The Silk Residences

Project Location

• Santol Street, Barangay 586, Zone 57, Sta. Mesa, Manila, Metro Manila

Nearby Schools and Universities

• University of Santo Tomas Manila
• University of the East Manila
• University of Manila
• Far Eastern University Manila
• San Beda College
• Centro Escolar University
• La Consolacion College
• College of the Holy Spirit
• San Sebastian College
• Philippine College of Health Sciences
• Central Colleges of the Philippines
• St. Jude Catholic School
• Philippine Institute of Quezon City
• Grace Christian High School
• Xavier School
• Immaculate Conception Academy
• Jubilee Christian Academy
• St. Paul College Quezon City

Nearby Hospitals

• University of Santo Tomas Hospital
• University of the East - Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center
• De Los Santos Medical Center
• Quezon Institute Pulmonary Hospital
• United Doctors Medical Center
• St. Luke’s Medical Center

Commercial area at the ground floor

Grand Residences Espana 2

Introducing Grand Residences Espana 2 situated just infront of UST Engineering Building in A.H. Lacson Street. The building is in the corners of AH Lacson, Espana Boulevard and Dos Castillos Street in Sampaloc, Manila.

A craftfully designed forty (40) storey residential and commercial complex.

Dapat naman yellow para naman maakit yung mga tomasino

Project Location:

Arsenio H. Lacson Avenue, Barangay 479, Zone 47, Sampaloc, Manila

Implementing Agency:
First Golden Achievers Realty and Development Corporation

Avida Towers South Park District

Project Description

The South Park District brings together a mix of residential condos, a regional mall, and office buildings anchored by a central park. The District will be a venue for convergence on this side of Muntinlupa that embraces a uniquely Southern experience, bringing life to its concept of “Part City. Part Nature. Pure South.” In tandem with the local government of Muntinlupa, the development is a much needed facelift on this side of the city.

The maiden residential condo project, Avida Towers Altura, launched its first tower last December 2012, with 433 units consisting of Studio, 1BR and 2BR units ranging in price from P1.8M to P6M. This 2-tower cluster has a total of 1,054 units expected to be completed in 4 years. Six (6) more residential towers are expected over the District’s 10-year development plan.

“South Park District will just be the first of major projects that we are launching this year,” Avida Land President Christopher Maglanoc said. “With the upbeat macroeconomic environment, low interest rates, and growing middle class, we will continue with our expansion into new geographies and new products to cater to our target market of middle class home buyers.”

South Park District is expected to boost the flourishing business atmosphere in the Alabang area once it opens to the public in the fourth quarter of 2015 the regional mall that will house local and international shops and commercial establishments, and which will also be a home to a number of BPO companies, embodying the live-work-play environment of the project. This mall is expected to house 400 shops while the BPO office is expected to generate 16,000 jobs.

South Park District’s mall will also have its own public transport terminal, a dedicated taxi bay and lay-by area for public utility buses and jeepneys, covered walkways and waiting areas for the convenience of the District’s homeowners, visitors, mall patrons and BPO workers.

Project Location:

the previous site of Nestle coffee factory along National Road in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

Implementing Agency:

Avida Land Corporation

Vector Three

Project Description

20 storey buiilding with 17 office floors that has a typical floor plate of 2,317 sqm. per floor. 3 podium parking levels.
FEATURES

• PEZA Accredited

Project Location
Filinvest Avenue, Northgate Cyberzone, Northgate Business District, Filinvest City, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Implementing Agency

• Filinvest Group

Avida Towers Prime

Masterplan and Concept

Live the A+ life along Taft!

Located at the more peaceful and quiet side of Taft Avenue, the newest Avida Towers project in Pasay City is a sure and secure haven along the University strip. With fewer units per floor, emergency power system and breathable design, you can enjoy the wonders of having a convenient and comfortable refuge. The development is masterfully crafted for active young achievers who seek balance of work and play at the heart of the city.

