Robinsons presents easy Lease-to-own package

New Resident Moves Into New Lifestyle Fast

It was all about realizing a lifelong dream.

For Imee Canda, an assistant manager of a bank, having a home that she and her husband Elmer can call their own was an idea they have long contemplated.

But despite the offers consisting of “best financing options and schemes with super low interest rates,” the couple held back until recently when they found what they deemed as the most suitable property for their lifestyle needs, and the most practical scheme to ensure a stress-free home buying experience.

“We were renting an apartment in Sta. Mesa, Manila and we have actually been thinking about moving to our own home. We scouted many developers and model units, but my husband and I did not agree on some areas. It was only when we visited Woodsville that we became united with our decision,” Canda recalled.
Woodsville Residences is a three-hectare townhouse development of Robinsons Residences located in Woodsville City complex in Parañaque City.

But what sealed the deal for the Candas was the fact that Robinsons Land Corp. is offering its “Easy Lease to Own” scheme, which aims to give potential homebuyers a stress-free buying experience. Done in partnership with Robinsons Bank, this innovative financing scheme will make it easier for Filipinos to acquire their first home.

“It’s a first for us. We initially decided to go for the lease to own scheme because we thought that since Robinsons Land Corp. and Robinsons Bank are under one brand, the processing would be a lot easier,” Canda related.

To their surprise, they got more than what they expected as the people behind the program proved to be more than just helpful and accommodating in all their inquiries, making them realize that they got themselves the best deal in the market.

The RLC officer who assisted us had also been accommodating and made it easy for us. We just gave everything that they needed like the pre-approval requirements and that’s it,” she said.

It also took the couple only nearly a week to have everything processed and approved.

“The people have been accommodating from the bosses to their staff. Also, their loan rates are competitive. In our case, the lease to own scheme was the best option as it was a lot easier because it appears to be in-house financing. The bank has flexible payment terms that suits the capacity to pay of its client,” Canda noted.

Happy and satisfied, the Canda couple and their three kids are now living the life they have always dreamed of. “After 10 years, we are living our dream. Woodsville proves to be the best choice because of its spacious and classy layout. Also, it’s the idea of living in a community that is 70 percent green, making the place relaxing and safe for our family,” Canda concluded.

Robinsons Land’s “Easy Lease to Own” scheme integrates in one seamless package the lease payments (down payment and equity) on the property and the bank amortization on the contract balance (through the purchase option). The scheme is actually designed for first-time homebuyers and those who are currently renting and could not right away afford to move to a new home because of the 20 percent equity barrier required by most banks.

The scheme starts out as a lease, wherein the buyer would be able to move in quickly with minimal cash outlay. The lease period doubles as a down payment/ equity build-up period where rental payments are 100 percent deducted from the contract price interest free, while the purchase option will be financed by Robinsons Bank’s pre-bundled bank loan (up to 15 years to pay).

For more details on Woodsville Residences,  you may e-mail reby_ramirez@yahoo.com or contact her at 0922.883.9308 / 0916.4044.555 / 0919.699.3572 / 4044-534.

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.

source: Manila Bulletin

Robinsons Land launches online concierge service

Businessworld - PROPERTY DEVELOPER Robinsons Land Corp. launched earlier this week Ring Rob Concierge, touted as a first-of-its-kind Web site that provides basic services to residents of the firm’s Robinsons Residences condominiums in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig City.

“Ring Rob Concierge is an extensive online service request platform exclusive to residents of Robinsons Residences projects. As a digital concierge service, Ring Rob Concierge addresses the need for convenience and hassle-free lifestyle of the Robinsons Residences resident,” Robinsons Land said in a statement last Monday.

Residents of Robinsons Residences -- Robinsons Land’s brand for high- and mid-rise projects in business district developments -- in BGC will be able to access Ring Rob Concierge’s offerings such as housekeeping services, business center services, computer rentals, laundry services, minor plumbing repairs, as well as food, beverage, and medicine deliveries.

“These services are the ones normally required by condominium dwellers, but we will try to add to these requirements moving forward. A (Robinsons Residences) project can have 300 to 700 units per tower, so we’re really looking at thousands of users for this,” Mybelle V. Aragon-Gobio, Robinsons Land senior vice-president for Robinsons Residences and Robinsons Luxuria, told reporters at the Ring Rob Concierge launch at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Quezon City on Monday.

Registration at Ring Rob Concierge’s Web site (www.ringrobconcierge.com) is free, Roseann C. Villegas, Robinsons Land director for corporate public relations, said during the launch.

Robinsons Land has tied up with property management firm FDP Global Integrated Services, Inc. and multi-restaurant delivery service City Delivery for various services under Ring Rob Concierge. “Our major partner is FDP -- they are providing the back-end support services; while for delivery services, we’ve partnered with City Delivery,” Ms. Aragon-Gobio said.

While Ring Rob Concierge is currently only available in BGC, Robinsons Land is eyeing the expansion of the service to other areas starting next month. “We’re just using it (Ring Rob Concierge) in BGC so we can deal with the nuances of the new program. But in my mind, it will be rolled out to other properties under the Robinsons Residences portfolio in the next month,” Ms. Aragon-Gobio noted.

Robinsons Land has four Robinsons Residences projects in BGC: Fifth Avenue Place, McKinley Park Residences, The Fort Residences, and The Trion Towers, according to the firm’s latest annual report. “We rolled out Ring Rob (Concierge) at Trion last month; we will complete the rollout of the program to other BGC developments within this month,” Ms. Villegas added.

Robinsons Land shares gained 15 centavos to P22.45 apiece yesterday.

JG Summit raises $750M from offshore debt market

Business Mirror

A unit of the Gokongwei’s JG Summit Holdings Inc. on Thursday raised $750 million (around P30 billion) from 10-year notes, which will be used for general funding purpose of one of the country’s top conglomerates.

 The company said in a disclosure that JG Summit’s offshore unit JGSH Philippines Ltd. has priced its 10-year dollar-denominated debt at a fixed annual rate of 4.375 percent.

Bach Johann Sebastian, senior vice president for corporate planning and chief strategist at JG Summit, said the deal was upsized from the original issue size of $500 million with order book reaching $6.6 billion.

