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By Cheng Ordonez, Associate Editor
AVAO CITY -- Megaworld and its subsidiary Suntrust Properties, Inc. are looking at three major factors, aside from local investments, that are contributing to fast sales achievement of its P15 billion township project in Davao City. These factors are the locators who are foreigners, and those emanating from Overseas foreign Workers (OFWs) group and those coming from the neighboring areas of Davao region. “Condominium gives foreigners a chance to acquire up to 40 percent of each of these units, unlike owning a house and lot property by which they cannot transfer the titles in their (foreigners’) names,” Atty. Harrison Paltongan, president of Suntrust Properties, Inc., said. The second factor that Paltongan considers as coming in strong is the OFW presence; and third, those Davao neighbors whose children are either studying or working in Davao City. Megaworld’s residential component of the township development has been partnered with Suntrust Properties Inc., particularly for the establishment of four-tower residential condominium “One Lakeshore Drive. Each 21-storey tower will have 350 condominium units, ranging from a 27-sq.m. studio to 76-sq.m. twobedroom units. The
residential condominium project is beside the onehectare man-made lake at Davao Park District. “OFWs are used to staying in condos abroad. So, when they come home to the Philippines they feel home living in condominiums,” explained Paltongan. “Migration, OFWbased, locals and neighbors of Davao region form a mixture of locators, who look upon Davao City as a place with good medical and educational facilities, plus the city’s popularity for business process outsourcing,” according to Atty. Paltongan. Paltongan surmised that younger people would generally want to be living in cosmopolitan condos, and Megaworld will not have difficulty establishing one in Davao and finding locators since it is the number one landlord for BPOs in Metro Manila. “As for enviroment, the more we are abundant,”
he assured. “Environment is on top of the priority of One Lakesahore Drive, because we are going to enhance the surrounding. The reason it is conceptualized as Live-Work-Learn-Relax, becasue it is an ecotourism project.” Paltongan added. The opening of the showroom at the ground floor of Sunstrust office in Davao last Monday gives opportunity for people to have a glimpse of the condo units. “It also reciprocates the overwhelming reception of Davaoeños to our first residential project in Davao Park District. Our experience in Davao is beyond our expectation, even as we are optimistic, we can sell the whole package this year,” Paltongan said. The sold units on the first residential tower will be turned over to the buyers in the last quarter of 2019. Megaworld is said to be bringing, as the country’s largest office developer and landlord, its expertise in the development of state-of-the-art office towers to Davao City, as well, side-by-side with Davao Park District, which features themed residential condominiums to be built by Suntrust, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Megaworld. suntrust/PAGE 2
Atty. Harrison M. Paltongan, president of Suntrust, cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the blessing of Suntrust Showroom in Davao City, April 27, with him are Deanna Jean A. Claveria, Suntrust executive vice president and COO, and Jerry R. Rubis, vice president for marketing and business development of Suntrust. photo by gerry lee gorit
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Atty. Harrison M. Paltongan, president of Suntrust. photo by gerry lee gorit
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The township will also have a lifestyle mall, commercial and retail strips and a school. “We are expecting that (with the opening now of the showroom), sales would, at least, increase by 50 percent, not just because of the showroom, but because of the growing popularity of the project,” said Atty. Harrison Paltongan, president of Suntrust Properties, a subsidiary of Megaworld. Atty. Paltongan was referring to the P15billion Davao Park District project that is being developed along
S.P. Dakudao Loop, Lanang, where the Lanang Golf and Country Club was formerly situated. The project will sit on the 11.2-hectare Davao Park District, considered as the first township development in Mindanao of property developer Megaworld. It has been been gaining momentum, and this early, it has already reached P1 billion mark in terms of sales, attracting clients -- both companies and individual-residents -- as locators for its business and residential condominium units. Atty. Paltongan, during the formal
