by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 10, 2023 | Business
Two Filinvest Alabang Inc (FAI) projects were awarded gold recognitions at the recently held Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards organized by the Philippine chapter of the Paris-based International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI). Filinvest City, FAI’s flagship township in Alabang took home the Gold award under the Sustainable Development category while Filigree’s Botanika Nature Residences, its ultraluxury condominium, bagged Gold under the Residential Mid-Rise category.
Filinvest City Gold award acceptance led by (L-R) FIABCI World president-elect Budiarsa Sastrawinata, FIABCI-Philippines president Arch. Nestor Mangio, Filinvest Alabang Inc (FAI) president and COO Catherine Ilagan, FAI first vice president Don Ubaldo, and FIABCI-Philippines chairman Dr. Reghis Romero II.
The awards recognize FAI’s dedication to creating resilient, future-ready, and people-focused communities that can be enjoyed by many generations. “As we mark our 30th anniversary this year, we continue to be committed to our mission of building communities that are sustainable and people-centric,” shares Catherine Ilagan, FAI President and COO. “Our ultimate goal is to make all of our developments really experiential and engaging, supporting healthier and more fulfilled lifestyles, with Filinvest City and Botanika serving as our flagship projects,” she adds.
Botanika Nature Residences Gold award acceptance headed by (L-R) FIABCI World president-elect Budiarsa Sastrawinata, FIABCI-Philippines president Arch. Nestor Mangio, FAI first vice president Daphne Sanchez, FAI president and COO Catherine Ilagan, and FIABCI-Philippines chairman Dr. Reghis Romero II.
With global and local recognition certifying its efforts in building a green central business district in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Filinvest City’s FIABCI gold award further affirms Filinvest City’s commitment to sustainability. Other green recognitions include its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEEDv4 Gold for Neighborhood Development (LEEDv4 ND) certification by the US Green Building Council in 2020 and, more recently, its 3-star Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) Districts Certification by the Philippine Green Building Council–making Filinvest City the first & only Philippine CBD to be accorded with these two certifications.
“We have taken the big leap years ago when Filinvest Development Corporation Founder Mr. Andrew L. Gotianun, Sr. envisioned a sustainable and future-ready CBD and established FAI to transform the Alabang stock farm into what Filinvest City is today. All these awards and certifications prove that we have been doing this right from the start and that there are alternatives to the accustomed way of building cities in the metro,” Don Ubaldo, FAI’s First Vice President for townships, says.
Filigree’s Botanika Nature Residences took home the FIABCI Gold award under the Residential Mid-Rise category.
The way that Botanika Nature Residences combines aesthetics and functionality while embedding energy efficiency into its design sets it different from other upscale residential buildings. A flagship project of Filigree, FAI’s brand of high-end residential developments, Botanika’s promise of authentic green living is seen beyond its interior as it harmoniously co-exists with its environs.
Approximately 70% of its total land area is dedicated to gardens and open breathing spaces, while the building itself, covering 30% of the land, was designed to respect and complement its natural surroundings being located at the most exclusive portion of Filinvest City. On top of the FIABCI gold award, Botanika is also a 4-star BERDE-certified development, and just last year was recognized as the first H+W (Health and Well-being – Pilot Version) 3-stars Certified residential building by the Philippine Green Building Council.
“As the post-pandemic world takes shape, there is a growing need for space that keeps people close to the center of activities while also allowing them to retreat to a sanctuary of greenery and clean air at any time to safeguard and promote their health and well-being. Botanika Nature Residences guarantee a stress-free, healthier suburban lifestyle,” says Filigree deputy head and FAI First Vice President Daphne Sanchez.
The company’s thrust to fostering a culture of innovation and development has also been recognized through the awards received by Filinvest Development Corporation President and CEO, and Filinvest Land Inc. CEO Josephine Gotianun-Yap. She is named FIABCI’s first Property Woman of the Year and is the first woman to receive the Real Estate Personality of the Year award in the Philippines Property Awards by Property Guru last year.