“Overall demand for Philippine corporate bonds is very strong. It was just a good time to do that transaction,” said Sebastian, adding that the deal was the country’s largest overseas corporate debt issuance.

The said issuance was the largest offered by a Philippine company in the offshore debt market. 

“The company has agreed to act as guarantor for the notes offering,” JG Summit said in its disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange.

The company earlier said that Citigroup Global Markets Ltd., Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. and Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd acted as joint bookrunners and joint lead managers for the unrated notes.

Last week port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. also launched a $750-million debt issuance program overseas, although it only raised $300 million in the exercise.

JG Summit—which operates airline Cebu Pacific airline, operates hotels and malls and produces snack food and beverages in some countries in Asia—posted a net income of P10.76 billion for the first three quarters of 2012, a 36-percent increase from its profit in the previous year.

The increase in net income was partly due to the P1-billion income received from Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. from the sale of the telecom arm that previously operates the Sun Cellular brand.

The company earlier said it plans to expand its core businesses in food and beverage, airline, banking, petrochemicals and property within the year.

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.ph.

Robinsons Land unit plans more hotels

Businessworld - THE BUDGET hotel brand of Robinsons Land Corp., GoHotels.ph (Go Hotels), is set to open three new branches this year, slightly less than those it launched in 2012, reflective of the company’s “conservative” outlook on the country’s tourism sector, an official of the Gokongwei-led listed company said late last week.

“For 2013: one in Iloilo, and two in Metro Manila -- Ortigas and Otis, Manila,” Roseann C. Villegas, Robinsons Land director for corporate public relations, said in a text message last Friday when asked about expansion plans of Go Hotels this year.

This is one hotel less than what the brand launched last year.

“We opened four hotels in 2012: Palawan, Tacloban, Dumaguete, and Bacolod. Nevertheless, Go Hotels will be ‘bullish but conservative,’ considering that there are a lot of other new hotels also coming up,” Ms. Villegas explained.

Go Hotels is an “essential service hotel”: which keeps costs low by allowing customers to book early, and by charging for lodging options that budget-conscious travelers may opt out on, Go Hotels’ Web site read.

Go Hotels has five branches nationwide -- Manila, Palawan, Dumaguete, Tacloban, and Bacolod -- and plans to grow its network to 30 hotels in the next five years.

Colliers International Philippines, a real estate services firm, noted in a December 2012 white paper, titled: “Top 5 Tourists’ Consideration About The Philippines,” that “hotels” ranked fourth among concerns, after “flights, fares, terminals,” “tourist attractions,” and “islands, beaches, resorts,” which came in first, second and third, respectively, and ahead of “security, safety,” which came in fifth, based on an online survey.

“Developers have been banking on increasing tourist arrival levels to justify new hotel development. In Metro Manila alone, there will be roughly 40 new hotels from 2012 to 2016. This reflects a room stock increase of over 16,000 units, more than double than the total stock as of end-2011,” Colliers International Philippines said.

Go Hotels is expected to ride on a wave of demand for “limited service” hotels, which are seen to attract more budget travelers.

“Towards the end of last year, the average length of stay for the economy hotel segment further dropped to less than two nights.

Moreover, the occupancy rate has been slightly below 60% in the last two years. Despite the lackluster performance, we find this as a potential growth opportunity for small-scale hotel developers particularly through the ‘limited service’ or ‘basic service’ hotel formats. This concept has already been introduced by major budget hotel chains such as Tune Hotels and Go Hotels,” the white paper read.

Tune Hotels, which has four branches in Manila, Cebu, Angeles City, and Makati City, is a “limited service” affiliate of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Bhd.

“We find this appealing to budget travelers who consider visiting the Philippines expensive. Consequently, this may encourage travelers to lengthen their stay in the long term,” Colliers International Philippines added.

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.ph.

Robinsons Land profit grows to P4.2 billion

Businessworld - PROPERTY DEVELOPER Robinsons Land Corp. grew its net income by nearly 7% annually in its fiscal year ending September 2012, driven by higher revenues from its commercial, office, and hotel units despite a slowdown in the residential segment, the Gokongwei-led company said in a regulatory filing yesterday.

The firm posted a net income of P4.24 billion, up 6.8% from P3.97 billion the previous fiscal year, according to its financial report.

This is slightly lower, however, than the 10.28% growth notched in 2011 coming from a P3.6-billion net income in 2010.

Total revenues in 2012, drawn from real estate and hotel operations, climbed 5.54% annually to P13.52 billion from P12.81 billion, while costs expanded by 13.33% to P7.14 billion from P6.30 billion.

Robinsons Land’s Commercial Centers Division, whose rentals accounted for bulk of the listed firm’s revenues, grew its own revenues by 11.63% to P6.43 billion from P5.76 billion.

“Significant rental increment was contributed by the new malls opened in fiscal year 2012,” Robinsons Land said, referring to Robinsons Place Pangasinan, Robinsons Place Palawan, and Robinsons Magnolia, which all opened last year.

Robinsons Land’s Office Buildings Division posted revenues of P1.40 billion, 5.26% from P1.33 billion, due to new office space made for lease at Robinsons Cybergate Tower 3 and completion of Cybergate Plaza, both in Mandaluyong City near Robinsons Forum-Pioneer.

The company’s newest segment, the Hotels Division, increased its revenues by 14.05% to P1.38 billion from P1.21 billion on higher occupancy rates at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and Holiday Inn Manila Galleria in Ortigas Center, higher hotel revenues at Summit Circle in Tagaytay City, and four new GoHotels.ph (Palawan, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, and Leyte) that opened last year. As of end-September, the Hotels Division had an average occupancy rate of 70%, Robinsons Land said.

The Residential Division, however, saw revenues dip by 4.66% to P4.30 billion from P4.51 billion due to lower project completion rates.

Robinsons Land’s residential brands are composed of Robinsons Luxuria, Robinsons Residences, Robinsons Communities, and Robinsons Homes.

For fiscal year 2013, Robinsons Land expects to spend P13 billion in capital expenditures, 36.84% higher than the P9.5 billion spent last year, to fund land banking and construction.

“These will be funded through cash from operations and borrowings.

Thirty-three percent is allocated for residential condos and housing units, while 67% will be spent for malls, office buildings and hotels,” Robinsons Land.

