Anya Resorts and Residences: First in luxury, first in assured investment returns

For many years, no other resort development in the Philippines could truly prove its claim to be world-class—until now. Anya Resorts and Residences is the first truly world-class resort in the Philippines, located just one and a half hours away from Metro Manila, according to luxury resort maven Andrew Sparrow, who is part of the team of international experts responsible for the design and development of Anya.

“Filipino hospitality is world-renowned. Despite this, there is no Philippine chain of hotels that can truly be called a world-class resort. Anya aims to tap resources within the country and create a world-class Filipino resort brand infused with the warmth and hospitality that Filipinos are known for,” said Sparrow.

Anya Resorts and Residences combines a boutique resort sanctuary with luxury residential units. Weekend guests enjoy the resort hideaway facilities while residents are privileged with 24/7 personalized service right in their very own homes, plus unlimited access to resort facilities, amenities, perks, and services. 

Anya Resorts and Residences is located along Buena Vista Hills Road, in  Barangay  Mag-asawang  Ilat, Tagaytay City and approximately a mere 60 kilometers, or about an hour’s drive,  from Manila. It’s just a kilometer away from the Tagaytay National Highway. It is a 5.7 hectare property in a secluded area in Tagaytay and is just an hour’s drive from Metro Manila.

Global vision, tropical ambiance

According to Santi Elizalde, (official designation here) Anya is meant to be the leading wellness resort and hotel brand in the country—and one that will be internationally competitive, placing Tagaytay and the Philippines in the international resort scene. “That’s how big our vision is for Anya,” he said.

To make this vision a reality, an elite team experts has been tapped. They include Sparrow, acclaimed architect Manny Samson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Roxaco Land Corporation

 Pedro Roxas, and renowned chef extraordinaire Carlo Miguel.

According to Sparrow, the overall architecture of the resort is a big factor in helping Anya claim its stake as an international resort development.

“Anya’s architecture puts together the best practices and attributes that we expect from international luxury boutique hotels. This means luxury bathrooms, a tranquility pool, a library concierge and a living room lobby. At the same time, Anya’s design also provides all the comforts of home,” he explained.

Even as Anya adapts international standards for luxurious design, it will still retain a Filipino tropical feel. “The architecture of Anya residences is a modern interpretation of tropical Filipino design. Simple, clean lines will be accentuated by the warmth and familiarity of rustic traditional Filipino elements,” said architect Samson.

Ultimately, Anya provides residents and guests an unmatched opportunity for rest and relaxation, privilege and pampering.

“A sense of privacy and personal space is always there. The usable spaces, indoors and outdoors, are refreshing in their combination of earthy and neutral colors, with discreet touches of bright hues. Browns and linen-whites combine with the natural finishes of wood, bamboo, and abaca. These are in perfect synch with the resort’s verdant and floral landscape. Overall, the atmosphere is tranquil, natural, and genuine,” said Samson.

Resort lifestyle

Anya’s residents and guests enjoy a privileged resort lifestyle with all the luxurious pampering they deserve.

“Anya is being developed as a world-class, self-contained resort that would be one of the very best in the country, and probably the best within one and a half hours of Manila. It’s destined to be the Philippines’ leading spa and wellness getaway. As a boutique spa resort, Anya provides a sanctuary for the senses: it invigorates the soul while relaxing body and mind,” Elizalde explained.

Anya Resort and Residences will be a harmonious blend of spa elements, healthy cuisine, award-winning spa services and wellness activities, and other signature Anya experiences. A stay at Anya is a journey of rejuvenation and wellness experiences meant to soothe and indulge the senses. 

Personalized service is at the core of the boutique resort lifestyle provided by Anya. Residential unit owners have their very own personal assistants to cater to their every need. They can have food and beverages delivered to them at anytime, anywhere inside Anya. If they wish, they may also avail of a personalized wellness program that includes detox, holistic treatments, and balanced life coaching.

Of course a boutique resort lifestyle will not be complete without excellent cuisine. And even better, the food at Anya will be deliciously fresh and healthy.

“The signature restaurant will serve the freshest food straight from the garden to the

table. I call it ‘country, relaxed style of food’—we’ll use the best home-made ingredients like garlic mayonnaise, home-made ham, sourdough, etc.

“The freshness of the ingredients will really make a difference in how the delicious Anya’s food will be. I want to preserve traditional foods, recipes, and cooking methods to bring out the best in all the meals we serve. Definitely, there will be no buffets,” said chef Carlo Miguel.

