Vista Malls unveils customized community malls at “All About You” event

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Customized malls that reflect the heart and soul of their community are the gifts of the New Year for Vista Land residents. Vista Land & Lifescapes Chairman Manuel B. Villar welcomed the tenants and investors of Vista Malls at a pre-Christmas Investors’ Night at the Laurel House in Vista Shaw, Mandaluyong City to tell them about the wonderful things in store for Vista Land’s commercial projects in 2016.

Six community Vista Malls are already up, Mr. Villar announced: the flagship Vista Mall at EVIA in the heart of Vista City in Daang Hari, the yuppie-oriented Vista Mall at Trevi Residences in Pasong Tamo, Makati City; the scenic Vista Mall Lakefront in Sucat, set on a hill overlooking Laguna de Bay; Vista Mall Pampanga, a center for upscale fashion boutiques and diverse dining options; Vista Mall Antipolo, a mall-next-door that acts as a “big backyard” for its huge community of families; and Vista Mall CDO, an activity hub complete with biking trails, running paths, and pit stops for outdoor sports enthusiasts that will surely delight the active community that it serves. 

The exciting news is that more Vista Malls are in the works beginning 2016, Villar shared with mall tenants and partners. With over 80 projects nationwide, Vista Land never forgets to think of ways to give their homeowners all the conveniences and amenities to live the lifestyle they have always dreamt of in Vista’s trademark COMMUNICITIES, he said. These amenities, which are at the center of all Vista Land township projects, house facilities to match the personalities of the communities that they serve.

“We will grow Vista Malls nationwide and provide more communities with more expressive community-centric residential set-ups. The growth plan has already begun, and as we expand our business, we aim to grow yours too. We will all play a part in this growth story together,” Villar said.

Representatives from lifestyle products and services Salon de Laurel, Victoria’s Secret, Snap Fitness, Omnicare, Skin Perfect, Derma Gold, and Newtrends; food and beverage outlets like Starbucks, Jollibee, KFC, Hainanese Delights, Savory Chicken, Sam’s HK Restaurant, Marison’s, Gilligan’s and Black Canyon Coffee; Powermac, Powerbooks and National Bookstore were at the special gathering.

They were presented the different mall options and given a tour of a Live Gallery that showcased the various Vista Malls. Bannered by the line “All About You”, the Investors’ Night event emphasized the unique character of each Vista Mall, each one designed to cater to the needs, wants and desired activities of every Vista community. Proving why Vista Malls are truly “All About You”.

For more information, go to www.vistamalls.com.ph

All Day Mart aggressively expands reach

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All Day is aggressively expanding its reach as its services will be made available in many provinces and municipalities to make sure its presence is felt wherever there's a Filipino family.

Following the success of the All Day Convenience Store chain, particularly in their ability to discern and provide the needs and delights of its buyers, All Day is mobilizing this expertise on a larger scale, creating places where families don’t just drop by, get what they need then leave, but rather venues where friends can meet and parents can bring the kids – making grocery shopping a much-anticipated family affair.

All Day Convenience Store -- What Started It All

All Day convenience store focuses on fulfilling the needs of grab and go shoppers. The store goes beyond offering a broad selection of grocery products with their affordable fast food meals, such as siopao, hotdogs, pizza, soft-serve sundaes and sandwiches, salads, desserts prepared fresh daily. Aside from these,  there are added convenienc as All Day stores are equipped with service centers for your quick cellphone reloading and bills payment.

All Day takes the concept of the convenience store a step further by becoming your everyday neighborhood store and hangout.

A Whole Selection of All Day Marts

Believing that all communities are not the same, All Day has created a line of neighborhood stores: grocery stores smaller than the Supermarket and designed to service the specific needs of a community. Each store is configured and stocked to address the particular day-to-day essentials of each unique neighborhood.

Like in the Supermarket, walking into the All Day Marts transports one into a well-designed mini market place with its numerous fruit and vegetable racks and open chillers.

As neighborhood stores, All Day Marts offer a wide variety of products that is part and parcel of daily living.

One doesn’t need to go far to get one’s groceries fresh and at affordable prices. The All Day Marts carry fresh produce, meat, poultry, bread, and other grocery staples – and each All Day savings tag guarantees that customers are getting a good deal. All Day Mart’s longer operating hours work perfectly for those who prepare breakfast very early in the morning, or come home from work late in the evening. 

All Day is setting its sights beyond residential communities and is all set to move into other local neighborhoods, schools, commercial centers, business offices, and key locations around the country.

All Day stores mostly located within Vista Land communities - making it your everyday "neighborhood store" and possibly, hang out. Its location within the community's perimeter makes it a safe place for residents to meet and stock up on needed supplies, including the occasional treats for the kids.