To know more about Filinvest City and Botanika Nature Residences, visit filinvestcity.com and filigree.com.ph.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 23, 2022 | Lifestyle
Anyone moving to a new home knows how stressful it can be – from packing items you will take with you and discarding those you no longer need, to choosing from the many design options to make your new home truly your own. Not to mention, the period of adjustment you need to go through as you navigate through your new location. Thankfully, The Signature by high-end real estate brand Prestige by Filinvest makes moving in more convenient for new residents as it offers move-in-ready and comfortably-sized units with a handful that are already fully furnished and designed by Empire Design, an award-winning Interior Design firm in Asia.
Located in Balintawak, the growth area in Quezon City, The Signature’s units are also fully equipped with all the necessities a home should have: foyer, powder room, master’s bedroom with ensuite, kids’ room, and T&B.
Move in hassle-free to your future home. The Signature offers a 3-bedroom fully furnished unit equipped with lifestyle necessities. Its living area is designed to flow naturally to the balcony affording an expansive view of the cityscape.
Enjoy a date night with your loved ones at home. The Signature 3BR unit has a spacious dining area that fits an 8-seater dining table.
Modern and sleek. This home office is purposely built for you to have a private space when working from home.
What is unique to this unit is the living area, which flows naturally to the balcony with a great view of the cityscape, the study or home office that is purposely built for residents who are working or taking their classes from home, and the dining area which is extended by a minibar.
The Signature amenities
While the units are already a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, The Signature’s amenities further boost the well-being of its residents. With at least 7,000 square meters dedicated to amenities and open spaces, they can enjoy a multitude of recreational activities, specially curated to help boost their health and wellbeing.
At The Signature’s Tower 1, residents can always find something to bond over with their family or friends with a selection of entertainment rooms available: KTV rooms, game room, and mini theater. They can also work on their fitness at the fully-equipped fitness center, or opt to take a leisurely dip at the massive resort-style pool.
The Signature promotes outdoor living with its array of amenities.
The meditation garden and sundeck are available for residents who are looking for some quiet me-time. For intimate gatherings, they can find the Multipurpose function rooms while the Meeting lounge is easily accessible for those who are still working remotely.
Ideal location
The Signature’s ideal location provides convenience for residents as all their lifestyle and essential needs are well within reach. Within the vicinity they can find retail malls such as Trinoma and SM North Edsa; top educational institutions including Ateneo De Manila University, Miriam College, and UP Diliman; and world-class hospitals like the Philippine Orthopedic Center and Chinese General Hospital.
Getting to and from The Signature is accessible by main thoroughfares like Skyway, EDSA, and other major roads like Quezon Avenue, Araneta Avenue, Nagtahan, and Quirino Avenue. Through these major thoroughfares, neighboring central business districts such as Filinvest Alabang, Bonifacio Global City, Makati, Binondo, and Ortigas Center easily become accessible.
Amidst the large and populous Quezon City, The Signature provides a safe haven from the bustling metro. To know more about The Signature by Prestige by Filinvest, visit www.thesignature.com.ph.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 12, 2022 | Business
As people continue to adapt to the new normal as a result of the global pandemic, so have company owners and how they approach their businesses. With more safety measures in place, many leaders are reconfiguring their workplace to operate better than they have before. If like these business owners, you too are planning to have your own workspace, Filinvest Alabang, Inc. shares these considerations to make the office remarkably safer and healthy for you and your employees:
Open business in a city offering green open spaces.
While Metro Manila has long been the hotspot for various mixed-use developments surrounded by residential, lifestyle, and office spaces, the pandemic has completely changed this perception. Now, more business owners are considering locations outside the saturated and highly congested Manila. The location of Filinvest City, a garden and future-ready central business district with landscaped path walks, means employees and visitors can take leisure walks around the city. Biking is also encouraged with its dedicated bike lanes and signages. Likewise, for commuters, there’s an available eco-loop that roves within the city.
All your lifestyle and essential needs are within reach.
The grand lobby at Parkway Corporate Center exudes corporate elegance giving its guests a welcoming and honorable welcome.
