Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can now invest in Philippine real estate more conveniently, thanks to a newly launched online platform that has gained backing from several key government agencies. Bahai Deals, an artificial intelligence-powered real estate marketplace, was officially unveiled in Taguig City, providing a streamlined way for OFWs to purchase residential properties in the Philippines.
Bahai Deals, developed by Talino Venture Studios in partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), offers an end-to-end marketplace that connects global Filipinos with property listings, financing options, and secure sales processing—all in one place. The initiative has earned strong support from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology, and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas.
“We want to simplify the home buying process. We want to market Philippine properties as the most reliable investment to make, especially if you’re Filipino,” said DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac during the launch. He emphasized that the platform is particularly valuable for Filipinos in North America, where property prices can be prohibitively expensive. “If they can buy a home in the Philippines… their work is something that rewards them at the very end,” Cacdac added.
DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque also expressed her enthusiasm for the platform, highlighting its alignment with the Philippine government’s digital transformation agenda. “With Bahai, we are bringing our OFWs closer to home one step at a time… Let us help them make the most and the best out of their hard-earned money,” Roque said.
Roque further encouraged RCBC to extend financial support to OFWs through additional options such as franchising loans, which could provide returning OFWs with sustainable livelihood opportunities.
As the financial backbone of Bahai Deals, RCBC provides seamless and secure home loan solutions for OFWs, ensuring they can access financing no matter where they are. “RCBC is excited to collaborate with Talino through Bahai Deals, enabling global Filipinos to access seamless, secure, and affordable home loan solutions wherever they are in the world,” said RCBC executive vice president Lito Villanueva.
Talino president and CEO Winston Damarillo revealed that Bahai Deals would initially focus on North America, where a significant number of OFWs have expressed interest in purchasing Philippine properties. According to Talino’s market study, 31% of Filipinos in the United States plan to return to the Philippines in the future, with average annual incomes of USD115,509—enabling them to afford properties valued between PHP5 million and PHP12 million.
Damarillo also announced a planned roadshow in North America within the next two months to promote Bahai Deals and further engage the overseas Filipino community.
