Avida Land Unveils the Biggest Outdoor Mural in the South

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Avida Land excitedly announces the official unveiling of “In Her Future Memories,” a stunning mural artwork and winner of their recently concluded South Park District Mural Design Competition.

 The eye-catching colors of “In Her Future Memories” invite lovers of art from all over the country to appreciate its beauty in person.

From championing local artists to elevating spaces with Filipino artistry is Avida's dedication to the arts, and this advocacy will continue to strengthen for years to come. They believe in the power of art to inspire, connect, and spark conversations, and "In Her Future Memories" embodies this spirit.

“In Her Future Memories” was designed and created by Jhocel “Anthony Marahuyo” Malicsi and his team of thirteen talented visual artists—Rheydene Luca Ortega, Rhealhet Luca Ortega, Laurence Sebolino Gutierrez, Ma. Aleilyn Joyce Domingo Botin, John Roland Alipis, Ainafer Rupal Arena, John Alexis Rupal Arena, Roma Nieves Huet, Rica Permejo, Mia Jormalyn Astrera Balaoro, John Lenarrd Soriano Barua, Michael Grospe Autos, and Jefferson Panghulan Parajas. On board to handle logistics for this team were Jerome Edianel Carandang, Charmaine Abiado Camba, Paul Denvir Delmonte, and John Carlo Decrepito.

Ms. Tess Tatco  and Ms. Anne Baylon-Jara overseeing the proceedings at the unveiling of “In Her Future Memories.”

Anthony Marahuyo shares insights into his team’s winning design.

Marahuyo Studio is gifted their prize money for winning the Avida South Park Mural Design Competition.

Team leader Jhocel Malicsi and his group executed their winning mural design on one of the exterior walls of the South Park Center. Using paints provided by Davies Paints, they turned the wall into a massive, eye-catching canvas on which the theme was well-interpreted in vivid colors with a clear visual story.

Towering 20 meters above the ground, “In Her Future Memories” is the biggest creative mural in the South that is expected to draw multitudes of art lovers and visitors to South Park District, a 6.6-hectare master planned mixed-use development in Alabang, Muntinlupa City that is home to 2 Avida residential developments which are Avida Towers Ardane - a pre-selling property, and Avida Towers Altura - a move-in ready home, right across the South Park Center and South Park Corporate Center.

Officials from Avida Land were present at the official unveiling of the completed mural.

Avida Land's Marketing Head, Tess Tatco, beams with excitement for South Park District's newest attraction. The towering mural joins Reginald Yuson's existing installations, painting a vision for South Park as a vibrant place to live and thrive. Tatco envisions not just Avida residents, but people from different cities visiting the mural in person. “Come see ‘In Her Future Memories’ for yourself,” she invites everyone, “and step beneath the towering canvas, feel the pulse of the city and nature merge, and rediscover the charm of the South.”

Ulysses Jose N. Rosal III, Business Development Manager at Davies Paints, shared his excitement to have been part of the production of one of the biggest murals in the entire country.

The mural’s creative team designed the art piece to adhere to the competition’s theme of “Part City, Part Nature, Pure South”. It prominently depicts a female cyborg whose mechanical parts seamlessly blend with a backdrop of brightly hued tropical flowers, creating a fusion of technology and nature. On the left, where the flowers open up to the futuristic city skyline, onlookers are invited to imagine what tomorrow might bring.

Through its appealing imagery, the mural transports us to a world where concrete skyscrapers rise amidst vibrant flora, symbolizing a hopeful future where progress does not come at the expense of the natural world. It’s an image that evokes nostalgia and a feeling of deep connection to one’s hometown.

This artwork transcends its physical form, offering an opportunity for reflection and creative expression - where casual passersby and art lovers can capture their own special moment and share this online.

Share your vision with #ArtInSouthPark #InspiredByAvida. Visit the mural at South Park District, National Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa City

The artists from Marahuyo Studio worked efficiently to bring their winning mural design to life.

 Artists from Marahuyo Studio and Avida Land officials stand proudly before the newly unveiled “In Her Future Memories.”

 The winning mural, “In Her Future Memories,” looms over the artists that brought it to life.

The artists of Marahuyo Studio share their thoughts with the media.

 Tess Tatco, Jhocel Malicsi aka Anthony Marahuyo, and Anne Baylon-Jara at the official unveiling of the completed mural in the South Park District.

