapted into home entertainment, with televisions going through 30 test categories, 400 bench tests and 1,000 data points to make sure that only the best of the best are approved and awarded. Because of these rigorous tests, a THX Certification is an instant guarantee that your TV has the highest cinema-house standards for both visuals and sound.

    There is no doubt that the television is a ubiquitous part of every household. But Sharp understands that in today’s world, your home-viewing standards are higher than ever. Trust Sharp to provide quality enjoyment and leisure time with the breakthrough Quattron Pro Technology. This commitment is made clear through Sharp’s “Our Brand, Our Pride” philosophy, a pledge to uplift the quality of Filipinos’ lives with exceptional products.

    For more details about Quattron Pro, visit www.aquos-world.com

    For Reference:

    Jerome Samson- 09167861568

    Ana Manansala- (02) 706-1971

    AMPR Publicity & Communications Inc.

  • Affordability Key Deterrent from Buying Property: Report

    Global property portal releases new research on real estate in the Philippines.

    Affordability is top of mind for Filipinos who choose not to buy property, with more than 60 percent of renters in a recent survey of online house-hunters citing cost constraints as the primary reason they leased their home.

    The findings are contained in new research from global property website Lamudi, which today released its first report on real estate in the emerging markets. The report, Real Estate in the Emerging Markets, provides a comprehensive overview of the property sector in 16 emerging countries, including the Philippines.

    The report is based on a series of online surveys conducted with house-hunters and real estate agents in each country, as well as onsite data from Lamudi’s global network of websites. The research examines the habits of online property-seekers, while offering insights into the future of the property sector based on interviews and surveys with local property experts.

    The customer survey examined house-hunting habits among buyers and renters. For renters, affordability emerged as the key reason why many Filipinos choose not to buy their own home. More than 60 percent of renters surveyed said they could not afford to buy property. For buyers, the main driver for owning property is security. Nearly three-quarters of buyers cited security as their primary motivation for purchasing a home.

    According to the survey of real estate agents, the country’s economic outlook is seen as the top constraint on the property market, reflecting current concerns about a potential slowdown. However, agents and brokers remain overwhelmingly optimistic about the future of the market. More than 90 percent describe their outlook for the next 12 months as positive.

    Lamudi’s Global Co-Founder and Managing Director, Kian Moini, said: “The primary conclusion that we have drawn from our research is that the future for the Philippine property sector is extremely bright. In fact, two-thirds of the real estate agents we surveyed are expecting growth of eight percent or higher in the property market this year. The country’s real estate market has emerged as one of the most promising in the Asia Pacific region.”

    The report features a series of in-depth interviews with key figures from the property industry of each country, including Jose Romarx Salas, Head of Research and Consulting at Pinnacle Real Estate Consulting Services.

    Mr Salas said the key challenge for the Philippine property market was finding enough land to accommodate development. “In Metro Manila, that’s the challenge: looking for suitable land. Some developers are even willing to bid high, which pushes up already skyrocketing land prices in the capital,” he told Lamudi.

    The 16 countries covered in the report are: Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mexico and Colombia.

    The full report is presented in an easy-to-read online format, available for viewing on the Lamudi website. Visit www.lamudi.com.ph/research.

    ABOUT LAMUDI

    Launched in 2013, Lamudi is a global property portal focusing exclusively on emerging markets. The fast-growing platform is currently available in 28 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, with more than 750,000 real estate listings across its global network. The leading real estate marketplace offers sellers, buyers, landlords and renters a secure and easy-to-use platform to find or list properties online. For more information, please visit http://www.lamudi.com.ph

    Visit Lamudi Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.

    REFERENCE & MEDIA CONTACT

    Rodel Ambas
    Content Editor, Lamudi Philippines
    Email: rodel.ambas@lamudi.com.ph
    Phone: +63 917 3015127

  • Lamudi rolls out iOS App to Global Network

    Fast-growing property portal’s iOS app now available in 27 countries.

    International property portal Lamudi has rolled out its iOS app for property seekers in a further 11 countries, making the popular mobile application available across the company’s global network.

    The iOS app has been progressively rolled out in countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America since it was launched in June. The app, Lamudi: Real Estate for Sale & Rent, is now available for iOS users in 27 countries in the emerging markets.

    With the release of version 1.5, the Lamudi iOS app has been made available in the Middle East for the first time. The app is now available with right-to-left orientation for Arabic speaking house-hunters in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Countries which already have the app will also benefit from improved speed and security for easier browsing.

    The iOS app was this week launched in: Algeria, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rwanda, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Lamudi’s Android app was rolled out to 28 countries in the emerging markets earlier this year.

    Lamudi’s Global Co-Founder and Managing Director, Antonius Salis, said: “Our website now hosts more than 750,000 property listings around the world. All of these have been made available to iOS users through the updated Lamudi app.

    For existing users, we have also made several improvements to the overall experience. The app is now more secure and faster to use, making searching for real estate on the go even more convenient than before.”

    The app provides the perfect platform for house-hunters to rent, buy or sell property on the go. A key feature of the Lamudi app is its customised search function, which allows users to easily switch between the 27 countries available in the app.