These days, it’s become increasingly important to stay within your own confines to ensure your safety. Parkway, being in a live-work-play CBD, means professionals don’t need to travel far because lifestyle and essential establishments are in close proximity. There are residential options, lifestyle hubs, top-notch academic institutions, world-class hospitals, and government institutions to cater to all needs. Parkway sets the corporate tone within the city as it is specifically located at the exit of SLEX coming into Filinvest City’s economic core, the Spectrum District. With the Skyway, Filinvest City is also just 30 minutes away from the international airport, further making Parkway an ideal spot for every local or multinational business. Likewise, commuters can access Parkway as it is just across Festival Mall in Filinvest City, which offers transportation to Northern and Southern cities.
A corporate establishment that champions sustainability.
The business center at Parkway Corporate Center has a floor to ceiling windows that give natural lighting, making it conducive to productivity.
More and more businesses are becoming conscious of adopting sustainable practices at work. Building a business at Parkway already takes them a step toward a more eco-friendly direction. As a LEED Certified development, Parkway promotes an eco-friendly, clean environment that encourages a sustainable lifestyle for its tenants. Living up to its distinct green building standards, the corporate building features open spaces lined with lush greeneries such as the podium deck garden and pocket balconies on every five floors. These spaces allow employees to take a breather in between work. Meanwhile, Parkway’s glass curtain wall is also double-glazed with a low e-coating to prevent heat and UV radiation. This makes the building more sustainable as well as cost and energy-efficient.
Business upgrade in a prestigious address.
Parkway Corporate Center is strategically nestled in Filinvest City, a garden and future-ready central business district.
Upgrading a business doesn’t just involve changing the company’s systems or structure, it’s also considering the address to add more value to the company. Notably, Parkway is situated in a highly coveted corner lot address that makes it a highly-visible spot so it’s easier to find. Complementing the building’s green features is the building’s modern look and design — by one of the country’s top architectural firms, H1 Architecture and Design — to give a premium to your business.
The fine aesthetics of Parkway exudes a credible and world-class office look providing a prestigious office building you can be proud to call your address. Matched with its prime location, Parkway puts every business to an absolute advantage with its carefully designed architecture bringing businesses to success inside a thriving CBD.
A future-ready corporate space that appreciates over time.
Business owners must always be prepared for the ever-changing socio and economic landscape. For business owners or investors looking for a viable business opportunity, Parkway is a winning choice. Being located inside the thriving Filinvest City provides opportunities for growth.
The city’s land value experienced strong appreciation from its investment as land prices increased by almost 6x, and accommodation values have increased by almost 7x over the last decade.
As the city takes a big leap toward becoming a dynamic business hub, Daphne Sanchez, First Vice President, Filinvest Alabang Inc, said, “Parkway Corporate Center buyers realize that their units will rise in value as more projects are put up in the city to address employees’ and residents’ needs for mobility and the desire to be in a well-integrated live-work-play environment.”
Now ready to accept more tenants, Parkway offers flexible and combinable office units ranging from 36-250sqm to fit the clients’ size requirements. So for business owners aspiring to own future-proof and safe office space in the new normal, have all that and more at Parkway Corporate Center.
“Filinvest Alabang Inc. has always been forward-thinkers. This mindset has allowed us to quickly adapt to the current normal, allowing us to offer a host of properties that cater to the varying needs of our market. It’s no different for Parkway, which has different units that can be customized to fit the vision of companies as they upgrade their business in the new normal,” concluded Daphne Sanchez, First Vice President, Filinvest Alabang Inc.
To know more, visit https://filinvest.com/project/parkway-corporate-center
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 7, 2021 | Lifestyle
The new normal, brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, has underscored the need for homes to be as comfortable, relaxing, and safe as possible. With people being encouraged to stay at home almost all year round, it seems that an emerging trend among homebuyers is choosing spaces that allow them to enjoy the comforts of their homes with the amenities and atmosphere of a destination resort.
Enter Golf Ridge Private Estate, the latest addition to Filigree’s successful lineup of luxury developments, which highlights seclusion and tranquility through the development’s immersion in nature.
Most notably, the 14-storey condominium has dedicated 75 percent of its lot to open spaces, making way for a more sustainable and healthier environment for its residents. This is further enhanced by its array of well-curated, resort-like amenities: residents can relax by the pool, spend quality time at the outdoor lounge, or enjoy spectacular, borrowed views of the Mimosa Golf Course.