opening of its showroom at the ground floor of Suntrust office building, situated at CM Recto Street, Davao City, said Monday, April 27, that they are presently on track with their masterplan to set up residential condominiums, commercial and retail strips, office buildings and educational institution within seven years starting 2015. “Right now, we are selling One Lakeshore Drive. It’s actually a four-tower cluster. So, we are already on Tower 2. We are already awarding the contracts (for construction of the whole four-tower project),” said
Paltongan. Tower 1 has been completely sold in two months’ time while Tower 2 is 40 percent sold out, generating about a billion in sales, according to Deanna Jean Claveria, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Suntrust Properties, Inc. “We are very confident that we can sell all the four towers within the year based on the velocity of the first tower, which took us only two months to sell, and then the 2nd tower, which is now at 40 percent,” Claveria said. “We have lots of projects and Davao seems to be selling as fast as the ones we are
selling in Metro Manila,” Paltongan said. “Perhaps, because this is a new project, and we are happy how we are welcomed in Davao, considering this is a township project -- not just an ordinary one tower or two tower-project. We are launching an eleven-hectare township project that has so many amenities (equivalent to) ‘Live-Work-LearnRelax atmosphere,” said Paltongan. Davao City, Paltongan said, is far from being saturated, especially now that condos are considered an opening of doors to foreigners, much more ovwerseas foreign workers (OFWs).
Davao Park District is Megaworld’s 10th township in the Philippines. Megaworld include the 50-hectare McKinley Hill, the 5-hectare Forbes Town Center, the 34.5-hectare McKinley West, and the 15.4-hectare Uptown Bonifacio, all in Fort Bonifacio; the 25-hectare Newport City in Pasay City which is home to the famous Resorts World Manila; the 12.3-hectare Woodside City along C-5, Pasig City; the 28.8-hectare The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu; the 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.
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oel B. Barrameda’s recent appointment as Seda Centrio’s new Hotel Manager is what many would call an auspicious event. Seda had just become the first hotel chainin Asia to undergoaccreditation for Certified Guest Service Professionals (CGSP) from the American Hotels and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) and graduated its second batch of Seda Centrio hotel employees for the Guest Service Gold program recently. Being named a Customer “Gold Service” Property is an affirmation that an establishment’s front-liners meet the highest international standard of service. It recognizes an establishment’s commitment to quality, service and hospitality.” Coincidentally, Mr. Barrameda himself had already undergone the Guest Service Gold Certification Workshop, conducted by the same institute at Lagen Island, El Nido Resorts last July 2013. Guest Service Gold
underscores the most important values in guest service based on extensive industry research by the AHLEI, recognized as the global leader in hospitality training and hotel management certifications, certifying and validating competencies with academia and industry experts. “The objective is not just to satisfy, but to‘delight’ a guest. To do this, a staff member must constantly seek ways to surprise a guest. After all,what guests remember most about a hotel is not so much the furnishings but the stories of their memorable experiences during their stay,” says Seda Group General Manager Andrea Mastellone. And his familiarity with Guest Service Gold isn’t all the new Seda Centrio hotel manager brings to the table. For the past eight years, Mr. Barrameda has risen through the ranks to the highest post at El Nido Resorts, Palawan as itsGroup Resort Manager overseeing the operations of all its four properties. Previous to that,he was Resident Manager, and earlier
on, was Sales Manager of another international luxury resort managing travel trade partnerships in the Asia Pacific. His knowledge in business operations was further honedthrough businesses he himself set up in the information technology, spa and hospitality industries. However, what sets Mr. Barrameda apart from other hospitality industry professionals is his unending drive to constantly improve himself, often at his own time and expense. Although he first dabbled in architecture and information technology and is well-versed in graphics design and photography, he found his passion in the hospitality industry and enrolled in a Certificate Course in Hotel Operations at the New York University School of Continuing Professional Studies while working in an architectural firm. Later that year, he found the opportunity to put his newly-learned skills to use through a training stint at a prestigious resort.