Available for sale: Tower 1 and 2
Size of Unit: 22.08-57.67sqm
Price Range: 1.7M - 4.6M

Avida Towers Prime Taft
Tower 1: HLURB LTS No. 26969
Tower 2: HLURB TLS No. ENCRFO 12-12-066

Project Location

Taft Avenue, Brgy. 36, Zone 3, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Site Development Map

Location and Accessibility

Situated along the juncture of fast-paced cities of Manila, Makati and Pasay, you are only minutes away from your school, work and leisure.

Units and Floor Plans

Avida Towers Prime Taft Studio Unit

Area: Approximately 22.08 - 22.14 sq.m
Studio Garden Units
Area: Approximately 26.12-27.09 sq.m
Avida Towers Prime Taft One Bedroom Unit
Area: Approximately 34.93 - 41.42 sq.m
One Bedroom Garden Units
Area: Approximately 39.93- 46.82sq.m
Avida Towers Prime Taft Two Bedroom Unit
Area: Approximately 52.28 sq.m
Two Bedroom Garden Units
Area: Approximately 57.67 sq.m

Amaia Skies Sta. Mesa

Project Location

• V. Mapa Blvd. corner Valenzuela, Barangay 600, Zone 59, Santa Mesa, Manila 

Project Type:

• 35-Storey (Tower 1) and 30-Storey (Tower 2) Residential Condominium

Project with Retail
No. of Units: 1,078 units Tower1
Price Starts at 1.2m

Amenities

• Multi-purpose room/s
• Swimming pool and Deck
• Children's play Area

Implementing Agency:

• Amaia Land Corporation

ALI set for P6.8B Bulacan development: Ayala property unit shifts focus to Northern Luzon

Property giant Ayala Land Inc. has turned its attention north of Metro Manila as it plans to invest P6.8 billion over the next five years to develop Altaraza, a 98-hectare project in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan.

“We feel that Altaraza will be a very important piece of property because it is at the crossroads of very important infrastructure projects that the government is putting up,” ALI president Antonino Aquino on Wednesday said during a briefing.

Aquino is referring to the Mass Rapid Transit System Line 7 (MRT 7), a public-private partnership project that will run from SM City North Edsa Annex in Quezon City to San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, and link up with both LRT 1 and MRT 3.

The main depot of MRT 7 will be located within the Altaraza development, Aquino said, allowing residents access to an intermodal transportation system alongside a number of key roads to be built in the area.

Although Ayala Land has claimed dominance over valuable tracts in Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Alabang and southern Luzon, the company has since changed tack and is looking to expand to new areas, particularly northern Luzon, Aquino said.

The group has now broken ground for two residential projects in the area—one under the Avida brand and another under Amaia—as well as for the 130-room QualiMed Hospital, a joint venture with the Mercado group.




Edwin Mercado, president of Mercado General Hospital, saw a good market for the new hospital, citing the big population base and the limited capabilities of existing healthcare facilities in the area.

He said the new facility—the third to be built under the partnership with Ayala Land—could be completed by the fourth quarter of next year.

A total of 50 commercial lots are also expected to boost business and economic activity in the area. The complex will also feature a 7,800-square-meter retail development—Central Plaza—and a five-hectare “Rain Garden” that will function as a water detention pond set against the picturesque Sierra Madre mountain range.

Commercial lots under the first phase were sold for P28,000, or at a good premium to zonal value. These lots will be turned over to buyers by the first quarter of next year.

Colegio San Agustin is also set to construct a 20-hectare campus offering primary to tertiary education within the complex. There will also be a church and a sports stadium.

Avida Settings Altaraza, the first house and lot residential subdivision in Altaraza, is developing 12 hectares and offering over 400 units. A 200-square-meter lot costs about P2.6 million while house-and-lot units range from P4.6 to P5.2 million, said company president Chris Maglanoc.

Amaia Steps Altaraza, on the other hand, is the first condominium residential project in the area. It will put up six towers—each with eight or nine stories—on a 1.9-hectare lot and offer about 1,400 units each measuring 23, 30, 40 or 45 square meters priced at around P60,000 per square meter, said Amaia Land president Ricky Celis.

