The first salvo in Michael Reyes' campaign against Manny Villar was delivered with calculated precision. In the early hours of a Tuesday morning, the headlines on every major business news outlet were dominated by a single story: Reyes Corporation's entry into the affordable housing market.
Dubbed "New Horizon Developments," Michael's new venture promised to deliver high-quality, affordable homes equipped with smart technology, green infrastructure, and financing plans tailored for the middle class. It was a direct challenge to Vista Land's dominance in the real estate sector—and everyone, especially Villar, knew it.