Paseo Verde Will Soon Rise to Meet Condo Living Demands

According to data from the Department of Tourism, International tourist arrivals to the Philippines from January to August of 2013 grew to 3.18 million from 2.85 million for the same period a year earlier. By the year 2016, the Philippine government targets 10 million international tourist arrivals, and to serve this growing market, 20,000 new rooms must be built by then.

That only means more condo units must be developed to meet that demand.  That’s good news to our country right?  If you’re one of those who are sourcing out your own abode and might be thinking the supply for quality and comfortable living is not enough, fret not, LEED Inc. is here to be of service.

The construction of LEED Inc.’s first project, Paseo Verde in Real, remains on track as construction goes full-swing to complete the first tower of the 1.1-hectare mid-rise condominium project.

Reasons why condo-living rocks

Condos aren't mansions, but they are a perfect lifestyle fit for some, especially the younger generation that's always on the go. Sure, it’s less space, but they’re chock full of goodness. Condominiums you say? Nay. They are Condomaximums!

Here's a few reasons why condo-living rocks:

BE SOCIABLE

Living in a condo building you’ll naturally be around more people. Since units are closer together and there are many more common areas like party rooms, fitness centers, and pools, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet your neighbors and kick it.

GET CLOSER TO THE ACTION

You’re a mover and a shaker. You need to be knee-deep in the action and the condo life brings you closer to restaurants, bars, theaters, and many other city-centric events and shows. In a country full of commutes, you’ll perpetually be less than 20 minutes away from everything.

LOCK IT, THEN ROCKET

A condo is like life before kids. It used to be so easy to spontaneously decide to go to dinner and drinks with the wife. 3 kids later? It takes 25 minutes just to get in the car. That’s a house. You can’t just leave a house. A condo though? Lock it up and head to Europe for a month.

EXCEPTIONAL AMENITIES

Condos feature amenities for all residents including recreational facilities, fitness centers, as well as pools. Plus, with the homeowners association dealing with all the maintenance affairs, all you can do is enjoy. 

MAXIMUM SECURITY

Still afraid of the dark? I don’t blame you--it’s terrifying. But it’s nothing that the locked-down, buttoned-up security of a condo building can’t fix for you. With keyed entrances, on duty security, and security cameras, it’ll take an Ocean’s Eleven-type heist to get anywhere near your authentic Darth Vader replica costume. All that security leads to fewer break-ins and a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.

BE ECO-FRIENDLY

Walk, bike, and ride public transportation around the city with a clear conscience. It won’t be your car emissions that’ll be body-slamming Mother Earth to death.

NEIGHBORLY ASSISTANCE

Unlike the death trappiness of a home, you’re never far from people in your condo building. This really pays off when you have an emergency--like that time you got your foot stuck in the toilet.

LOOK MA, NO UPKEEP

For those that hate mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, repainting the house, or doing other chores associated with homeownership, it simply makes more sense to live in a condo. Plus, smaller spaces doesn’t require much electricity, so the inexpensive utility bills are also a welcome advantage.

Convinced? Good. Do yourself a favor and sit back, relax, and rock a condo to the max with SM Supermall's SHOP & WIN PROMO, with 10 lucky shoppers winning 10 fully-furnished SMDC condominium units!

Get a chance to win with every Php1000 purchase at any SM Supermall. Just present the receipt with an SM Advantage Card, E-Plus Card, BDO Rewards Card, or SM Prestige Card. Raffle entries are doubled when a customer presents an E-Plus Loyalty Card.

The promo runs from June 22 up to November 22, 2014. For more details, visit the SM Supermall Shop & Win official website: www.smshopandwin.com

Paseo Verde in the South

Education is the most important inheritance a parent can give to their children, with proper guidance and right up bringing,  a child can never go wrong with his or her decisions. This holds true in   the case of these two students.  At a very young age they persuaded their parents to buy them a condominium unit at Paseo Verde in Las Piñas City.

A mid rise condominium located South of Metro Manila interest the two students, Doreen Joy Rosell and Maria Jessica Bello both students from FEU,  because of its unique features that Paseo Verde offers to its unit owners. The bike facilities and electronic bike charging is just one feature that the condominium offers, it also has park and play ground of its own located in its premises. Plus the certified accreditation by the Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) and a member of the Philippine Green Building Council for its steps toward promoting a sustainable community.

Presently, the  awareness in promoting and living in an eco friendly place is the current fad among young people today. They want to give their contribution in protecting the environment and helping it in their own way.

One of the student said that “It is nice to live in a place where you can see trees and green grasses outside your window and gives you the feeling that you’re away from the city.” 

The other lass said “South is the place that are being heavily developed, soon it will or might become the new business hub, since most of the place in Metro Manila is already full. The opportunity could be right here.  And this is not a loss it could also be a gain for me, because I see this as my first investment.”

