CliftonResort dishes out ultimate Tagaytay experience

PROPERTY developer, Citi Global Realty & Development, Inc. is redesigning its newest condotel in Tagaytay to provide its clients an enhanced ‘lookand-feel’ of the property, and improve unit owners’ overall convenience.

The company collaborated with topnotch designers to identify key design elements in line with its goal of giving Tagaytay Clifton Resort Suites (TCRS), a vital ‘make over’.

“The changes we will make at TCRS will be critical, but after all the redesign work, it will be a gorgeous condotel that unit owners would love to spend quality time and create memories in with their family,” promised Beth To, Citi Global’s Managing Director.

New buildings, better road network

To address industry demand for larger unit cuts, Citi Global decreased the number of TCRS’ buildings from the previous 10 to 8, but added two penthouse floors, from 11th to 12th floors with larger floor areas. The number of building floors also increased from the previous 8 to 12.

“Industry research shows that due to the pandemic, there are growing families or young professionals who want to install a

P.A. PROPERTIES PARTNERS WITH HANKYU HANSHIN.

Laguna-based property developer P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (P.A. Properties) and Japanese property developer Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corporation (HHPC) recently reinforced their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to spur more property developments in Laguna, Pampanga. This is not the first time that P.A. Properties banded together with the Osaka-based property developer. The two companies inked their first deal back in 2017. The companies expanded their developments through a joint venture agreement that built the Idesia communities. Projects stemming from the partnership between the two companies include properties in Dasmariñas (Idesia Dasmariñas, Idesia Heights), Lipa (Idesia Lipa), and Cabuyao (Idesia Cabuyao). At the MOU signing were (from left to right): P.A. Properties Vice Chairman Jonathan G. Lu, HHPC Executive Officer Masahiko Toda, and P.A. Properties Chairman Romarico T. Alvarez home office,” To explained. “A unit with ample storage space or additional rooms will be of great value to them.”

The increased number of prospective unit owners at TCRS will have a ripple effect on the number of cars that will traverse the property. In anticipation of this, Citi Global redesigned the flow of the traffic network within the premises. From the single roundabout on the right side of the property, another smaller roundabout will be added on the left side to improve the traffic flow. It also has a gradual slope towards the main road instead of the previous abrupt slope design, ensuring a safe drive for unit owners in and out of the property. The spacing between buildings also allows a smoother drive from one building to another, preventing possible traffic congestion and incursions.

Comfortable condo living

One of the most desired features in condominiums are more communal areas and landscapes. Citi Global redesigned the location of TCRS’ clubhouse, moving it from the middle of the property to the west end, to provide unit owners a better view of the Batangas landscape.

Function and conference rooms were also added to accommodate guests for family gatherings, work retreats, and special occasions, adding to its value when it eventually runs as a condotel.

TCRS’ wider building footprint design also features amenities to provide unit owners with a comfortable

Siena Towers eyes Marikina as premier location

HORIZON Land Property Development Corp., a subsidiary of Federal Land Inc., has capitalized on the charming features of Marikina City to build its third project in the city, Siena Towers. Located along Marquinton Drive less than 50 meters from Sumulong Highway, Siena Towers is a high-rise residential condominium that offers comfortable living spaces in one- and two-bedroom unit variations. Siena Towers’ studio unit sized at ±23 sq.m. and onebedroom unit, ranging from ±29 sq.m. to 39.50 sq.m., is ideal for practical go-getters seeking a life of independence who want their own space to grow in. Units ranging from ±48 sq.m. to 72.50 sq.m., can be home to the family’s life essentials with extra space to grow.

lifestyle. It will have an infinity pool, a lap pool, a fitness and wellness gym and ample parking space. The facility is PWD-inclusive in compliance with the Philippine Accessibility Law (BP 344). The project’s new human-centered design is offering unit owners more open spaces for better airflow, allowing owners to enjoy the lush greenery and fresh air. It also clears more space for foot and bicycle traffic.

“All the new design elements that Citi Global is implementing on TCRS comply with the building and property development regulations of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DSHUD),” to assured.

Set to launch in the second quarter of this year, Siena TowersTower Two offers a new opportunity for more people to own a piece of this property in Marikina City. Interested buyers can set their eyes on Tower Two, which will stand 22 stories high and offer 297 units in one- and two-bedroom variations.

A DELIGHTFUL TOUCH. American Standard recently launched e-Lite, an integrated shower toilet with thoughtfully designed features. Traditional toilets are usually bulky in design, hard to clean, require physical contact with the seat cover and flush lever, and cause uncomfortable seating. The e-Lite shower toilet has an auto-open seat made with the highest level of antibacterial material certified by Society of Industrial Technology for Antimicrobial Articles (SIAA). It also comes with antibacterial shower nozzles that are sterilized by UV rays after every use. An auto-flushing feature ensures that users do not need to touch the flush button. The remote control can be placed within reach while the one-touch cleansing mode can be activated through the designed side panel. The integrated shower toilet has a built-in soft night light to guide users in the middle of the night comfortably. It ensures constant warm water throughout their washing routine. A mini cistern tank which acts as a mini reservoir stores water is integrated inside the toilet. This enhances the flushing performance for homes with low water pressure conditions. It also comes with a powerful flush with a mini 0.08MPa dynamic pressure. Likewise, its siphon jet flushing creates a 360 swirling effect around the bowl like a whirlpool effect, and an extra jet at the bowl pushes the waste further down into the pipes so every corner of the toilet bowl is cleansed of dirt and bacteria. To know more about the American Standard, visit https:// www.americanstandard.ph/.

THE Philippine Rallycross Series

(PHRX) has kicked off the opening leg of the 2023 Philippine Rally at the New Clark City in Capas,Tarlac today.

Five years following the group’s first rally, the 2018 Philippine Rally in Pampanga, the racing action will take place complete with 12 special stages on the dirt roads of Capas.

The next level

The PHRX has been known for organizing its dirt trial series that has been running for eight racing calendars now, since its maiden season in 2015. The main objective of the PHRX is to revive rally racing in the country. Rally was the prevailing motorsport discipline in the Philippines until it lost its glimmer in the early 2000s.

“We want nothing but to keep the sport alive. PHRX’s passion is rooted from the love of rallying. It also comes from a promise I made with the late Jun Espino to continue reviving the sport,” said PHRX Race Director Olson Camacho.

Jun Espino is one of the Philippine motorsport legends who was first known as one of the most talented rally navigators and for his most recent work as a motorsports manager for the Automobile Association Philippines.

“Malayo pa pero malayu-layo na din (A lot still has to be made, but what is important is that we have