“They offered me a job as sales supervisor, and even though it was not in operations, I thought it was a good way to get me started in the industry. I was then promoted to sales manager, enabling me to travel around Asia.After four fulfilling years, I felt it was time to expand my horizons and took the opportunity to work in El Nido as Resident Manager of Miniloc Island.” This was the time he took his Guest Service Gold Certification. But again, the yearning to improve himself further led him to take a sabbatical to pursue the General Managers Program at the Cornell University of Hotel Administration in the US, followed by a Workshop on Accounting and Finance Statement Analysis from the New York University School of Continuing Professional Studies. With his experience and training, what does the new Seda Centrio manager aspire to achieve in his new challenge? Clients from his past affiliations have frequently
referred to Mr. Barrameda as the ‘heart of the company’, an appellation he’d like guests to similarly attribute to all Seda Centrio staff, especially now, given their CGSP accreditation and Guest Service Gold training. “I emphasize to my team that we have to live up to our accreditation as a Certified Gold Service Property because this differentiates us from other hotels. We already have a good product but it has to be supported by friendly, reliable service to make us stand out,” he elaborates.
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a growing wine culture in the philippines
think a minute W jhan tiafau hurst
hen I started my first white collar job after graduation from University I found myself living in the midst of Italy’s wine region in the northern city of Bolzano. Immersed in vineyards and risks whatsoever. This is apple tree plantations, true even in the simple everyday things. Any day, ancient castles and high picturesque mountains, we can have a car or bus the city is a real jewel accident on our way to work or school; or we can of quality of life and gourmet lifestyle. On find out we have cancer weekends we would or some other disease; or your good, sweet little visit different wineries girl can get involved with or country homestyle gastronomies the wrong guy. and restaurants to But even though nothing is completely safe experience South or risk-free, we can’t keep Tirolean fine dining and sip some of the finest ourselves and our family local wines. A much locked away from the world so that we don’t go older friend introduced anywhere or do anything! me to the Lageder wine But you know, there’s one cellar who had just won the first price for the road you can take that’s 100% guaranteed safe and best Italian red wine, a delicious Cabernetfun: to follow and live Souvignon, and had a Jesus’ way - every day of nice outlet just in the your life. midst of one of the You see, Jesus Christ main city arteries. It wasn’t just a good man or teacher; and He wasn’t became a kind of habit to gather with friends just a prophet. Jesus around a glass of nice Himself said very clearly that He is God - God the red or white wine after Son. Jesus said that He is 6pm before heading on the One Who can forgive our sins, and He proved it - by being the only hurst/PAGE 11
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hink a minute… In the town of Blackpool, England is a high tower almost 400 feet tall with a clear glass floor on the top. So when you’re up there it looks like you’re walking on air hundreds of feet high above the ground. An English newspaper had a funny photo of a woman at the edge of this invisible glass floor. Her hands were covering her face as she tried to get the courage to walk on it. Even though she knew the floor was safe, she was still afraid! You might have flown on an airplane before, and even though you knew the plane was safe, and the pilot was well trained, you still were nervous and scared. Because you know there is always a chance something might go wrong! But then, there’s nothing in this world that is perfectly safe, guaranteed with no
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Mr. Lorens Ziller private dinner parties in my apartment where, accompanied by some of my own home cooking, I serve nice bottles of red or white wine. So far it seems my guests did enjoy it a lot. Of course people are not always in the mood of wine so I always try to have a few beers or soft drinks for those little rioters in the fridge and for some local guests, some of my spaghetti sauces seem not to be sweet enough but with a few more glasses of wine even that falls into oblivion. ziller/PAGE 11
