Vista Land Celebrates Love Month in Ilocos Region Featuring Master Planned Developments at the Pamulinawen Festival

Vista Land Celebrates Love Month in Ilocos Region Featuring Master Planned Developments at the Pamulinawen Festival

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Vista Land, the Philippines' leading integrated property developer, proudly joins Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, in celebration of Valentine's Week through the Pamulinawen Festival—a grand tribute to the resilience, unity, and indomitable spirit of the Ilocano people. While rooted in religious devotion to the city's patron saint, Saint William the Hermit, the pre-Spanish era folk song Pamulinawen also speaks of love both steadfast and true—an ode not just to beauty but to strength, perseverance, and a resolute heart.

The trusted name in Philippine real estate understands that unwavering love, much like a well-built community, stands strong through every season of life. Just as Pamulinawen Festival honors faith, dedication, and resilience, Vista Land is committed to crafting master planned developments called Vista Estates that embody these time-honored values. Its integrated communities in Ilocos Region, Bramasole in Laoag City and Querencia in Metro Vigan, are thoughtfully designed to reflect the rich culture of the region while embracing the promise of progress. Much like the enduring narrative of Pamulinawen, the continuing mission of Vista Land is not only to build homes but legacies that last for generations to come.

Bramasole, a Tuscan-inspired estate basking in the radiance of Ilocos Norte

Laoag City, the northern gateway of the Northwestern Luzon Growth Quadrangle, stands at the crossroads of tradition and transformation. A mere two-hour flight from major East Asian economic hubs— China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan—the city is poised for growth while remaining deeply connected to its roots. It also leads in sustainability, home to the towering Bangui Wind Farm, the first wind-powered energy source in Southeast Asia.

Amid this dynamic landscape, Bramasole brings the romance of the Tuscan countryside to Ilocos Norte. Inspired by Cortona, Italy—a town known for its historic piazzas, stunning palazzos, buzzing trattorias, and old-world artisanal shops—Bramasole is designed to capture the old-world elegance and warmth of European-inspired living.

Rising at its heart is Bramasole Residences, an enclave of multi-tower condominium properties with smart-ready features and globally inspired amenities, including a clubhouse with a pavilion, swimming pool, play areas, and landscaped parks and gardens. Built for those who appreciate the grandeur of the past and the promise of the future, Bramasole brings lifescapes made more beautiful by time to the most promising city in Ilocos Norte.

Classic Spanish architecture finds a new home in Querencia at Ilocos Sur

Metro Vigan, the provincial capital of Ilocos Sur, is admired for its Belgian block streets and architecture, which are unique to the city. It is home to a fusion of Filipino and oriental building design with age-old colonial structures, creating residences that resemble old European towns but are adapted to the tropical climate and constructed with local materials.

A breathtaking 2,511 hectares of mostly delicately gentle hills and greenery, Vigan is located a scenic 407 kilometers from Manila, another 82 kilometers from Laoag, and 138 kilometers from the regional capital of the Ilocos Region, San Fernando in La Union. Here, the breathtaking master planned development of Querencia will rise.

Echoing the Mission-style architecture of Alta California, Querencia will be composed of charming hamlets and tower clusters of white stucco topped with clay-tile roofs loved on the West Coast. Architecture reminiscent of Santa Barbara will blanket the micro city and breathe fascinating new life into Bantay. The exquisitely painted azulejo tiles will line the walkways and park trails and imbibe commercial areas and amenity spaces with Spanish art, life, and color. Its commercial hub, aptly named Azulejos, is inspired by Paseo Nuevo, the sprawling open-air shopping and dining center in Santa Barbara.

Vista Land, pioneering excellence in property development

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.

As the holding company of the housing ventures of Vista Group, Vista Land is primarily engaged in developing master planned communities, horizontal properties, and the construction of vertical residences in the Philippines' key growth areas. 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 master planned developments nationwide at www.vistaestates.vistaland.com.ph. Follow @VistaLandAndLifescapesOfficial on social media or call +63906-097-7769 for news and offerings.

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SMDC creates sustainable, community-centric mid-rise residential garden communities

SMDC creates sustainable, community-centric mid-rise residential garden communities

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Dedicated to providing Filipinos with homes that grow with them and last a lifetime, SM Development Corporation (SMDC), a known trailblazer in the real estate industry, now brings their newest mid-rise residential garden communities in progressive locations nationwide.

