[News] Ayala Plans Record Home-Building, Entry Into Airports, Rail

Ayala Corp. (AC), the Philippines’ biggest property developer, plans to build a record number of homes in 2012 and expand into airports and railways, Chief Executive Officer Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala said.
“We have committed the highest capital spending ever in our history,” Zobel, 53, also chairman and son of billionaire Jaime Zobel De Ayala, said in a March 9 interview in Manila. “Ayala Corp. a hundred years ago is different from today. We’re open to change.”

Zobel plans to boost capital spending by 38 percent this year to a record 91 billion pesos ($2.1 billion), 75 percent of which is set for property unit Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and Globe Telecom Inc. (GLO) While the company has diversified interests to include banking, its expansion pace has lagged behind rivals such as San Miguel Corp. (SMC), which moved beyond its roots as a brewer to become the largest power producer in Philippines. read more here

[Article] Philippine Real Estate to Adapt Italian Knitware Brand Concept as Its Interior Design

A Philippine real estate is about to adapt a concept of an Italian knitwear brand as its interior design.

In an interview, the Century property announced that the Acqua Livingstone launched by its subsidiary, Century Limitless will be adapting the colourful design aesthetic of Missoni.

The interior design of the 52-storey condominium will be replicated from Missoni’s live colors and stylish designs.

Missoni is an Italian fashion house based in Italy. It is widely known for creating knitted clothing designs made from different kinds of fabrics with its colourful patterns. Its design concept emphasizes an experience of happiness, fun, beauty, creativity as well as luxury and elegance according to Missoni Marketing Director and Shareholder, Vittorio Missoni.

Acqua Livingstone is actually the fourth of condominium towers launched by the Century properties but this is the first time that it will be the first condominium in the world which would be designed by MissoniHome.

Acqua Livingstone will have function rooms, gym, spa, swimming pool, dance floor, barbecue facilities as well as business center. The Missoni design will be seen in the condominium’s multi-level amenity called Canopy but Acqua Livingstone’s residents can also have an option of having their units designed by MissoniHome.

According to Century Properties managing director, Robbie Antonio, this innovation is expected to boost confidence for the Philippine real estate industry.

It only proves that Missoni believes that Philippines has a great potential to be a premiere platform for premiere development.

The project will definitely push the Philippines real estate industry to come out in a nutshell and explore something different and make valued brands such as MissoniHome accessible as a lifestyle experience, Antonio explained.

Adapting a clothing design as an interior design of a condominium is another great concept for the Philippines real estate. It’s a great innovation which is one of its kinds.

[News] Sharon plunges into real estate

MANILA, Philippines – Actress-singer Sharon Cuneta is eager to add another notch to her seemingly ever-widening belt – that of property mogul.

The actress, herself, revealed so in a recent interview, saying it's the fulfillment of a longtime dream. Already, she has acquired several properties including one in an area near Tomas Morato, where she plans to build several townhouses.

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[Press Release] Acqua Livingstone | Interior designed by MISSONIHOME

We are proud to introduce to you another first –the only residence in the world interior designed by MISSONIHOME. Livingstone is the 4th Tower set to rise in a magnificent multi-tower master planned development on a 2.4-hectare prime property, the Acqua Private Residences.

[Press Release] Celebrating 10 Years of Vibrancy in BGC

The first-ever impromptu street concert, spearheaded by Alveo Land, was a realization of the company’s vision of the emergence of High Street South as BGC's cultural district that exudes a lively, cosmopolitan vibe. At par with other first-world cities, such as Manhattan in New York, Clark Quay in Singapore, and Paris in France, High Street South is Alveo Land 's pioneering integrated township ideal, which is set to redefine the BGC landscape in the next 25 years.

“We’ve always envisioned High Street South to be an area that complements and enriches the various lifestyles inherent to BGC,” shares Tupaz. “In a few years’ time, High Street South will be known as a destination where all the conveniences of the modern world will harmoniously co-exist with different forms of art, wide roads and lush green areas.”

Alveo Land’s High Street South, poised to become the country’s fastest-rising integrated urban development in the metropolis, is an exclusive township designed by the CAZA Group—renowned architects from a New York-based design studio, headed by a highly regarded Filipino in the industry, Architect Carlos Arnaiz. As BGC’s cultural district, High Street South will house an exceptional array of international and local retail and business establishments, diverse dining destinations, and recreation and leisure options.

“Alveo Land recognizes the desire of today’s urban individuals to live within an iconic, well-connected community, where they can live, work and play, while at the same time, fulfill their passions and reconnect with their community,” adds Tupaz. “ High Street South essentially addresses this need by harmoniously blending all the elements necessary to create a thriving community, exuding a distinct kind of urban charm.”

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Alveo Land Corp. sets the benchmark for innovation in Ayala Land. Armed with sharper foresight, unparalleled excellence, and total commitment, Alveo Land Corp. is a real estate company that doesn’t just find the means to provide the most innovative homes, it looks for ways to make you live the life you deserve. For more information, visit www.alveoland.com.ph, email info@alveosales.com.ph, or call (632) 848.5100 (Metro Manila) and 1-800-10-8485100 (outside Metro Manila). Model units are available for viewing daily from 9AM to 8PM at the 2nd floor W High Street building, 11th Street corner 28th Street, BGC, Taguig.

[Press Release] Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club

The centerpiece amenity of Pico de Loro Cove is the Beach & Country Club. This exclusive members’ only club brings the comforts and conveniences of the usual country club into a spectacular beach and mountainside setting.