Robinsons Land was incorporated in 1980 as the property arm of listed conglomerate JG Summit Holdings, Inc. As of end-September, the company operated 32 shopping malls, 34 residential projects, eight office buildings, and nine hotels.

Robinsons Land and its subsidiaries are engaged in the business of selling, acquiring, constructing, developing, leasing and disposing of real properties such as land, buildings, shopping malls, commercial centers and housing projects, hotels and mixed-use property projects.

Shares of Robinsons Land rose by 55 centavos or 2.58% to P21.90 apiece yesterday from P21.35 last Monday. 

For more details on Robinsons Land projects, you may contact Reby Ramirez @ 0919.699.3572 / 0916.4044.555 / 0922.883.9308 / 02-4044-534 or e-mail at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.ph.

Robinsons Land cited as best managed

Inquirer (January 14, 2013) - After playing second fiddle to bigger and older real estate firms for the past two decades, Robinsons Land Corp. is moving up in the corporate scene.

The property arm of billionaire John Gokongwei emerged as the top choice of money managers from major investment houses in a Euromoney magazine poll of the best-managed companies in Asia.

Robinsons Land president Frederick Go, a nephew of Gokongwei, said he and his team were “thrilled” that their efforts to mold the company into the country’s premier real estate firm did not escape stock analysts’ attention.

“We’ve been playing behind the shadows of more established players in the real estate industry since we began in the 1990s with our first project. Property development is also not the bread and butter of the JG Summit group, which is more known for its industrial roots. This award validates our efforts to excel in our field and in our group,” said Go in a phone interview.

Euromoney’s annual company ranking is based on last year’s survey of 130 leading equity analysts at the largest investment banks and research houses in the Asia Pacific region.

A total of 207 companies were nominated, with analysts grading them according to management accessibility, accounting transparency and corporate governance procedures, among other yardsticks.
Robinsons Land was cited by Euromoney for its leading role in promoting transparent communication to investors with its “clear strategy and good visibility.”

Analysts also noted that Robinsons Land’s senior management “is open to all questions and requests from investors and analysts regarding the company’s performance and external relations are properly managed.”
“We pride ourselves in being transparent to our stockholders as much as possible because we are proud of what we do,” Go said.

With its portfolio of 32 malls, eight office buildings, nine hotels, 59 residential condominiums and 32 housing subdivisions, Robinsons Land has established a track record of being a trusted brand with its successful project launches and on-time completion, according to Go.

Market investors made Robinsons Land the highest gainer among stocks in the Philippine Stock Exchange index, with an 83.63 percent gain in its share price from Jan. 2 to Dec. 28, 2012
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Robinsons Land profit rose 10 percent to P3.36 billion on the back of a P10.56-billion revenue that also grew 10 percent in the first nine months, ending June 2012. Half of its revenue came from shopping malls (P5.17 billion) and  nearly a third came from residential projects (P3.31 billion).

This is the 14th annual ranking of the best-managed and -governed companies in Asia that Euromoney has published and is seen as the benchmark survey of the opinions of equity analysts in the region.

Clive Horwood, editor of Euromoney magazine, said: “Asia’s best-managed companies are taking advantage of their country’s world-beating growth rates to focus on integration and expansion while peers from other parts of the world are distracted by the tough global environment.

For more details on Robinsons Land projects, you may contact Reby Ramirez @ 0919.699.3572 / 0916.4044.555 / 0922.883.9308 / 02-4044-534 or e-mail at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.ph.

Robinsons in talks with Okada

MANILA, Philippines - Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the real estate development arm of Gokongwei flagship firm JG Summit Holdings Inc., remains in discussions with Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada for his $2 billion casino project in Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor)’s Entertainment City in Manila.

“We’re still in talks. It’s really gonna be a long discussion,” said RLC president Frederick D. Go when asked for an update on a possible collaboration with the Japanese tycoon.

The company earlier said it was looking at a number of opportunities which include running the retail, hotel and gaming operations for Okada’s project.

Okada, who made his riches in a game that mixes slot machine style gambling with pinball, holds one of four licenses to operate integrated casino resorts worth at least $1 billion each in the 110-hectare Entertainment City.

After hogging headlines a few months ago with his feud with erstwhile business partner Steve Wynn, Okada faces another setback with the Pagcor’s decision to withhold the casino license of Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc. until it complies with the country’s 40-percent foreign ownership limit.

Tiger Entertainment is the local unit of Okada’s Japan-based gaming device maker Universal Entertainment Corp.

Pagcor chairman Cristino Naguiat earlier said the state-run gaming agency has yet to issue a permanent license to Okada which will allow him to commence operations when his casino complex is completed next year.

Okada has reportedly invited several local property firms to join him in the project to meet the constitutional provision limiting foreign ownership of Philippine companies to 40 percent.

According to the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC), Okada and his foreign companies hold as much as 64 percent of the company that was awarded a provisional gaming license.

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.

Ideal place to build a dream

(The Philippine Star) Updated January 20, 2012 

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The fast-developing region of the North is growing to be one of the most ideal places to build a dream.

With excellent infrastructure that brings the region closer to the energy of the city, and the consistent allure of nearby rice fields and mountains, it is easy to understand why places in the North have become the newest address of choice.

Property giant Robinsons Land Corporation, further adds prestige and value to this booming region of Luzon with the development of its newest project under the Robinsons Homes brand- Grand Tierra in Capas, Tarlac.

Picture of laidback lifestyle

This 16-hectare development is expected to become the benchmark of both charming and modern residential enclaves. Grand Tierra embodies the idyllic appeal of Tarlac with its Western-themed community and lifestyle facilities. This exclusive subdivision is the ideal backdrop for growing families who wish to live the good life in a place they can call their own.
Over 600 residential lots, ranging from 75 to 250 sqm., are allotted for those interested to set-up their own haven away from the fast-paced city life. Grand Tierra is complemented with pocket parks where homeowners can enjoy their own quiet time and play areas where children can build memories with parents and childhood friends. Residents will also enjoy spending quality time with friends and family at the clubhouse and the multi-purpose activity court.

Convenient location

Apart from its serene setting, Grand Tierra in Brgy. Sto. Domingo is strategically located near modern conveniences. Fronting MacArthur Highway, the subdivision is easily accessible to major thoroughfares and establishments such as the Capas Municipal Hall, Ospital ng Capas, Dominican College of Tarlac, San Nicolas Parish and other commercial hubs.