All Day Mart at StarMall Prima, Daang Hari Road, Vista City grand opening and blessings  with Sen. Manny Villar and Camille Villar , May 8, 2015.

Being the only "True Filipino convenience store" in the market and because of its strong affiliation with Vista Land and Camella, the Philippines' largest homebuilders, Manny Villar says that "this home-grown 24/7 one-stop-shop deeply understand the needs and wants of every Filipino." 

"This truly Filipino convenience store deeply understands the needs and wants of every Filipino."

- Manny Villar


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AllHome unveils its 8th and biggest store at Sta. Rosa, Laguna

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Here's a one-stop-shop for your home! The latest AllHome branch just opened its doors to you today, April 24! With a wide array of construction and renovation materials, finishing materials, home furniture and furnishings, decorations and gadgets and many more you can find here in All Home Sta.Rosa City, Laguna. 

From building to furnishing, all the things you need  for your home, is at ALLHome!

After successful store launches around Metro Manila and Cavite, AllHome, a one-stop shop for all home construction, renovation and decoration needs, once again surpasses itself by opening its 8th and biggest store in Sta.Rosa City, Laguna.

AllHome Sta. Rosa is strategically located at the Santa Rosa – Tagaytay Road in close proximity to residential communities of Vista Land such as Valenza and Georgia Club. Santa Rosa is also home to many new residential developments due to employment opportunities and preferred destination for leisure.

The newest branch occupies almost 10,500 square meters of space dedicated to housing an extensive collection of superior quality home improvement items and services that gives every customer value for their money. 

Along with its accommodating staff ready to address any inquiries the customers may have and in-house building experts readily available for consultations, AllHome offers utmost convenience to contractors, architects, interior designers and homeowners embarking on their DIY home improvement projects. Unlike any other home depot that offers construction materials, AllHome also features home furnishings, appliances and décor.

What sets AllHome apart from others is its devoted space for household appliances. Every appliance brand the store carries has its own polished space manned by our knowledgeable staff so shoppers can browse through the different selections with ease. 

AllHome elevates the home depot concept by introducing Beyond Basic, a new section dedicated to a full line of elegant kitchenware, home organizers and décor that’s sure to delight even the most discerning customers. 

The store takes shopping for your home needs a notch higher with its signature Home Inspirations concept – room ideas tastefully decorated by AllHome’s interior designer that showcases various themes for the living room, bedroom and kitchen. It’s a design space from which homeowners can get creative home décor ideas.

With its personalized customer service, superb product offerings and innovative design concepts, AllHome is modern day home depot that is sure to fulfill every customer’s building and furnishing needs.

From building to furnishing, everything you need for your home is at AllHome. 

For inquiries, please call 0917 8847036 or visit  http://www.allhome.com.ph/

Coming home to freshness at Crosswinds

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Located on the rolling terrain of Tagaytay City and perfumed 23,000 pine trees, Crosswinds formally inaugurates fresh developments in the Swiss luxury resort in a topping-off ceremony to be led by Vista Land & Lifescapes chairman and former Senator Manny Villar. 

“A community, especially that which is devoted on luxury and leisure, should be always marked with constant improvements,” says Joan Patricia Dial, Division Head of Brittany. “At Crosswinds, we are not just adding new features for our current homeowners to enjoy but also expanding our residential portfolio so others may experience the high comfort that living in Crosswinds entails.”

Foremost among these fresh and exciting developments is the rise of the third tower of the Grand Quartier, an enclave of mid-rise condominiums nestled in a high peak of the development. Each of its one- or two-bedroom units has a balcony that opens to a breathtaking view of the Tagaytay landscape. With only eight residential levels and a floor dedicated to amenities that include an infinity pool, spa, gym, function room and coffee shop, the Grand Quartier espouses exclusivity, privacy and luxury to its residents.

“Residents may also decide to lease out their units as part of Crosswinds’ condotel operation,” says Martin John Lim, Project Head of Crosswinds. “With Tagaytay being one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country and with a growing number of travelers looking for more sophisticated accommodations, unit owners will be rewarded with a good return of their investment.”

Aside from the third tower of the Grand Quartier, Crosswinds also welcomes the commercial development of Alpine Village, an enclave modeled to look like a charming and laid-back European town. As the commercial hub of Crosswinds, it will be home to restaurants, gift shops and cafés, among others establishments, that residents, including their kids and guests, will enjoy. They will also get to experience pocket events such as musical performances as they stroll through the Alpine Village.