German Moreno realizes ‘Walk of Fame’ dream

It’s been German Moreno’s ardent and longtime dream to have a “Walk of Fame” (similar to that in Hollywood, California) installed in Quezon City, which has also been christened as “City of Stars.”

This was finally realized with the launch of the “Walk of Fame” last Sunday.

FROM LEFT: Oscar Oyda, Jun Veneracion, Arnold Clavio, German Moreno, Chino Gaston, QC Mayor Herbert Bautista, Nathaniel Cruz and Chef Boy Logro

Located along Edsa and Timog Avenue surrounding the GMA Network Center, the “Walk of Fame” serves as another milestone in the history of the local entertainment industry.

Kuya Germs is thankful to GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon for helping make the launch possible.

“I am proud to finally have this ‘Walk of Fame’ dahil dito lang natin mapapadama sa mga artista ’yung importansya at kontribusyong nagawa nila para sa Network. I feel complete na lahat ay nag-cooperate para sa event na ito dahil hindi magiging successful ang project na ito kung walang pagtutulungan,” said Kuya Germs.

GERMAN MORENO with (from left) GMA SVP for Entertainment TV Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Gloria Romero, Vice Mayor Isko Moreno and GMA VP for Entertainment TV Marivin T. Arayata

The event was graced by Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista and Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno.

Also present at the launch were GMA SVP for Entertainment TV Lilybeth G. Rasonable, GMA First Vice President for Program Support Regie C. Bautista, GMA VP for Entertainment TV Marivin T. Arayata, GMA VP for Program Management Jose Mari R. Abacan, GMA SVP for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, GMA AVP for Talk, Magazines, Musical, Reality Productions and TV Specials Darling P. De Jesus, GMA AVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, GMA AVP for Corporate Affairs Teresa L. Pacis, GMA Senior Program Manager for Entertainment TV Bang U. Arespacochaga, and GMA Program Manager for Entertainment TV Ali Nokom-Dedicatoria.

It was also attended by veteran actresses Gloria Romero, Pilita Corrales, Aljur Abrenica, Louise delos Reyes, Mark Herras, Yasmien Kurdi, LJ Reyes, Julie Anne San Jose, Kristoffer Martin, Derrick Monasterio, Barbie Forteza, Bela Padilla, Bea Binene, Max Collins, Rafael Rosell, Glaiza de Castro, Rochelle Pangilinan, Mona Louise Rey, Jonalyn Viray, Kyla, Jay R, Mark Bautista, Chef Boy Logro, Manilyn Reynes, Angelu de Leon, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Gabby Eigenmann, Raymond Bagatsing, Ricky Davao, Anjo Yllana and Wally Bayola.

Also present were GMA News and Public Affairs personalities Arnold Clavio, Sandra Aguinaldo, Raffy Tima, Mariz Umali, Oscar Oyda, Mark Salazar, Jun Veneracion, Chino Gaston and Nathaniel Cruz.



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Stage Director Also A Top-Notch Educator

ANTON BROAS

DR. ROGER POLO TONG-AN

Anton Broas is a man of many achievements.

He was the overall stage director of the first Miss Beauche International finals held last December at Solaire Resorts and Casino.

Anton was in talk recently with the entertainment press to direct one of its two special events for the Golden Screen awards.

More, Anton owns several branches/ kiosks of Beauche International.

Beauche International has over a hundred branches nationwide. It recently opened its first branch in Madrid, Spain.

A registered nurse, it’s not surprising that Anton would team up with Dr. Roger Polo Tong-An, the founder and president of St. Louis Review Center (SLRC). Dr. Tong-An is also the current and newly elected president of the Philippine Nurses Association.

Anton owns five of the 28 SLRC branches, mostly in Luzon. He plans to add more.

Last week, SLRC had cause to celebrate as 11 of the Top 10 topnotchers (with multiple ties) for Licensure Examination for Teachers held last Jan. 26 were review students from SLRC.

