Living high and living it up in Altafina by Vista Land

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South Cotabato: Here, bounty and beauty come together

Perched majestically on the coastline that hugs Sarangani Bay, General Santos City, the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, exudes a more dynamic and progressive vibe. With an economy anchored primarily on the agriculture and fishing industries, GenSan, as it is affectionately called, also covers much ground in tourism. The land formerly known as Dadiangas, and now named for General Paulino Santos, who brought over Christians from Luzon and the Visayas to settle in the area, boasts the largest airport in Mindanao as well as the Makar Wharf, one of the country's most modern international seaports.

The city also earned itself the nickname Boom City of the South, owing to its vast exports and the influx of manufacturing and business process outsourcing (BPO) firms. But despite the dynamic and future-think reputation, GenSan is loved for its many festivals that parade pride in their art and traditions and for some of the most exquisite scenery and beaches in the country.

In honor of the coastal location of GenSan, Vista Land, through its collection of master planned communities called Vista Estates, is constructing a micro city inspired by the sun-soaked outlook and inclination of America's Finest City, San Diego, California. The striking similarities between these dynamic cities lend themselves to the master planning of a vibrant estate development in Southern Mindanao.

San Diego hugs the Pacific Ocean, while GenSan borders the picturesque Sarangani Bay. Both cities enjoy year-round warm weather and have flourishing fishing industries. They are also popular tourist destinations, offering incredible scenic beauty and recreational activities. San Diego is renowned for its beaches, parks, and museums, while GenSan is famous for white sand beaches, waterfalls, dive sites, and natural attractions. Interestingly, San Diego is known as the Tuna Capital of the World.

Altafina features a selection of residential possibilities, office spaces, soothing open parks, landscaped walkways and avenues, and commercial centers.

Enjoy the exhilaration of San Diego in Altafina

Altafina is a portmanteau of alta, meaning high, and fina, meaning fine. The name calls to mind images of living high and living it up. It exudes the joy and fearlessness that the metropolis is designed to capture––and offers its residents and visitors. The shopping in Altafina will measure up to GenSan's reputation as a top shopping hub. Naturally, amazing food and beverage choices follow. The estate is inspired by the dynamic groove the beach town of San Diego radiates alongside amenities and today's smart building technology.

As San Diego and GenSan are proud of the diversity of the cultures, adventures, and opportunities they play host to, Altafina features a selection of residential possibilities, building architecture, and public space design. There will be office spaces, soothing open parks, landscaped walkways and avenues, and commercial centers.

Altafina’s initial offering, Altafina Residences, features vertical abodes for families, professionals, or those who prefer to live near places of work.

Condominium complexes and neighborly horizontal communities will dot the development. Its first offering, Altafina Residences, features vertical abodes for families, professionals, or those who prefer to live near places of work. Rising seven to 12 storeys per tower creates medium densities, allowing for privacy and breathing space. Each tower provides a selection of one—and two-bedroom residences equipped with smart technology and security and safety features. In Altafina, the options are as diverse, attractive, and exciting as San Diego and GenSan have always been.

Vista Land: Pioneering excellence in property development

As the holding company of the housing ventures of Vista Group, Vista Land is primarily engaged in developing horizontal properties, master-planned communities, and the construction of vertical residences in the Philippines' key growth areas.

Altafina is a portmanteau of alta, meaning high, and fina, meaning fine. The name calls to mind images of living high and living it up.

Vista Land is constructing a micro city inspired by the sun-soaked outlook and inclination of America's Finest City, San Diego, California.

Filipinos deserve the best—this driving belief has been integral to Vista Land and its day-to-day operations and is the secret to its success. Creating better, expansive, and global-oriented offerings and experiences for its residents, as well as delivering excellent long-term investment growth for its stakeholders, has always been the impetus behind the conglomerate's continuous evolution.

Learn more about Vista Land developments nationwide. Visit www.vistaestates.vistaland.com.ph and follow @VistaLandAndLifescapesOfficial.