As part of the vision of making Crosswinds a more dynamic and vibrant community, Vista Land offers townhouse, house-and-lot, and lot-only options to prospective homeowners who imagine a lifestyle couched in the beauty of nature as well as the conveniences of modern-day living.

The three custom home sites are Montreux Ville (along with Montreux Gardens), Pine Grove and Peak and Cedar Brooks. 

Montreux Ville is 4.3-hectare self-contained and exclusive enclave located on the north side of Crosswinds and has its own amenities area. Lot sizes on offer range from 260 to 560 square meters. Right beside it is Montreux Gardens that only offers 58 lots with an average cut of 350 square meters. This is perfect for residents who have a green thumb and want to cultivate their own gardens. 

Another exclusive enclave, this time in close proximity to the amenities area, is Pine Grove where lots on offer range from 400 to 600 square meters (Phase I) and from 225 to 374 square meters (Phase II). Those who want a bigger lot can find it in Phase III where cuts range from 300 to 1,000 square meters. Lot owners will have the chance to build their homes on the natural contour of the land.

The last custom home site is the Peak View & Cedar Brooks where future residents can build their own Swiss chalets, on lot sizes that range from 450 to 1,000 square meters. 

Those who want to move in to a ready-made home can do so in the Swiss Quadrilles which is now in its third phase of development. Situated along the hills, the enclaves are composed of four-unit townhomes that embody the best of Swiss architecture. Each of the four units feature two floors, two bedrooms, three toilet and baths, a deck, a porch and a balcony which opens to the pine-scented landscape of Crosswinds community. Select units also have a provision for an attic.

A more privileged view can be had at Deux Pointe, which is located at the highest elevation of the Crosswinds community. It is composed of duplex townhomes, also built in the spirit of Swiss architecture, that come in two-bedroom (Duetto Tresor), three-bedroom (Duetto Primo) and four-bedroom (Duetto Gran) configurations. With two or three bathrooms, all the townhomes come with a powder room, a maid’s room, a balcony and a two-car garage.

“At Crosswinds, we offer our prospective homeowners a number of options with regard to their residence,” says Dial. “Whether they want to live in a condominium, a town house, or a stand-alone residence which they can build from the ground up, they have the freedom to choose the lifestyle they are most comfortable with. As future members of the Crosswinds community, they can fashion their dream life in a self-contained, secure and beautiful setting.”

Some photos here during the Swiss luxury resort in a topping-off ceremony to be led by Vista Land & Lifescapes chairman and former Senator Manny Villar.

For more information, visit brittany.com.ph or call 02.749.9999.

Yes, Giorgio! Brittany launches new home design in Amore in Portofino, Alabang

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Real property developer Brittany Corporation launches Giorgio in Portofino, Alabang and had the blessing yesterday, January 26, 2014.

 Joan Patricia Dial and Manny B.Villar

Amore, the 32-hectare Tuscan region-inspired enclave Portofino in Alabang, has a new offering that lets would-be residents indulge their passion for living: Giorgio, a home that combines comfy, cozy living spaces with an elegant, rustic Italian design—all built from the finest quality materials and craftsmanship. 

Brittany has always been known for keeping at the forefront of innovation, and its homes in Amore are crafted with an eye for blending elements of timeless beauty with modern improvements suitable for today’s lifestyles and tastes.

Giorgio features the latest improvements from a previous design. The second floor balcony is now part of the master’s bedroom. Rooms have been maximized, resulting in airier, expanded spaces without sacrificing the overall aesthetic experience.

The result is that homeowners now have greater freedom to move around and enjoy the beauty and comforts of home. 

Giorgio is just one of three elegantly designed rustic Italian homes in Amore, all of which are inspired by the rustic Tuscan region of Italy—the birthplace of the Renaissance, a time when human knowledge and artistic genius spread from Italy towards the rest of Europe, bringing forth legacies in science, architecture, and art that continue to inspire and put us in awe until today. 

Amore is nestled in on prime, fertile, windswept terrain cradled by trees. It is accessible through three major road arteries. It is only seven minutes away from the central business district of Alabang and just 35 minutes’ drive from Makati. 

According to Patricia Dial, Brittany's Marketing Head, the Italians’ passion for life and the legacy of the Renaissance provided the perfect inspiration for the design of Giorgio and the rest of the Amore property.

“We created the cluster concept to provide a rustic and relaxed environment for families to gather and enjoy each other’s company. Enjoying life with one’s family and friends is really a priceless experience. We made improvements in Giorgio and in the rest of the property to enhance this experience even more,” she explained.

Besides Giorgio, the house-types in Amore include Leandro, Tavola and Giorgio. Their floor areas range from 211sqm to 264sqm; available packages range from P14 million to P22 million. 

