Students from Mindanao Dominated Pasiklaban sa Paaralan

After an intense two-hour final competition and a yearlong search for the best, Diwa Learning Systems concludes this year’s Pasiklaban sa Paaralan competition. Aeron Jan Sanidad, grade five student from The Quantum Academy in General Santos City and James Polistico, a third year high school student from Holy Cross of Bunawan, Davao City emerged as this year’s champions in the elementary and high school category, respectively.

Sixteen students vied for the top plum in the national finals, which was held at the Best Western F1 Hotel in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig on March 17, 2012 with TV personality Kuya Kim Atienza as quizmaster.

Other winners in the elementary category were Mark Edward Gonzales from St. Paul College of Makati in Makati City and Basil Angelo Viloria from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Montessori in Baguio City. It was a close fight for the three contenders.  Sanidad edged over Gonzales in the difficult category by just one question.  Viloria got a perfect score in the average round.

In the high school category, Oliver Lance Ku from Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu was first runner-up and Justin Bryce Torres from Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, Zamboanga City was second.

The champions, Aeron Jan Sanidad and James Polistico, brought home a 7-inch Android Tablet from official technology partner Ng Khai Development Corporation; a trophy and a certificate from Diwa Learning Systems, Inc. Their coaches, Ebrahim Alpe Simpal and Emelie Sarte, received a cellphone, a trophy and a certificate from Diwa Learning Systems, Inc. The schools, The Quantum Academy and Holy Cross of Bunawan, received an Acer Veriton Z431G All-in-One Desktop Computer from Official Technology Partner Acer Philippines.

The first runners-up, Mark Edward Gonzales and Oliver Lance Ku, together with their coaches, Rollie Pereña and Cecilie Villacrusis, received a 500GB External Hard Disk Drive from event donor Questech Co. Inc., a trophy and a certificate from Diwa Learning Systems, Inc.

Second runners-up, Basil Angelo Viloria and Justin Bryce Torres, and their coaches, Mary Ann Tibayan and Ms. Angeline Viejon, received a cellphone from event donor Questech Co. Inc., a trophy and a certificate from Diwa Learning Systems, Inc.

The Pasiklaban sa Paaralan, which was in 60 locations around the country, was participated in by 700 schools nationwide with over 1,000 grade school and high school students. Winners were divided into clusters for the semifinals where the eight national finalists emerged and represented their clusters in the National Finals.

The eight finalists for the grade school category were—Margareth Nicole Dato, Marian School of Gerona, Tarlac; Basil Angelo Viloria, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Montessori, Baguio City; Jude Benedick Acedera, Holy Infant Academy, Oriental Mindoro; Duane Christian Rivera, Naga Parochial School, Naga City; Seanne Angelique Dagsa, St. Therese Educational Foundation of Tacloban, Inc., Tacloban City; Aeron Jan Sanidad, The Quantum Academy, General Santos City; Maria Victoria Te, Dipolog Community High School, Dipolog City; Mark Edward Gonzales, St. Paul College of Makati, Makati City.

The finalists for the high school category were Yoana Alexis Juan, Ecumenical Christian College, Tarlac City; Matthew Villanueva, La Salette of San Mateo, Isabela; Nards John Isip, Good Shepherd Academy; Oriental Mindoro; Oliver Lance Ku, Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu, Cebu City; James Polistico, Holy Cross of Bunawan, Davao City; Justine Bryce Torres, Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, Zamboanga City; Julian Victor Dupaya, Good Shepherd Christian School, Mandaluyong City.

Pasiklaban sa Paaralan serves as an avenue for intellectual competition among the students and shows how information and communications technology (ICT) can help in academic instruction. It enhances the classroom experience of students and features questions related to Science, Math, Languages, Literature and General Information. It travels around the country on board a custom-built van equipped with 10 laptops used as a playing console, a server that is the brain of the competition, a mobile sound system and LCD projectors.

For the latest news, Pasiklaban sa Paaralan is on facebook (pasiklaban) and twitter (@pasiklaban).

(from left) Diwa Executive Director Elma L. Ropeta, Diwa Vice President Brian L. Belen, James Polistico, Quizmaster Kim Atienza, coach Emelie Sarte, Diwa Executive Directors Jose Ma. T. Policarpio

(from left) Diwa Executive Directors Elma L. Ropeta, Diwa Vice President Brian L. Belen, Aeron Jan Sanidad, Quizmaster Kim Atienza, coach Ebrahim Alpe Simpal, Diwa Executive Director Gina E. Limstrom

Patrimonios back NSJBI’s sports and family-centered developments

Give your family’s health a sporting chance with dwellings that promote wellness.