Among the key economic corridors that these master-planned developments will be present in are Bulacan, Laguna, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro. These strategic locations are low-density areas where major businesses and government infrastructure projects are now mushrooming — thus giving residents access not just to a wide array of economic opportunities, but to holistic lifestyle choices as well.

This is to meet the ever-changing needs of Filipino home buyers, especially with the pandemic accentuating the importance of health and wellness-related location features and well-being amenities.

As such, SMDC’s mid-rise residential garden communities revolve around green living and sustainability. The integration of commercial spaces, together with walkability within and beyond these developments, ensure that investors are granted a safe, secure, convenient, and comfortable modern lifestyle.

True to the SMDC trademark of democratizing homeownership and making the luxurious affordable, these mid-rise residential garden communities are at very attainable price points — making them the perfect home for young individuals and start-up families.

A Lifetime Investment

SMDC’s multi-pronged approach to sustainability — combining environmental, social, and economic aspects — serves as the bedrock for these mid-rise residential garden developments’ claim as lifetime investments.

For instance, environmental sustainability is practiced in the installation of LED lights that enable lower power consumption, and the abundance of windows for natural light and ventilation.

Economic sustainability, on the other hand, is demonstrated through programs such as ‘The Good Guys Weekend Market’ that encourages stakeholders’ entrepreneurial spirit, and ‘The Good Guys Job Market’ that opens up employment opportunities for them. In addition, SMDC’s end-to-end property management and leasing services ensure that their developments continue to appreciate in value, be it through capital appreciation or rental income.

Finally, social sustainability is exhibited through living spaces and community events that encourage social interaction among the residents.

All these support SMDC's aim of building and taking care of sustainable communities, while simultaneously addressing the Philippines’ housing backlog. In doing so, SMDC contributes to the greater goal of being a catalyst for economic growth and nation-building.

Learn more about these on Eden Awaits: Step Into Modern Paradise with SMDC’s Mid-Rise Residential Garden Communities, a talk about green homes, its positive effects on the lives of Filipinos, and its investment potential.

Panelists include celebrity mom, Aubrey Miles, real estate expert, Roy Golez, of Leechiu Property Consultants, and SMDC’s AVP for Architectural Design Management & Review, Cyrill Marzo. Hosted by Mica Pineda, only on SMDC’s Facebook page.

For more of SMDC, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, or visit the official SMDC website.

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7 family-friendly features to look for in a condo

7 family-friendly features to look for in a condo

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Vertical living is typically associated with the fun, young, and single. Unsurprisingly, though, more and more people nowadays are looking into raising a family or starting one in condominiums.

Whether you are already married with kids, or you’re just thinking ahead, it is of utmost importance to make sure your living spaces cater to the needs of every member of your household. Here are a few things to consider:

24/7 security

This is one of the first things you must consider when buying a property. Security services will not only guarantee your safety, but they will, more importantly, give you peace of mind that you, your loved ones, and your hard-earned belongings are protected.

Fit-for-purpose living spaces

The great thing about condominiums is the way it makes use of compact living spaces in such smart, thoughtfully-planned ways. To make this possible, therefore, you will need efficiently laid out units that give you the freedom to design your home as your lifestyle calls for it.

Perhaps make one corner a place where you can play and bond with your baby, or convert an area for a work-from-home set-up if the job still calls for it.

All-encompassing social spaces

Multi-purpose courts, children’s playgrounds, clubhouses, and swimming pools — what these things have in common is that they are not just recreation opportunities, but rather, social avenues. They’re great spaces to build strong positive values in your kids, make the fondest of memories, get to know the neighbors, or celebrate life’s milestones.

Given that most condominiums nowadays have a swimming pool, take it up a notch and look for one with multiple pools. This way, you not only get that distinctive resort-living quality to your day-to-day life. You’re also ascertained that overcrowding will not be a problem, even on the weekends when most of your neighbors are also unwinding.

Gardens and stroll paths

Condominiums may be synonymous with more compact living spaces, but it doesn’t have to mean fewer open spaces and green areas.

Having outdoor amenities such as linear parks and stroll paths inspire you to leave your gadgets at home for a bit and to lead a healthier lifestyle through various physical activities which you now have the space to explore.

A hotel-like lobby that still feels like home

You may not think about it much, but the lobby will play an important role in your life for the rest of your stay on the property. What truly sets a lobby apart is if it comes not just with generous spaces and quality furniture, but rather, a hotel-like ambiance and a friendly staff dedicated to making you feel at home.