Best investment

So many people dream of a having their own resort hideaway—and maybe owning a resort themselves. With Anya, this dream can come true in the best way. Its strategic location, affordability, world-class luxury branding and international quality amenities make it a smart investment proposition.

According to Roxas, Anya is a sound investment because its returns come not only in the form of monetary yields but also in terms of experiences that promote total well-being.

“First of all, an investment in Anya allows the investor to earn from Anya’s hotel component through cash on yield earning. We are the only developer in the Philippines that has created a real system that assures return on investment.

“Second, the exclusive, luxury experience at Anya provides guests, residents, and investors with amenities and services that promote health and wellness of mind, body and spirit. These two benefits are enjoyed by investors over the lifetime of the asset,” said Roxas.

A boutique luxury brand like Anya also has a distinct selling proposition that makes it attractive to Filipinos, balikbayans, and foreigners alike: it is a world-class boutique luxury brand inspired by the likes of Como, Six Senses, and GHM—yet at the same time it is differentiated by more affordable accommodations, personalized services, fresh healthy food, and of course, the warmth and hospitality that Filipinos are known for.

“We welcome guests and investors to come over to Anya so they can experience for themselves what a premiere, luxury boutique resort lifestyle is like. We’re sure that once they experience the Anya lifestyle, they won’t be able to imagine living life any other way,” said Roxas.

Anya Resorts and Residences is the pioneer and the leader when it comes to luxury resort living. Discover the Anya lifestyle now. For inquiries about vacation stays or residential units, call (632) 810-8901 to06; fax (632) 750-2169; mobile (632) 917-570-9041; or email info@anyaresort.com

Anya Resort and Residence is developed by Roxaco Land Corporation, the property development arm of Roxas and Company Inc. Roxaco has been a leading and trusted name in real estate since 1988, with projects such as the Fuego Hotel chains and several subdivisions in Batangas and Cavite.

The Residence Project designed by Architect Richard Garcia Nicolas

Architectural design is one of the major aspects the should be considered in the construction of buildings, houses, bridges and other physical structures aside from its foundations, floor plans and estimated cost. Electrical designs, interior designs and other related matters are also considered in the construction of a successful project.

This is to share the Residence Project designed by Architect Richard Garcia Nicolas as follows:

For architectural designs, consultations and other related services you may contact Architect Richard G. Nicolas with email: ridzcolz@yahoo.com & cp no. 0943 472 4688

PICC, Metro Parking renew car park partnership

The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), the country’s leading and biggest event venue, and Metro Parking Management (Phils.) Inc., an ISO-certified car park management and consultancy firm, recently renewed its partnership for another 2 years through a contract-signing ceremony.

Metro Parking’s main responsibility has been to ensure the safety and security of all parked vehicles within the PICC grounds. Despite many parking spaces around Metro Manila under its management, Metro Parking still displayed the utmost in professionalism and expertise with regard to car park management, earning PICC’s satisfaction with its performance. Seen in photo are PICC General Manager Atty. Renato Padilla (L) and Metro Parking Management (Phils.) Inc. President, Richard Fong, in a firm handshake after the signing ceremony.

Landco, Younghusbands to hold Tribeca Football Fest on April 21

Leisure real estate developer Landco Pacific Corporation, in partnership with Chelsea FC Soccer School Philippines, the school operated by famed football superstars Phil and James Younghusband, will hold the first Tribeca Football Festival on April 21^{st 2013}. The event, which is expected to feature some 500 football enthusiasts, will be held on the 7-Aside Football Field from 8 am till 4:30 pm.

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM’S JAMES YOUNGHUSBAND shown here in action at the 7-Aside Football Field located in Tribeca Private Residences in Sucat, Muntinlupa which is the venue for the 1st Tribeca Football Festival on April 21, 2013. Younghusband with his brother and fellow National Football Team player Phil will be present at the event. The football festival is organized by leisure real estate developer Landco Pacific Corporation and the two football stars. The football fest is also a joint venture between Landco and ATR KimEng Securities, Inc.,. Landco is the developer behind Tribeca Private Residences and other upscale resort lifestyle developments in the country. Sponsors of the 1^st Tribeca Football Fest include Meralco, MVP Sports Foundation, Smart, and PLDT-SME.

During the football fest, the Younghusband brothers will be at the event for the awards ceremony along with officials of Landco Pacific Corporation, the developer behind Tribeca Private Residences, and joint venture partner, ATR Kim Eng Land Inc.

The Tribeca Football Fest is sponsored and supported by Meralco, MVP Sports Foundation, Smart, and PLDT-SME.  

