Advantage of Owning House and Lot

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“Every person who invests in well-selected real estate in a growing section of a prosperous community adopts the surest and safest method of becoming independent, for real estate is the basis of wealth.” –  Quote

A secure and comfortable house and lot improve a family’s quality of living and their daily interactions and give them a lifelong sense of fulfillment. owning a home is the fulfillment of the dream. It’s a significant moment of your life when you finally own a home.

We are all concerned in the making of some one home—our own home. A true home is one of the most sacred of places. It is a resting-place to which at close of day the weary retire to gather new strength for the battle and toils of tomorrow. It is the place where love learns its lessons, where life is schooled into discipline and strength, where character is molded.

Wise spending is part of wise investing. investing in real estate is one of your long term goals

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your life. When you think about buying a home, many questions will come to your mind. It’s important to consider how your finances and lifestyle shall be affected by this decision.

It makes sense to review all of the advantages (and disadvantages) of becoming a homeowner before making this big commitment. Take your time for the major move until you find the home that you think would be perfect for you to live in the years to come.

Process of home buying. When you’re sure you’re ready to buy a home, the first thing you’ll need to do is learn everything you can about the process. Make decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. So you can definitely take help of experts.

Living in Bacolod, The City of Smiles (Property Investment in Bacolod)

Bacolod, the capital of Negros Occidental, Western Visayas is also known as the “City of Smiles” and is famous for its colorful and vibrant Masskara Festival. It offers rich experiences in culture, food and fun, and is said to have the ideal combination of urban progress and country charm. It further boasts of a rich history, scenic environment and a hospitable community.

I’ve been and super enjoyed the places in Bacolod, (10 years ago and enjoyed the Masskara Festival)). The climate is comfortable and neighbors are usually friendly and peaceful. Bacolod has thriving food tourism that keeps visitors coming all year round. Bacolod is also known for its heritage houses and churches. Prominent sugar barons of the past century built lavish mansions in their prime to display wealth and power. Today, many of these mansions stand as a testament to their fine tastes and appreciation for beauty.

Bacolod offers the best of both the urban and provincial. Bacolod is flourishing in terms of its real estate. Many established developers have started to invest here in Visayas area to create modern condominiums, subdivisions and hotels.

As Bacolod is an attractive city to invest in, Lumina Homes’ latest offering in Bacolod City will feature affordable residential units and amenities like shuttle service, mini gardens and playground covered multi-purpose hall, and provision for commercial area. For the residents’ comfort and convenience, the community is designed to have amenities such as a multi-purpose hall, basketball court, and mini-gardens, and playground. It also guarantees Lumina’s homeowners’ security with a guarded entrance gate equipped with CCTV.

Lumina Bacolod East and/ Lumina in Vista Alegre is an affordable housing subdivision in Bacolod City.

Lumina is the affordable housing arm of Vista Land & Lifescapes, a national housing player. Started in August 2012, Lumina envisions itself as becoming one of the top-listed housing developers in the country. In just 8 years, Lumina already has over 50 developments in key locations across the country: Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, Cagayan, Isabela, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Albay, Sorsogon, Iloilo, Capiz, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and South Cotabato.

With an emphasis on safety and efficiency, Lumina Homes now proudly offers an online reservation system, an online appointment portal, an online payment portal, 360-degree house model virtual tours, an interactive site development map, a Lumina e-Services app for mobile and desktop devices, and many other features that will tap every Filipino here and abroad.

Having your own home is a keystone of wealth — both financial affluence and emotional security. And owning a house and lot, a home, is getting your dream fulfilled!

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DepEd salutes Filipino teachers, celebrates World Teachers’ Day

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The Department of Education (DepEd), together with education partners, celebrates the 2014 World Teachers’ Day, October 4 held at the Victorias Sports and Amusement Center in Victorias City, Negros Occidental.

DepEd salutes the teachers for recognizing the unwavering service and commitment of more than 660,000 Filipino teachers in strengthening communities and building the nation.

The event aimed to culminate the month-long celebration with festivities to express the education agency’s sincere gratitude for teachers’ important role in revolutionizing the educational reform efforts of the department.

Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC 

Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC underscored the great responsibility of every teacher in preparing the Filipino youth to be better equipped for the world.