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the world’s elixir for thousands of years, it is no wonder that even in the Philippines people appreciate it more and more. During the 60’s and 70’s it surely conquered the local higher society together with fine spirits from Scotland and the US. Now, from a more elitist drink it has won the attention of a wider crowd, young people and those with finesse of palate. Today wine has become also a true status symbol, a drink for stylish people, a real raison-d’etre. Some international dishes must be served with wine or it’s like eating a green mango without the shrimp paste. To my happiness and surprise just recently, I have been invited to one of the Cagayan de Oro Wine Club’s wine tastings where Oliver, the British owner, pampered us with the tastes of fine wines from all over the World; price wise still very affordable though. Since then I have made sure I would organise some nice
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to a restaurant or home for dinner. On Fridays some of these wine fanatics used to open some bottles selling for a converted 50,000 PhP or more sharing the cost amongst the 7 warriors of Baccus, the ancient Roman god of wine. For those not too savvy about wines, 7 is the number of glasses normally a bottle can serve. You could truly say that there was then and there still is an interesting crowd and meaningful business around this wine culture. People would spend thousands of Euros and fly in even from Germany just to spend a weekend touring wineries and eating gourmet food. Wine is used for drinking and also for cooking. Some of my favourite dishes are cooked with wine like the risotto with Amarone, a specialty of Verona in Italy or the traditional scaloppina al vino bianco (veal cutlet in white wine sauce) just to name a few. Since wine has been
happily (n)ever after
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am old-fashioned. Since many years, I love collecting old magazine and news paper clippings. Can you imagine how my office looks like? Anyway, in a very old issue of PHILADELPHIA NEWS columnist Larry Fields confessed: “I lead a life of wine, women and song (by the way, a wonderful waltz of Johann Strauss!) - it’s cheaper than petrol, food and rent!” Mmmhhh.... Some marriages are made in heaven. You know some? I do. The best of the rest are downto-earth. Maybe also yours? I was blessed and happy celebrating my 32th wedding anniversary last March 2015... . Maybe you remember this: “Then the prince swept the lovely young maiden into his arms and carried her home
to his castle. And they live happily ever after!” Indeed, they did. Meanwhile, I met several couples, who would say: happily never after! What I would like to see is an autonomous in home affairs study of all these title of nobility bearers seven years after their happily-everafter marriages. or even earlier, because the socalled darned and tricky seventh marriage year could be even the first one already. The truth is that life isn’t made up of the continual highs found in the initial stages of courtship. Of course, flirting is fun and a wide groove existing. But after a while our system needs a rest. Unanimously we’re in the second stage sooner or later and our marriage life needs badly
a new outside coating. All of a sudden, the partner prefers day and night watching all the sports channels, falls asleep while you’re revealing your innermost secrets and even forgets the anniversary for the first or even second time . Just bear in mind: You’ve won each other’s acceptance and sometimes even feelings terrible gloomy. This acceptance shouldn’t be undervalued. Even we see a house that has to be cleaned, many other things have to be organized, and the partner, who looks as fatigued and bored as you feel. Logical question: “That’s it? That WAS it?” And suddenly, we experienced the third stage and learned, why it’s worth the ups and downs. Maybe we men
don’t mention any more, how incredible she looks, but we enjoy bleating and grousing at her spending innumerable hours putting her together. But then, suddenly, we men are to unload the garbage without being asked for. Although no marriage is continually blissful - it can be pretty good most of the time. When we lasted through arguments, money worries, and kid’s problems or slowly but surely coming up midlife crises, we should face reality that our relationship is not always a big day celebration. It’s because the fundamental reason for a marriage has outlasted the craziness of day-today living: we love each other. That’s MY idea of “Happily ever after, indeed!”