Well-integrated lifestyle

The most important thing to consider in a home is whether or not it’s built to last. Known for its steadfast commitment to building and taking care of sustainable communities, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is at the forefront of providing homes where Filipino families can grow and build their roots in.

Let’s take Trees Residences, a gated community nestled in the heart of the Novaliches, Quezon City. What makes Trees Residences truly sustainable is the well-rounded ecosystem it has created for families to thrive. Trees Residences boasts of a complete slew of five-star features that we listed above.

It’s also a hop away from major transportation stops like the MRT-7 — positioning your family not just for utmost convenience, but for success and adventure.

There’s a commercial strip right within the community, and SM City Fairview is close by, which makes your home life even more luxurious. Not only does such a well-integrated community promote walkability, but it also allows you to be stewards of the earth with a low-carbon footprint lifestyle.

The best part? It’s a ready-for-occupancy development, too, which means you can move in instantly, and enjoy all these immediately.

Purposeful investments, at the right time and the right place

Promising possibilities are expected for the country’s real estate sector this year as the economy makes its way to recovery. Real estate experts, Santos Knight Frank and Colliers Philippines are positive that rents and property prices are to recover in the next 12 months.

It is, therefore, an opportune time to invest in Trees Residences. The property has its property management team that ensures the kind of upkeep that commands capital appreciation and passive income.

Should you decide to rent out your unit, SMDC has made it easier for investors to make their way to financial security with a worry-free leasing experience with SMDC Prime Key Leasing.

Family life is as challenging as it is exciting. That is why choosing a home built for joy and built for value is an advantage you should take. After all, our loved ones deserve nothing but the very best life could offer.

For more information about SMDC’s Trees Residences, visit https://smdc.com/properties/trees-residences/.

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5 things to consider in buying a house

5 things to consider in buying a house

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Many Filipino families start renting a space before moving into a more permanent address, thinking that this is the most cost-effective way. However, in many instances, investing in a home is actually more economical in the long run. Instead of having your hard-earned money going to rent, it is much better to invest in a real estate property, the value of which rises year after year as your family grows. More importantly, your home would be in your name.

“Moving to a home of your own is a big step for every family. A lot has to be considered from location to financing among others. This is why we, at RLC Residences, commit to providing home solutions that are dedicated to addressing the urgent and long-term needs of a modern Filipino family,” said RLC Residences Marketing Head Karen Cesario.

RLC Residences has rounded up a list of things to consider when making the shift from renting to moving to your own home:

Location

Most of the time, people rent because they want more affordable access to the city where offices, schools, malls, hospitals, and other essential establishments are located. Amid the new normal, being able to walk or bike to the places you need to go to is now also a main consideration. Most of these qualities are available on properties situated in key locations such as RLC Residences’ The Trion Towers in Taguig, The Radiance Manila Bay in Pasay, and The Magnolia Residences in Quezon City.

Availability

Availability of the unit is crucial for current renters, which is also an advantage RFO units offer. Once paperwork and requirements are complete, you can move in immediately and settle into your own home. So if you’re ready to shift from renting to owning your place that you want to use right away, check out available one to three-bedroom flats in The Trion Towers, studio to two-bedroom homes at The Radiance Manila Bay, and one-bedroom RFO units at The Magnolia Residences.

Amenities

Amenities are one of the things that hook buyers into investing in a home. And rightly so. With people spending more time at home, it’s important to be able to use the gym, the pool, or function rooms when the need arises or at the homeowners’ most convenient time. With RFO units, these amenities are ready to use upon move-in. No waiting required. Plus, there’s no need to spend more on memberships outside because you can use these amenities for a minimal fee or none at all.

For example, at The Trion Towers, you can use its 32 wellness and recreational amenities such as the outdoor and indoor pools, the kiddie play areas, gym and yoga, and pilates rooms. At The Radiance Manila Bay, its outdoor pool area is ready for you should you need to unwind, while its videoke room and private theater are bookable for some family bonding. On the other hand, The Magnolia Residences’ amenities such as lounge areas, yoga rooms, function halls, and outdoor pool and play areas are also ready to use once you move in to your home.

Security

Beyond the actual unit, homeowners must also think about how the property is protected. More importantly, how your family is safe and secure within the walls of your home. RLC Residences’ RFO properties, for example, have CCTV cameras installed around the premises. These are complemented with a team of security guards–on duty 24/7–who man the gates and roam the premises for maximum protection. Having a friendly and smiling face at the front desk, ready to be of assistance to homeowners, is also a big plus.