Tess Tatco, Avida Land AVP for Corporate Marketing and Retail; Jhocel Malicsi aka Anthony Marahuyo, leading designer of the winning mural; Anne Baylon-Jara, Brand and Project Marketing Head of Avida; Chris Cahilig, President of Insight 360 Consultancy Services Inc., and Austin Cabatana, Mister International 2023 1^st Runner Up all posing with the mural “In Her Future Memories.”

“In Her Future Memories” envisions a vision of tomorrow where nature and technology blend seamlessly together.

Avida Land Corp. is the upper mid-income residential brand of Ayala Land, the Philippines’ leading developer of sustainable estates offering a diverse mix of properties such as residential, retail, office, hotels, and leisure developments that support local economic growth and nation-building.

For more information and updates on Avida Land’s projects, visit their website at https://www.avidaland.com/, like and follow @AvidaLandPH on Facebook and Instagram, and @avidaofficial on YouTube.

New Excitements in Vertis North Quezon City: Leading Hotel Chain and the First Millennial Mall in the Philippines

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Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) brings two essentials to the Quezon City central business district, with newly opened projects—Seda Vertis North and Ayala Malls Vertis North, within its 30-hectare mastreplanned, mixed-use estate, Vertis North.

Two destinations essential to take the quality of life a notch higher in a city that’s already progressive—one that offers seamless hospitality at par with global standards and another that delivers a hip lifestyle experience that can make people feel more alive. 

Executives from the Ayala Land group provided an exclusive sneak peek on this newest estate through the launch of its first phase - Seda Vertis North & Ayala Malls Vertis North during the Estate Media Briefing held on June 21, 2017, at the Quezon 1 ballroom of Seda Hotel, Vertis North.

The developer of sustainable estates envisions Vertis North as turns 45 hectares of vast land in northern Metro Manila into a master planned, mixed-use, and sustainable development that nurtures, inspires, and energizes enterprise. It is a dynamic engine for growth that offers a diverse mix of retail, office, residential, hotel, and entertainment facilities. 

“As an enterprising city, Vertis North will be the home of Seda Vertis North and Ayala Malls Vertis North to fulfill the promise of developing a regional gateway to the north and a growth accelerator for every scale of business, among other things.” Jay Teodoro Head of Vertis North Estate .

Seda Vertis North features a total of 438 guestrooms, ranging from deluxe room, club room, suite and presidential suite. 

Ayala Malls Vertis, which caters to the millennial market, offers a total gross leasable area of 40,249 square meters.

The addition of the hotel and mall in the estate is a welcome complement to the rising residential towers in the area by ALI brands Alveo and Avida. 

“As an enterprising city, Vertis North will be the home of Seda Vertis North and Ayala Malls Vertis North to fulfill the promise of developing a regional gateway to the north and a growth accelerator for every scale of business, among other things.” According to, Jay Teodoro Head of Vertis North Estate.

Seda Vertis North: 

A Seamless Hotel Experience in Quezon City

Taking hospitality to new heights for the northern community, ALI introduces Seda Vertis North, the largest of its homegrown chain of hotels. 

Designed to be the hotel of choice in Quezon City, Seda Vertis North is a 24-story hotel development that features upscale facilities for business, leisure and social events. Combined with warm service following global standards of hospitality, it appeals to discerning foreign and local business and leisure travelers. 

“Seda Vertis North is thoughtfully designed and conceptualized to weave destination, service, and value into an exceptional hospitality experience that complements the district’s active atmosphere,” says Al Legaspi President and CEO of Ayala Hotels and Resorts Corp.

Being at the center of convergence, Seda Vertis North just a few steps away from lifestyle shopping malls such as Ayala Malls Vertis North and TriNoma. 

All of its 438 guestrooms, ranging from deluxe room, club room, premier room, suite, and presidential suite, are designed to provide the utmost hospitality and service guests deserve. Guests traveling for business or leisure can find everything they need to enjoy their stay with in-room amenities that include a 42-inch LED HDTV with cable channelsa complimentary WiFi and internet access, and a mini-bar, among others. 

A wide selection of gastronomic experiences will delight those with a penchant for good food. Among these are Misto, an all-day dining restaurant that offers a medley of international dishes and local favorites, a Chinese restaurant that serves universal favorites as well as signature specialties, and a rooftop bar that features a spectacular view of the city’s skyline. 

Other facilities and services include airport and city transfers, ballroom and meeting rooms, clinic, club lounge, gym, lifestyle manager assistance, parking, spa, swimming pool, valet and more.