Vista Taft offers unique coffee breaks to busy individuals through Coffee Project Co-Lab

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For most urbanites, nothing kickstarts a productive day faster than caffeine. It stimulates dopamine, a chemical in the brain that is responsible for pleasure, motivation, and learning. It is no fluke, then, that students and professionals flock to cafés for a quick energy boost, especially during midday slumps or on all-nighters when staying awake and alert is a must.

Coffee Project Co-Lab Facade: Coffee Project Co-Lab was envisioned to be a haven for all manner of coffee enthusiasts, conducive to both productivity and leisure.

This is why the Villar Group of Companies further capitalized on Manila’s caffeine culture with the official launch of Coffee Project Co-Lab. Their latest coffee venture was launched on January 29, with Manny Villar, Villar Group chairman, as well as Camille Villar, AllValue Group President and Chief Executive Officer, presiding over the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Located at Vista Taft, a condominium development along Taft Avenue, Co-Lab was envisioned to be a haven for all manner of coffee enthusiasts that could use a safe and cozy space conducive to both productivity and leisure.

Co-Lab Working Space: The exceptional features of the newest coffee joint make for a novel customer experience.

Co-Lab Creativity Space: Co-Lab is a collaboration between Coffee Project and Paper & Co., provider of school and unique art products.

Co-Lab draws in students from nearby schools and universities such as De La Salle University, the College of Saint Benilde, St. Scholastica's College, Arellano University, University of the Philippines-Manila, and St. Paul’s College-Manila—as well as corporate denizens in the vicinity. Co-Lab looks to draw these students in and give them a warm cup of Joe to accompany them as they take on their schoolwork, thesis-writing, problem-solving, and everything in between. With this market in mind, Co-Lab is primed to serve as an ideal study hub for students seeking a conducive environment for learning.

But what makes Co-Lab truly unique are its niche rooms that are designed to function both as co-working and event spaces. For instance, The Quiet Room provides a distraction-free setting for individuals doing focused work or serious studies.

Vista Taft Lifestyle Image: Vista Taft is the first among Vista Land's high-rise developments along Taft Avenue, followed by Kizuna Heights, highly commended as Best Connectivity Condo Development by PropertyGuru.

Conversely, the podcast area is tailored specifically for enthusiasts, featuring essential recording equipment and a conducive environment to enhance audio or video sessions.

“Co-Lab’s exceptional features make for a novel customer experience,” says Ms. Margarita D. Romero, Vista Land Division Head, "Through Coffee Project Co-Lab in Vista Taft, we affirm our steadfast commitment to creating innovative spaces that serve our customers’ evolving needs. We now invite Manila’s café society to come and get their caffeine here where they can also work, play, relax, and decompress."

While Gen Z and the district’s young workforce are Co-Lab’s target audiences, family members of all ages, artists, and other professions related to creative production are enticed to come and spend quality time over their favorite brew.

Coffee joints abound in high-density areas across the metro, but innovation sets Co-Lab apart. As its name suggests, the coffee place is a collaboration between the Villar Group brands Coffee Project and Paper & Co., a company in the business of providing and selling an array of school and unique art products that students and young professionals require in their day-to-day. Co-Lab is also located next to AllDay, enabling a quick stop to the convenience store any time of day.

Vista Taft is the first among Vista Land's series of high-rise developments along Taft Avenue in Manila. Following its success, Kizuna Heights received recognition as the Best Mixed-Use Development in Luzon by Lamudi and received high commendation as the Best Connectivity Condo Development by PropertyGuru. Other notable properties within this portfolio include Vista GL Taft, Plumeria Heights, and Sky Arts Manila.

For more information on Vista Taft and Coffee Project Co-Lab, visit WEBSITE HERE and follow @SOCMED HERE.

Vista Shaw lights up Christmas Season

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Few things capture the spirit of the season the way sparkling lights do on streets and highways, parks, shopping malls, and other public places. However, when Christmas lights go up, all ablaze, in homes, this never fails to evoke the magical times the holiday season brings.

Excitement was in the air at “Sparkle: Tree Lighting Event,” the ceremonial tree lighting that was held on December 1 at Vista Shaw in Mandaluyong City.

Thus, excitement was in the air at “Sparkle: Tree Lighting Event,” the ceremonial tree lighting that was held on December 1 at Vista Shaw in Mandaluyong City. Vista’s business partners, sellers, employees, and homeowners gathered at the site to partake in the festive occasion, which also drew spectators from far and wide.