The Beach Club component, located near the coastline, is a more social and engaging venue with its dining facilities and lounge areas.
Sun Coral Café, the signature F&B facility of the Beach Club
Brisa Bar, an al fresco dining and entertainment venue
Arribada Lounge, an indoor venue with balconies for functions and gatherings
An Outdoor Recreation Desk that assists members in enjoying various land- and sea-based activities such as kayaking, windsurfing, scuba diving, fish feeding, trekking, nature biking and ATV.
Other facilities: lobby lounge; swimming pool and locker rooms for adults and kids; massage huts; sundry shop

The Country Club offers a recreational atmosphere with its family-oriented facilities, as well as
amenities for ball and racket sports
Lagoa Restaurant, the signature F&B facility of the Country Club
B&B (bowling and billiards hall); Club Pico, an indoor kids’ play area; game room; music room

Library & Clinic
Baia ballroom, an indoor venue for functions and gatherings, which can be subdivided for smaller function or conference rooms.
Swimming pool complex with lap pool, pocket pools and slides, kids’ pool, and other water experiences
Covered volleyball, basketball, badminton and squash courts; tennis court; gym and group exercise room; complete locker room and shower facilities; clinic

Pico Sands Hotel
An exclusive 154-room hotel designed with efficiency and comfort in mind will cater the accommodation for club member and guests. Each room presents captivating views of the serene lagoon or the lush mountains of Pico de Loro. All rooms come with standard modern amenities such
as individually-controlled air conditioning, cable TV with high-definition programming, Wi-Fi access and safety deposit box.

Pico Sands’ food outlet – Pico Restaurant & Bar is open 24/7 ensuring to satisfy one’s gastronomical cravings anytime of the day. Meanwhile, members and guests who long for relaxation can visit the hotel’s Rain Spa that offers a list of treatments fusing traditional and progressive therapeutic practices for health and well-being



St. Therese of the Child Jesus Chapel
The St. Therese of the Child Jesus Chapel is a  striking minimalist structure tucked in a tropical jungle,  designed by renowned architect Carlos Arnaiz.
Prominently featuring modern materials such as metal and glass, the chapel has an airy space that lends it a solemn and meditative quality while providing, at the same time, panoramic views of Pico de Loro Cove’s untarnished natural sights.

VII. Who is Costa del Hamilo, Inc.?
Costa del Hamilo, Inc. (CdHI) is a subsidiary of SM Land, Inc and the exclusive developer of Hamilo Coast.

VIII. Who is SM Land, Inc.?
SM Land is the property arm of SM Investments Corporation (SMIC). Under SM Land, SMIC builds its portfolio of property offering, from primary homes and residences under SM Residences (SM Development Corporation), to leisure developments like Hamilo Coast (Costa del Hamilo, Inc.) and Tagaytay Highlands (Highlands Prime, Inc.), and integrated business districts such as the Mall of Asia Complex (SM Land Commercial Properties).

[NEWS] A Philippine Real Estate Firm Eyes Cebu as a Perfect Place to Build Business Infrastructures

A Philippine real estate in cooperation with an international partner plans to build a retirement village and a hospital facility in Northern Cebu.

Recently, Everjust Realty Development Corp., and an international partner held a meeting regarding their agreement about management and operations of the said projects. Thus, facilities can adopt international standards and at the same time can achieve an international accreditation.

In a new report, the firm’s president is considering 5 years for the construction of the projects.

According to the Everjust Realty President, Justin Uy, the 10-hectare retirement village is set to be built in Consolacion while the Hospital facility is set to be constructed in Mandaue. Both infrastructures will be located in Cebu.

Uy further said that the development of the said retirement village and hospital facility in Cebu is meant to push the firm’s expansion into the tourism industry

Cebu is a perfect domicile for retirees. Retirees can easily get attracted to such places where they become close to natural wonders as well as urban conveniences. In fact, Cebu can be directly compared to Hawaiian Islands like Honolulu and Maui.

Also, the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) attested that Cebu is one of the most preferred places for retirement outside the Philippine’s capital city.

Moreover, aside from the said Philippine Real Estate firm, the Philippine economy can also earn a great profit from the said projects. A study from a health care business intelligence firm, Healthcore revealed that from 2006 to 2010, Philippines earned about $1.30 billion in healthcare and wellness services from foreign tourist and overseas Filipino works (OFW) or the “Balikbayans”. In a speculation, Philippines has the capability to profit as much as $1 billion to $3 billion each year by 2018 if it would pursue investing on health care infrastructure and offer more extensive travel arrangements for medical tourist.

The said study also previewed that the Philippines can have a chance of getting a larger market share in the global medical tourism industry if further similar projects will come out in the country like a raging trend.

This will be a multi – purpose project which will benefit not only the said Philippine real estate firm but also the Philippine economy. It would definitely be a plus factor for the Philippines considering that the country was finally recognized as one of the booming players in the multi-billion dollar industry.

[Press Release] Hamilo Coast

I. What is Hamilo Coast?
Hamilo Coast is SM Land’s premier coastal development in Nasugbu, Batangas. Encompassing vast hectares of land, thirteen coves, and kilometers of the finest coastlines in Nasugbu, Hamilo’s long-term master plan is envisioned to provide a network of communities with a variety of lifestyle experiences.

II. How do I get to Hamilo Coast?
Hamilo Coast is accessible by land travel through the traditional Tagaytay route going beyond to Nasugbu, Batangas, which takes approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours. By air on a helicopter, travel from the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City will take as fast as 20 minutes.
A national highway is being constructed that will traverse Ternate, Cavite going to Nasugbu, Batangas. Once this Ternate-Nasugbu highway is completed, land travel to Hamilo Coast can potentially be reduced to 1 ½ hours only.
A ferry transport service is also being developed that will depart from Mall of Asia Complex to Hamilo Pier in Papaya Cove, Hamilo Coast, and vice versa. This mode of transportation will potential reduce travel time to 1 ½ hours only as well.