    The app also provides match alerts, with users receiving a notification as soon as a property that suits their needs hits the market. House-hunters can bookmark their favourite properties to access at any time and on any device.

    All listings on the app feature high-quality photo galleries, detailed property information, maps, and multiple contact details for property owners or agents. Users can also share their favourite properties with family and friends via Facebook, Twitter or email.

    ABOUT LAMUDI

    Launched in 2013, Lamudi is a global property portal focusing exclusively on emerging markets. The fast-growing platform is currently available in 28 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, with more than 600,000 real estate listings across its global network. The leading real estate marketplace offers sellers, buyers, landlords and renters a secure and easy-to-use platform to find or list properties online. For more information, please visit http://www.lamudi.com.ph

    Visit Lamudi Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.

    REFERENCE & MEDIA CONTACT
    Rodel Ambas
    Content Editor, Lamudi Philippines
    Email: rodel.ambas@lamudi.com.ph
    Phone: +63 917 3015127

  • Pros and Cons: Foreign property ownership in the Philippines

    Lamudi takes a look at the advantages and disadvantages of allowing foreign property ownership in the Philippines.

    To say that Philippine real estate is fast becoming a favorite among buyers abroad is quite an understatement. In fact, an article published in ABS-CBNnews.com reported that Asian investors—from Malaysia to Japan—are snapping up condo units in bulk. These buyers are favoring the Philippines over Hong Kong and Singapore, where the authorities have put in place cooling measures to rein in property prices.

    “There has never been this strong interest in the Philippine property market,” said Colliers International’s David Young in an interview. But despite this, the Philippines still does not allow foreign ownership of real property; foreigners, however, can purchase condo units so long as foreign ownership in a single project does not exceed 40 percent.

    This may seem counterintuitive, because more established property markets allow freehold foreign ownership of real estate to attract investment and create more wealth. Hence, it makes sense for the Philippines to follow suit. By doing the opposite the Philippines may be thwarting its competitiveness.

    To look into this issue closely, Lamudi Philippines compiled a list of the pros and cons of allowing foreign ownership of real property in the country.

    PROS

    1. Foreign Investment on Real Estate Will Boost the Market

    The residential real estate market will get a boost if some of the restrictions imposed on foreigners are lifted, said David Leechiu, JLL Philippines Managing Director and Country Manager.

    In an interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Leechiu said that the total worth of the Philippine real estate industry could jump from $48 billion reported in 2011 to $300 billion by 2031, if certain structural changes were made, such as relaxing rigorous rules on foreign ownership and longer lease terms.

    Although the Philippines’ macroeconomic fundamentals are sound, Leechiu said it could do so much better if it were less restrained.

    2. The Country May Benefit from More Substantial Investment

    According to Charlie Gorayeb, Chairman of the Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Association (CREBA), foreign investment into real estate will attract much-needed capital, which will unleash the multiplier effect of construction and real estate sectors into other industries. This multiplier effect will impact sectors closely related to real estate, and will provide additional opportunities for local businesses and employment.

    3. Benefits Will Spill Over to Other Sectors

    For many years the Philippines has lagged behind its neighbors in Southeast Asia when it comes to attracting foreign direct investment. According to experts, this is due in part to the country’s restrictive business climate, particularly when it comes to foreign ownership of properties. Allowing foreigners to own land for industrial and commercial purposes will benefit the manufacturing sector, which will boost employment opportunities for many Filipinos.

    Cons

    1. It May Cause Property Prices to Skyrocket

    In certain cases, allowing foreign money to come in freely is not entirely a good thing. For example, London has become too attractive to rich property buyers from Russia and the Middle East, which drove prices too high and priced locals out of the housing market. At the moment prices of houses and condos in Metro Manila are already beyond the reach of most Filipinos, so allowing foreigners to freely purchase may push prices even higher.

    2. It May Spur Speculative Purchases

    Speculative purchase of property—the kind that take large risks in the hope of making quick, huge gains—could be intensified when the gates are opened to foreign property buyers. This could pose danger to the real estate market, which could go through a period of irrational exuberance, fueling the formation of a real estate bubble.

    3. Lands Acquired by Foreigners May Be Converted for Another Purpose

    There are certain property types that if they get sold and converted into another use may do more harm than good to the local economy. Examples of these properties are agricultural land. According to Gorayeb, there should be some mechanisms of control to protect local interest. Agricultural lands, for example, should remain as such even when they are purchased by foreigners, and in order to protect our natural resources foreigners should only be allowed to purchase disposable or alienable land.

    REFERENCE & MEDIA CONTACT

    Rodel Ambas

    Content Editor, Lamudi Philippines

    Email: rodel.ambas@lamudi.com.ph

    Phone: +63 917 3015127

  • The Top 10 Haunted Places Around The World

    The Top 10 Haunted Places Around The World

    Prepare to be scared this Halloween

    From presidential palaces in Colombia to film centers in the Philippines, the most normal places are not always as they seem.In honor of Halloween, global real estate marketplace Lamudi guides you through the world’s top 10 haunted properties.