THE 1st TRIBECA FOOTBALL FESTIVAL  organizers and sponsors include: Albert Martin Villa-Real (left), Vice President for Sales, Landco Pacific Corp.; links hands with (starting second from left) Alfred Xerez-Burgos Jr., Vice Chairman, Landco Pacific Corp.; Alfred Xerez-Burgos III, President and CEO, Landco Pacific Corp.; James and Phil Younghusband, Directors of the Younghusband Football Academy; Lorenzo Andres Roxas, Chairman and President, Maybank ATR KimEng Securities, Inc.; Manuel Tordesillas, Chairman, ATR KimEng Securities Inc.; and Renato Leveriza Jr., President, ATR KimEng Securities Inc. The football even will be held on April 21st at the 7-Aside Football Field located at Tribeca Private Residences in Sucat, Muntinlupa. Sponsors of the 1^st Tribeca Football Fest include Meralco, MVP Sports Foundation, Smart, and PLDT-SME.

Tribeca Private Residences provides football players a safe and friendly environment, where they can hone their technical skills and sportsmanship. “Tribeca is very proud to be the home of the Chelsea FC Soccer School in the Philippines. As such, Landco is able to support our budding and very talented Filipino football players. Phil and James [Younghusband] are to be commended for their generosity in doing their part in helping the country develop world-class soccer players.

KICK-OFF. Organizers and sponsors of the 1st Tribeca Football Festival share a light moment at the 7-Aside Football Field in Tribeca Private Residences in Sucat, Muntinlupa. The event will be held on April 21st 2013 at the 7-Aside Football Field.  From L-R: Alfred Xerez-Burgos III, President and CEO, Landco Pacific Corporation (LPC); Alfred Xerez-Burgos Jr., Vice Chairman, LPC; James and Phil Younghusband, Directors of the Younghusband Football Academy; Renato Leveriza Jr., President, ATR KimEng Securities Inc.;  Lorenzo Andres Roxas, Chairman and President, Maybank ATR KimEng Securities, Inc. Sponsors of the 1^st Tribeca Football Fest include Meralco, MVP Sports Foundation, Smart, and PLDT-SME.

“Landco can do no less and we are honored to host the very first Tribeca Football Festival here in our exclusive property. Through this event, we are helping showcase the talents of our young Filipino football players while giving them a high-level of competition where they can hone their skills,” explained Alfred Xerez-Burgos III, President and CEO, Landco Pacific Corp. 

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM PLAYER PHIL YOUNGHUSBAND shows his moves at the 7-Aside Football Field in Tribeca Private Residences in Sucat, Muntinlupa, the venue of the 1st Tribeca Football Festival scheduled on April 21st. Younghusband and his brother and fellow National Football Team member James are joining up with upscale leisure real estate developer Landco Pacific Corporation for the event, which is a joint venture with ATR KimEng Securities, Inc.,. Landco Pacific Corporation is the developer behind Tribeca Private Residences and other leisure real estate developments in the country. Sponsors of the 1^st Tribeca Football Fest include Meralco, MVP Sports Foundation, Smart, and PLDT-SME.

Tribeca Private Residences is a 9.7 hectare resort condominium development that combines a modern 17-storey condominium tower with lots of open green spaces featuring a 3-hectare Central Park as well as a 1,800 sq. m. Aqua Park.

Tribeca Private Residences’ newest addition is Hudson Place Tower 1, which is one of five residential condominiums set to rise in the master-planned development. It has 407 residential units. For more information about Tribeca Private Residences and how to enroll in The Chelsea FC Soccer School, please call 842-8000.

BROTHERS AND PHILIPPINE National Football Team stars James and Phil Younghusband take a break from a game at the  7-Aside Football Field in Tribeca Private Residences in Sucat, Muntinlupa. The football field will be the site of the 1st Tribeca Football Festival to be held on April 21st, 2013. Leisure estate developer Landco Pacific Corporation is organizing the event as a joint venture with ATR KimEng Securities,Inc., in cooperation with the Younghusbands.  Sponsors of the 1^st Tribeca Football Fest include Meralco, MVP Sports Foundation, Smart, and PLDT-SME.

Landco Pacific Corporation is the developer of high-end leisure communities, resort-inspired condominiums and luxury home communities. For more than 20 years, the company has made its mark in Philippine real estate, and is widely acknowledged as one of the leading leisure developers. For more information about Landco Pacific Corp., please call 836-5000.  

Avida, A Growing Community with its New Towers

Avida Land is proud to announce the latest additions to its vastly growing community: Avida Towers Prime Taft Tower 2 and Avida Towers Sucat Tower 8.