Knowing that your loved ones live in a safe neighborhood with people and technology looking out for them results in peace of mind and a sense of security.

Investment

Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase one can make in a lifetime. This is why it’s all the more important to find one that is worth your hard-earned money. What’s good with RFO properties is that you can literally check every inch of the unit before making the purchase, instead of basing a purchase off a model unit.

Additionally, promos and discounts are every homebuyer’s friend. For its RFO properties, RLC Residences gives a 10% discount on all units of The Trion Towers and The Magnolia Residences, while future homeowners can enjoy as much as 30% markdown on selected units in The Radiance Manila Bay.

“Moving into a home you can finally call your own after all the hustle and hard work is a milestone like no other. We are truly grateful here at RLC Residences that we get to help in realizing that dream,” shared Cesario.

For families looking for quality ready-for-occupancy homes, they may connect with a Property Specialist through bit.ly/RLCResidences_OnlineAppointment. For more info, like and follow RLC Residences on social media (facebook.com/RLCResidencesPH and Instagram.com/rlc_residences) and visit its website rlcresidences.com.

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Family Resolutions to Keep This 2022

Family Resolutions to Keep This 2022

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

What makes the New Year so special, more than anything, is hope. It’s the promise of a new beginning; a signifier that we are given another chance; that we can still better ourselves and our families.

When it comes to resolutions, many tend to go overboard and list things that are difficult to sustain. No need to fret. It is never too late to redo yours, and to come up with simpler yet fundamental intentions.

Quality time as a love language

It’s no secret that technology is a parent’s best friend, especially when it comes to keeping the kids preoccupied while you’re trying to be productive. While there is nothing wrong with it, it’s still of utmost importance to unplug your devices every now and then and really connect with them on a regular basis.

You can’t underestimate the importance of devoting undivided attention to your children. Sharing meals, watching movies, or even having game nights are non-grandiose yet very meaningful ways to show you love them.

You can also include them in your exercise routine. Perhaps take them for an afternoon jog, or teach them how to swim close by. These and more doubles as bonding time for the family — allowing you to stay fit and active, while creating the most priceless of memories.

Family, friends, and fresh air

Being cooped up indoors all the time can not only take a toll on your kids’ development, but on your own mental and emotional health as well. So whenever possible and when you think it’s safe, it won’t hurt to take your kids to see other people and to experience other sceneries.

Mask up, and you can take your kids for morning or afternoon walks at the park, or tell them all about your glory days, al fresco style, in the gardens of your community. Give them some childhood memories they can fondly look back to when they grow up.

Instilling responsibility with household chores

It’s never too early to teach kids the importance of being responsible, and one way to do that is to allow them to take part in household chores. Not only does it improve their motor-eye coordination skills, but it also lays out a foundation for them in terms of managing a home and managing themselves in general.

You can start by selecting a specific room for them to clean and maintain. It can be their bedroom or designated play area.

Family-centric living spaces

SM Development Corporation (SMDC) understands parenting is definitely no easy feat, but residing in a community designed specifically for raising families can, without a doubt, be of great help to you.

It’s Spring Residences in Bicutan, Parañaque City that has suites uniquely created for all of your family’s needs. The community features several mid-rise towers, and boasts of two efficiently laid-out bedroom units, as well as spacious living areas which you can design and modify however you please.

It also comes with luxurious amenities that you and your children can enjoy. Take vigorous laps in the adult size pool after a long day of work, while the kids frolic in the kiddie pool. Fun and safety is guaranteed, with a play area they can run around and make friends in. The community also has 24-hour security to assure you have safe spaces to share with your family.

Strategically situated beside SM City Bicutan, Spring Residences also provides quick-and-easy access to restaurants, shopping, and more. With its close proximity to the Skyway and the future Metro Manila Subway station in Paranaque, you are granted the convenience of being close to the airport and major business districts.

Moving into Spring Residences will surely make a fulfilling year for you, with all your family’s new year’s resolutions ticked off line-by-line. SMDC offers friendly payment terms on top of its affordable ready-for-occupancy (RFO) units you and your family can immediately start a life in.

Regardless of what your family goals are this 2022, remember that the most important step is to start. Give rise to a new beginning at Spring Residences.

For more information about SMDC’s Spring Residences, visit www.smdc.com/properties/spring-residences/

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