“If all the teachers in the country start to move as one, we will start the biggest revolution in education,” Luistro said.

“If we want to transform our country, we need living heroes. Marami sa ating teachers ang bayani na.” He related the stories of Teacher Lorna and Teacher Evangeline, who both acted beyond the call of duty to protect learners in the darkest of times.

Luistro highlighted the big heart of teachers during calamities, saying that their role in disaster risk reduction management is proof of their willingness to surpass the call of duty. “Every day that you spend in your classroom is living heroism,” he added.

He commended the strength and dedication of the Filipino teachers not only in ensuring the safety of the learner but also in healing them through education.

“The best lesson that a teacher teaches our children especially in the darkest of times is to smile.”

“We hope to give emphasis on your efforts, our dear teachers, all throughout the country in your everyday battle inside and outside the classroom. Each day you stand in front of the students is another day of taking on the challenge of eliminating illiteracy and ignorance among the minds of the Filipino youth. As you teach them every day, you empower every learner and ignite within them the aspiration to achieve greatness—not only for themselves but also from others.”

Senate President Franklin Drilon

Senate President Franklin Drilon, a proud Negrense, said, “World Teachers’ Day is our collective expression of our appreciation for your outstanding service.” He expressed his admiration for teachers who continue shaping young minds of the country. He underscored their important role in influencing the kind of citizens the country will have. “Do not underestimate your part in building this nation,” he said.

“I am a proud product of public schools. Whatever I achieved in my life, I owe to my teachers who inspired me to serve [the public],” Drilon said.

Victorias City Mayor Francis Palanca welcomed teachers from Regions VI, VII, VIII who attended the grand celebration. He expressed his gratitude, saying, “If we become successful, it’s because of you. You are our heroes.” He added that teaching is not only a profession but also a way of life.

“Walang naging mayaman sa pagiging guro pero mayaman tayo sa pagbibigay ng inspirasyon at pag-asa sa bayan,” Randy Halasan, 2014 Ramon Magsaysay awardee said in his inspirational address.

The celebration of World Teachers’ Day was attended by 7,500 teachers and administrators from Regions VI, VII, and VIII. Among the attendees were District III Negros Occidental Representative Alfredo Benitez, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Maranon, Metrobank President Chito Sobrepeῆa, Philippine Post Master General Josie dela Cruz, DepEd Undersecretary for External Linkages and Partnerships Mario Deriquito, Bato Balani Foundation awardees, and 2014 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teachers awardees.

Here are some pictures during the great celebration of World Teachers' Day.

Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Maranon

Metrobank President Chito Sobrepeῆa

ABS-CBN stages simultaneous 5-city "ONE RUN, ONE PHILIPPINES"

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Pinoys in five cities can run to save five environment projects including Pasig River rehabilitation

Thousands of participants are expected to take part in the “One Run, One Philippines,” the five-city simultaneous advocacy run of ABS-CBN in the Philippines and the United States this October 6 as part of ABS-CBN’s 60th anniversary celebration.

In cooperation of ABS-CBN Foundation’s Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP), Regional Network Group (RNG) and The Filipino Channel (TFC), the “One Run, One Philippines” will invade Quezon City, Cebu City, Bacolod City, Davao City, and Los Angeles (USA) to clamor for the protection of various environmental advocacies.

"Participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles as disposable cups will not be provided at water stations positioned along the roads to promote environmental awareness and minimize waste production," said ABS-CBN Foundation managing director Gina Lopez at the press conference held at the Torre Venezia Suites, the official hotel partner of the event.

The Quezon City leg or the fifth “Run for the Pasig River” will be held at Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) with 6:00 AM gunstart for both 3K and 5K categories. Starting line is located at the Technohub overpass. Participants will go straight along Commonwealth Avenue then head to QMC for the finish line.

As part of its preparation, lanes that will be used for the race will be closed at 2 AM on the event day, while the two outermost lanes on both sides of Commonwealth Avenue will remain open. The motorists are advised to take alternate routes if possible as heavy traffic is expected.

Parking zones located at Philcoa, Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Agriculture, Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, Sugar Regulatory Commission, Trinoma, Wildlife, Quezon City Hall, National House Authority, and side streets of University Avenue, Visayas Avenue, North Avenue, Quezon Avenue, East Avenue and Kalayaan Avenue have been reserved for participants with vehicles.

