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Maricielo Villas News in Philippine Star 071511

2011-07-17T18:44:39Z

DMCI Homes meets construction schedule for Maricielo Villas

The Philippine Star
Updated July 15, 2011 12:00 AM

Maricielo Villas will rise as a resort-inspired, medium-rise project in Las Piñas.

Manila, Philippines - Most first-time homeowners have a practice of following-up their brokers to check the progress of their home, from the moment they sign the papers and wait anxiously until the moment they get confirmation of its completion with just three magic letters: R-F-O.

Ready-for-occupancy (RFO) status signals the opportune time to get ready for the move-in, with the homeowner excited to make final preparations for their furniture and other requirements before they can officially accept their brand new property.

In the residential condominium scene, developers like DMCI Homes have actually established a reputation that has distinguished itself from the rest of the developers. The Triple A builder-developer not only manages to fulfill construction schedules – DMCI homes actually delivers ahead of schedule for most, if not all of its projects.

Case in point is Maricielo Villas in Las Pinas which recently announced that construction schedules for its residential projects are going ahead of schedule. The first building, Segovia, will be ready for turnover by June next year, followed by Pontevedra the month after. While Almeria, actually the 5th building but was launched ahead of the 3rd and 4th building, will be completed by Jan 2013.

By the time the first residents of Segovia are moving in, the development’s amenities including the Clubhouse and Entrance Gate will be ready by June 2012. The distinctive architecture of the amenities pays tribute to the Spanish Mission theme as a unique and refreshing design that blends perfectly with the resort living ambience.

These construction milestones are definitely unprecedented. Using its massive experience achieved through more than 10 years in the property scene, the developer has consistently delivered on its promise to thousands of homeowners now enjoying their homes at various projects around the metro. It also enjoys the heritage set by its mother company, D.M. Consunji Inc. which has amassed more than 55 years in the construction industry.

For its part, Maricielo Villas will rise as a resort-inspired, medium-rise project. Its Spanish Mission theme also fits splendidly within a neighborhood that celebrates history: the “Las Piñas Historical Corridor” in Quirino Ave. and Casimiro Ave. , which is located near the city’s National Cultural Treasure, the Parish Church of St. Joseph’s Bamboo Organ.

Set to occupy a prime land area of 18,522 square meters, Maricielo Villas will be comprised of four medium rise buildings with five residential floors, and one medium rise building with four residential floors. With only 516 units available, residents will enjoy low-density living as well as privacy and exclusivity, which is common among all DMCI Homes developments.

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Maricielo Villas News in Philippine Star 041511

2011-04-18T08:43:37Z

Classic Spanish legacy unfolds in modern condo enclave

The Philippine Star
Updated April 15, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Our long history with the Spanish colonial lifestyle lives on at DMCI Homes’ latest development in the colorful city of Las Piñas. Maricielo Villas, a resort-inspired, medium-rise project, will exude the classic elegance of Spanish Mission Architecture through its thematic design – a fitting mold within a neighborhood that celebrates history and heritage.

Maricielo Villas will rise at the corner of Quirino Ave. and Casimiro Ave., located near the city’s National Cultural Treasure: the Parish Church of St. Joseph’s Bamboo Organ.

This 19th-century church organ, made almost entirely from bamboo, is dubbed as the only one of its kind in the world. As such, the local city government has restored the immediate vicinity of the church, specifically known as the “Las Piñas Historical Corridor” which includes Quirino Ave., and required surrounding establishments to follow a structural theme as allusions to the Spanish influence.

Its appropriate design will make Maricielo Villas blend seamlessly with its community. The distinctive architecture, through the building façade, clubhouse and other common amenities, along with the landscaping and fixtures, all pay tribute to the Spanish Mission theme as a unique and refreshing design that stands out when compared to other residential projects in Las Piñas. Its resort living amenities set within the backdrop of a Spanish-themed environment will also set it apart from all other developments in the area. Living in this modern condominium enclave will be reminiscent of summer vacations spent soaking up the sun and lazy afternoons spent catching up with friends over cool drinks.