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By Mike Baños, Editor-at-Large
egion 10 Tourism Director Catalino “Butch” Chan III was inducted the new president of the United Way Cagayan de Oro-Misamis Oriental & Gingoog City, Inc. last April 24 at the Pilgrim Christian College Executive Hall. Inducted into office by Atty. Carlo Limjoco were the following: Ismael J. Cabegin (Vice President for Operations); Pio D. Baconga (Vice President for Fund Campaigns); Rene K. Burdeos (Vice President for External Affairs); Guadalupe J. Chu (Secretary); Elena M. Borcillo (Assistant Secretary); Leonara C. Ejercito (Treasurer); Dorothy Jean B. Pabayo (Assistant Treasurer); Edna R. Garmendia (Auditor) and Virgilio C. Jose, Cherry Mae L. Limbaco, Meneleo R. Navarro, Jose Mari G. Pelaez; Myrna A. Sescon and Justina T. Uy as members of the board. Jose C.Chan has
also been elected board member but did not attend the induction. Standing in for Regional Health Director Aristides C. Tan, Atty. Limjoco cited how United Way’s efforts bring “the nurtured miracle of gradually putting in the forefront of public consciousness the greatest idea that the smallest help extended, and the most humble care given, can pave the way towards bringing back and securing the dignity of life which has been deprived to many of our brothers and sisters.” “It has thus become our fervent wish and resolve, coming from
Newly Inducted Board of Directors 2015 pose for posterity
a government agency tasked to bring to our citizenry the basic necessity of an equitable and accessible quality health care and services, to continually support and participate in this great effort of All United Way,” Atty. Limjoco said.
United Way Induction of Officers
United Way Awardees pose for posterity with the newly inducted 2015 Board of Directors
“So long as resources allow it, we step forward and take the necessary steps to take active involvement in your Medical Assistance Program, Livelihood and Calamity Assistance Programs, and all other noble undertakings deserving of full support.” The induction was preceded by the induction of new board members Myrna A. Sescon, Dr. Virgilio C. Jose and Misamis Oriental Vice Governor Jose Mari G. Pelaez by VP-External Affairs Atty. Rene K. Burdeos. The second part of the program featured the raffle draw for solicitors who assisted in the organization’s fund raising activities and awarding of plaques to partners of United Way by Past President Dorothy Jean B. Pabayo with the assistance of the directors.
Cited in particular was Mrs. Paquita Adaza’s donation of P20,000 for the next 12 months for its flagship Medical Assistance Program which has assisted 7,606 indigent patients since the program started May 31, 2013. United Way originally started in the US and Canada as the Community Chest, the same name by which the local organization was known when it started. The Community Chests in the United States and Canada were fund-raising organizations that collected money from local businesses and workers and distributed it to community projects. The first Community Chest, “Community Fund,” was founded in 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio by the Federation for Charity and
Philanthropy. The number of Community Chest organizations increased from 39 to 353 between 1919 and 1929, and surpassed 1,000 by 1948. By 1963, and after several name changes, the term “United Way” was adopted in 1963 in the United States, In 1948, Walter C. Laidlaw merged the Community Chest and other Detroit charities to form the United Foundation. By 1974, there were enough United Way organizations internationally to demand the kind of support provided by the national organization, United Way of America and United Way International was born, In May 2009, United Way of America and United Way International were integrated as one global entity, United Way Worldwide.
Mrs Paquita Adaza is recognized as a major benefactor of United Way CdO-MisorGingoog Inc
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Seda Centrio Hotel Manager Noel Barrameda introduces Guest Chef Danny Gallardo of Seda Nuvali
Mr. Henry Tia and family receive Seda Centrio’s award for Top Individual Partner
Seda Centrio hosts Appreciation Party for Top Partners C
Story by Mike Baños, Photos by Rich Neri Concepcion