Own piece of Ranch-style haven

To help interested buyers achieve the look of a ranch lifestyle, the 147 sqm. Montana model house was launched last December. This two-storey structure features three bedrooms, two toilet and baths and a spacious living room and dining area perfect for growing families. The design of the unit also invokes the ranch lifestyle by creating the feel of living in one’s own log cabin. With the aim to take advantage of the community’s laidback ambiance and picturesque landscape, the Montana model is constructed with high-ceiling to allow fresh air to circulate and wide windows to ensure residents will enjoy the view outside.
Robinsons Homes is one of the four residential brands of Robinsons Land Corporation offering choice lots with housing option located in projects nationwide featuring simple but fun amenities for recreation and relaxation. With over 15 years of real estate experience, Robinsons Homes continues its mission of bringing the good life to each Filipino.

For more details on Robinsons Homes, you may e-mail reby_ramirez@yahoo.com or contact her at 0922.883.9308 / 0916.4044.555 / 0919.699.3572 / 4044-534.

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.

Robinsons project seen to boost Cebu

Businessworld -- The P5-billion, mixed-use complex that Robinsons Land Corp. is developing here is seen to revitalize a portion of the underdeveloped Cebu north reclamation area and provide a destination that will attract sea travelers from other islands in the Visayas and Mindanao.

The project, which will feature Robinsons’ biggest mall outside Metro Manila as well as four residential condominium towers, is being undertaken on a 4.6-hectare property located next to a fire-gutted structure that used to be Cebu’s biggest retail establishment.

The development also lies across the entrance to Pier 4, where ships from Mindanao and other Visayas islands dock.

The planned mall, to be called Robinsons Galleria Cebu, will be an integrated development that will also house the first gohotels.ph in Cebu and business process outsourcing (BPO) service providers. The company has set aside a budget of over P5 billion for the entire project, Robinsons Land President Frederick D. Go said after the groundbreaking ceremonies last week.

“This shows that this is a very important project to us. We have a lot of confidence in Cebu. Our firm belief in Cebu’s robust economy, fast growing retail, tourism, and BPO sectors have led us here,” he said.

The mall is among five ongoing Robinsons projects in Cebu.
It will be the second Galleria and, like the first, will be a fully-integrated complex with a hotel and BPO offices, Mr. Go added. The first Galleria, considered the flagship mall of Robinsons, is located in Ortigas.

Galleria Cebu will offer a gross leasable area of 56,000 square meters spread over four levels while gohotels.ph will have 153 rooms and the BPO offices will occupy three levels. The seven-storey structure is targeted to be completed in March 2014.

For latest update on real estate development and its RA 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009, visit www.ra9646.com.

Signa Designer Residences: PH’s first designer residences break ground

Signa Designer Residences, the country’s first designer residence, recently broke ground its future site located at the corner of Rufino and Valero streets, Salcedo Village in Makati.

Signa is a joint venture project of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) and Security Land Corp. (SLC) and a collaboration of three world-renowned Filipino designers: interior designer Budji Layug, architect Royal Pineda, and furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue.

The groundbreaking ceremony officially marked the start of the project construction for Signa, the country’s first designer residence.

The exclusive community is composed of 702 residential flat units and is earmarked for a 2015 turnover.

It offers single, two and three bedroom units (with a floor space ranging from 33 to 100 square meters), available with and without balcony.

For this project, the elements of architecture, interior and space design, and furniture design are coming together at the very onset to create a unified whole – a distinctly, unique artist-inspired environment that promotes a well-balanced lifestyle.

Aside from its modern architectural design and concrete façade with glass windows, the two-tower, 29-storey residential property boasts of luxurious amenities including a 10-meter high plaza and a high ceiling lobby, as well as some units with sliding doors that open to the pool.

It is also perfect for families who want to switch to a healthier and more modern place of their own, and for yuppies yearning for city living in a relaxing atmosphere.

At Signa, modern home dwellers can pick among luxurious condominium finishes to suit their tastes.

They can choose from Signa’s elegant and earthy Designer, Designer Luxe, and Cobonpue Series.

The Designer units carry the trademark of a carefully conceptualized and planned space by the Signa Designers.

The attention to flow, zoning, proportion, and scale is preserved, while a modern tropical atmosphere and a tranquil environment are ensured for Signa Designer Residences unit owners.

This is accomplished through proper interior space planning, practical design solutions, and harmonious application of colors and finishes.

As an upgrade from the Designer Series, the Designer Luxe option carries fully developed interior design, uses finer materials, and integrates innovations into the concept of condo living.

Illusions contribute to a feeling of vastness, superior unit specifications are featured, high end fixtures, and detailed modules are strategically used to build a bigger impression of the unit.

These elements and innovations are combined to maintain that the outdoors are brought indoors.

Completing the components of this designer residence is the Cobonpue Series.

Offering innovations in the use of natural and local materials, Kenneth Cobonpue’s pieces revel in the fusion of tropical and modern sensibilities.

His furniture collection has been a staple in the international design arena and is slated to raise the standard of Makati living as an additional privilege in Signa Designer Residences.

Signa Designer Residences is a project of Robinsons Luxuria, the premium property brand of RLC residential buildings division.

For more details on Signa Designer Residences, you may contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 919.699.3572 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 916.4044.555 / +632 404-4534 or e-mail her @ reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.

Lastly, FYI for related information on the new real estate law, RA 9646, please proceed to www.RA9646.com, the online repository of updated information on Real Estate Service Act of 2009 (RESA).

source: Malaya, April 19 2011

The Pearl Place

Of all the precious gems, pearls posses an extraordinary allure.

In ancient times, pearls were considered so valuable that royalty hoarded them and often equated them with the wealth of their kingdoms. Cleopatra, fabled queen of The Nile, wagered her pearl earrings to prove Egypt’s prosperity and rich culture to her Roman consort, Marc Anthony.

Legend has it that she steeped one of her pearl earrings — which at the time were considered the biggest, and therefore the most valuable, in the world — in vinegar and drank the pearl cocktail to show that she could throw the most expensive banquet in the world. Needless to say, Marc Anthony conceded.

