The AboitizLand Community Tour

Saturday, October 3, 2009 – After the successful First Bite: Bloggers Party in Pristina North, Aboitizland has once again invited the infamous Cebu Bloggers for a day’s tour to their made-for-life communities (Let me call this as “The AboitizLand Community Tour”). Despite the threat of gusty winds and occasional rain showers (brought by Typhoon Parma), 20 bloggers braved the weather for a chance to see and experience AboitizLand’s renowned Made-for-Life communities.

Molave Highlands

The tour started off around 9AM as we headed north towards the Molave Highlands in Lamac, Consolacion, Cebu. This Made-for-life community is conveniently located on the hills Consolacion, Cebu with only 25 minutes away from the busy district of Cebu. It is accessible by cars, taxi cabs, and the public utility vehicles. Molave Highlands provide spectacular views of Mother Nature and fresh air which makes this community a place where staying at home is another pleasant experience.

Molave Highlands is built ideally for a solemn living with Mother Nature’s help. In Molave Highlands, one can take advantage of its amenities built around nature. The Molave Tree Park and The Indigenous Tree Sanctuary are ideal places to chill out and be one with nature after a day’s hard work. If you’re a health buff, a jogging path is conveniently paved inside the community. Like all Made-for-Life communities, a Club house is situated within the village where families can celebrate memorable get-togethers while chilling-out on a great view of the city and the nature’s greenscape. A small swimming pool, a play court, and a play ground are also present in this Made-for-Life village.

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Mahogany Grove

Mahogany Grove is another AboitizLand’s Made-for-Life Community. It is located in Talamban, Cebu City. During its launch a few years ago the entire 84 lots were blocked off on the launching day itself. This Made-for-Life Community is a 5.8 hectare village with concepts focusing on the spirit of community-building and nurturing sociable relationships.

Mahogany Grove is a close-knit community where vecinos regularly celebrate fiestas, picnics and other outdoor activities which truly foster neighborly ties. In Mahogany Grove, one can call the community – a home.

Pristina North

Though we have been in this made-for-life community during the First Bite Bloggers Party, AboitizLand took us back to the village for the benefit of those who haven’t been there yet. Pristina North is located in baranggay Talamban and baranggay Bacayan in Cebu City. It is suitably accessible by cars, cabs, and the public utility vehicles. The Pristina North is another flagship development of AboitizLand being the first integrated residential community with utilities (electric, water, etc) built underground. This Made-for-Life Village is a tribute to Filipino-Asian Architecture. Pristina North offers a hassle-free living where shopping and playing is just around the corner.

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North Town Homes

North Town Homes is the first residential development of Aboitizland. This Made-for-Life community is home to a very close-knit community where families can be at ease because of its safe and serene environment. The North Town Homes is situated in Cabancalan, Mandaue City. This Made-for-Life Community is managed by the North Town Homes Property Management. Living in this community, one can definitely experience the dynamics of community living through organized interactions.

Pueblo Verde

Pueblo Verde is a complex situated in Basak, Lapu-Lapu City. This complex is a commercial hub where it projects the concept of a town center providing a unique mix of retail services, service facilities, dining, and a modern office space. Pueblo Verde is right in front MEZ II which is perfectly convenient for the growing MEZ II market.

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iMez

iMez is conveniently located within Pueblo Verde Complex in Basak, Lapu-Lapu City. It is a five-storey building suited for BPO Offices (Business Process Outsourcing) and retail stores on its ground floor. iMez also caters to immediate technology demand which is why it has an amazing 200% power backup to keep all systems running. Its architecture is inspired by modern Filipino-Spanish. iMez also boasts its wide parking area, Al Fresco Dining, and underground utilities.

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Aboitiz Sports Field

Right after taking our lunch at Orange Brutus’ Branch within Pueblo Verde, we were on our way to Aboitiz Sports Field. The sports field is located in North Reclamation Area, Subangdaku, Mandaue City. It boasts a professional football field with FIFA size/dimension compliance. The field is layered with sand and gravel which makes it softer for any player. Its facilities include Lighting (for night games), Batting Cages, Lockers and Shower Rooms, 24/7 Security, Ample Parking Spaces… to name a few.

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Kishanta

Our second-to-the-last stop is Kishanta in Talisay City, Cebu. Kishanta means “positive energy” and “family” – terms coming from Japanese and Sanskrit. These key terms are the core concepts for AboitizLand’s Kishanta. Kishanta is a place for well-being, it nurtures mind tranquility while savoring the panoramic view of the Cebu’s blue seas and green mountain scenery. Kishanta offers a wide range of amenities such as the Zen-inspired club house, its scenic party hall, the zen and herbal gardens, and the astounding infinity pool.

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Persimmon

…and on to our last destination – the Persimmon. The Persimmon is located Mabolo, Cebu City. Tagged as “Your True North Is On The Rise”, the Persimmon is a great and awesome place to live within the heart of the metropolis. Its architecture concept is focused on Asian-contemporary. The Persimmon is another made-for-life community which makes it an amazing place to live in. It also prides its soon-to-launch retail and lifestyle spaces right in front of this Made-for-Life Community – The Persimmon Plus (Where Kahayag Cafe will soon to be housed). The Persimmon brings a modern and solemn lifestyle with its 360-view of Cebu seas and mountains.

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My Perspective

Oh well, despite the lack of sleep I pretty much enjoyed the tour (The last time I slept was on Thursday). I thought the weather wouldn’t really cooperate but having Atenean101 (ATI – Anak ni Mother Nature) on the tour made it all worthwhile; Mother Nature knows how to protect her children. LOL. Peace ATI. You see, after getting off from work-on-a-restday stint in the office I had to take a cab to the rendezvous area (Jollibee corner A.S. Fortuna and Highway Mandaue) thinking that I’m already late. Sadly, I was one of the firsts (actually second only to Jerry. LOL). Anyhoots, it was 9AM (I guess) when we were on our way to our first stop (Molave Highlands). I thought the trip wouldn’t be as eventful knowing that some of us just got off from the night shift (Guada, Vernon, Jorich, Mark, and yours truly) but it was the other way around. The tour was amazing and describing it as “fun” would just be an understatement.

On the other hand, the Aboitizland Team was pretty much a great company too! All of them were very friendly and accommodating. They all provided great insights and overviews on all the Made-for-Life Communities we visited. It was a great experience, you guys! The trip wouldn’t be half as fun without you guys! Thanks!

Hell yeah! I am in awe because of the communities, the houses, the amenities, and the views we visited. It made me realize that somehow I should be investing on Made-for-Life Communities such as the ones we visited.

Well, I almost forgot the Beach Chair I won. I repeat, I WON. LOL. There were only 9 of us who were smart, uh I mean, lucky enough to answer the questions. To those who were unlucky, I mean – to those who didn’t get the chance to grab the prize I’ll let you borrow it; just contact me. LOL. Again, Thank you AboitizLand Team! Until the next events.

Cheers to you all!

Oh wait, CamWhorage!