In the end, they are positively sure that after they graduated and find the right job, they know that it’s their turn to pay the rest of the monthly payment.

Shop at SM Malls and Win an SMDC Condo

"We've got it all for you!" this tagline alone from SM Malls makes me giddy when I go shopping at SM. I've been introduced to shopping at an early age and the only mall that I know that time is SM Cubao. And after a few years, the SM empire built more malls, international brands flocked in and the local brands also boom in the industry of shopping.

And once more, with the latest promo of SM, I'm sure you'll have more reason to shop, shop and shop! Only at SM where you can shop and win an SMDC condo unit! 

10 lucky shoppers will get to experience star-life condo living as the country’s largest chain of malls, launches their biggest and grandest promotion, the SM Supermalls Shop and Win an SMDC Condo Promo. The country’s largest shopping mall operator teamed-up with SM Development Corporation (SMDC), the leading real estate company in the Philippines, to give away 10 fully-furnished condominium units in prime locations. 

Know more details on how to join the SM Supermalls Shop & Win Promo

Q: Who can join the promo?

A: This promo is exclusive to the following cardholders:

- E-Plus Loyalty Card

- SM Advantage Card

- SM Prestige Card

- BDO Rewards Card

Q: How can I join this promo?

A: Every P1000 single- or accumulated-receipt purchase from any establishment in any SM Mall entitles you to one e-raffle entry. You need to present any of the following in the designated Shop & Win booth in the mall:

To earn single raffle entries: 

Present receipt with any of the following cards: 

SM Advantage Card

SM Prestige Card

BDO Rewards Card.

To get double e-raffle entries:

Present receipt with E-Plus Loyalty Card 

Q: How can I apply for any of these cards?

A: You may simply go the Customer Service area to inquire or visit E-Plus and SM Advantage websites for more details.

Q: Where in the mall can I get an e-raffle entry?

A: You can get an e-raffle entry at the Shop & Win Promo Booth found at designated areas in the mall. You may also go to Customer Service area to inquire.

Q: What are the participating shops inside the SM malls?

A: All establishments in the SM malls are part of the promo. These includes shops, restaurants, cinemas, SM Foodcourt, SM Ice Skating Rink, SM Bowling, services, booths, kiosks, exhibit spaces, etc. 

Q: What are the valid receipts?

A: All receipts from all establishments in SM malls, such as, but not limited to- shops, restaurants, cinemas, and services are valid except for receipts for the purchase of gift certificates and bills payment (mobile phone bills, telephone bills, credit card bills, utility bills such electricity, water, and the like).

Q: Can I use accumulated receipts?

A: Yes you can enter the promo with accumulated receipts as long as they are within the promo period. 

Q: What is the promo duration?

A: The promo will run from June 22 until November 22, 2014.

Q: What are the participating malls? 

A: Below is the list of all 56 participating malls:
SM City North EDSA, SM Megamall, The Podium, SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura Premier, SM Lanang Premier, SM Center Valenzuela, SM City Novaliches, SM City Fairview, SM City Manila, SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City San Lazaro, SM Center Pasig, SM City Taytay, SM City Masinag, SM City Marikina, SM Center Las Piñas, SM Southmall, SM City Sucat, SM City Bicutan, SM City BF Parañaque, SM Center Muntinlupa, SM City Baguio, SM City Rosales, SM City Tarlac, SM City Olongapo, SM City Pampanga, SM City San Fernando Downtown, SM City Clark, SM City Cauayan, SM City Baliwag, SM City Marilao, SM City Bacoor, SM Center Molino, SM City Dasmariñas, SM City Rosario, SM City San Pablo, SM City Sta. Rosa, SM City Calamba, SM City Batangas, SM City Naga, SM City Lucena, SM City Lipa, SM City Cebu, SM City Consolacion

SM City Iloilo, SM City Bacolod, SM City Davao, SM City Cagayan De Oro, SM City General Santos, SM Hypermarket Sucat Lopez, SM Savemore Apalit , SM Savemore Nagtahan, SM Marketmall Dasmariñas, Jazz Mall (SMDC), Sun Mall (SMDC)

Q: How many raffle draws will there be?

A: There will be five raffle draws – four monthly raffle draws and one grand raffle draw.

*All draws will be held at the Shopping Center Management Corp. head office in the presence of representatives from DTI, SCMC Marketing, and SMPHI IT.

Q: What are the prizes at stake?

A: Ten (10) fully-furnished SMDC condo units up for grabs! There will be one winner per condo unit.