Long revered as a symbol of wealth, pearls are some of the most sought after jewels in the world, reflecting grace, sophistication and an unmistakable touch of elan.

It was this imagery that Robinsons Land Corporation sought to capture and reflect in their latest high rise residential property.

Like the jewel for which it was named, The Pearl Place exudes elegance, with a stylized design aesthetic that is very modern — concrete and glass facades, wide windows and embellished interior details. Even the two towers look like an oyster when viewed from the top showing the pool area and the amenities below.

Sprawled across 3,000 sqm of prime real estate, this mixed high-rise boasts of 1,502 residential units spread across two 40-story towers. The ground floor features 800 sqm of commercial space.

Located along Pearl Drive beside the University of Asia and the Pacific, in Ortigas Center, the project is an easy walk to many establishments like banks, hotels, schools and churches, even the Philippine Stock Exchange. Close to malls like Shangri-la Edsa Plaza, SM Megamall and The Podium.

With amenities like a multilevel podium, a Summit Lounge, swimming pools, function rooms, and a gym, the project offers an ideal choice for homeowners who yearn for the convenience of living in the city. More importantly, it offers 24-hour security and ample parking space, premiums so important to today’s young urbanite.

According to Rouen Raz, VP for sales and marketing of Robinsons Communites, “The Pearl Place appeals mostly to young career professionals and businessmen who prefer to be independent and to have their own space. Starting families will also find this exclusive community suitable to build their home. If you will go to the site, you will realize that the new project is located in the quieter side of the Ortigas District. With its location – it really brings everything closer to home.”
The two towers will have 1,502 residential condominium units priced at about P70,000 per sqm. Cuts for the pearl will be in 24 sqm for the studio, 32 sqm for the one-bedroom unit and 48 sqm for the two-bedroom unit.

Various housing packages may be obtained from all accredited banks of RLC such as Robinsons Savings Bank, BPI, Metrobank, BDO, PSBank, Land Bank and HSBC.

This P2.8-billion property is marketed under the Robinsons Communities brand, which seeks to provide housing options which are both high quality and highly affordable.

The Communities portfolio includes the residential properties like the Escalades at 20th Ave in Quezon City; the Escalades South Metro in Sucat, Woodsville Mansions in Merville, Paranaque City, The Wellington Courtyard in Tagaytay City, and Gateway Garden Ridge in Mandaluyong City

For details on The Pearl Place and other RLC projects, contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.

Source: Manila Bulletin, 07 December 2010

RA 9646, popularly known as Real Estate Service Act ( RESA ) has been approved for implementation when its Implementing Rules and Regulations ( IRR ) was published on July 24 2010 at Philippine Daily Inquirer and Philippine Star. For details on the RESA Law, visit www.ra9646.com, the central repository of all updates on RA 9646.

RLC's Sapphire presents the pleasure of coming home

Rising in Ortigas Center, The Sapphire is the latest gem in the property developer’s collection of prime residential options. With access to commercial hubs, financial institutions, and medical facilities, it is an ideal address for those who like to live, work and play in one compact comfort zone.

Inspired by the flamboyance of New York in the Roaring Twenties with its Art Deco buildings like the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, the new project of RLC integrates Art Deco touches into its two 38-story residential buildings.

Think stylized facades, sky-high ceilings and generous bay windows that offer a view of the urban skyline. It paints a picture of modern living in broad, luxurious strokes.

RLC’s Business Development Department VP Mybelle Aragon-Gobio said the new development is set to be a distinctive address in the Ortigas Center with its premium finishes, well-thought spaces, and extensive amenities. These are: an adult pool, kiddie pool, landscaped garden and a full range of modern facilities such as function rooms, game room, fitness center, private theater, videoke and music room, massage room, children’s play area, WiFi lounge and landscaped open deck.

Located on a 2,500-sqm lot between Sapphire and Garnet streets in the Ortigas business district, the building is a stylish yet affordable residential option for those who like a short commute.

With proximity to retail outlets as Robinsons Galleria, The Podium, and Metrowalk, a number of financial institutions and medical facilities, it is also an ideal solution for those who like to live, work and play within their comfort zone. And because it is strategically situated, access to main thoroughfares like EDSA and C5 is not a problem.

Marketed under the Robinsons Residences portfolio, the urban lifestyle brand of RLC, The Sapphire aims to entice start-up families and urban professionals with cuts of 30 to 37.3 sqm for one-bedroom units, 45.5 to 60 sqm for two-bedroom units, and 97 sqm for three-bedroom units.
Prices are pegged at P2.9 million (one bedroom), P4.5 million (two bedrooms) and P10 million (three bedrooms). Penthouse units (218 sqm) will go for P24 million each.

For details on The Sapphire and other RLC's projects, contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.

Source: Manila Bulletin, 07 December 2010

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SIGNA: Layug, Pineda, Cobonpue collaborate-on a floating building

It is Filipino Moderne
SIGNA IS the country’s first residential development whose design is shaped by the vision of prominent designers. The collaboration of Budji Layug + Royal Pineda Design Architects and Kenneth Cobonpue brings the concept of Filipino Moderne to condo living.

Robinson Land Corp.’s 29-story, 702-unit twin-tower development will rise on Ayala Avenue in 2015. Design consultant Layug and architect Pineda conceived Signa as a floating building, as if supported by giant stilts, with only glass, water features and the landscape on street level.

“The idea is to open up to the sky. Usually podiums are two floors and solid mass. Here, you see the legs floating against a background of clear space. We’re bringing back the garden to Makati,” explains Pineda.

“It will buffer residents from the congested streets. With an outdoor plaza, we’re trying to give the ground floor to the people instead of parked cars.”

The ground floor will be the lifestyle level with a floating walkway, surrounded by water as the focal point. It connects to an al fresco lounge or waiting area lined with teak-wood flooring. The water feature defines the space of the plaza, which, in turn, acts as a buffer zone to the lobby. People inside the lobby and arcade can enjoy privacy yet savor the vistas through the glass expanse.

Lifted footing

The four-story stilts are actually a lifted footing. To viewers on the ground level, these will provide a sense of openness and unobstructed views of Ayala, Valero and VA Rufino Streets. A two-way driveway forms a loop around the building and into the basement parking.