New San Jose Builders Inc. (NSJBI), the leader in the affordable housing bracket, believes in providing Filipino families with residential developments that encourage active lifestyles.

The company recently presented to the public its first set of condominiums that also host sports complexes. Victoria Station 2 along EDSA in Quezon City and Victoria de Manila 2 at Taft Avenue, Manila have an array of sports facilities — badminton, squash and basketball courts, a multi-purpose hall, jogging trail, six lane bowling alley, billiard tables, a spa and an impressive Olympic-size swimming pool.

“NSJBI gives families and, by extension, whole communities, the opportunity to really engage in sports. Too often, urbanites don’t get to exercise because they either lack the resources to have a gym membership or there are not enough open spaces or facilities where they live,” according to legendary basketball player Alvin Patrimonio. “That’s why my daughters and I are happy to be the endorsers of these family and sports centered projects.”

Alvin’s two daughters, Clarice and Christine, are also athletes. Both have competed in international tennis tournaments. Clarice, the younger of the two, is currently the country’s number one tennis player in the women’s division.

According to Patrimonio, family sports are a great way to spend time together. Not only does it open possibilities for teaching children about fair play, it also has numerous health benefits as well. He pointed out three key areas where sports can contribute to wellness: weight management, disease prevention and sleep promotion.

“An hour of basketball can burn approximately 320 calories while an hour of swimming can burn around 493 calories. In addition, exercise can help boost your immune system by facilitating the production and circulation of macrophages which attack bacteria in the body,” explains Patrimonio. “Exercise can also help you sleep better because it releases endorphins into your system, helping you relax. Getting a full night’s rest is essential to having high energy and a stabilized mood throughout the day.”

Convenience you can count on

“Victoria de Manila 2 is a value-laden project, a rarity in the affordable housing bracket. Prospective homeowners will be delighted to find that a unit at Victoria de Manila 2 comes within a friendly price range and flexible terms,” says Manny Estrella, sales head of Victoria de Manila 1 and 2.

“The affordability of the units plus the convenience of having shopping centers, hospitals as well as churches right at its doorstep make it ideal for growing families as well as young couples,” Estrella says. Victoria de Manila 2 is a walk away from Robinson’s Place Ermita, the Philippine General Hospital and from the Pedro Gil station of the LRT. It is also a 20-minute ride from Makati’s Central Business District.

The project’s proximity to the nation’s top schools and universities also make it a perfect dwelling for students. The Philippine Women’s University (PWU), the Manila campus of the University of the Philippines as well as the Philippine Christian University, are just short walks away from Victoria de Manila. A five to ten minute ride from Victoria de Manila will take you to schools located at the University Belt at Recto as well as De La Salle University.

For its part, Victoria Station 2 offers its residents a stress-free commute each day. Located right beside GMA network center along EDSA in Quezon City, residents of Victoria Station 1 and 2 will be able to enjoy unencumbered access to the Kamuning MRT station.

“We provide quality homes for the modern Filipino Family – that family that’s always on the go and who appreciate quality, convenience and a healthy community,” says Hazel de Dios, sales head of Victoria Station 2.

“Aside from being right beside the train station, universities like the Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines, Diliman and Miriam College are just minutes away. In addition, shopping centers like the Centris Station, Trinoma and SM North EDSA are also easily accessible from Victoria Station 2.”

Both developments have multi-level parking, function rooms and child-friendly spaces. For more information, please call 5279614 and 5279679 or 4154053 and 4161389 to reach the sales offices of Victoria de Manila 2 and Victoria Station 2, respectively. You can also log on to www.nsjbi.net.

GRANTS TO 20 PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM BATO BALANI FOUNDATION

The Bato Balani Foundation (BBFI) launched a search for 20 public schools in Batangas, which will receive a grant from the foundation, in celebration of its 20^th anniversary. It will give the grant in honor of BBFI’s partners and friends.

Project 20/20 is open to all public elementary and high schools in the province of Batangas.  Its program implementing partner, the First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) located in Tanauan City, Batangas, will be the hub school and will assist BBFI in implementing and monitoring the project.

Any school project, existing or in the drawing board, may be entered for foundation assistance.  It is open to all areas of school operations, from improvement of school facilities to athletics, from cultural to environment enhancement concerns, for as long as the project proposal will benefit the school and its community.