Ayala Malls Vertis North introduces country’s first millenial mall

Leisure enhances people’s quality of life. Thus, ALI ensures that the pleasures of recreation and entertainment will make the community of Quezon City feel much more alive with Ayala Malls Vertis North.

“We’re proud to say that the Ayala Malls Vertis North is the first millennial shopping complex. It’s a hip-lifestyle community center designed for the northern community that is free-spirited, wired, and socially active,” explains Rowena Tomeldan Head of Ayala Malls. “It is a place of ultimate leisure and entertainment that fuses advanced technology with art and passion to create a series of exciting innovations.”

Since Ayala Malls Vertis North is positioned to be the trendsetter for modern fashion, food, and fun in Quezon City, new mall and shopping experiences are expected to happen here. These are done by introducing a mix of uniquely conceptualized anchors—Japan Town, Korean Town, and Urban Turf.

Mall-goers can experience the latest cutting-edge technologies such as holograms and augmented realities at the Japan Town, where dining and retail meet interaction and creativity. South Korea’s busy streets was brought to the mall through the Korean Town, an eccentrically-futuristic area that will feature Korean retail and dining concepts. Lastly, the Urban Turf is the home of food parks, start-up concepts, and techie entertainments for the most adventurous and experiential generation. It will be known as the go-to place of millennials. 

The mall is highlighted by retail giants such as H&M and Uniqlo together with an assortment of experiential dining venues all within a gross leasable area of approximately 40,249 sqm.

The Philippines’ largest movie screen with two private skyboxes and two other recliner seat cinemas provide a new level of film viewing experience. All three cinemas are equipped with top-of-the-line Dolby Atmos technology for the best graphics and sound systems.

Culinary experiences can also be more gratifying at the mall’s Green Strip, as it features an exceptionally-designed lush area with water features in between restaurants with alfresco dining and hip-fashion brands. 

Both Seda Vertis North and Ayala Malls Vertis North provide new lifestyle experiences and excitements to the northern community as well as nearby residents, office workers, and travelers. These are all anchored on ALI’s vision of creating innovative developments that endeavor to enhance the quality of life of Filipinos not only at present but well into the future. 

Cloverleaf Balintawak: Bringing modern comforts within reach

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Entrance Semi Aerial Artist Perspective

Ayala Land’s newest urban oasis will bring modern comforts within reach at Cloverleaf Balintawak.

Envisioned to become one of Metro Manila’s master-planned, contemporary green urban developments, Ayala Land’s Cloverleaf Balintawak is an 11-hectare estate that offers a balanced lifestyle, bringing residential towers, commercial and open spaces, office complexes, and a medical facility in one setting that is conveniently connected to northern Metro Manila’s major roads—EDSA-Balintawak, A. Bonfacio Avenue, and the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).

At the crossroads of some of the metro’s busiest thoroughfares, the mixed-use township will be home to safe, secure, and organized communities that offer privacy and serenity amidst the chaos of the city, without sacrificing accessibility.

Estate Aerial Artist Perspective

Located near the EDSA-NLEX intersection and directly connected to the LRT Balintawak station, Cloverleaf Balintawak will be one of the most accessible establishments in Quezon City.

Cloverleaf Balintawak is situated at the intersection of EDSA and NLEX to bring the best of the metropolis and the rest of Luzon together. It is also directly connected to the LRT Balintawak station and close to the soon-to-be-completed Skyway Stage 3 extension project along A. Bonifacio Avenue which will cut Makati-Balintawak travel time to a 20-minute drive. With its strategic location, Cloverleaf Balintawak will be one of the most accessible establishments in the northernmost tip of Quezon City.

Headlining the amenities are Ayala Land’s residential projects, Avida and Alveo, with a total of five towers in more than a hectare of land that brings a promise of new beginnings. The construction of a regional mall is also in full swing. With 2.2 hectares fully-equipped with a supermarket, a six-screen cinema complex, and a department store for leisure; local and foreign fashion brands for optimum shopping; and a wide array of dining options—elements that provide a new lifestyle experience for nearby and potential residents to enjoy.

Cloverleaf Balintawak will also be packaged as an urban haven with a work-conducive core, featuring office spaces—for various enterprises that will provide local employment and retail business opportunities—and lush foliage that will envelope open areas and mixed-use components of the city’s newest urban development.

To further address a growing trend of healthcare needs, as well as to solidify Cloverleaf Balintawak’s holistic approach to urban development, the 250-bed Qualimed Hospital—a flagship medical facility of Ayala Land’s hospital brand—will also be constructed within the vicinity, offering quality, affordable, and accessible medical care services.