Also present at the tree-lighting event was the talented Mandaluyong Children’s Choir, which lent their angelic voices to the proceedings with their repertoire of popular Yuletide carols.

Present at the tree-lighting event was the talented Mandaluyong Children’s Choir, which lent their angelic voices to the proceedings.

The tree-lighting ceremony happily brought people together and fostered a sense of community and joy.

Vista’s business partners, sellers, employees, and homeowners gathered at the site to partake in the festive occasion.

Sparkle: Tree Lighting” succeeded in giving everyone an enchanting time.

Indeed, “Sparkle: Tree Lighting” succeeded in giving everyone an enchanting time, something that Teresa Tumbaga, Division Head for Vista Land, affirms is what the most wonderful season is all about.

“Great company, wondrous bright lights, and that distinct holiday magic in the air. Our esteemed management committee,” Ms. Tumbaga enthuses, “believes that the tree-lighting ceremony happily brought people together and fostered a sense of community and joy that truly defines the holidays at Vista Shaw.”

Hawthorne Heights fosters learner-centered environment

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Hawthorne Heights, the prime condominium of Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., once again finds itself in the right place at the right time, a stunning 41-story residential condo project on Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City.

Hawthorne Heights is set to serve the student populace of this prestigious university 

neighborhood in Loyola Heights.

Hawthorne Heights is a stunning 41-story residential condo project on Katipunan Avenue,

 Quezon City.

Hawthorne Heights is set to serve the student populace of this prestigious university neighborhood in Loyola Heights, which touts some of the country’s top educational institutions—the Ateneo de Manila University, Miriam College, and the University of the Philippines Diliman.

The development is set to ensure that learners from these schools have easy access to their campuses and key university resources located therein such as libraries, auditoriums, and gymnasiums, among others. Equally important is how Hawthorne Heights Is designed to foster a safe, secure, and learner-centered environment that will help facilitate a seamless learning experience for them.

Hawthorne Heights features a dedicated study hall that is well-lit, quiet, free of distractions, and provided with comfortable furniture.

Functional and recreational amenities round up Hawthorne Heights’ provisions.

Hawthorne Heights, the prime condominium of Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., once again finds itself in the right place at the right time.

For one, Hawthorne Heights features a dedicated study hall that is well-lit, quiet, free of distractions, and provided with comfortable furniture—the perfect setting for learners to work on their academic requirements.

Apart from the all-important communal study area, functional and recreational amenities round up Hawthorne Heights’ provisions: a swimming pool for refreshing dips; a fitness place for health-conscious residents; and an all-occasion function hall where study groups may be held or where fun events may take place to enhance the student experience.

 "We understand that an ideal learning environment is crucial for academic success. Hence, we are proud to offer Hawthorne Heights as a ‘haven’ that learners can come home to, and where they can thrive and flourish,” shares Miss Teresa Tumbaga, Division Head.

Hawthorne Heights is designed to foster a safe, secure, and learner-centered environment.

Hawthorne Heights has a variety of unit options, with studio units ranging from 19.50 square meters to 21.00 square meters, and one-bedroom units ranging from 37.60 square meters to 43.14 square meters.

If you are looking for a wise investment opportunity, consider investing in property in Katipunan. With its strong demand, potential for capital appreciation, and good quality of life, Katipunan is a great place to put your investment. 

For more information, visit Vista Residences, email info@vistaresidences.com.ph, follow @VistaResidencesOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, or call the Marketing Office at 0999 886 4262 / 0917 582 5167.

Vista Residences creates the path to abundant living for the Global Filipino

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The Philippine real estate industry is training its sights on the potentially rich market that comprises Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), offering them prime residential condominiums as immensely profitable investment prospects.

This buoyant outlook on the Global Filipino as property investors is not without the digits to back it up. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) disclosed earlier this year that OFW remittances in 2022 hit an astounding high of US$36.14 billion, surpassing the previous year’s total remittances of S$34.88 billion.

Fortunately, modern OFWs, redefined as the new Global Filipino, have acquired financial literacy through the years, and readily acknowledge that placing some of their money in real estate, considered a stable, long-term investment, would secure their future.