“Project 20/20 furthers our commitment of uplifting the quality of education in the country.  We feel this project complements well our past projects, all dedicated to improve education in our country. Some of these cover teacher training, school administration management development, school and library assistance and development, scholarships, and other school-based, education-oriented programs,” says Ching Jorge, BBFI Executive Director.

BBFI is the social development arm of AFreight Asia Pacific Ltd, Diwa Learning Systems Inc, Fastech Synergy Ltd, First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities and First Asia Venture Capital Inc.  It was named after the iconic Bato Balani Magazine for Science and Technology of Diwa Learning Systems.

For inquiries, e-mail Ms. Venus Nario at bbfi@diwamail.com. Forms should be submitted on or before March 9, 2012. The grants will be awarded on June 2012.

Students from Mindanao Dominated Pasiklaban sa Paaralan

After an intense two-hour final competition and a yearlong search for the best, Diwa Learning Systems concludes this year’s Pasiklaban sa Paaralan competition. Aeron Jan Sanidad, grade five student from The Quantum Academy in General Santos City and James Polistico, a third year high school student from Holy Cross of Bunawan, Davao City emerged as this year’s champions in the elementary and high school category, respectively.

Sixteen students vied for the top plum in the national finals, which was held at the Best Western F1 Hotel in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig on March 17, 2012 with TV personality Kuya Kim Atienza as quizmaster.

Other winners in the elementary category were Mark Edward Gonzales from St. Paul College of Makati in Makati City and Basil Angelo Viloria from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Montessori in Baguio City. It was a close fight for the three contenders. Sanidad edged over Gonzales in the difficult category by just one question. Viloria got a perfect score in the average round.

In the high school category, Oliver Lance Ku from Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu was first runner-up and Justin Bryce Torres from Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, Zamboanga City was second.

The champions, Aeron Jan Sanidad and James Polistico, brought home a 7-inch Android Tablet from official technology partner Ng Khai Development Corporation; a trophy and a certificate from Diwa Learning Systems, Inc. Their coaches, Ebrahim Alpe Simpal and Emelie Sarte, received a cellphone, a trophy and a certificate from Diwa Learning Systems, Inc. The schools, The Quantum Academy and Holy Cross of Bunawan, received an Acer Veriton Z431G All-in-One Desktop Computer from Official Technology Partner Acer Philippines.

The first runners-up, Mark Edward Gonzales and Oliver Lance Ku, together with their coaches, Rollie Pereña and Cecilie Villacrusis, received a 500GB External Hard Disk Drive from event donor Questech Co. Inc., a trophy and a certificate from Diwa Learning Systems, Inc.

Second runners-up, Basil Angelo Viloria and Justin Bryce Torres, and their coaches, Mary Ann Tibayan and Ms. Angeline Viejon, received a cellphone from event donor Questech Co. Inc., a trophy and a certificate from Diwa Learning Systems, Inc.

The Pasiklaban sa Paaralan, which was in 60 locations around the country, was participated in by 700 schools nationwide with over 1,000 grade school and high school students. Winners were divided into clusters for the semifinals where the eight national finalists emerged and represented their clusters in the National Finals.

The eight finalists for the grade school category were—Margareth Nicole Dato, Marian School of Gerona, Tarlac; Basil Angelo Viloria, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Montessori, Baguio City; Jude Benedick Acedera, Holy Infant Academy, Oriental Mindoro; Duane Christian Rivera, Naga Parochial School, Naga City; Seanne Angelique Dagsa, St. Therese Educational Foundation of Tacloban, Inc., Tacloban City; Aeron Jan Sanidad, The Quantum Academy, General Santos City; Maria Victoria Te, Dipolog Community High School, Dipolog City; Mark Edward Gonzales, St. Paul College of Makati, Makati City.

The finalists for the high school category were Yoana Alexis Juan, Ecumenical Christian College, Tarlac City; Matthew Villanueva, La Salette of San Mateo, Isabela; Nards John Isip, Good Shepherd Academy; Oriental Mindoro; Oliver Lance Ku, Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu, Cebu City; James Polistico, Holy Cross of Bunawan, Davao City; Justine Bryce Torres, Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, Zamboanga City; Julian Victor Dupaya, Good Shepherd Christian School, Mandaluyong City.