agayan de Oro City’s premiere urban lifestyle hotel hosted an Appreciation Party for its Top Partners from last year at the Sinamay Function room last Wednesday, April 22. “Seda Centrio wants to show our heartfelt appreciation to all our friends and patrons whose loyalty and patronage have made Seda Centrio Cagayan de Oro’s premier hotel,” said Mr. Noel B. Barrameda, hotel manager in his welcome remarks. As a sign of Seda Centrio’s appreciation of the loyalty and patronage of its guests, Mr. Barrameda said Seda Group General Manager, Mr. Andrea Mastellone, and Group Director of Sales & Marketing Ms. Melissa Carlos flew in from Manila to personally thank Seda Centrio’s friends and patrons by spending time to celebrate with them for the evening. “The reason we’re here tonight is to show our appreciation to institutions, agencies, organizations and individuals who have frequented Seda Centrio for their hotel and events requirements during the past year,” said program host Owen Jaen. Seda Centrio gave out three awards for Top Corporate Partners, another 2
awards for Top Events Partners and one Individual Loyalty Award. “All seven of our awardees were selected on the basis of ranking highest in terms of bookings in our hotel,” said Carol V. Valdez, Seda Centrio Director for Sales. Awardees for the Top Corporate Partners included the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP, represented by Mr. Vismindo Cebrian, Principal Specialist, PAMGs-District 3, North Central Mindanao Area); Philippine Sinter Corporation (PSC, represented by Mr. Emmanuel Lapuz, HR Manager); and, Nestle Philippines. Top Events Partners were awarded to companies which frequently held their meetings, events, workshops, roundtable-discussions and planning sessions at Seda Centrio. Awarded were the Municipality of Claveria, Misamis Oriental (represented by Acting Mayor Veraluna Abrogar), and The Philippine American Life & General Insurance Company (PHILAMLIFE AIA, represented by Mr. Freldemar Gamotin, Territory Manager). Not the least, also recognized with the Individual Loyalty Award was
Dr. Shirley Tia and family: Mr. Henry Tia, and children Giovan, Celine and John Rey, in recognition of their being Seda Centrio’s most loyal guest who stayed with the hotel the longest, making Seda Centrio their home for many months. Another highlight of the evening was the delectable Japanese Buffet prepared by Guest Chef of Seda Nuvali, Chef Danny Gallardo, who has been a Japanese chef here and abroad for restaurants, exclusive clubs and companies. For the Appreciation Night, Chef Danny prepared Mixed Sushi Maki, Kani Salad Roll and Japanese Cold Noodles to go with the hot items Chicken Teriyaki, Kushikatsu, Prawn Tempura. Yakiniku (Barbeque style) with Onigiri (Special Japanese rice) and topped by green tea mocha and mixed fruit skewer (bread & brownies cheese fondue). Entertainment was provided by Asia’s Got Talent and Talentadong Pinoy winner, Neil Rey Llanes, who repeatedly wowed the awe struck audience with his “Human Beatbox” act. Music was provided by a local boy band, Just Boys composed of Leon, Andrei, Dove, EJ and Clyde. To further spice up the evening, Seda
HR Manager Emmanuel Lapuz receives Seda Centrio's Award for Top Corporate Partner in behalf of the Phil. Sinter Corp.
Centrio raffled off to the audience overnight accommodations for 2 persons at Seda BGC, Seda Nuvali, Seda Abreeza, and Seda Centrio; with the grand prizes being tickets for two for the Katy Perry concert on May 7 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, won by Dr. Ramon Moreno of NMMC; and tickets for three to the same event won by Dr. Alou Ong, also of NMMC. Seda hotels was named the “Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group” in October 2014 by the World Travel Awards considered “the Oscars of the travel industry.” It has also been named a Certified “Gold Service” Property (CGSP) by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)—the
Mr Vismindo Cebrian receives the Seda Centrio Award for Top Corporate Partner in behalf of NGCP
first hotel brand in Asia to receive this honor. Seda is the first hotel brand in Asia which trained its staff in the Customer “Gold Service” program. Hotel front-liners in the
chain’s three properties – namely Seda BGC, Seda Abreeza in Davao City and Seda Centrio in Cagayan de Oro City – passed the individual certification with flying colors.