Heading the list are Eduard A. Pagtulon-An of Central Mindanao University and Daisy B. Reyes of Xavier University who tied for the No. 1 slot. Occupying Top 2 is Zarina I. Villadolid from the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Top 4 is Shaunell Mary Y. Josol of Bukidnon State College Malaybalay; Top 6 is Joanne D. Dacera of University of the Philippines Diliman; Top 7 is also a tie with Abygail Mae P. Dalipe and Julaila B. Ogwon both from University of Mindanao Davao City; Top 8 is Romel T. Gumobao also from the University of Mindanao Davao City. Top 9 is a three-way tie for Katrina Quelyn U. Lamboson of the University of Saint La Salle, Albert P. Bayawa II of Saint Louis University and Zaidi P. Ong of the University of the Philippines Mindanao.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, March 27, go to Ambassador Ruperto Dizon, Cesar Zalamea, Arlene dela Cruz, Lydia Castillo, Liezl Sumilang-Martinez, Linda Bolido, Shem Yap, Gerry Constantino, Baby Austria, Geena Zablan, CJ Sarino, Ruperto Sarmiento, New York-based Boriphat Phansaithlong, Aurem D. Martinez and Jessica Balatucan, Lloyd Zaragoza, Lani Montreal, Norma Castro Baja, Nitz Castillo, Maxima Matanguihan of Chicago, and GMA’s much awarded broadcast journalist Jessica Soho… Belated b-day greetings to Brianna Louis Dreling turns 12 (March 25)

Cavite-Laguna Expressway

Cavite side section (27.5 km)

Project Objective :

• To ease traffic congestion and support economic development of the Cavite-Laguna (CALA) region

Project Description :

• Construction of a 27.5 km, 4-lane highway from the terminus of the R-1 Expressway in Kawit, Cavite to Aguinaldo Highway at Silang, Cavite and Laguna

Project Cost:
P 11.79 Billion
(US$ 262 Million)
(1US$ =Php 45.00)

Laguna side section (14.3 km)

Description :

• Construction of a 14.3 km, 4-lane at grade highway, a continuation of CALA Expressway - Cavite side Section to connect with South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) at Sta. Rosa, Laguna
• Provide vital access between various economic zones in Cavite Province and NAIA, Manila Ports, Batangas Port
• Decongest traffic along Cavite roads, particularly Aguinaldo Highway and Governor’s Drive.
• Estimated Cost PhP 7.9 Billion (US$ 262 Million)(1US$ =Php 45.00)
• Proposed PPP Scheme: Type 3 + Type 5

Project Cost:
P 7.9 Billion
(US$ 176 Million)
(1US$ =Php 45.00)

Cavite-Laguna (CALA) Expressway

Project Objective : To ease traffic congestion and support economic development of the Cavite-Laguna (CALA) region

Project Description :
PPP Section
Total Length: 28.90 km (Kawit to Aguinaldo Hway at Silang)
No. of Lanes: 4-lanes
Right-of-Way: 60 meters
Interchanges: 5 grade separated interchanges
Structures: 7,928 meter total length of bridges

ODA Section
Total Length: 18.10 km (Aguinaldo Hway at Silang to Mamplasan)
No. of Lanes: 4-lanes
Right-of-Way: 60 meters
Interchanges: 4 grade separated interchanges
Structures: 7,279 meter total length of bridges

Project Cost : P 35.58 Billion (US$ 827.44 Million)

Project Status : The project was approved by NEDA-ICC Joint TB and CC meeting last July 12, 2012. NEDA Board conditional approval last November 29, 2012 subject to cost reduction

Processes/Activities Timelines
Project Approval January 2013
Start of Bidding Process February 2013 Contract Award August 2013
Design Sept 2013 - Aug. 2014
Construction September 2014 to November 2017
Start of Operation December 2017 Concession Period 35 years (including construction period)

Project Map:

Mezza II Residences

The Mezza II Residences, a project of SM Development Corporation, is a 45-storey building located at Aurora Boulevard corner Guirayan Street, Barangay Doña Imelda, Quezon City.

The EEI Project Management Team started construction on November 2011 and is targeted to be finished by September 2014.