Pasiklaban sa Paaralan serves as an avenue for intellectual competition among the students and shows how information and communications technology (ICT) can help in academic instruction. It enhances the classroom experience of students and features questions related to Science, Math, Languages, Literature and General Information. It travels around the country on board a custom-built van equipped with 10 laptops used as a playing console, a server that is the brain of the competition, a mobile sound system and LCD projectors.

For the latest news, Pasiklaban sa Paaralan is on facebook (pasiklaban) and twitter (@pasiklaban).

(from left) Diwa Executive Directors Elma L. Ropeta, Diwa Vice President Brian L. Belen, Aeron Jan Sanidad, Quizmaster Kim Atienza, coach Ebrahim Alpe Simpal, Diwa Executive Director Gina E. Limstrom Polistico

(from left) Diwa Executive Director Elma L. Ropeta, Diwa Vice President Brian L. Belen, James Polistico, Quizmaster Kim Atienza, coach Emelie Sarte, Diwa Executive Directors Jose Ma. T. Policarpio

Digital Educational Publishing Seminar from University Press of First Asia

University Press of First Asia (UPFA) invites educators to be at the forefront of the quest for better education in the country by becoming a basic education textbook author.

UPFA though its AuthorsGuild@UPFA will conduct free orientations and writing workshops in digital educational publishing entitled “How to Be an Effective Author in Educational Publishing” with morning and afternoon batches on April 26 to 27 and May 10 to 11, 2012.  Morning batch is from 8:30am to 12:30pm while the afternoon batch is from 1:30pm to 5:30pm.

The workshop is open to all tech -savvy educators from basic education to tertiary level with at least three years of teaching experience.

UPFA is a joint venture between leading educational publisher Diwa Learning Systems and the First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) of Tanauan City, Batangas.

Handled by its Managing Unit,  UPFA provides this venue for teachers to help them build their legacy on education as it moves to strengthen the formation of a new community composed of their authors, consultants and reviewers.

The AuthorsGuild@UPFA is composed mostly of school teachers, university professors and instructors who are known experts in their field and have received a grade of at least 80% in the manuscript acceptability standard of the company.

They also possess Diwa’s core values of competency, commitment and consistency.

Qualified participants of the free orientation and writing workshop will have an opportunity to start a career in digital publishing with UPFA and be part of Authors Guild@ UPFA, the first and only guild for authors in basic education in the Philippines.

UPFA is currently building a community of competent basic education authors thus the pre-qualification training for aspiring authors.

The pioneer members of the Guild are from reputable school, colleges and universities, including Almira Jallores, Dr. Irene Moral, Dr. Shirley Maloles, Loida Manalo-Dumaguin, Mary Grace Ramos-Espiel , Faye Vitan, Suzanne Florin, Olivia Coronado, Aimee Estrella, and Andrea Perlas-Gonzales for English subjects; Dr. Elsie Pacho, Katrina Sumagit, Christianne Ian Inosanto, Luzviminda Sibbaluca, Lorelei Ladao-Saren, and Tom Chu for Math subjects; Aloysius Lorenzo, Ian Mark Allas, Bonifacio Navarette Jr., Oliver David, Ma. Elena delos Reyes, Claudine Guiking, Antonio Coloma, and Gregorio Jesuitas for Science subjects; David San Juan, and Alvin Ringgo Reyes for Filipino subjects; and Dexter John Ramos, and Atty. Robert John Donesa for Social Studies.

Interested candidates may send their letter of intent with their preferred training schedule and updated resume to Ms. Cho Fernandez, Head of the Managing Unit of UPFA at authorsguildupfa@yahoo.com or managingunit@diwamail.com.  Deadline for application is April 20 for the April sessions and May 4 for the May sessions.  For inquiries, please call Ms. Grace Silvela at 8938501, 8938506 or 09088771597.

Experience Cool Climes at Metro Manila Hills Communities

A refreshing mountaintop dwelling featuring night skylines, cool winds and stress-relieving greenery makes for perfect family living. Enjoy all these at Metro Manila Hills Communities (MMHC), a project of New San Jose Builders, MMHC nested in the mountains of Rodriguez, Rizal.

“The tranquility of the MMHC makes it ideal for families who want to relax and unwind after a hectic day,” say Kim Calinawan, Sales Head, Macro Sales, NSJBI “You can have the best of both worlds here: get to commune with nature each day while living in a highly-accessible location. A 20 minute continuous ride from Quezon City Hall is all it takes to come home to MMHC.”

