He Started With One ₱750 Room. Now He's Building 30 Luxury Villas in Siquijor
24K views · Feb 24, 2026 · People & Blogs
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@calvin_castiel · 7 months ago · pinned
Can you imagine leaving everything behind to build a multi-million resort in a paradise like Siquijor? 😲<br>Arnald’s story is truly inspiring! 💯<br>Drop a comment if you’ve ever dreamed of starting a life in another country — I want to hear your thoughts!
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@calvin_castiel · 7 months ago
If you noticed, Arnold talked about having a great team, so choose your team wisely, because the right people make all the difference ❤
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@joshuaespinoviolin · 7 months ago
This is a good friend of mine, and I’ve seen firsthand how he builds - not just businesses, but people. His vision is strong, but his leadership and care for his team are even stronger. Siquijor is about to witness something special. Bigger and better🔥
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@reyesbeth8704 · 7 months ago
The sky view alone is so beautiful
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@mattfosnacht · 7 months ago
As someone who lives here in Siquijor, it's very inspiring and exciting to see projects like this coming to the island. Everyone here knows that this island is going to grow immensely over the coming years but it's reassuring that these future projects have originality and will put Siquijor on the map as a global destination that really stands out in the Philippines.
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@charlesetienne6037 · 7 months ago
I am a hotelier with 35 years experience in that field and my academic background in the same domain, business, hospitality and hotel management. That guy is a big risk taker, and I have heard him said that he has investors backing his project. Good luck bro on selling the experience to have a good time in Siquihor. This is a challenge but Filipinos are good workers one thing you can rely in this country. I am from Seychelles, but I will never invest my money here even we among top tourist island destinations. I prefer the Philippines and I am planning big time to invest there soon.
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@BalibalosjulietJulieBalibalosj · 6 months ago
Wow thank you to choices philippines take care always Arnold...
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@margarettecalo6643 · 7 months ago
Wow when I retire I'd like to come and stay for this place it looks so unique and different
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@harkwhogoes · 6 months ago
I commend you as a man with Filipino roots with a unique native design aesthetic using local materials. This is the pinnacle of the island needs and can be. We will be helping to insure the success of your project on our island as we welcome back all of our sons and daughters to build there success here positively.
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@sunshinedream98 · 1 month ago
It’s all very straight square and parallel it doesn't scream tropical paradise to me.
@emerensumalbag9604 · 6 months ago
Wow...amazing...beautiful resoprt..many foreigners now settling in my country <br>some from other countries goto Philippines to live forever with their families ..<br>Welcome all foriegners and to all..<br>Godbless to all of you
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@luisitomontallana2867 · 7 months ago
cant wait to visit the island. bucket list.
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