“With so many one-way streets, this driveway is designed to avoid the long route going around the whole street just to go back to the same point,” says Pineda.

A floating walkway will connect the two buildings. Nearly 15 meters from the ground, it will hold the swimming pool which is adjacent to the amenities area. The condominium units will be housed starting from the sixth level. Vertical shafts in the building will provide the cross-ventilation and natural light.

“The beauty of this building is that it is also built on a one-bedroom module which can be converted into a two- or three-bedroom unit,” says Pineda.

Buyers have the choice of the Designer or the Designer Luxe units.

“With a regular condo, you get the plaster-painted walls, cabinetry, homogenous tile flooring and few designer details—just the layout. With Designer Luxe, you get the finishes, upgraded kitchen fittings, toilet fittings, frosted glass, cove lights, architectural ceilings, Corian counter tops and more dramatic colors,” says Layug.

Clients will also have the option to purchase Cobonpue’s furniture.

Layug is using devices to give the illusion of space.

“We open it up by using glass partitions (between the bedroom and public areas). Sliding doors can give you privacy and take out the solidity. They create more space and bring in more light. We’re using a lot of mirrors to visually expand and brighten up the place.”

The ceiling is relatively high—2.9 meters. In the bedroom, mirrors are angled toward each other to reflect more views. The cabinets between the bathroom and bedroom are done in frosted glass and veneer.

The transparency of the cabinets facilitates natural light streaming in all the way to the bathroom. Some bathrooms will feature a sink mounted on a ledge made of Corian. Wood veneers on the cabinetry and doors lend warmth to the modern materials.

Succession of spaces

The 60-sqm unit offers a service area and a toilet and bath for the maid. The open plan shows the succession of spaces: kitchen, dining area and living area, a powder room and a den which can be converted into another bedroom.

The walls are graphicoted to tie in with the shiny surfaces of the kitchen, says Layug.

“We try not to have as much painted, or matte surfaces, except for the dark-gray walls. There’s lots of shine so there is lightness.”

Cobonpue infused a playful touch to the units. His furnishings complement the indoor-outdoor feel of the building. The model units sport modern woven pieces, combined with new Scandinavian-inspired designs and paper lamps.

Cobonpue favored violets, purples and green to complement the gray tones of the 60-sqm unit, and old-rose accents in the one-bedroom unit.

“As cities expand, spaces become smaller. My furniture are open and skeletal. They are not as heavy. We’ve been designing smaller proportioned furniture because there’s a demand,” he says.

Although the condo units are very compact, there’s been a lot of interest in Signa because of the prime location—and the designers who are behind it.

For details on Signa, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer, 06 October 2010

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Robinsons Builds Strong Presence in Cebu with New Malls, Hotel, and BPO Offices

Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) is establishing a new dimension towards mall culture south of the country, and has launched and made plans on new structures that are set to offer diverse choices in both lifestyle and tourism particularly in the Queen City of the South, Cebu.

With old malls and new ones that are continuously being developed, RLC is hoping to establish its niche on the business and lifestyle industry, in the province proclaimed by the Department of Tourism as the Philippines’ top tourist destination.

Cebu has a special place in the heart of RLC’s history as its Chairman Emeritus, John Gokongwei was actually born in the province. Cebu is also known as the setting of the company’s first retail ventures, with a department store and grocery outlet opening in the mid 1980’s, and considered one of the first urban establishments to flourish in the Fuente Circle.

The grocery and department store was turned into a full service mall in year 2000 as a three-story building offering retail and gastronomic choices. RLC further established its mixed-use concept in architecture by connecting it directly to the Cebu Midtown Hotel, another RLC property catering to traveling businessmen and convention members.

Both Robinsons Place Cebu and Cebu Midtown will soon undergo major facelifts this year to provide a more modern and dynamic venue to the province’ impressive tourist growth.

Robinsons Place will be sporting an eye-catching façade of glass walls plus a giant projector screen to announce weekend sales and events. The mall is strategically located within three major thoroughfares: Fuente Osmena Avenue, General Maxilom Avenue, and F. Ramos Street. The mall has over 90 brands within its complex, plus Robinsons Malls’ anchor brands such as the department store, the supermarket, Do-It-Best Handyman, Robinsons Appliances and the food court.

Cebu Midtown, on the other hand, will be rebranded as Summit Circle, which is part of RLC’s current rebranding undertaking.

The new hotel will feature a new lobby that will be defined by a minimalist, Asian-contemporary design. All 212 guestrooms will also be fitted to provide modern amenities for tourists on-the-go.

A few blocks away from Robinsons Place is the new Robinsons Cybergate Mall. This project is considered the first establishment in Cebu that offers a unique tenant mix that will cater to the province’s new direction in tourism – medical tourism.

Robinsons Cybergate is defined by a distinct combination of culinary, wellness, medical and BPO spaces, and was constructed with green architecture in mind.

The dining outlet for example, has a glass atrium which provides natural light to the whole space. The ceiling is also draped with tasteful trimmings to regulate temperature.

The first two floors of the building is allotted as dining and retail space, with local restaurants such as Moon Café as one of its more famous outlets. The second floor where the food court is located is usually full since the mall is located near major offices and hospitals.

The third floor on the other hand, is labeled the wellness floors – wherein a variety of salons and boutiques such as parlors and spas have set up office. The wellness centers usually occupy considerable space for its services. The quirky Coco Salon, a Korean-owned beauty space for example, has a wide 110 sqm space, and can accommodate more than 20 customers at a time.

The fourth and fifth floors are reserved for medical clinics – medical establishments that offer consultation and simple diagnostic procedures.

“Cebu has been very aggressive when it comes to medical tourism and Robinsons Land is just responding according to the demand. There’s a call for medical clinics and offices, and our location is considered very strategic as we are right across Chong Hwa Hospital, known to cater to foreigners who are in Cebu looking for special medical services,” said Hermosilla Irizari, RLC's group property manager for Cebu.

To better promote the medical floors, RLC has provided model units with a clinic layout which guests can consider. RLC takes care of the construction and preparation of the clinics. Space sizes start from 35 sqm and above. The last two floors are provided for BPO companies.