Envisioned as a locale made up of distinctive communities, houses in MMHC’s six phases feature distinctive themes and styles. “Each phase offers homeowners an array of standard choices but also allows for design flexibility,” explains Kim. “They can build improvements on the house, build up or do some landscaping.”

Three phases now have houses, which are ready for occupancy. Single-detached units in Metro Manila Hills, the project’s first phase, are almost completely sold out. Its second phase, MMH Townhomes, is also gaining popularity with its generous frontage and space-efficient design. On the other hand, the three bedroom homes at the Mediterranean-inspired Isabel Terraces, are also making waves with its optional pool installation.“Homes at MMHC are great investments, especially for Filipinos overseas who want to have a house of their own when they retire,” adds Kim.

Theresa Heights, the fourth phase of MMHC, has houses with an American Old South feel. The two bedroom houses at Theresa Heights come complete with a wide front porch, perfect for lounging and socializing. For those who prefer warmer colors, the soon to be completed TexMex-styled houses at Residencias de Francesca will surely be a hit. The ultra modern and sleek design of Victoria Villas, MMHC’s sixth phase, is also something to look forward to. “Expect more delightful dwellings in the next phases of MMHC. Residencias de Francesca and Victoria Villas, the projects’ fifth and sixth phase, respectively are set to be opened later in the year,” Kim enthuses.

Significantly, MMHC features a 20-meter wide lighted boulevard, over a kilometer long, that runs through the center of the development. This boulevard is set to have an array of shops. Soon residents will be able to enjoy the commercial sites on the boulevard and find most everything they need, from specialty delis, mini groceries to apparel and IT shops.

“We are proud to say that residents can enjoy all the advantages of living in MMHC without the hefty price tag,” says Kim. A pioneer in total vertical integration, all aspects of NSJBI’s projects from architecture, engineering and construction to interior design, marketing and sales are handled by NSJBI. The absence of subcontractors and the streamlining of developments translate directly into speedier production and savings that home buyers enjoy.

Say goodbye to the cramped, polluted spaces of Metro Manila and come home to MMHC, the east’s tranquil green haven. For queries and other information, call (02) 415-9575, or visit mmhcommunities.com.

FAITH Fun Run in Batangas

The First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) College of Nursing in cooperation with Lima Park Hotel invites everyone to its fun run dubbed as “Run for Wellness 3: Promoting Active and Healthy Living in the Community.”

About 4000 participants are expected to participate in this fun run organized by FAITH for the community scheduled on February 5, 2012, Sunday, 6 a.m., at the Lima Technology Center (Lima Square) in Malvar, Batangas.

Registration fee is at Php300 (with singlet) and Php150 (race packet only) for 3K, 5K and 10K categories.

Run for Wellness 2012 is for the benefit of Cancer Warriors Foundation, Inc- Batangas Chapter. The foundation gives financial aid and medical support to children cancer patients.

The program is being supported by the Bato Balani Foundation and Lima Land Inc.

For inquiries on participation and sponsorships, please contact (043) 778-0656/4136 loc.352/312 or e-mail Theresa Codizal at mtcodizal@firstasia.edu.ph.

 

FAITH ENVIRO-LANTERN PARADE SET ON DECEMBER 7

First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) will be holding its 3^rd Advent Parade and People’s Lantern Exhibition (APPLE) on December 7, 2011 with the theme “Isapuso Natin ang Diwa ng Pasko.” The parade will feature lanterns made of recycled and indigenous materials.  The parade and lantern-making competition will be participated in by FAITH college student organizations and High School classes. FAITH also invites barangays ang Sangguniang Kabataan groups from Tanauan, Batangas to join the parade and competition.

The event is an annual activity of the school which aims to spread the Christmas spirit among the members of its community while inculcating the importance of protecting the environment. In the previous years, the participants made use of banana leaves, coconut husks and shells, old cardboard boxes, rags, and even egg shells to make their lanterns.

All the lanterns will be on display at the FAITH campus in Tanauan, Batangas for the whole month of December.  For inquiries about the parade or how to join the contest, please call (043) 778-0656/4136 loc. 341or e-mail inquiries@firstasia.edu.ph.

 

GENYO is SCORM Compliant

Diwa Learning Systems Inc’s flagship e-learning product continues to pace ahead in the e-learning game.  The country’s first and only fully-integrated online learning management system for basic education in the Philippines, Genyo is SCORM 2004 certified.

SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) is the industry standard for e-learning interoperability. It is a specification of the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative which comes out of the Office of the United States Secretary of Defense.

