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July 11-17, 2011
Tips for home buyers offered
Property
BusinessWeek
Mindanao
Camella leads with regional expansion
LEADING housing brand Camella recently launched a strategic expansion program OWNING a home is a dream of people from all walks of life. Yet, not everyone can afford to have their own strengthening its dominant house, not necessarily because of lack of financial position in the real estate resources but because they are not aware of how to industry in Metro Manila and across the regions. A member properly invest their budget for housing. Pro-Friends, a real estate developer, shares some of the country’s largest homebuilder, Vista Land & Lifeshelpful tips to guide prospective homeowners. Tip No. 1: Foremost among the things to be consid- capes, Camella embarked on ered is the cost of the house one intends to purchase. 16 new development projects Prospective buyers should know that a selling price in key locations nationwide differs from the total contract price (TCP) as the latter within the next 12 months. incorporates legal and miscellaneous fees. Maribeth C. Tolentino, Tip No. 2: Buyers must know the amount they can Camella president, revealed afford – or are willing to pay – for their monthly amor- ventures and partnerships tization. They should make sure that they are being that will generate growth offered an honest to goodness deal. Pro-Friends has aimed at exceeding last year’s a 10 percent down payment financial scheme payable success. in 12 months with no balloon payments and no hidden “We are setting the trend charges. for innovation as we build Tip No. 3: Several options of a good purchase are and expand in ways never available and having a trusted agent is essential. A seen before – Camella takes competent agent would be more than willing to schedule on 2011 unimpeded as we tripping for the buyer to view various model units. tirelessly fulfill our commit Tip No. 4: Also significant is the location of the house. ment to provide every FiliA well-planned neighborhood for a growing family in a safe, secure, and accessible community should also pino family the opportunity be taken into consideration. Pro-Friends has pioneered of home ownership,” she said. in developing linear parks, the additional open space Camella was received by behind the house that brings homeowners closer to the Ilocanos when it recently opened its Laoag property – nature. This eco-friendly feature provides not only ample the first stop of its national breathing space but the benefit of better ventilation, expansion campaign. It plans more natural lighting inside the house, and a closer and to grow within Ilocos Norte while preparing to launch in bigger space where children can safely play. Tip No. 5: Consider the timing of move-in that the Ilocos Sur, La Union, Nueva developer offers. Pro-Friends allows early move-in on Ecija, Bataan, Pampanga, the 13th month with a mere 10 percent down payment. Bulacan, Batangas, Quezon Pro-Friends also offers the buyer protection from rate Province, Bicol, Davao, Buincreases by locking in the low interest of 10 percent tuan, Agusan del Sur and for the first three years. Zamboanga.
Every community is composed of well-built homes with prices ranging from P1.2 to P3.5 million. The developer has various flagship developments with available house-and-lot packages – from bungalows to townhouses, duplexes to singledetached, two-story homes. Whether one aspires for an extended family home, a start-up townhome, or a long-term home investment, homebuyers can be assured of contemporary design, and accessibility to major shopping areas, malls, hospitals, churches, schools and uni-
versities, as well as work and business hubs. Properties feature spacious clubhouse that serves as venue for intimate gatherings and grand reunions. Recreational amenities include swimming pools for adults and children, pocket parks and gardens, playground and sports facilities like basketball court are commonly found within the project. The communit ies of Camella are located near vital destinations such as malls, hospitals, schools and churches. The gated communities feature round-the-
clock security and efficient property management that the developer’s projects have always been known for. “The demand for quality built homes and communities in the regions, mostly for returning OFW’s and their families, continue to be our inspiration to build more homes and expand into more growth areas,” Tolentino said. Camella, founded in 1977, has built over 250,000 homes and has a strong presence in 21 provinces and 48 cities and municipalities, while expanding to other regions in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
MOFCCCII marks Arbor Day with tree planting in Malasag By Aldrich Ching