    1. Lawang Sewu, Indonesia

    A landmark of Semarang, Central Java, Lawang Sewu (which translates as “Thousand Doors”) is a former Dutch colonial era building, rumored to be haunted by headless ghosts. This large, deserted structure is open to the public 24 hours a day, so if you’re looking for a scare this Halloween, why not take a midnight visit?

    Image via Shutterstoc

    2. Manila Film Center, the Philippines

    A national building in Pasay City, Metro Manila, the Manila Film Center was built in 1981. During construction, on November 17th 1981, the construction collapsed, burying over 150 workers in quick-drying cement. It was believed that some of these workers were entombed alive in the concrete. However, records show that all bodies were retrieved from the site. Ghostlore says that those who died roam the film center to this day, making mysterious sounds.

    © Mike Gonzalez (TheCoffee) via Wikimedia Comm

    3. Mohatta Palace, Pakistan

    Located in Karachi, the Mohatta Palace is an elaborate, pink, and yellow stone building, consisting of 18,500 square yards. Legend has it that there is a superhuman presence at the palace, with guides believing the building is haunted. While on guard, workers are rumored to have felt the presence of spirits, and experienced objects moving without human touch.

    © Shahid A. Siddiqi via Wikimedia Commons

    4. The Tower of London, United Kingdom

    The former prison of some of England’s most renowned historical figures, the Tower of London is one of the most haunted places in the UK. Reportedly, the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn, one of the wives of King Henry VIII, still resides within the tower, following her execution in 1536. The oldest part of the building, the White Tower, is also home to the White Lady, who is said to have been seen standing at the window, waving to children in the opposite building.

    Image via Shutterstock

    5. Bhangarh Fort, India

    Legend has it that a black magic wizard named Singhiya, in love with the Princess of Bhangarh, cursed the fort with the death of all who lived there, following the Princess’s rejection of his love. The year following the curse, both war and famine broke out, leading to the death of the Princess. Tourists are unable to enter the building after sunset and before sunrise, so not to disturb the ghosts of Singhiya and other locals who haunt Bhangarh Fort.

    © Amlan Mathur via Shutterstock

    6. The Island of the Dolls, Mexico

    Xochimilco, a district just south of Mexico City, is home to a number of artificial islands and canals, one of which was owned by a caretaker named Julian Santana Barrera. When Barrera discovered the body of a young girl in one of the canals near his island, he began to collect dolls to hang around the island to ward off any evil spirits, and to make the young girl happy. The island, known as Isla de las Munecas (Island of the Dolls), is now visited by thousands of tourists a year, who bring dolls to carry on Barrera’s work.

    © Cordella Person via Flickr

    7. Eltz Castle, Germany

    A medieval castle hidden away in the hills of Western Germany, Eltz Castle is one of just a few haunted castles in Germany. Allegedly, ghosts of medieval knights roam the grounds of the great 12th century castle, which has been owned—and haunted—by the same family for 33 generations. One of the more famous ghosts, Agnes, apparently died defending her honor, and her specter remains in the castle to this day.

    Image via Shutterstock

    8. Edinburgh Castle, United Kingdom

    The vaults of Edinburgh Castle are famous for the unsettling noises and movements that come from within. Constructed in the 15th century, the underground maze makes up 120 rooms, which were used to quarantine and entomb victims of the plague. Visitors can expect to see Lady Janet Douglas, who was burned at the stake following accusations of witchcraft, the spirit of a headless drummer, dogs wandering around the cemetery, and numerous prisoners roaming the labyrinth.

    Image via Shutterstock

    9. Marroquín Castle, Colombia

    This stunning mansion, built in 1904 near the Colombian city of Chía, was an asylum for several years. Allegedly, the castle is haunted by the ghost of a nun who once worked there, numerous patients who met their demise in the asylum, and “La Zancona,” a mysterious woman dressed in all black, who roams the building.

    © Brian Daniel Leon Machado via Wikimedia Commons

    10. Port Arthur, Australia

    Port Arthur is allegedly the most haunted place in Tasmania. During its almost 50-year history as a convict settlement, hundreds of men died at Port Arthur. Furthermore, the massacre in 1006 led to the death of 35 men, women and children. Tourists visit the port with the hope of catching a glimpse of the Lady in Blue—the crying ghost of a young woman, who reportedly died in childbirth—as well as over 2,000 ghosts that have apparently been seen over the past 20 years.

    Image via Shutterstock

    ABOUT LAMUDI

    Launched in 2013, Lamudi is a global property portal focusing exclusively on emerging markets. The fast-growing platform is currently available in 28 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, with more than 600,000 real estate listings across its global network. The leading real estate marketplace offers sellers, buyers, landlords and renters a secure and easy-to-use platform to find or list properties online. For more information, please visit http://www.lamudi.com.ph

    Visit Lamudi Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.

    REFERENCE & MEDIA CONTACT

    Rodel Ambas

    Content Editor, Lamudi Philippines

    Email: rodel.ambas@lamudi.com.ph

    Phone: +63 917 3015127