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‘Chinatown Museum’ Opens in Binondo, Manila
Manila, Philippines—’Chinatown Museum,’ built by Megaworld Corp., opens at the Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, the “World’s Oldest Chinatown.” The museum features 18 galleries, each focusing on the various influences and historical events that have shaped the cultural, social, and economic landscape of Binondo—from its establishment as a settlement for
Megaworld Launches Third Tower at Park Mckinley West, BGC
Manila, Philippines–Property giant Megaworld has launched its third tower, which is expected to generate around P8 billion in sales, at its 34.5-hectare development at Park Mckinley West in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Standing 25-stories high, the third tower of Park McKinley West, designed by UK-based architectural firm Broadway Malyan, will offer
DoubleDragon Plaza Installs 1,098 Solar Panels
Manila, Philippines–DoubleDragon Properties Corp., alongside FP Island Energy Corporation, has inaugurated a 1,098-panel high-efficiency solar installation at the rooftop of DoubleDragon Plaza, DD Meridian Park, in Pasay City. This solar installation at DoubleDragon Plaza, which is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver pre-certified, is expected to displace 418
Rockwell Land Expands to Laguna and Bacolod
Manila, Philippines—Together with Carmelray Property Holdings Inc. and San Ramon Holdings Inc., Rockwell Land Corporation has announced the launch of the residential development, Rockwell South at Carmelray, in Canlubang, Laguna, set by the third quarter this year. This is Rockwell Land’s first premium horizontal project, which will allocate over 250
Aseana Residential Holdings Tops Off First Condominium Tower
Manila, Philippines—Aseana Residential Holdings Corporation, a subsidiary of D.M. Wenceslao & Associates Inc. (DMWAI), has topped off its first residential condominium development, Pixel Residences, in Paranaque City. In less than one year, this 15-story, low-density tower, with only 18 units per floor, effortlessly sold its 170-unit inventory. With a façade
The Philippines’ Top Summer Spots, Plus Upcoming Sights And Attractions
By Pauline Castaneda BOHOL Considered as one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Philippines, Bohol is a bewitching tropical island province. Aside from its countryside charm and beautiful landscapes, it also boasts of breathtaking sights, interesting history, white beaches, diverse underwater treasures and marine life, world-class beach resorts,
BRIA Homes To Launch 50 More Affordable Housing Developments
Manila, Philippines–With a land portfolio that’s about 700 hectares across the Philippines, BRIA Homes, which offers affordable condominium units and houses, is primed to launch more than 50 housing developments that could help reduce the current mass-housing backlog. BRIA Homes takes pride in the timely delivery of its projects, which
The Challenges Facing Preservation of Cultural Heritage
By Oliver Oliveros Know how to be part of the solution, not the problem, via the Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) walking tour-lecture. Manila, Philippines—Since 2003, the National Government’s Proclamation No. 439 has designated the month of May as the National Heritage Month. This decree aims to raise awareness of the
SM Prime Sets Aside P80B CapEx For Expansion Projects
Manila, Philippines—SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, has set around P80 billion capital expenditure (CapEx) for its expansion projects and further land banking investments in the Philippines this year. “…2019 marks another era for SM Prime as we celebrate our 25th year
Empire East, Pag-IBIG Fund to Provide More Affordable Payment Options
Manila, Philippines—Real estate developer Empire East and Pag-IBIG Home Development Mutual Fund have signed a joint agreement that will provide more feasible monthly payment options for potential homeowners—a payment alternative that has long been desired by Empire East’s clients. “We’re pleased to announce that this partnership with PAG-IBIG allows lower