These homes are arranged according to a unique feature developed by Brittany called Clusters. A Cluster is an assemblage of 4 single-detached residential units with a common treated driveway and a landscaped pocket garden. The landscape features promote a quaint, rustic and romantic ambience - providing a sense of community without sacrificing security and privacy.

Amore has first-class features and premium utilities designed for homeowners to enjoy the fullest living experience possible. For example, power and communication cables are installed underground so residents enjoy an unobstructed view of the landscape. There are perimeter fences and buffer trees that serve as the boundary between lots to ensure security. There’s also a 24/7 security system that safeguards the entire property.

Uninterrupted water service is assured by deep wells and water reservoirs while the entire community is kept clean and environmentally sound through regular garbage collection and waste disposal every other day. Overseeing the entire community is a professional property management team to make sure that Amore’s high standards of living and excellent security are maintained. 

“With the improvements and amenities now in place, it’s the best time to come by Amore now and see for yourself the high quality of life possible when you make your home there—whether you are starting out in your new life with your family or are looking for a home to spend the best of your retirement years,” said Dial.

Brittany Corporation is a maverick real estate developer of innovative and creative lifescapes. Its eclectic and vibrant portfolio includes CrossWinds, Portofino, Georgia Club, Mosaic at Greenbelt, KL Mosaic at Legaspi, and Avant at The Fort. With master planned developments steeped in character, stylistic and thematic appeal, rich architectural details and excellent craftsmanship, it successfully and continuously reinvents the local real estate landscape. 

For inquiries and property previews, call 794 9999 / 0917 883 8103 or visit www.brittany.com.ph.

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Villar Vows to Pursue Husband's Anti No Exam No Permit Bill

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The former congresswoman, Las Pinas Rep. Cynthia Villar on has vowed to pursue the proposed measure filed by her husband, outgoing Senator Manny Villar, which prohibits colleges and universities from preventing students to take examinations over unpaid tuition and other school fees. 

Villar, who is running for senator under the Nacionalista Party-Team PNoy, said this will among her priorities in case she wins a senate seat in the coming May elections. 

Sen. Villar belongs to the so-called “graduating senators” whose term of office ends in June 2013 filed the bill to keep higher educational institutions from implementing “no permit, no exam” policies, saying it amounts to depriving students the right to take examinations.

The bill, however, allows schools to withhold grades and clearances of students and keep them from enrolling again until they settle their accounts. Villar’s bill, however, allows schools to withhold grades and clearances of students, and keep them from enrolling again until they settle their accounts. But Villar’s bill was not passed in the Senate although it was referred to the Senate committee on education chaired by Senator Edgardo Angara. It’s counterpart bill was approved on third reading in the House of Representatives. 

The proposal seeks to allow students with dues, unpaid tuition and other school fees to take the midterm or final examination. Students should not be required to secure from school authorities a permit before being allowed to take the midterm or final examination.

The proposal also prevents schools from requiring the payment, upon enrollment, of a down payment or first installment of more than 30 percent of the total amount of the tuition and other school fees for the entire semester or duration of the course.

Villar said he ask his wife Cynthia to pursue the passage of the measure if she wins her senatorial bid this May. 

As the senator’s wife, widely-known as “Misis Hanep Buhay,” said it is lamentable this ‘unfortunate’ incident happened to a young “Iskolar ng Bayan” at UP Manila, who could be the ‘key’ to take out of poverty her parents and four younger siblings. 

“Another life was wasted due to poverty,” said Villar who has also been advocating jobs for everybody to lead a comfortable life. 

To avoid another case of Kristel Tejada, who committed suicide after she was forced to file a leave of absence (LOA) due to unpaid tuition fees, former Rep. Villar also underscored the need to revisit and review the policies of our State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to which UP Manila belongs, and the other educational institutions in the country. 

“What happened to Kristel is very regrettable especially since she was enrolled in a government-subsidized institution mandated to provide high quality education to “poor but deserving” students. Just like other SUCs, UP has a regular annual appropriations from the national government. So it is necessary to look into the need to expand the government’s study and scholarship programs in SUCs. Do we need to give them additional budget so that students like Kristel would no longer be burdened to cough up money for her tuition fees?” said she said. Kristel, considered a “Iskolar ng Bayan,” being a student of UP, a state university, killed herself as she has no money to pay her tuitions fees. It’s indeed sad and a total dismay,” she added.

She said there should also be a review of the SUCs policies for non-payment of tuition fees. 

“Perhaps, it’s about time to review these policies,” she further stated. She said Tejada’s suicide also showed the lack of access to education in the country.