1st Monthly Raffle Draw - July 28 2014, 4pm

Field Residences (Sucat, Paranaque)

M Place South Triangle (Tomas Morato, Quezon City)

2nd Monthly Raffle Draw - Aug. 27, 2014, 4pm

Light Residences (Ortigas)  

Sun Residences (Rotonda, Espana, Manila)

3rd Monthly Raffle Draw - Sept. 29, 2014, 4pm

Princeton Residences (New Manila, Quezon City) 

Blue Residences (Katipunan Ave) 

4th Monthly Raffle Draw - Oct. 27, 2014, 4pm

Grass Residences (North EDSA) 

Sea Residences (Near Mall of Asia) 

Grand Raffle Draw - Nov. 27, 2014, 4pm

Mezza Residences (Aurora Blvd, Quezon City) 

Jazz Residences (Makati) 

Every month, two condominium units from SMDC’s prime properties will be given away, strategically located in key areas across Metro Manila. These are Field Residences, M Place South Triangle, Light Residences, Sun Residences, Princeton Residences, Blue Residences, Grass Residences, Sea Residences and Jazz Residences and an 80-square meter penthouse at Mezza Residences.

Steven Tan, Senior Vice President for Operations of SM Supermalls said during the recent Shop and Win Promo launch last June 24, 2014 at the SMDC Grand Showroom, “SM will continue to provide not only affordable luxury and family fun mall experience but also a chance to experience the SMDC star-life condo living!”

To join, one need only to shop or dine for a minimum of P1, 000 single or accumulated purchase in any of SM Supermalls’ 56 mall locations nationwide including SMDC Jazz and Sun Mall. Shoppers simply present their receipt/s along with their E-Plus Loyalty card, SM Advantage card, SM Prestige card or BDO Rewards card for an e-raffle entry. Double e-raffle entries will be given with the use of the E-Plus Loyalty card. 

It's so easy, right? Be one of the 10 lucky shoppers to win a condo! I will surely join! Good luck to us! :)

The SM Supermalls Shop and Win Promo starts from June 22 up to November 22, 2014. Visit www.smshopandwin.com for more details. Like and follow SM Supermalls on facebook.com/smsupermalls and on Twitter and Instagram (@smsupermalls) for regular updates.

Small space, big impression

More and more people are now embracing condo living due to its affordability and convenience. But one of the most common trade-offs is comfort. Most condo units are small and do not have enough room for you to create a living space you can call your own.

Below are a few tips and tricks from Mandaue Foam Furniture Store on how you can make the most out of your condo unit without sacrificing comfort and functionality.

Let the light in. Light is a key element in opening up a room. Avoid heavy curtains and draperies and use blinds or sheer curtains instead. These will allow natural light in and still give the privacy you need. Artificial lighting is another option but opt for slim and tall lamps, wall mounted fixtures or light pendants to add illumination and ambiance without eating up too much space.

Beds with pull out drawers at the bottom are a great way to save on closet space.

Use light colors.  A lighter hue on your walls and ceiling is another way to open up a room. Blocks of neutral shades like white, cream or pastels reflect light are your best options. Using a single color scheme for the other rooms will also help dissolve the division. Avoid dark colors or patterned wallpapers as these will make a small room even smaller. Accessories would be your best option to brighten up your room and give it personality.

A lighter hue on walls and ceiling opens up a room. Also, keep your accessories to the bare minimum and remember that these are just

Less in More. Clutter and overcrowding makes a room feel small and stuffy. You should first focus on the basic pieces needed in a particular room, like the bed in the bedroom and the dining set in the dining area, before adding decorative elements. Do keep your accessories to the bare minimum and remember that these are just to highlight and not compete with the main furniture.

Go multi-purpose. Nothing can save you more precious space than multi-functional furniture. Go for items that can be used in different ways like an ottoman which can be used for sitting and storage at the same time, or a modular sofa which can also be rearranged as individual seating when you have guests. Beds with pull out drawers at the bottom are also a great way to save on closet space. 

Customize! When moving into a new space, we often concentrate on the floor area but another option is to have storage built onto the wall or overhead. This can be cupboards integrated with your kitchen appliances or overhead storage or dresser designed to efficiently accommodate the bed. Customized furniture may be a bit more costly, but the extra space you free up will give you more room to move around and will be worth the extra expense.

Mirrors, mirrors on the wall. One of the best ways to decorate and open up a space is by using mirrors. Large mirrors are effective room expanders. It can lengthen a short room or widen a narrow area. Placed strategically, mirrors can also reflect light as well as attractive elements in the room like a window, another room or a favorite artwork.

Mirrors expands the room by lengthening a short room or widening a narrow area.

Condo living need not be a choice between comfort and convenience. By adapting a few tips and tricks from the furniture expert, and a little creativity, you can definitely look forward to living in a place you can call home.

Mandaue Foam Furniture Store is now one of the country’s top 1000 corporations. It started as a foam manufacturer in 1971 and has since expanded to 19 factories and showrooms nationwide. With over 40 years of providing its customers with quality and value-for-money products, Mandaue Foam now offers a diversified line of products that include a complete range of home furniture and accessories.