The entire development of Avida Towers Sucat is nearing its completion, with the introduction of Tower 8. What sets Tower 8 apart from the previous towers is its exclusive SkyClub, a rooftop haven where residents can take pleasure in breathtaking views of the cityscape. Residents can enjoy the sunrise while sipping coffee or while doing yoga, and the sunset while chilling in the company of friends.

To complete the sense of community that Avida envisions for Avida Towers Sucat, an area has also been developed for expanded amenities. This area consists of more than a thousand square meters of land, dedicated to providing residents a means of bonding with their families. A swimming pool is built right in the middle of the newly constructed area, while a playground with a basketball court can be found near the pool, open for children to play in during their leisure time. In order to address the fitness of its residents, outdoor gym equipment is also provided and a brick jogging path encircles the whole amenity area.  A special game room adds to the fun, where one can play air hockey, fuzz ball and board games.

Meanwhile, Avida Towers Prime Taft’s Tower 2 was launched with a strong demand for more units. Avida Towers Prime Taft is an ideal living space for students and young urban professionals. The tower will have amenities suited to the residents’ profiles, including The Nook, a study hall which students are encouraged to use for their academic needs.

Avida recently tied up with Team Manila to design a colorful board-up that currently surrounds the property. Inspired by the dynamic landscape that surrounds Taft Avenue, the patterns blend with images of the lifestyle one can experience, whether it be studying or relaxing in the Sunset Deck or stepping outside to explore the city.

Avida Towers Prime Taft and Avida Towers Sucat both deliver the advantage of being able to live a suburban lifestyle while still being within easy access to the city life. The projects’ convenient locations make it easier for residents to travel from their homes to their schools, malls and other places of interest. Makati, the heart of Metro Manila, has its business district just a few minutes away from both locations, making work closer to home.

Studio, one- bedroom and two-bedroom units are available. Avida Towers Prime Taft units range from P1.9M to P6.1M, while units at Avida Towers Sucat range from P1.5M to P4M. Both projects are managed and maintained by the Ayala Property Management Corporation, assuring residents that the property remains in top shape.

For more information about Avida’s condominiums in the Philippines, go to www.avidaland.com or call (+632) 848 5200 (within Metro Manila) and 1-800-10 848 5200 (outside Metro Manila).

About Avida Land

For more than 20 years, Avida has focused on enriching the lives of the hardworking Filipino middle-class by offering their families a home to be proud of; homes that thrive in a peaceful and safe community and are accessible to public transportation.

As of the first half of 2012, Avida Land has 55 projects in 31 unique locations. Avida homes are all beautifully and practically designed, and built to provide reliable performance over time. Avida is affordable living at its best.

GARNET IN ANVAYA COVE: A MODERN TROPICAL HOME

Imagine your dream home in one of the premier leisure communities in the Philippines. Your dream home with all the fun and none of the hassle of homebuilding.

In fact, Subic Bay Development & Industrial Estate Corporation (SUDECO) can make this all happen for you by presenting their second House and Lot project, Garnet in Anvaya Cove, Morong, Bataan, Philippines.

Named after a gemstone representing energy, and it is said to bring good health and to have healing properties. The aim of the management is to design and build your dream home where you and your family can recharge and re-energize by getting away from the stress of living in the metropolis.

A carefully chosen 577 square meter scenic lot in a cul-de-sac section of the Mango Grove neighborhood is where Garnet will be built. Also, a nice, quiet park awaits you just a stone’s throw away from your house.

Garnet was designed with the intention of giving you the best possible view of the breath taking horizon and lush greenery.

Owning a piece of tropical paradise has never been easy.

For inquiries about the House & Lot, please contact SUDECO at (632) 814-0711; 813-4137 or 893-0633 local 104 or just visit http://www.sudeco.net/sudeco-projects/built-units-mdus-condos-and-house-lot.

SAN JUANICO GOLF HOTEL: A HOLIDAY PARADISE BECKONS

ENJOY CHRISTMAS and vacation trips at a holiday paradise with families and friends. The San Juanico Golf Hotel is a 30-room hotel surrounded with breath-taking verdant landscape of flat and gently sloping greens, panorama of endless rolling hills and mountains offers world-class amenities and accommodations to those visiting Eastern Visayas.

Guests at the hotel get an exquisite view of the San Juanico Bridge, a historic structure and an engineering marvel that spans two kms across the strait that connects Samar and Leyte provinces.  It is considered the most beautiful sea-spanning bridge in the Philippines.