Indeed, if our hardworking overseas workers once dreamt of buying their own homes, these days they are making it happen.

Vista Residences looks to serve investment-savvy Global Filipinos

Vista Residences, the prime condominium developer of Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., is keeping this in mind as it looks to serve investment-savvy Global Filipinos. Its stunning vertical communities offer plush living spaces that are designed for the more sophisticated tastes of this demographic.

Rising in Metro-Manila’s premier locations, Vista Residences’ condominiums tout proximity to the country’s business and commerce epicenters and to the leisure and entertainment hubs that ensure Vista residents are constantly close to where the action is. Families with children and young adults are also assured of Vista Residence’s access to public transport, and the reputable schools, colleges, and universities that they go to. Medical facilities, retail establishments, and other essential destinations are also a short commute or drive away.

Vista residents will find security and comfort in the property’s sustainable eco-friendly features, green spaces, and smart buildings.

On site, Vista properties offer top-of-the-line amenities—fitness centers, function rooms, game rooms, gardens, and swimming pools. Vista Residences’ homeowners will likewise find Allday convenience stores, coffee shops, and salons right within the community. To top these all, Vista residents will find security and comfort in the property’s sustainable eco-friendly features, green spaces, and smart buildings.

Vista Residences offers prime residential condominiums as immensely profitable investment prospects to Global Filipinos.

Vista properties offer top-of-the-line amenities—fitness centers, function rooms, game rooms, gardens, and swimming pools.

Vista Residences’ stunning vertical communities offer plush living spaces that are designed for the more sophisticated tastes of Global Filipinos.

Vista Residences’ condominiums tout proximity to the country’s business and commerce epicenters.

Ms. Eda Tambologan, Vista Residences Division Head, says, “When overseas workers come home to roost once more, they want a safe haven in which to renew their ties with loved ones; they deserve a fine dwelling that will last through the myriad milestones of their lives. I believe that a high-value property such as Vista Residences is the best investment the Global Filipino can ever venture into.”

For more information, visit the official Vista Residences website at www.vistaresidences.com.ph. For further updates, be sure to like their official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/VistaResidencesOfficial.  

Asterra’s Calamba Development to Offer a New Standard of Contemporary Living

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Asterra, one of the country’s fast-rising affordable condominium developments, brings redefined urban living—with all its bells and whistles—to Calamba in Laguna province, a major economic, transportation, and tourist hub in the Calabarzon region.

Leisurely amenities await Asterra Calamba’s aspiring residents.

The birthplace of National Hero Jose P. Rizal, the historic Calamba is also home to numerous hot spring resorts located in the city’s Barangay Pansol. Rising amid popular natural attractions and other travel draws, Asterra Calamba also touts proximity to the city’s recreational and business centers, giving its future residents the manifest advantage of modern conveniences and relaxing suburban vibes.

The good news for homeseekers is, Asterra Calamba’s second midrise building is now open for pre-selling, offering thoughtfully laid-out residential units in seven floors. A significant upgrade from its four-level first building, it features both studio and one-bedroom units with flexible floor areas that range from 24 to 30 sqm. Fine finishing and a meticulous attention to details mark these condo dwellings designed for prospective buyers and investors with distinctive tastes.

Leisurely amenities await Asterra Calamba’s aspiring residents as well—a fitness gym, multi-purpose hall, children’s playground, and a swimming pool, highlighting the condo’s functional and family-friendly features.

Asterra Calamba also touts proximity to the city’s recreational and business centers.

Asterra Calamba also prioritizes the well-being of its future residents with 24-hour security ensured by a guarded entrance/exit gate and reception lobby, and CCTV coverage in the project’s public areas.

Overall, Asterra being a personal project of Vista Land Chairman Manuel Villar, its prime condo project in Calamba will uphold his vision of providing well-appointed, comfortable, and affordable living spaces to young professionals and families that aspire for value and practicality without forgoing style and modernity.

This is affirmed by Asterra Division Head Armela Ruiz, who looks forward to proferring Asterra’a truly exceptional condo lifestyle to more Filipino homebuyers nationwide.