Designed to cater to people of varying lifestyles, Golf Ridge offers one-bedroom units for singles or investors looking for a quiet retreat, two-bedroom units for young couples or empty-nesters, and three-bedroom units for larger families, all of which have an amply-sized balcony that showcases commanding views of the golf course. Golf Ridge provides generous living spaces that allow only four to eight units per floor, ensuring its tenants have privacy, ease of movement, abundant natural light, and better indoor air quality.
Golf Ridge Private Estate is strategically located within Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City in Clark, Pampanga — a township that is carefully planned for business and leisure by the Filinvest Group. It includes residential, business, retail, hospitality, and gaming sectors, making it a great tourist and business attraction. One of its main highlights is the Mimosa Golf Course that complements Golf Ridge Private Estate.
Golf Ridge in Filinvest Mimosa+ is a comfortable two-hour drive to and from Metro Manila via major highways such as the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx), Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx), and the newly opened Skyway Extension Project. It is only a 10-minute drive to the Clark International Airport.
Offered on an advantageous lease-hold agreement, residents who want to relocate away from the congested urban areas or investors who are looking for a winning business venture will surely enjoy all the features and benefits that Golf Ridge provides. To know more, visit www.golfridge.com.ph.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 5, 2021 | Lifestyle
Imagine waking up to your balcony with the scenic views of well-manicured fairways dotted by fully-grown trees and complemented by the fresh breeze of the suburbs. This is the lifestyle afforded by Golf Ridge Private Estate by premier real estate brand Filigree.
Golf Ridge is the latest addition to Filigree’s remarkably successful line-up of developments, which also include: Botanika Nature Residences, Bristol at Parkway Place, The Enclave Alabang, and The Beaufort — all in enviable locations in Metro Manila. Now, it is finally expanding its luxury living experience outside the metro with this newest project venture.
Very timely with the real estate industry enjoying an upswing even amid the current normal. Now, however, buyers and investors are even more discerning of the property they choose to buy. Criteria should at least include sustainable and future-ready designs, safer and more strategic locations, and top-notch amenities. And these are the qualities that have long been a trademark of Filigree developments.
“Even as our economy continues to struggle, we want end-users and investors to enjoy a luxurious, comfortable lifestyle while being cost-efficient,” notes Filigree head Catherine Ilagan. “At Golf Ridge, leasehold agreements are offered to tenants, which is an advantage in the current normal because it is more practical and profitable in the long run.”
Strategically situated within Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City in Clark, Pampanga, Golf Ridge Private Estate is an accessible urban escape offering a highly-coveted country club lifestyle right in the heart of Luzon’s emerging economic hub.
End-users and investors planning to live away from congested urban areas will enjoy the atmosphere of Filinvest Mimosa+. The majority of the property is made up of sprawling open spaces, which can be seen in its vibrant, integrated township – Centennial trees and well-maintained green landscapes soften the glass and concrete buildings that are home to corporate offices, malls, and gaming establishments.
To further highlight the country club lifestyle, the upcoming residential development has added country club-like features and amenities to help residents rejuvenate and enhance their health and well-being right at their doorstep, especially in the current normal. Residents can relax and unwind amid a slew of well-curated amenities, including a fully-equipped gym, infinity pool, and outdoor lounge.
Complementing these are generous living spaces that allow only four to eight units on a floor for privacy, ease of movement, abundant natural light, and better indoor air quality. Each unit has an amply-sized balcony that gives a commanding, borrowed view of the Mimosa Golf Course. Designed to cater to people of varying lifestyles, Golf Ridge offers one-bedroom units for end-users or investors looking for a quiet retreat, two-bedroom units for young couples or empty-nesters, and three-bedroom units for larger families.
Golf Ridge in Filinvest Mimosa+ is easily accessible, a comfortable two-hour drive to and from Metro Manila via major highways such as the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx), and Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx). It is only a 10-minute drive to the Clark International Airport.
Offered to tenants on leasehold agreements, Golf Ridge Private Estate is a valuable asset for residents aspiring to experience a relaxed, country club lifestyle. To know more, visit www.golfridge.com.ph.