The San Juanico Golf Hotel is situated inside the gates of San Juanico Golf, Park and Country Club, located at Barangay Camansihay, Tacloban City just 10kms from downtown and 21 kms from the airport. After fine-tuning, the hotel is in full operation and well prepared for the holiday season. It offers a complete menu of first-class services and amenities for all its guests seeking for a relaxing vacation away from their stressful urban routine. 

Golfers will definitely enjoy their game at the 18-hole golf course while families and friends have fun time at the hotel in its private patio, surrounded with the beauty of its elegant yet laid-back ambiance; the delicious gourmet cuisine at the golf country clubhouse and the services of highly-trained, friendly and attentive staff.

“There is always a need for quality accommodations in Tacloban. With this in mind,  we have more to share especially with the growing populace discovering what Eastern Visayas has to offer. The San Juanico Golf Hotel joins the long list of  Tacloban destinations, including the McArthur and Santo Nino Shrines, beautiful churches, top hospitals, malls and universities.

“Tacloban is also very accessible with 10 flights arriving daily at its airport. We are proud that the new hotel can offer our golf members, their families, friends, balikbayans, tourists, vacationers, enthusiasts and travelers the best of the famous Tacloban hospitality, food, ambiance, convenience and comfort.” said Victor Domingo, The Kapitan of the San Juanico Golf, Park and Country Club.

New tourist destination

According to Mimi Acacio, CEO of the San Juanico Golf Hotel, the hotel design is especially geared towards all ages, making them feel relaxed and at home while enjoying the beauty of both nature and conformity with the hotel interiors. 

“We have to find a balance between the already beautiful landscape outdoors and our goal to provide a relaxed, aesthetic pleasing look indoors. I am pleased that we have achieved a homely, carefree elegance in interior designs, in our rooms without and with private patios and the rest of our amenities.

“Once inside the hotel, all your nagging concerns just melt away. Just sit back and enjoy our services or you could go outdoors and play with the children; body with family and friends, or simply take early morning or late afternoon walks along the fairways on greens or cemented pathways. Our swimming pools--one for adults and one for the kids--are a great way to have fun, relax and exercise,” she said.

Acacio adds that they paid attention to details for the guests’ comfort and enjoyment. Even the drapes, beddings and other room accessories are customized for the homely and elegant presentation.

“Liza Cahilig, who supplied the drapes and beddings accessories, did a wonderful job. Here at the San Juanico Golf Hotel we make guests’ convenience and satisfaction an absolute priority. We represent the best that Tacloban and the Eastern Visayas has to offer. Our goal is to make our guests as comfortable as possible by giving them every convenience and providing their needs.” she said.

The hotel, horseback riding, gourmet cuisine

Acacio pointed out that interior and exterior in each of the 30 rooms—from top to the lower levels--is one of her innovations including architectural designs built by architect Edito Cumpio; with an unobstructed, panoramic view of the fairway, endless rolling hills and mountains, and the famous San Juanico Bridge. The San Juanico Golf Hotel is also set apart by its ultimate offer of exclusivity—selected rooms are available for purchase.

“It is the ultimate in exclusivity. The buyer will have ownership of a unit in a world-class, full-service hotel with all the amenities and our excellent service staff at their beck and call. Would be owners of these units will have the best of condotel living—as a second home or as a leisure hideaway,” she said. 

A new offering for guests is the horseback-riding amenity for the children.  For those who wish to enjoy and commune with the wonder of nature even more closely, go on a horseback ride with the assistance of experienced guides and expert handlers. 

While waiting for the kids, hotel guests are welcome to enjoy global, gourmet fair at the spacious and comfortable Golf Clubhouse. The restaurant offers mouth-watering Filipino dishes, international cuisine and fresh icy delicious drinks. Stay-in hotel guests are treated to free breakfast at the restaurant.

The San Juanico Golf Hotel is in full operation. Travel and tour providers have yet another exciting and world-class quality destination to offer their clients and are encouraged to get in touch with the hotel to discover exciting deals that await them.

Those who wish to inquire about drapes, beddings and accessories may contact Liza Cahilig at Joann Ashley Garments Manufacturing and Design. Tel: 359-0048,  359-0049 and Cel: 0999.993.5888.

For inquiries, booking information and accreditation about the San Juanico Golf Hotel: Email: www.sanjuanicogolf.gov.ph, sjgolfhotel@ymail.com or go to Google and search for San Juanico Golf Hotel; or contact Phillip Cayubit at Tel: 02/404-6513 Cel: 0917.795.7085 or Liza Cahilig at Tel: 02/359-0048 and Cel: 0999.993.5888 or Anton Llano at Tel: 053/341-7969 and Cel: 0929.484.9517.