“In Cebu, there are about 35 BPO companies now operating and are looking for places to expand. These companies usually have strict specifications when it comes to leasing places. Some of their considerations are temperature, 24-hour service providers, security and accessibility of office. Robinsons Cybergate provides all that and more,” said Lourdes Alano, RLC VP for Lease.

Robinsons Cybergate has a leasable area of 12,000 sqm, and went fully operational in December of 2009.

In the last quarter of 2012, RLC is expected to launch another major project – Robinsons Cebu Maxilom, a 27,000 sqm retail area that’s expected to be one of the key lifestyle hubs in the province.

The project will be located at the General Maxilom Avenue, North Reclamation Area, in Cebu City and will offer a mixed-use establishment that will feature a mall, a museum, al fresco dining spots, landscaped gardens and a new hotel.

The center will be located near the port area, major office buildings and jump-off points to other Cebu destinations. Future plans will also include spaces for residential buildings.

For details on Robinsons Residential Properties, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.

Source: Manila Bulletin, 27 September 2010

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Robinsons's Trion Towers Presents City Living at Its Best

City living. These two words have become synonymous with exciting, fast paced lifestyle that the house-hunting populace is excited about. The famed creature comforts and the numerous possibilities that city life offer has never been easy to resist. More so if the abode to which one will be stepping out from is as equally modern as the city has become.

Such is The Trion Towers, Robinsons Land Corp.’s proposition to city slickers who love the urban jungle. Apart from its prime location in the metropolis, there is much to love about The Trion Towers. A project of Robinsons Residences, the urban lifestyle brand of Robinsons Land, its features are designed to complement, if not raise the bar, of both condominium and city living.

Rising at Eight Avenue corner McKinley Parkway in Bonifacio Global City, this new project consists of three residential towers which boast of an iconic tri-axial design. It is an architectural masterpiece that provides future owners panoramic views of the cityscape, namely the Ortigas skyline, Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay.

On top of that, it introduces the revolutionary Tri-Axial Fresh Flow System (TFFS) which allows the free flow of air and sunlight not only in common areas, but in corridors and every unit as well.

The unit cuts are suited to the lifestyle of its future dwellers, consisting of one-bedroom flat units (ranging from 42.13 to 55.29 sqm), two-bedroom flat units (58.98 to 61.83 sqm), and three-bedroom flat units (101.11 to 123.02 sqm), all with high ceilings and picture windows. Many units also feature a balcony. Unit prices range from P3.6 million to P12.3 million.

The Trion Towers is replete with amenities and features that should delight the aesthetic sensibilities and personal pursuits of the market of professionals and established families.

Indoors, there is the beautifully designed lobby, one for each tower, with a reception/security desk, high-speed lifts, along with daycare/playroom, game room, fitness center, library/lounge with free WiFi Internet access, spa, mini theater and videoke room for the enjoyment of all residents and their guests.

Outdoors, residents will also delight in the niceties – adult and kiddie pools, decorative ponds and refreshing fountains at the Central Plaza, play area, bicycle tracks, jogging paths, reading nooks and meditation garden, all amid lush landscapes that provide the healing benefits of nature.

Outside, the Bonifacio Global City spreads out before future residents. Whether one needs to connect, converge or socialize with people, pursue personal interests and passions, this modern city pulsates with possibilities.

The Trion Towers is Robinsons Residences’ fourth project in Bonifacio Global City.

For details on Trion Towers, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.

Source: Manila Bulletin, 23 September 2010

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Robinsons to develop Lipa property

ROBINSONS HOMES, the provincial house and lot developer of Gokongwei-led property firm Robinsons Land Corp., has acquired a 12.4-hectare land in Batangas.

"The Lipa property will be developed into a prime tropical-inspired residential subdivision with commercial potential," Joan R. Cosico, general manager of Robinsons Homes, said in a statement on Monday.

This will be the first residential development of the mall and residential giant in Lipa, and the second in Batangas.

Robinsons Land operates under four brands -- Robinsons Luxuria for the high-end market, Robinsons Residences for condominiums in central business districts, Robinsons Communities for the middle-income segment, and Robinsons Homes.

Shares in listed Robinsons Land, whose profits grew by 11% in the first half to P2.59 billion due to mall expansion, increased by 2.74% or P0.44 to close at P16.48 each on Monday.

For details on Robinsons Properties, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.

Source: Businessworld, 13 September 2010

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Escalades South Metro

Parenting is a difficult job and it does not leave you for many years. It is a life of many decisions – all for the benefit of the child. And that includes the choice of a home, its location, secure environment and proximity to educational and health facilities.

Robinsons Land Corporation, a leading property developer in the country, took the perspective of the parent when it designed Escalades South Metro. A self-contained haven located in the quiet suburbs of Sucat, Muntinlupa, this new project is a mid-rise condominium property developed under the Robinsons Communities brand.

According to Chris Narciso, vice president of Robinsons Communities, the premise of the brand is to develop “a nurturing, close-knit neighborhood wherein residents are encouraged to interact and form close ties.”

“We wanted a low-density environment, with lots of space for gardens and social activity areas, where residents can get to know each other, allow their kids to roam and play freely, or simply relax and unwind after a long day,” he said.

Perched on a property that offers a generous view of Laguna Lake, Escalades South Metro is an easy choice for those who like to leave city life behind and come home to a retreat. The 2.2-hectare property boasts of landscaped gardens and foliage.

A big part of the property is dedicated to open areas – gardens, basketball court, jogging paths, and playgrounds – where kids can play while adults relax and mingle.

Aside from that, ample space is allocated to activity areas like a clubhouse, lap and kiddie pools, and barbecue pits, so residents need not go too far from home to find recreation for the family.

The property combines an Asian contemporary design with an earth-friendly – not to mention cost-effective – aesthetic that allows natural light and ventilation to flow throughout the buildings, allowing residents to cut down on the use of electricity.

When completed, this project will have eight mid-rise towers equipped with two elevators and an entrance lobby with reception counter. Each tower will contain 132 functional residential units – no more than eight meters apart – to encourage residents to visit one another.

The property also has taken security measures that include a closed circuit camera at the guardhouse. There are fire exits in each tower, automatic smoke detectors, as well as fire alarm and sprinkler systems in all the common areas.

This community is ideally located in a flood-free area, a stone’s throw away from the Sucat Interchange and is accessible by public transport. It is close to Makati and Alabang, as well as Bonifacio Global City.

