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Paco Park is one of Manila’s most famous landmarks, what with its intricate fountains and the leaves from the hundred-year old acacia trees rustling in the breeze. Its circular stone walls resembles Romanesque architecture and if you follow the walkway, you’ll end up at a quaint chapel where masses and weddings are usually held.

Midtown garden Mansions aims to replicate the tranquility and idyllic beauty of the Paco Park right in the middle of the busy Paco, Manila. A project of Federal Land Inc, Midtown Garden Mansions is the first garden-inspired residential community in the area. The development is conveniently located in Penafrancia Street, at the heart of the Paco area, and is easily accessible from Metro Manila hubs like Binondo and Makati via Nagtahan. Besides being close to Paco Park, Midtown Garden Mansions is also near Manila’s best educational institutions such as UP Manila, Philippine Women’s University, and Philippine Christian University.

Buyers can choose between a 1-BR unit (33.50 sqm), 2-BR unit (57.50 sqm), and a 2-BR unit with a balcony. Community amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, basketball court, jogging path, children’s playground, multipurpose hall, library, and an indoor game room.

For more information, visit the Federal Land website at www.federalland.com.ph. Model units will soon be available for viewing at the Dolmar Building, UN Avenue, Paco, Manila.

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Owning a swank condominium in a cosmopolitan city like Makati is a dream that many young urban professionals would like to come true. It’s not that easy to save up money for high-end residences and as a result, many urban dwellers end up living in the suburbs or less than ideal residence areas in the city.

Century Properties just came up with an innovative solution to this dilemma of upwardly mobile urban citizens. Called the POD concept, it’s a completely new way of creating condo units with the perfect blend between space-saving layouts, high design, and affordability. It’s great even for young families because units are designed to be expandable so you can adjust your living space according to your needs.

The POD concept will be introduced at the Knightsbridge Residences, a residential project that will be located at the 3.4-hectare Century City at the heart of Makati. Units start selling at Php 2.5M for a 27-sqm. Each POD or unit is “podular”, meaning you can combine them with other PODS to form a Duopod (one bedroom unit at 54 sqm). Three PODs form a treopod (two bedroom unit at 81 sqm) and four pods form a quatropod (three bedroom unit at 108 sqm). You can also choose to get one-bedroom and two-bedroom corner units at 35 sqm and 57 sqm respectively. All POD units have balconies and come fully furnished, with five interior design options.

Knightsbridge Residences also offer what they call “Hypersized Amenities” - 4,000 sqm of convergence areas for residences, like a pool and lounge, dining area, library, home theater, and more.

For more information, visit www.knightsbridge.com.ph or call 818-9025 or 0915-7002000.

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Fifteen real estate companies just invested 4.7 billion pesos to develop hotels, resorts, and residential subdivisions in Lapu-Lapu City starting the first quarter of 2008. Some of the developers involved in the project are Filinvest (the Php 25 million Aldea Del Sol in Barangay Maribago and Seascape Subdivision in Barangay Mactan), Robinsons Land (starting with the Php 533 million first phase of Amisa, an integrated condominium and resort, as well as Php 12 million for Blue Coast Residences), and Clavall Properties (who will expand Shangri-La Mactan Island Resort for approximately Php 1.3 billion). Other developments in Lapu-Lapu City will be the Gaisano Grand Mall in Barangay Basak (Php 134 million), Mactan Oceantown Information Technology Park and Commercial Complex (Php 57 million), and Microtel Hotel (Php 65 million).

According to City Administrator Teodulo Ybañez, Lapu-Lapu city is more business-friendly than its neighboring cities (Mandaue and Cebu) due to lower business taxes, fees, and licenses. In fact, Lapu-Lapu is the 21st best city in the country for entrepreneurs to start a business. The investments from real estate companies is bringing Lapu-Lapu City closer to becoming a gateway for international business and tourism by 2020, as part of the Mactan Island Integrated Development Plan.

Michael Dignos of the City Attorney’s Office said these investments bring Lapu-Lapu City closer to becoming an international gateway for business and tourism by 2020 as indicated in the Mactan Island Integrated Development Plan.

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Real estate developer Eton Properties Philippines Inc. just launched a unique residential development that’s never been seen in this country before. South Lake Village is a residential island development inspired by famous lakeside communities in the US, Canada, and Australia. Featuring eighteen one-hectare residential islands surrounded by a picturesque man-made lake, each island holds eight to twelve residential lots in a gorgeous, country club-style environment.

Buyers can choose to get any of the following:
island lot (800 - 1,200 square meters)
lakefront lot (600 - 800 square meters)
lake village lot (500 - 650 square meters)
the entire island, complete with naming rights (one hectare)

Nature is the focal point of the entire development. Although South Lake Village is designed to be the Makati of the south, it has a calm, resort-like atmosphere with a large open space, 11 kilometers of waterfront, and numerous parks. The location of the development allows for a gorgeous view of Mount Makiling, Laguna de Bay, and the manmade lakeside. Residents can go canoeing, sailing, go fishing, or build their own private dock attached to their property. Security was also taken into serious consideration when the development was being designed. Each island is connected to each other by land bridges and has guarded entrance and exits. The latest security equipment is also installed to give the residents a secure and safe environment.

For more information and inquiries, visit the Eton Properties website.