With simultaneous constructions ongoing, Cloverleaf Balintawak is on track to opening Ayala Malls Cloverleaf and launching Avida Towers Cloverleaf Tower 2 in 2017. The Qualimed Hospital is expected to open in the next two years, while the Avida Towers Cloverleaf Tower 1 will be completed in 2019.

Indeed, exciting and promising new experiences are bound to unfold with the fast development of Cloverleaf Balintawak. Located at the heart of the metro’s busiest thoroughfares, Ayala Land’s urban haven brings modern comforts of living within reach.

To get a taste of this up-and-coming urban haven, visit the Avida Towers Cloverleaf Sales Pavilion, open daily, from 8AM to 5PM. 

For more details on Cloverleaf Balintawak, visit the official website www.Cloverleaf.ph, official Facebook page Cloverleafph.

Amaia, Home of Pinoy Big Brother All In

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Pinoy Big Brother, the Philippine edition of the popular foreign reality show Big Brother, comes back to ABS-CBN with a new edition called PBB All In and a new partner, Amaia, as the “Home of PBB All In.”

Amaia is the official home of ABS -CBN’s Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) All-In, particularly Amaia Steps Novaliches.

I visited the Amaia Steps Novaliches, last Friday, May 30, 2014,  checking out the future unit of this year's ABS-CBN Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) All-In Winner.

Amaia Land Corp is the economic housing arm of Ayala Land Inc. that caters basically to the broad C market and offers residential properties that are below the 3.1M pesos economic housing cap. 

In Spanish/Basque, “Amaya” means a high place,  which expresses the mission of the company of bringing into reality the fulfillment of the Filipino aspiration of owning their dream homes at an affordable price range.

“Maya” is also taken from the local sparrow, humble and courageous as it goes about providing for its family.

The developments are backed by the Makati Development Corporation BuildPlus (MDC) and maintained by Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC).

Amaia Land Corp is divided into three product lines:

Amaia Scapes – Horizontal Developments (Outside Metro locations)

Amaia Steps – Mid-rise Vertical Developments (Near Metro Locations)

Amaia Skies – High Rise Vertical Developments (In Metro locations)

Pinoy Big Brother: All In is the fifth regular and eleventh season overall of Pinoy Big Brother, ABS-CBN. Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, and John Prats as hosts and Alex Gonzaga as member of the housemates. As part of the season's twist, the show have a mix of teen, adult, and celebrity housemates — a first in the show and in the entire Big Brother franchise.

PBB All In also marks the first time in the history of the Philippine version and in the entire Big Brother franchise that an edition features a mix of teen, adult and celebrity housemates.

Deriving its popularity from gathering a myriad of different housemates with clashing personalities and backgrounds as they reveal their true selves while inside the cordoned-off, closely-monitored by multiple cameras Bahay ni Kuya, the prevailing motto among the housemates is “Kaya ko nang magpakatotoo” which resonates with the “Kaya ko na” tagline of Amaia, the economic housing arm of top property developer Ayala Land.

For PBB All In, the familiar Pinoy Big Brother house just across the ABS-CBN headquarters undergoes major enhancements that bear the Amaia brand.

The winner of PBB All In takes home as part of his prize package a brand new condo unit at Amaia Steps Novaliches. 

The grand prize, a 30 sqm unit at Amaia Steps Novaliches is a modern and contemporary-inspired mid-rise project and has good access to public transportation, schools, hospitals, and commercial centers.

It has quality features and amenities such as a swimming pool, basketball court, clubhouse, playground, landscaped gardens, and support retail for every family’s need. 

PBB All In promises to be a showcase for the best traits of Pinoys such as perseverance, hard work, humility and resilience to come out as they perform daily and weekly tasks. These are the very traits that make up the guaranteed formula for success and provide one a chance at a good life and own an Amaia home of his own.

Where there are dreamers like the PBB All In housemates, Amaia will always want to have a part in making their wishes come true. Backed by Makati Development Corporation BuildPlus (MDC), and maintained by Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC), Amaia Land is every hardworking Filipino’s dependable partner in building a bright and strong future.
  

Amaia Steps Novaliches Marketing Group with Anna Garcia Ramos (Amaia Marketing Head) and Alex Arellano (Amaia Project Sales Director) 

Amaia Steps Novaliches will be a 20-building community after completion with a total of 2,016 units.  Amaia Steps Novaliches will also be the first Amaia development to include a townhouse or 2-story series housing.  The units however are still not up yet but they are already open for pre-selling at 2.5 to 2.9K pesos per unit.