For details on Escalades South Metro, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.

Source: Manila Bulletin, 07 September 2010

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Robinsons eyes P3-B from Ortigas Condo, The Sapphire

Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. is expecting to generate up to P3 billion revenues from the sale of its newly launched condominium project, The Sapphire.

Robinsons Land vice president for business development Mybelle Aragon-GoBio said the two-tower residential condominium will offer a total of 960 units.

The project will be built on a 2,500-square meter property located along Garnett and Sapphire streets in Ortigas.

Prices range between P2.8 millon for a one-bedroom unit and P4.5 million for a three-bedroom unit. A penthouse unit costs P9 million.

Construction of the first tower is expected to be completed by 2015.

GoBio said The Sapphire, which is under the Robinsons Residences brand, will target start-up families and urban professionals with cosmopolitan lifestyle.

The Sapphire is the latest residential condominium project of Robinsons Land in Ortigas. Other high-rise residential projects of the company in the area include The Sonata, a one-hectare development located in the former Medical City Hospital, and The East of Galleria located in front of the Asian Development Bank.

Robinsons Land is the real estate arm of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc.

During the first 6 months of its fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, the company posted a net income of P1.8 billion, up 10% year-on-year, as real estate and hotel revenues went up by 7% percent to P5.3 billion from P4.95 billion.

Aside from aggressively expanding its residential portfolio, Robinsons Land is also intensifying its presence nationwide with the development of new malls in New Manila, Quezon City; Puerto Princesa, Palawan; Pangasinan; and Cebu province.

For details on The Sapphire, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.

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Robinsons' Sapphire in Ortigas Center

Robinsons launches condo for 'yuppies'
GOKONGWEI-LED property developer Robinsons Land Corp. has launched a new condominium project in the Ortigas central business district.

The Sapphire, a two-tower residential development, targets young professionals used to a "metropolitan lifestyle."

Each tower will have 38 storeys and about 400 units each, Mybelle V. Aragon-Gobio, vice-president for business development of Robinsons Land, said in a briefing on Tuesday.

"[Total sales value] is P1.5 billion per tower," Ms. Aragon-Gobio said, adding that the first tower would be completed in 2015.

The Sapphire falls under the Robinsons Residences brand that builds condominiums in central business districts. Robinsons Land operates under four brands -- Robinsons Luxuria for the high-end market, Robinsons Residences, Robinsons Communities for the middle-income segment, and Robinsons Homes for house-and-lot developments in the provinces.

Profits of the listed Robinsons Land rose by 11% in the first half to P2.59 billion due to mall expansion.

For details on The Sapphire, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.

Source: Businessworld, 31 August 2010

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Charmed life at The Magnolia

The Magnolia Residences offers its future residents the old charm of what the place used to be, and the prospects of distinctive lifestyle in a modern self-contained community.
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In the quiet neighborhood of New Manila will soon rise Robinsons Land Corporation’s much-anticipated residential project, — The Magnolia Residences. Situated in a 5 hectare property bound by three major streets, Aurora Boulevard, Doña Hemady and N. Domingo, The Magnolia Residences offers its future residents the old charm of what the place used to be, and the prospects of a distinctive lifestyle in a modern self-contained community dubbed as The Magnolia Town Square.

A year after it was launched, The Magnolia Residences continues to enjoy brisk sales. The project’s array of amenities are sure to delight young families and start-up couples who wish to have a place of their own where they can start creating new memories that will last a lifetime. Once completed, residents will get the chance to connect with their loved ones in the indoor and outdoor amenities of the project. Bring your child to explore the wonders of book reading at the library or laze around at the pool as you share stories with friends. You can also spend an active day by losing some pounds at the fitness center or at the open fitness deck or play a game of badminton. Meanwhile, kids and kids-at-heart can enjoy bonding moments at the tree house or in the indoor and outdoor playgrounds.

Recently, guests were treated to a preview of the Charmed Life at The Magnolia Residences as its site showroom was opened to the public. The showroom features a one bedroom unit and a two bedroom unit designed by interior designers Samantha Hontiveros of SMTH Designs and Joy Adriano of Arkispecs respectively. The idea behind the designs was to create a homey ambiance where one could instantly feel cozy and comfortable. Both units also drew inspiration from the laidback feel of the 70s era, a period closely associated to the sweet memories of the old Magnolia House, where the project now stands. But while both units used subdued colors and accents to achieve the warmth brought by the memories of the past, the interiors are decidedly contemporary and modern.

Intended for a young stylish family, the two bedroom unit displays great possibilities thru its multiple design features. As shown in the space planning, color, material and furnishings coordination, areas can be specific for its function but at the same time flexible to adapt an alternate purpose--foyer is a gallery cum work area, bedroom 2 is adaptable to either a young girl or boy’s room, and the utility area can be used as guest’s room or a maid’s quarter. The open lay-out for the kitchen, dining and living area suggests a common function area for entertaining and shared family gatherings.

The design principle of the one bedroom unit is also a delectable treat to modern start-up couple as it provides enough space to entertain guests with whom they can share momentous occasions.

Individuals and families can choose a space that is most suitable for their needs and aspirations. The unit mix of The Magnolia Residences includes one-bedroom (36 to 38.10 sqm), two-bedroom (57.15 to 71.10 sqm), executive two-bedroom (72.90 to 90.15 sqm) and executive three-bedroom (107.10 to 114.60 sqm) configurations. Each unit will have provisions for individual electric and water meters, cable TV line, telephone line, and electrical power for owner-supplied window-type air-conditioners, while some two- and three-bedroom units will have balconies and a utility room with a toilet.

Aside from these modern residential features, future residents of The Magnolia Residences will be charmed with the beauty and convenience of living in a master planned complex. The Magnolia Town Square will comprise of its own Robinsons mall and four towers of The Magnolia Residences.

Such is the quality life that awaits the future residents of The Magnolia Residences, which is accessible to the metropolis’s major transport systems and major centers of business and leisure.

For details on The Magnolia Residences, please contact Reby Ramirez @ +63 916.4044.555 / +63 922.883.9308 / +63 919.699.3572 or e-mail her at reby_ramirez@yahoo.com.

Source: Philippine Star, 07 May 2010

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