​By: Theresa S. Samaniego - @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer

A discriminating taste, a discerning eye. Just how do you please the Filipino homebuyer, who wants nothing but the best space for his hard-earned keep?

One upscale property developer certainly has the answers: give the buyers the best amenities, a prime city location, and all other comforts of a sophisticated and elegant lifestyle due to them—or what Shang Properties would otherwise say are key ingredients that make a perfect urban residence.

​True to its commitment of delivering quality projects, DMCI Homes is set to turnover 11 residential condominium buildings in 2018—two of which will be ready for occupancy (RFO) a year earlier than scheduled.

The turnover of the 11 buildings will mark the completion of three ongoing residential condominium projects namely Brio Tower, Asteria Residences, and Mirea Residences.

​Construction work has been progressing well on DMCI Homes’ Fairway Terraces residential condominium development in Villamor Air Base in Pasay City and continues to stay on track for turnover in February 2019.

The 19-storey single tower development already topped off in the last quarter of 2017 and is shaping up as an iconic architectural work along the South Luzon Expressway.

BY THE ARTON

Actor Nathan Phillips once said, “If you are in a beautiful place where you can enjoy sunrise and sunset, then you are living like a lord.”
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Indeed, to have a place where you can marvel at each sunrise and sunset seems like a rarity to many, most especially if you’re living in the heart of a city teeming with high-rise developments and commercial centers, and where open spaces have become increasingly scarce.

BY THE ARTON

These cities offer the most value for your investment.
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Metro Manila is teeming with people from all walks of life. As millions of Filipinos compete for real estate on a mere 619 square kilometers of land, the city-dweller can’t help but be thankful for pockets of tranquility and short travel times, which the best cities have. Here are four of them:

By: Amy R. Remo - Reporter / @amyremoINQ Philippine Daily Inquirer
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“The location of The Arton was perfect since we have always been Loyola Heights people since the ’80s. We’ve moved houses several times, but we always chose to be near Katipunan where our children study. We are comfortable living in this area,” Mitch said.

“With Rockwell, we also felt that it would definitely appreciate to an impressive value over the years, having heard this from friends and relatives who have chosen to invest or live here,” she added.

Epi Fabonan III (The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines — Towering skyscrapers gleaming in the midday sun and rising above lush greenery. Residents walking their dogs or jogging in spacious sidewalks. Shoppers enjoying an afternoon hopping from one store to another in search of the best bargains. Friends and family having a sumptuous dinner inside an elegant and upcoming restaurant with a full view of the Metro Manila skyline.

​It is not without basis that the Philippine real estate industry is cautiously optimistic of its prospects for 2018.

Although headwinds are expected, the fundamentals that will likely support and sustain the industry’s stellar performance in recent years are seen to remain strong, according to some of the country’s leading commercial real estate services firms.

​What’s new in Katipunan?

MANILA, Philippines – When it comes to family-friendly communities in Quezon City, Katipunan is a favorite area among those who are looking for a neighborhood that’s safe, secure and has all of your daily needs conveniently covered.

Lined with several notable academic institutions, it’s also home to many interesting shops, cafes and restaurants that are unique to the area, with multiple offices also nearby.

Commuting, or even driving from one point to another, never gets easier. It’s a fact of life that’s perennially stressful and inescapable. During my years studying in Ateneo, I thought my travel time from Makati to Katipunan was bad. It was an hour and a half on a good day; three hours on a bad, stormy one. To be ease the ordeal, I made it a point to leave the house before 7:45 a.m.; by 7:46 it would be total mayhem on the road with everyone rushing to everywhere.

​Camella, the country’s largest homebuilder, with over 400,000 homes built all over the country, has maintained its leadership position in the industry by constantly evolving to provide the best in community development technology for Filipino families.

After marking its 40th year in 2017, Camella aggressively marches forward this 2018 with its aim to build even better homes for even more families. “As a property developer approaching the next stage in its evolution, Camella continues to step up its game by constantly seeking for and applying improvements instituted in all aspects of our operations,“ said Vista Land Chairman Manuel B. Villar, Jr. “To be considered the best at what you do, you have to continuously redefine the meaning of ‘best’. And that is exactly what we strive for in Camella,” Villar added.

​BY PEACH ANGELES @PEACHANGELES

Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. (PSE: VLL) recently announced its newest addition to the Vista Residences brand that will rise in the island of Boracay. The 2.2 billion Costa Vista Boracay project will be a mixed-use property that will house restaurants, commercial spaces, condominiums, hotels and resorts.

​By: Nestor P. Burgos Jr. - @inquirerdotnet

ILOILO CITY — An inter-agency task force will present on Thursday, March 15, a comprehensive master plan for Boracay Island as part of efforts to crack down on violations of environmental laws in the country’s prime tourist destination.

Assistant Secretary Frederick Alegre, spokesperson of the Department of Tourism, said Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo and Interior Secretary Eduardo Año will also meet and discuss the masterplan with architect and urban planner Felino Palafox Jr.

​MANILA, Philippines – Senator Cynthia Villar said there is no conflict of interest in her investigation into the status of Boracay despite her family’s ownership of at least two properties in the famed resort island.

Villar, head of the Senate environment committee, earlier flew to Boracay where she inspected properties that violate laws and conducted a hearing on the island’s status.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Boracay continues to be a mainstay on the bucket list of many travelers who were captivated by its charm. Too much is never enough for the allure of this island.

Welcoming more than a million tourists every year, the island of Boracay continues to be a mainstay on the bucket list of many travelers who were captivated by its charm, enduring appeal, that famous sunset, and its powdery white sand.

​DMCI Homes, the country’s first Quadruple A developer, is eyeing more residential condo projects in and outside of Metro Manila in 2018 after posting a banner year in sales and reservation in 2017.

Strong sales of all its ongoing developments last year helped DMCI Homes record Php 38.9 billion in sales and reservations - 53 percent higher than its target of Php 25.5 billion for 2017.

Construction work has been progressing well on DMCI Homes’ Fairway Terraces residential condominium development in Villamor Air Base in Pasay City and continues to stay on track for turnover in February 2019.

The 19-storey single tower development already topped off in the last quarter of 2017 and is shaping up as an iconic architectural work along the South Luzon Expressway.

ABS-CBN News
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MANILA - The second phase of the Boracay Drainage Improvement Project, which is expected to resolve flooding problems in the tourism hotspot, is set to begin this month, Malacañang said.

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority approved the implementation of the project that will be completed by 2020.

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MANILA - DoubleDragon Properties Corp said Thursday it would build the country's largest hotel by room count in Boracay, in a bet on one of the country's most popular tourist destinations.

Hotel 101 Resorts-Boracay will have 1,001 rooms with environmentally sustainable facilities, DoubleDragon told the stock exchange.