Amaia Steps Novaliches Units:

33 sqm unit with balcony (2M pesos)

30 sqm unit without balcony (1.4M to 1.5M)

Visit the Amaia Steps Novaliches Showroom and Sales Office.

Amaia Steps Novaliches

Site: Susano Road, Brgy 170, Caloocan City, Brgy. San Agustin, Novaliches, Quezon City

Sales Office: E and V Building, Brgy. Sta Monica, Quirino Highway,Novaliches, Quezon City

(02) 419-5095 and (02) 418-2920

For inquiries, visit www.amaialand.com or like www.facebook/AmaiaLand.

Makati Celebrates 115 Years of Philippine Independence with Philippine Bamboo Flag Museum

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The first Philippine Bamboo Flag Museum was launched yesterday, June 11, at the Ayala Triangle in Makati as part of the city's celebration of the 115th Philippine Independence Day.

Led by Ayala Land under its Make It Makati: Make It Happen campaign. Makati 2013 Independence Celebration is a three-tiered event that is all in the same breath experiential, educational, and entertaining. Makati celebrates Philippine Independence with Philippine Bamboo Flag Museum - with bamboo, a sturdy and versatile material that is also uniquely Pinoy as its main instrument.

(From left)Ayala Land vice president Meann Dy, Ayala Land President Tony Aquino, Makati Representative Monique Lagdameo and National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chair Maria Serena Diokno led the unveiling of the first Philippine Bamboo Flag Museum June 11 at the Ayala Triangle, Makati City

Makati takes the lead in mounting a grand event to celebrate 115 remarkable years of Philippine Independence being one of its signature events. The country’s leading city highlights the admirable spirit of resiliency and optimism of the Filipinos and how we were able to rise from all challenges and adversities.

The Makati populace and even visitors from neighboring cities should look forward to a new art expression of the flag with the unveiling of the country’s first ever Philippine Bamboo Flag Museum. It is a structure that showcases images and vignettes from our nation’s rich history through a gallery exhibit entitled “Grass: Routes of a Nation.” QR codes could also be found on some of the exhibit panels that provide visitors an interactive way to know more trivia about bamboo not to mention the actual bamboo music instruments that are available inside, which kids and adults alike will surely enjoy.

Standing 5 ft tall and covering 50sqm area, the Philippine Bamboo Flag Museum is open to everyone and will be on display from June 11 until July 31.

The celebration also featured Filipino artistry at its finest entertaining the community with a variety of Philippine Cultural Shows by the Palihang Hagonoy, a dynamic organization committed to the propagation of Philippine art and culture. Young talented performers sang Lawiswis Kawayan, a famous Waray folk song and displayed their dancing prowess with Tinikling, Singkil, and Palo Sebo dance numbers. Guests were also treated with the traditional Balagtasan (Filipino poetry) that intrigued the audience on which is more beneficial, the Bamboo or the Coconut Tree? 

The likewise musically gifted Banda Kawayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines graced the occasion and awed the audience with their one-of-a-kind musical performances using bamboo instruments. 

Indeed, there is no denying that the Philippines is a country with rich history and admirable values. It is a nation that has been dealt with the most harrowing catastrophes and misfortunes, beset with social malady, and reeks with a long history of colonization, and yet the Philippines has overcome all of these to stand proud, free, and resilient.

For more fun and excitement, on June 15, to add to the grandness of the celebration, families, kids, and friends especially art enthusiasts can participate in the Independence Sketchfest activity, an on-the-spot sketching competition where exciting cash prizes and consolation prizes await the winners. To also promote Filipino sportsmanship and celebrate our being world-class, people should look forward to a giant chess installation at the lawn area of Ayala Triangle Gardens that will also be available to the public from June 11 to end of July. Exhibition games are slated for various universities where they will be joined by world renowned Filipino Chess Master himself, Eugene Torre.

Just as the Philippines is fast gaining momentum as an emerging leader in Asia, Makati has consistently asserted and solidified its reputation as the country’s leading city that makes it all happen, the perfect venue for a one-of-a-kind Independence Day celebration. 

The Independence Day celebration in Makati was made possible by Make It Makati, MasterCard, Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror, AXN, Banapple Pies and Cheesecakes, and Canon.

Enjoy the Wonderful World of Ayala Triangle Makati City. Make It Happen, Make It Makati! 

For more information, visit www.makeitmakati.com

or check out facebook.com/makeitmakati

and twitter.com/makeitmakati.