Asterra, one of the country’s fast-rising affordable condominium developments, brings redefined urban living to Calamba.

For more information about Asterra, please visit their official website: https://www.asterra.com.ph/ or visit their official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AsterraOfficial 

Asterra to roll out affordable horizontal housing business in 2023

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Fresh from its much-hyped launch last November, Vista Land’s new affordable housing brand, Asterra, is springing yet another surprise on the Philippine real estate market: the roll-out of its horizontal housing business.

A personal project of billionaire real estate tycoon Manuel Villar, Vista Land founder and chairman, Asterra was initially envisioned to provide affordable urban living in the suburbs through residential mid-rise buildings. Designed to serve as idyllic domiciles for young professionals and starting families, Asterra condo developments will rise in select locales that tout rapid appreciation of land values.

Vista Land’s new affordable housing brand, Asterra, is rolling out its horizontal housing business.

Soon after, Vista Land announced that Asterra is set to open sixteen new projects in various municipalities in the country. In its 2023 agenda are both condo developments and the rollout of Asterra’s horizontal housing for property seekers seeking the more laidback neighborhoods of the suburbs. In the Philippines, the suburbs refer to towns and cities just outside the metropolis, whose proximity to the country’s finance and business centers defines them as “economically progressive.”

Asterra promises this fast-growing housing market new and refreshing house model designs that will feature Vista Land’s trademark balance of form and function. Modern aesthetics, superior quality construction, ample living spaces, and family-friendly amenities will also ensure that Asterra’s horizontal projects shall serve as a literal and figurative breath of fresh air for aspiring homeowners.

Vista Land announced that Asterra is set to open sixteen new projects in various municipalities 

in the country.

 Asterra promises this fast-growing housing market new and refreshing house model designs.

To date, Asterra has properties in the Greater Manila Area’s real estate hotspots such as Cavite and Laguna. New developments will likewise rise in myriad other locations that include Pampanga, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, and Butuan.

Asterra was initially envisioned to provide affordable urban living in the suburbs through 

residential mid-rise buildings.

 Asterra has properties in the Greater Manila Area’s real estate hotspots such as Cavite and Laguna.

In Asterra’s 2023 agenda are both condo developments and the rollout of their horizontal housing.

Estrellita S. Tan, Asterra’s COO, says that their choices of housing sites reflect the company’s greater vision—one that offers more than just affordable living spaces for every homeowner. “We want Filipinos to grow and prosper while remaining rooted in their sense of community. I think we enable this by providing homes that support our residents’ family and professional lives, social and personal relationships.”

Contractors join hands with Philippine government to build emergency quarantine facilities to fight COVID-19

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Racing against time, the Philippine government and some of the biggest construction companies that are also members of the Philippine Constructors Association (PCA) pulled out all the stops to convert big sports coliseums and convention centers into emergency quarantine facilities (EQF) for the treatment and monitoring of COVID-19

cases.

The initial facilities that have been converted into EQFs and targeted to be all fully operational by the week of April 12 are the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, the Philippine International Convention Center and the World Trade Center.

Mobile medical facilities turned over to one of the hospitals in the city.

The converted quarantine facilities where 24/7 medical care will be given are designed to make patients comfortable while ensuring the.protection of the medical staff and other front liners according to standards set by the Department of Health (DOH). Aside from air-conditioned cubicles, free access to internet connection and

electrical outlets, the facilities will also have food and water stations as well as sufficient toilets and showers.

Fast-tracking the work at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum with a 112-bed capacity are Prime Metro BMD and the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation Inc. under the Razon Group of Companies led by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) chairman and president Enrique Razon Jr. As the country targets to start mass testing this week, the facility is ready to accept COVID-19 patients who are asymptomatic and those displaying mild symptoms.

Work at the Philippine International Convention Center Forum Halls with a 294-bed capacity is spearheaded by the EEI Corporation of the Yuchengco Group of Companies in collaboration with Vista Land under the Villar Group of Companies. Construction work at the World Trade Center (WTC) is led by the Makati Development Corporation and other companies under the Ayala Group. This facility will have 502 beds.

One of the emergency medical facilities or smarthouse being put up by member companies of the PCA.