The Misamis Oriental Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Incorporated (MOFCCCII) in partnership with Alwana Business Park and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) held a tree planting activity last weekend, June 26, 2011 at Alwana Business Park, Malasag, Cagayan de Oro with the theme “STOP GLOBAL WARMING: Plant a
Tree for our Future” in commemoration of Philippine Arbor Day. Arbor Day in the Philippines has been institutionalized to be observed every June 25 throughout the nation by planting trees and ornamental plants and other forms of relevant activities. The necessity to promote a healthier ecosystem for the people through the rehabilitation and regreening of the environment was stressed
Republic of the Philippines Office of the President Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council
HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD Northern Mindanao Region 3rd Flr, Dupoint Bldg., Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Telephone Nos. (08822) 721466 * (088) 856-5088 * www.hlurb.gov.ph
NOTICE Notice is hereby given that VCDU Realty Corporation, represented by its President and General Manager, Mr. Victor S. Uy, has filed with the Housing and Land Use and Regulatory Board (HLURB) a sworn registration statement for the sale of lots at Cinderella Crown Villa-Annex Subdivision located at Barangay Bayanihan, Butuan City specifically described as Lot No. 384-B-4-B-1-D-1, Psd-13-001118, that the registration statement and all papers attached thereto are available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon and upon proper application, and that the copies there of shall be furnished to such person upon payment of proper fee. Any person with valid objection to the registration of the project may file his objection in writing with the Housing and Land Use Regulatory BoardNorthern Mindanao Region, 3rd Floor DuPoint Bldg., Akut-Velez Sts., Cagayan de Oro City, telephone nos. (08822) 721466 * (088) 856-5088 not later than five (5) days from the last date of publication. Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, 27th day of June 2011
(SGD) PILAR J. JAMANDRE Regional Director
PAUNAWA Ipinauunawa na ang VCDU Realty Corporation, sa pangangasiwa ni Ginoong Victor S. Uy ay nag harap sa Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) ng isang panunumpang nakatala para sa bilihan ng mga lote sa Cinderella Crown Villa –Annex Subdivision na matatagpuan sa Barangay Bayanihan , Butuan City at sinasakupan ng Lot No. 384-B-4-B-1-D-1, Psd-13-001118, na ang nakatalang pahayag at ang lahat ng kasulatang nakakabit doon ay nakahanda sa pagsusuri ng sinumang taon na nagtataglay ng legal na interes doon pagkaraan ng wastong aplikasyon, at ang mga kasulatan ay ibibigay sa nabanggit na tao pagkatapos ng kaukulang bayad. Sino mang tao na may kapanipaniwalang pagtutol sa pagkatala ng proyekto ay maaaring magbigay ng nilagdaang pagtutol sa Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board-Northern Mindanao Region, 3rd Floor DuPoint Bldg., Akut-Velez Sts., lungsod ng Cagayan de Oro , telephono numero (08822) 721466 * (088) 856-5088 na hindi hihigit sa loob ng limang (5) araw mula sa pinaka huling pagkalathala. Lungsod ng Cagayan de Oro, Republika ng Pilipinas, ika dalawampu’t-pito (27) ng Junyo 2011. (SGD) PILAR J. JAMANDRE Regional Director BWM July 11 & 25, 2011
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in Proclamation No. 643 that amended Proclamation No. 396 of June 2, 2003. Proclamation No. 396 enjoined the “active participation of all government agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations, private sector, schools, civil society groups and the citizenry in tree planting activity and declaring June 25, 2003 as “Philippines Arbor Day.” Around 60 MOFCCCII members and their families joined the activity by planting hundreds of Mahogany seedlings. The activity started with a motorcade to Malasag. After the tree planting on the top of a hill, the participants enjoyed a sumptuous buffet lunch hosted by MOFCCCII President Roberto Ching and Past President Alarico Lim. The tree planting is MOFCCCII’s effort at exercising its corporate social responsibility by being a good steward of its community. MOFCCCII also advocates everyone to start
their own reforestation campaign. This is one of the many activities of our chamber to earnestly exercise its social mission to promote environmental preservation, Mr. Ching said. Arbor Day (from the Latin arbor, meaning tree) is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. It originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States during 1872 by J. Sterling Morton. The first Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872, and an estimated 1 million trees were planted that day. Many countries now observe a similar holiday. Though usually observed in the spring, the date varies, depending on climate and suitable planting season. Birdsey Northrop of Connecticut was responsible for globalizing it when he visited Japan in 1883 and delivered his Arbor Day and Village
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