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University Sports Complex Primavera launches credit card facility for rental payments to rise in CDO XAVIER University is set to build the Xavier Sports Complex at its Pueblo campus to strengthen its sports development programs for elementary and high school Ateneans. In a public consultation and scoping at XU Grade School, XU vice-president for administration Br Noel B Cantago SJ, project manager Engr Noemi A Dacudao and pollution control officer Joel F Francisco addressed the various
issues raised by parents, teachers, local government units and the communities residing around the construction site. “The purpose of this event is to gather your thoughts about the construction of the Xavier Sports Complex and respond to the different issues on sanitation, traffic, noise and others,” Br Cantago said to the attendees. “We will do our best to address your pre-, during and post-
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As an added option construction concerns.” for easier and secured payments for clients, The five-hectare Primavera Residences sports complex launches their credit comprises a card payment facility gymnasium with over 4,500 seating capacity, with BPI. Starting April 29, 2015, rental semi-Olympic size payments for shortswimming pool and a term or long-term race track for training stay can be made purposes, among through the credit card others. equipment. XUGS-Pueblo “We are pleased principal Emmanuel to announce that G. Gomez expressed Primavera Residences his excitement on this is now accepting development project for the basic education credit and debit card payments for its community. rentals business. Our “The Xavier credit card facility Sports Complex is is primarily for the a concrete example convenience of our that XU aims to customers. Giving meaningfully improve them another option itself especially in of payment, and as one providing facilities of the ways in ensuring for its elementary and our service is tophigh school students,” notch,” Franz Enriquez, Gomez said. ITPI’s Leasing Details about the start of its construction Manager, said. Primavera and expected Residences is a completion date are 10-story eco-friendly still being finalized. condo property in A public hearing will Pueblo Business Park be the next step prior to the groundbreaking in Cagayan de Oro. The property has serviced ceremony. (XU)
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residences with hotellike services, less expensive and homier options for vacationers and travelers. “Initially, we are offering this service to the rentals business of Primavera Residences, and will soon pan out to include payment for the sales of our units as well,” Enriquez expressed. Located in the prime spot of Pueblo de Oro Business Park in Uptown Cagayan de Oro, Primavera Residences, a multiawarded sustainable development, is just a short walk from one of the city’s biggest malls, a short drive to Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club, and Xavier Sports and Country Club. The green building is also minutes away from the city proper with public transports available. “This summer season, we shall be coming out with exciting promos soon that will cater to a
larger market segment, offering the same exceptional service and reasonable cost,” Enriquez said. Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation (ITPI) is a leading CDO eco-developer in the Philippines that aims to develop sustainable properties in secondary cities in the country. ITPI’s flagship condo development in Cagayan de Oro, Primavera Residences, is the first and only sustainable condominium in Northern Mindanao. It has received numerous awards locally and internationally for commitment to build sustainable properties. To know more about Primavera Residences and its facilities, you may reach them at 0917 794 2221 or (088) 880-5002. You may also visit their website at www. primaveraresidences. com.
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Barrameda... from page 3
“I also want Kagayanons to feel comfortable in Seda. We have a warm and accommodating staff, a relaxed atmosphere, and facilities for both business and leisure. For visitors here on business, we assure them of professional and efficient service, practicing flexibility as much as we are able to, and providing assistance to ensure them a seamless experience.” “For guests who come here to relax, I would like Seda Centrio to be their top-of-mind choice of venue for a staycation, weekend family gathering, or celebrations for special occasions. I want Seda to be a place where they can enjoy a memorable gathering with their friends and families.” It certainly sounds like guests to Seda Centrio have a lot to look forward to during their next visit.
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With this new Filipino wine culture and local interest it is no wonder that the Wine Club has opened another store in Uptown at Primavera Residences calling it Primavera Wine Club. Now we can taste some more varieties and also some of the world’s finest wines directly in Uptown without having to take up the journey to J.P. Borja extension
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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 17 Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA - JUDICIAL SALE FILE NO. 2015-019
OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 2015-003 Upon Extra-Judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended filed by GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS) with principal office at GSIS Headquarters Building, Financial Center Area, Pasay City and its Branch Office at Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, as mortgage, against ROSA A. DELEGENCIA, married, Filipino with postal address at Cabacungan, Claveria, Misamis Oriental, as mortgagor, to satisfy the mortgaged indebtedness which was as of October 31, 2014 amounts to ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SIXTY FIVE PESOS & 75/100 (P 1,518,065.75) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and surcharges, and up to the date of sale, foreclosure expenses, attorney’s fees and other charges, the undersigned sheriff will sell at public auction on May 28, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or soon thereafter at the RTC Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, c/o Tourism Hall, City Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder, for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the herein described property including all improvements thereon to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-42459 “PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 3412-H, Psd-10-046014, portion of Lot 3412, Cad-507) situated at Brgy. Waterfall, Municipality of Balingasag, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. containing an are of FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR (424) square meters, more or less.” Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the title of the herein described property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.
Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL (PAGIBIG FUND) , mortgagee, with office at J.R. Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City, against ROSALYN B. GUIA, mortgagor , single, residing at Lot20 Blk8, Pag-ibig City, Malanang, Opol, Misamis Oriental, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of March 11, 2015 amounts to THREE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE PESOS & 64/100 (P 309,265.64), excluding penalties, charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or her duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on May 27, 2015 at 10:00 A.M or soon thereafter at the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Branch 17, Tourism Bldg., Cagayan de Oro City to the highest bidder, for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all improvements, to wit : TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-51644 LOT : Lot 20, Blk 8, Psd-10-057664 PORTION OF LOT : Lot 1, Pcs-10-003972 AS SURVEYED FOR : United Coconut Planters Bank (Pag-ibig Citi Homes) LAND USE : Residential LOCATION : Malanang, Opol , Misamis Oriental BOUNDARIES : NW., line 2-3 by Road Lot 4 AREA : One Hundred Twenty (120) square meters, more or less All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated date, time and place.
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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 25 Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE EJF File No. 2015-010 Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAG-IBIG FUND , Mortgagee, with address at J.R. Borja Street, Cagayan de Oro City, against PRESCILLA T. JAMILA, Mortgagor, married to HERMINIANO G. JAMILA, with postal address at Block 4, Lot 17, Johndorf Subdivision, Barra Opol, Misamis Oriental/ Soldier’s Hill, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgaged indebtedness which as of March 11, 2015, amounts to ONE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY TWO PESOS & 75/100 (P 158,562.75) inclusive of interest and penalties charges, attorney’s fees, equivalent to ten (10%) of the total indebtedness plus the foreclosure expenses, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on May 29,2015, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the City of Tourism Hall, City Hall Compound, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder, for CASH and Philippine Currency, the property mentioned in the said mortgage which is described as follows : following personal properties, to wit; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-31107 “ A PARCEL OF LAND ( Lot 17, BLK 04, Pcs-10002470, being a portion of Lots 1-20, Block 28, 1 to 21, Block 29, 1 to 20, Block 43, 1 to 20, Block 44, all of Psd-10-020903); situated in the Brgy. Barra, Municipality of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SIXTY (60) SQUARE METERS, more or less, including all existing improvements found there. Registered in the name of PRESCILLA T. JAMILA , married to HERMINIANO G. JAMOLA. “ All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated date, time and place. In the event the public auction should not take place on May 29, 2015, for whatever reason , the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, publication and posting.
All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date.
In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date for whatever reason, the public auction will proceed on the next working day, without further notice, posting and publication.
In the event the auction date falls on a Holiday, the same will proceed on the following working day without further notice and publication.
Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the title herein-above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.
Cagayan de Oro City, April 18, 2015.
FOR THE PROVINCIAL EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF:
(Sgd) FE O. BONTUYAN-BULARON Sheriff IV
(Sgd) LOVE M. VERDADERO Sheriff IV
CT: April 24, May 1 & 8, 2015
CT: April 16, 24 & May 1, 2015
(Sgd.) MA. TERESITA QUIBLAT-INSO Sheriff IV CT: May 1, 8 & 15, 2015
April 14, 2015, in the City of Cagayan de Oro.
Prospective buyer/bidders may investigate for themselves the title of the herein above-described property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.
Cagayan de Oro City, April 10, 2015. FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF :
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