Moira shows weight loss progress...

PAGE B1 where she found out what really was messing up my system (stress, depression and misdiagnosed [polycystic ovary syndrome] for years),” Dela Torre stated. “I’ve been known to be someone whose weight fluctuated a lot—and I’d get conscious, not really because of my physical appearance but more so because of how i felt internally.”

“I always felt uncomfortable and unable to function at my best. So when we got to the real root of all the misalignment, she knew exactly which supplements to give me and the rest is history,” she continued.

Dela Torre, who is currently abroad for a concert tour, then spoke about how the changes in her body helped her to be “fully present” and “completely enjoy” this season in her life. She said she recently visited a gym, her first time in about three years.

“Mentally, I’ve never felt so alive. I felt 100% and felt so happy doing what I love, especially being able to do it well,” she said. “Today, I went to the gym for the first time in 2 (maybe 3) years, [and] don’t ever remember feeling this happy and healthy in my life.”

After sharing her health journey, Dela Torre received love and cheers from fellow celebrities including Anne Curtis, Chito Miranda, Ogie Alcasid, TJ Monterde and Dani Barretto.

Aside from her weight loss, fans of Dela Torre have also been noticing the singer’s glow-up after her separation from estranged husband, fellow singer Jason Marvin Hernandez. Dela Torre spoke about this and declared that she “just healed” from her heartbreak, and that going through the healing process boosted her self-confidence. g

The main event was held on Friday, February 17 at the Shangri-La in Bonifacio Global City. Speakers included board members from the U.S. – Gloria Browning Gil, Jennifer del Rosario Taylor, Huber Bongolan, Barbara Faylona-Jesuele, and Ernie Ocampo. Economic and real estate updates were presented by Victor Calanog/Moody’s Analytics and David Leechiu/ Leechiu Property Consultants. A keynote presentation was provided by Wick Veloso/GSIS.

The first panel discussion with Sheryll Verano/Arthaland Corporation, Mike Rodriguez/ Macquarie Asset Management, and RB Roa/ATRAM touched on the growth of the Philippine real estate sector, highlighting how unprecedented capital is being sourced from both equity and debt markets.

Another panel featured Barbara Faylona-Jesuele/J. Paul Getty Trust, Jonathan “Loy” Umali/Arch Capital, and Paul Gately/EQT Exeter who all came in from different countries to discuss the key components institutional real estate investors analyze when entering new markets and potential partners.

They also highlighted how institutional capital can provide advantages for local real estate developers to grow and scale their businesses. A FIIREside chat moderated by Eric Manuel/Arch Capital and featuring Gloria-Browning Gil, co-founder of FIIRE, concluded the program. Through this chat, the audience discovered how FIIRE started, the importance of mentors, the rise of Gloria’s career, and her outlook on the industry.

Over the weekend, a Poblacion food and pub crawl was coordinated by Poblacion Land and Urban Development for the attendees to get a taste of the nightlife in the vibrant area that has rapidly been transforming over the past few years. The National Parks Development Committee hosted a tour of Intramuros and its rich history. The last day of the conference, delegates were invited to visit the Philippine Stock Exchange. The conference concluded with a master class in collaboration with Urban Land Institute (ULI) Philippines, with speakers from the U.S. discussing real estate topics such as an introduction to institutional investing, debt market, underwriting, fund management, asset management, and much more.

The events were made possible through the generous sponsorship of Arch Capital Management, D.M. Wenceslao and Associates, Manulife Investment Management, EQT Exeter, NEO, Leechiu Property Consultants, Monocle Group, Arthaland Corp, AyalaLand, Santos Knight Frank, CebuLand, Corebuilt, Grow Capital Partners, Romulo, KMC Savills, Colliers, Catellina Property Consultants. FIIRE, or Filipinos in Institutional Real Estate, is a 501c3 trade organization started in the United States of America that focuses on networking, educating and mentoring Filipinos in institutional real estate. The organization was established in 2009 and has chapters throughout the US in Chicago, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mid-South, New York City, New England, San Diego, San Francisco, Pacific Northwest and internationallyin the Philippines. g