Property company Ayala Land Inc. is also converting part of the Philippine Red Cross headquarters in Mandaluyong City into a testing facility that can process almost 3,000 COVID-19 tests per day with results that can be released in as fast as two hours.

PCA also pooled resources from the association, its regular and  associate members as well as affiliate organizations to assist EEI Corporation in fast-tracking the installation and deployment of 60 emergency medical facilities or “smarthouses” that will be utilized by eight hospitals in San Juan, Mandaluyong, Manila, Quezon City, Antipolo, Santa Rosa in Laguna province and Batac in Ilocos Norte.

According to the PCA’s executive director Barry Paulino, their member-companies are one with the Philippine government in the fight against the pandemic. “As a nation builder, PCA is committed to working with the government in its COVID-19 response. Bayanihan (community spirit of cooperation) is a Filipino concept that we truly own and it now leads all of us to do our best in this great fight,” Paulino said.

Guiding the efforts for the conversion of the establishments into “instant hospitals” is the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under Secretary Mark Villar, with other private companies collaborating in the project such as Filinvest and Capital Corporation of the Philippines, Aboitiz Corp., Lina Group of Companies, PLDT and Smart, DM Consunji, Concepcion Industrial Corp. Boysen Philippines also partnered with the government to make the facilities color coded for enhanced protection of frontline workers. DM Consunji and Boysen Philippines are member of PCA.

Another PCA member, DATEM Construction, also put up the EQFs at the National Kidney Institute and the Philippine Army General Hospital. It is now working on a similar facility at the Ospital ng Makati. Will Decena and Associates also installed the EQF at the Mandaluyong Medical Center and the Lung Center of the Philippines.

President Duterte had signed into law Republic ACT 11469 granting him expanded but limited budgetary powers to step up the country’s fight against COVID-19. Under the law also known as the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act,” the government can realign certain state funds to deliver Php200 billion (US$3.9 billion) in emergency subsidies to 18 million low-income households that have lost their sources of income amid the pandemic – the largest financial aid package ever granted to Filipino

households – as well as special risk allowances and cash aid for public and private health workers in the frontlines, and the purchase of personal protective equipment and other measures.

The Philippine president has also extended the enhanced community quarantine for the entire island of Luzon to April 30 with strict social distancing protocols in place to fight the spread of the coronavirus disease with over 1.4 million cases and more than 82,000 deaths globally.

According to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, the government’s “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program will fuel the country’s economic “bounce back.” PCA is now working on a plan to allow the industry to meet the challenge that may come whether the quarantine is lifted or modified.

Despite the pandemic, the Philippine government continues to aggressively pursue sustainable development measures, build major infrastructures and forge economic ties with diverse markets through solid economic fundamentals and a strong, resolute leadership consistent with the nation’s potential as the fastest growing economy in Asia.

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

Antipolo Home in the Heart of the City

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Antipolo, traditionally known as the Pilgrimage City of the Philippines, popular among contemplatives wishing to retreat from the hustle and bustle of downtown Manila.

Its locally grown mangoes and cashews are popular among tourists, as well as suman – a local delicacy made out of glutinous rice. The Hinulugang Taktak National Park, which was once a popular summer get-away is being restored to become again one of the city's primary attractions.

I joined last weekend the Vista Land Site Appreciation Tour in Antipolo, Rizal. 

Antipolo lies on part of the Sierra Madre mountain range, putting it at a significantly higher altitude than Manila.

This makes Antipolo a good place from which to view the metropolis. Its higher elevation than that of Metro Manila affords it a scenic view of the metropolis, especially at night. 

Antipolo City has become quite famous among tourists and expatriates, and has also become a preferred residential choice among artist types.

VISTA LAND, is dedicated to uplift the quality of living in the Philippines through its mid-market and high-end brands. Backed by its 30 year track record in housing, Vista Land delivers themed communities with the world-class Filipino in mind. CROWN ASIA is the largest and most successful real estate developer in the upper middle income segment.

Designing quality homes that make the perfect nesting place for the well-traveled.