Meanwhile, the three provincial legs will all start at 4:30 AM with its 21K category followed by the 5K and 10 K at 5:30 AM. Starting line of Cebu leg is at SM City Cebu, Davao leg is at the Abreeza Mall, while the Bacolod leg is at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon.

The Los Angeles leg, on the other hand, will begin at 7:30 AM with its 1K Kiddie Run, 5K and 10K categories at Burbank, California.

The Cebu leg will benefit coastal conservation in Daan Paz; the Davao leg will support the ecotourism projects in Marilog Tourist Center; the Bacolod leg will help the mangrove and livelihood projects in Punta Taytay, Sum-ag River rehabilitation, and ecotourism projects in Bacolod City Water District Campuestuhan Watershed; while the Los Angeles leg will fund the Green Initiative of Bantay Kalikasan.

Kapamilya stars Anne Curtis, Kim Atienza, Kim Chiu, Karylle and model-blogger Erwann Heusaff will lead the “Run for the Pasig River” in Quezon City that will again raise funds for the rehabilitation of the Pasig River and its tributaries.

Paulo Avelino, Jayson Abalos (Cebu leg); Maja Salvador, Aaron Villaflor, Bryan Termulo (Davao City); Joem Bascon, Paul Jake Castillo, Bangs Garcia; and Jake Cuenca (Los Angeles), will represent the four other legs of "One Run, One Philippines," which will also benefit various environmental projects.

The KBPIP has organized four successful runs for the Pasig River and had raised P25.94 million. In 2009, the fun run funded the initial phase of Estero de Paco’s clean-up, while the historic “10.10.10 Run for the Pasig River” funded the second phase and even broke the Guinness World Record for the “most number of participants in a running event” with 116,086 runners.

The 2011 and 2012 runs for the Pasig River are currently aiding the rehabilitation of 16 esteros in Quezon City and Manila including the Estero de San Miguel and four others behind the Malacañan Palace.

Registration for the fifth “Run for the Pasig River” is ongoing at Run for the Pasig River booths in  the following : 

SM Mall of Asia

SM North EDSA

SM Megamall

Chris Sports outlets in:

Glorietta

Festival Mall

SM North EDSA Annex

SM Manila

SM Fairview

SM Megamall

and Fitness & Athletics BGC.

For the Cebu, Davao and Bacolod legs, sign-up at ABS-CBN Cebu; 

ABS-CBN Davao

Abreeza Mall or Holiday Gym and Spa;

and ABS-CBN Bacolod.

Online registration for the Los Angeles leg is open at https://racewire.com/register.php?id=3348. 

Log on to www.onerunonephilippines.com for other updates. Limited edition “One Run, One Philippines” official race gear distributed by ABS-CBN Licensing are also available in the booths.

Masskara Festival - Bacolod City, The City of Smile

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One of my joy trips is a very memorable– experiencing the Masskara Festival! Year 2009 I went to the City of Smile, the most festival in Bacolod City, capital city of Negros Occidental.

The City of Smiles, the Bacolod, is proud of their culture as being strong willed with a warm heart and sweet. Joyful Bacolod people from all walks of life trooping the streets in the celebration the festivities. Tourists, local and foreigners were everywhere in the streets to witness the colorful events.

You’ll see colorful – masked dancers in the street dance competition, with beautiful design mask and colorful costumes. They call this mardi-gras parade. The street dance competition was held October 16 and 17, 2009 along the streets of Araneta going to the Plaza where the finale performance was held.

We went to the San Sebastian Cathedral, just across the Plaza. Festivities are really great with food fairs, mask-making contests, brass band competitions. Well known celebrities join festivities programs. There are drinking and eating contests and many trade fairs and exhibits.

San Sebastian Cathedral

Yearly Masskara festival is celebrated every third weekend of October because , it was October 19 was the city’s charter inauguration anniversary.

This beautiful place, Bacolod, also boasts of antique houses, old churches that dates back during the Spanish time and other cultural sites. It’s really a joyful to see shops with their great products especially arts, colorful masks and paintings and many more.

 

I was really happy then, being in a wonderful beautiful place - Bacolod, the City of Smile. :)