What can SCORM do? SCORM-compliant content allows teachers to track the students’ performance and to create a complete lesson package by adding, customizing and integrating different resources (video, audio, images, PDF, word or presentation documents, etc)

“One of the many benefits of SCORM is that teachers can mix and match contents suitable to the different learning needs and styles of the students,” says Jose Maria T. Policarpio, Diwa Learning Systems Executive Director.

Genyo is a partnership between Diwa and Singapore’s biggest e-learning provider, Marshall Cavendish Online.  It is the same system used by most students in Singapore, touted as among the world’s best in Math and Science.

Genyo provides students and teachers with an exclusive online subscription 24/7 to a wide array of multimedia, curriculum-based teaching and learning resources.  It includes learning resources in Math, Science, English, Filipino and Araling Panlipunan.

Recently, Diwa introduced a mobile solution called “Classroom in a Tablet” where Genyo is bundled with the other Diwa ICT integrated educational materials in a mobile device.  These include the eTextbooks, digital classroom magazines, and Diwa Learning Town, Diwa’s online resource portal.

For samples of Genyo content visit www.genyo.com.ph.

 

Metro Manila Hills Communities : Perfect Sites for Corporate Housing from New San Jose Builders Inc.

Metro Manila Hills Communities : Perfect Sites for Corporate Housing from New San Jose Builders Inc.

Corporate housing is an employee benefit that’s considered as tops by many Filipinos. As such, companies that are able to work out corporate housing are also considered aschoice employers. Stories of struggles of employees to own their own homes abound. Thus, employees are appreciative of opportunities to be able to avail of affordable home offers in good neighborhoods.

For this reason, New San Jose Builders Inc. (NSJBI) envisions its Metro Manila Hills Communities (MMHC) project in Rodriguez, Rizal to enable companies to pursue corporate housing in its tranquil and breezy environs. Perfectly suiting the requirements for corporate housing with easy financing terms, NSJBI has planned the 100 -hectare project to allow foremost flexibility while offering an array of standard choices for Filipino families.

“It’s a place where breadwinner-employees can relax with their families without living too far away from the city,” shares Kim L. Calinawan, Head of NSJBI’s Macro Sales Division. “A 20 minute continuous ride from Quezon City Hall is all it takes to come home to MMHC.”

Envisioned as a locale made up of distinctive communities, houses in MMHC’s six phases feature distinctive themes and styles. “Each phase offers prospective homeowners an array of standard choices but also allows for design flexibility,” explains Calinawan. “They can build improvements on the house, build up or do some landscaping.”

Three phases now have houses which are ready for occupancy. Single-detached units in Metro Manila Hills, the project’s first phase, are almost completely sold out. Its second phases, MMH Townhomes, is also gaining popularity with its generous frontage and space-efficient design. For its part, the three bedroom homes at the Mediterranean-inspired Isabel Terraces are also making waves with its optional pool installation.

Theresa Heights, the fourth phase of MMHC, has houses with an American Old South feel. The two bedroom houses at Theresa Heights come complete with a wide front porch, perfect for lounging and socializing. For those who prefer warmer colors, the soon to be completed TexMex-styled houses at Resdencias de Francesca will surely be a hit. The ultra modern and sleek design of Victoria Villas, MMHC’s sixth phase, is also something to look forward to.

“Expect more delightful dwellings in the next phases of MMHC. Residencias de Francesca and Victoria Villas, the projects’ fifth and sixth phase, respectively are set to be opened later in the year,” Calinawan enthuses as he invites company owners, human resource executives and other top executives to listen to NSJBI’s presentation for corporate housing.

Significantly, MMHC features a 20-meter wide lighted boulevard over a kilometer long that runs through the center of the development. This boulevard is set to have an array of shops. Soon residents will be able to enjoy the commercial sites on the boulevard and find most everything they need, from specialty delis, mini groceries to apparel and IT shops.

Enjoy being near the municipal hall, hospital, public market and other convenience outlets. Nature lovers will be happy to hear that a big chunk of the project is allotted for parks and gazebos. Residents will be able to enjoy picturesque walks while being refreshed by the fresh mountain breezes of Barangay San Jose in Rodriguez. For the neighborhoods’ event and other party needs, there are club houses and function areas as well.

Say goodbye to the cramped polluted spaces of Metro Manila and come home to MMHC, the east’s tranquil green haven. For queries and other information, call (02) 415-9575, or visit mmhcommunities.com. ###