Crown Asia boasts of Flagship Projects in Key Progressive Areas - Marina Heights in Sucat Ponticelli in Daang Hari Cita Italia in Bacoor, Cavite Caribe and Amalfi at The Islands, Cavite Augustine Grove at Dasmarinas, Cavite La Marea at San Pedro Valenza at Sta. Rosa Fortezza at Cabuyao, Laguna Maia Alta, Antipolo Mille Luce, Antipolo Cottonwoods, Antipolo.

All of these Themed Communities are already self-sustaining and is part of a bigger Masterplan that gives it a premium. Boasts of a total land area covering over 580 hectares.

Mille Luce – Follow your Heart into a New Home

Meaning “A Thousand Lights” in Italian, Mille Luce is located atop the verdant hills of Antipolo, where one can have a breathtaking view of the city lights once the sun sleeps.In Mille Luce, the stark night sky is a vibrant canopy of stars that form a beautiful foil for the Italian homes of this community. Verdant foliage beautiful frame each home, giving it a soothing contrast.

Mille Luce offers the privilege of luxurious living that’s right within your means. Choose among its exquisite model homes – the Portia, Sophia, Dione, Umbriel, and Europa, all Italian-inspired to add to the romantic feel of living atop the hills, and at night, amidst the gorgeous city lights.

Maia Alta – Life is Best Lived in the Safety of Your Family’s Embrace

Living in Maia Alta would still make one feel far away from all the hustle and bustle in the metro. Being located on the breathtaking hills of Antipolo, the homes in Maia Alta complement the peace and quiet one gets from being surrounded by nature, exuding charm and elegance in their exquisite Italian design. Maia Alta, located in the picturesque Antipolo City, is only 45 minutes or an hour away from the business and commercial districts of Ortigas and Makati.

As opposed to the frenzied and fast-paced living in the metro, experience the relaxed and laid-back kind of life in your very own abode inside the peaceful community of Maia Alta, where the air is clean and fresh, the wind cool and invigorating, and the atmosphere tranquil and inspiring.

Your Home in the Heart of the City.

The name “Cottonwoods” inspires imaginings of vast fields covered in cotton shrubs swaying gently in the breeze amid a crystal blue sky.

Come home to your American-inspired suburban sanctuary in Antipolo City, a remarkable place so close to Metro Manila but where you can enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of nature.

The homes at Cottonwoods have a gentle quality to them, an attractiveness that never goes out of style.

Serenely beautiful homes that embody the Good Life. The clutter and noise of life in the metropolis can sometimes overcome you but come home to your abode at Cottonwoods and feel instantly refreshed and centered.

Here are significant details of Mille Luce, Cottonwoods and Maia. 

• Mille Luce, Cottonwoods and Maia, are only 45 minutes or an hour away from the business and commercial districts of Ortigas and Makati.

• It is easily accessible with the help of access roads and continuously available transportation.

• Top educational institutions like UP, Ateneo, Assumption Antipolo and Miriam College are just nearby

• Popular malls such as Robinson’s Metro East, Sta. Lucia Mall and SM Masinag are just short rides away.

• The projects are also surrounded by top golf courses like the Valley Golf and Country Club, East Ridge and Forest Hills, making it a haven for golf lovers.

• ACCESSIBILITY - 24-hr. availability of public transportation; near the metro, NO toll fees and NO long distance calls

• SECURITY & SAFETY - each phase has their own guard post and roving security -FLOOD FREE as it is approx. 200 meters above sea level

• CONVENIENCE/ PROXIMITY -proximity to basic necessities like malls, market, churches, hospitals and schools. Less than an hour away from CBDs in Q.C., Pasig (via Ortigas Ext.) and Taguig (via C-6)

• FLEXIBILITY OF DESIGN -a wide variety of Italian and American themed houses are available for buyers to choose from

• PICTURESQUE VIEW, CLEANER AIR & COOLER TEMPERATURE -

Antipolo boast of its overlooking view of the city, cooler temperature and cleaner air because of the presence of trees and a lot of nature inspired parks

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Undoubtedly the Philippines’ largest homebuilder. Solid track record for over 30 years with over 250,000 homes built nationwide.

Vista Land caters to all income segments and has a stronghold in the OFW market through its international marketing arm, Vista Land International.

Covers all income segments, with the most complete residential product range.

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