MANILA — Overseas Filipino workers now have a streamlined digital avenue to invest in Philippine real estate, thanks to a new artificial intelligence-powered marketplace launched Tuesday in Taguig City.
Bahai Deals, a collaborative platform by Talino Venture Studios and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), aims to simplify property acquisition for global Filipinos, receiving robust support from key government agencies.
“We want to simplify the home buying process,” said Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac. “We want to market Philippine properties as the most reliable investment, especially for Filipinos.”
The platform offers a comprehensive solution, connecting overseas workers to property listings, financing options, and secure sales processing through a single digital interface. This innovation comes at a critical time, with market research indicating significant interest among Filipino expatriates.
According to Talino’s study, 31% of Filipinos in the United States expressed desire to eventually return home. With an average annual income of $115,509, these workers can potentially purchase properties valued between 5 million and 12 million Philippine pesos.
Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque emphasized the platform’s alignment with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s digital innovation priorities, noting it brings overseas workers “closer to home one step at a time.”
Talino President Winston Damarillo announced plans for a North American roadshow in the coming months, targeting the platform’s initial market expansion.
The launch signals a potentially transformative moment for overseas Filipino workers seeking secure, accessible real estate investments in their home country.