The advantages however go beyond the aesthetics. Maricielo Villas was carefully planned with its target market in mind: young professionals and their families in the South seeking to upgrade to an updated way of city living. As an innovative condominium project by DMCI Homes, this development will present the best of both worlds, offering the spaciousness of traditional horizontal developments and the lock-up-and-go lifestyle of vertical projects.

Aside from start-up young families or married couples with children, the project also aims to attract full-nesters looking for a half-way home where they can enjoy the accessibility advantage of residing in this area. The project site is approximately 350 meters near the Alabang Zapote Road, and 1km near the C5 Extension Road.

Maricielo Villas can be reached via four major access routes: Quirino Avenue, Alabang Zapote Road, Manila-Cavite Coastal Road, South Luzon Expressway, and C5 Extension, making it accessible both for motorists and commuters.

DMCI Homes is the country’s premier triple A builder-developer that brings serviced, themed communities within reach of urban families who once had limited residential options, but still aspire to achieve a comfortable, enriching quality of life proximate to their place of work.

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Maricielo Villas News in Philippine Star 031111

2011-03-11T01:17:27Z

DMCI Homes begins new chapter in historic district

The Philippine Star
Updated March 11, 2011 12:00 AM

Maricielo Villas - Site Development Plan

MANILA, Philippines - A rich vein of history throbs at the old district of Las Piñas, referred to as the city’s “Historical Corridor.” Spanning an area composed of Brgy. Manuyo, Daniel Fajardo, E. Aldana, Ilaya, Pulang Lupa, and Zapote, this district has been preserved and refashioned to reflect a Spanish theme, reminiscent of a well-regarded practice in European countries to preserve their old cities.

As one of the earliest settlement sites during the Spanish era, the former barrio of Las Piñas continues to pay homage to its past through this Historical Corridor. At one corner of Zapote though, a prime tract of land is undergoing its own redevelopment, from a venue for industry into a residential property that will soon host a thriving community of young families.

This 1.8-hectare of land has been acquired by the country’s leading developer of resort-inspired communities, DMCI Homes. The residential condominium project’s name is also a sentimental reference to the Spanish vibe: “Maricielo Villas.”

For the city of Las Piñas, Maricielo Villas is already the developer’s second project after the successful Ohana Place, located on the other side of the city, along the Alabang-Zapote Road. On the other hand, Maricielo Villas will rise on the corner of Quirino Ave. and Casimiro Avenue, to service the prospective market of residents and upgraders around the area.

This is in line with DMCI Homes’ vision of expanding its presence in different areas around the greater metro, to fulfill the growing demand for an inspiring home environment, for the underserved market of young professionals and start-up families.

Reynaldo Salazar, DMCI Homes Director for Business Development, acknowledged that their company is currently enjoying an esteemed reputation in the industry, especially among land owners interested in selling their property. This has become beneficial to DMCI Homes’ initiatives in land banking and acquiring properties such as the present site of Maricielo Villas.

“We acquired this property which was previously owned by Francisco Motors from the bank. We are actually lucky to secure this land because we do not have too many big properties left within Manila. At the same time, the price of real estate has increased by up to 20 percent in the last couple of years because of the boom in the sector, so we are constantly facing these challenges every time we look for properties,” he explained.

Salazar also attributes the positive image of DMCI Homes to its untarnished track record of more than 10 years in the industry. “The land owners see what we do and they are impressed with our projects. They are confident that we will settle our financial obligations to them unlike some unscrupulous developers,” he added.

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Maricielo Villas News in Malaya 021011

2011-02-11T08:35:44Z

DMCI Homes nets record P15B in 2010

Malaya
THURSDAY FEBUARY 10, 2011 PHILIPPINES

The year 2010 turned out as another memorable year for DMCI Homes, as the country’s leading developer of resort inspired communities achieved a stellar milestone with a P14.7-billion record-breaking gross sales revenue to highlight their entry into the company’s first decade of operations.

Inspired by the construction heritage of its mother company D.M. Consunji Inc., DMCI Homes has finally carved its own name in the property industry by coming up consistently with high quality standard developments that fulfil the needs and aspirations of the middle-income market. This was further proven by the unprecedented P14.714 billion income for 2010 — the company’s highest total sales record and a 95% increase of the 2009 gross sales revenue (P9.057 billion) according to Joseph Ramil Lombos, DMCI Homes Director for Finance and Operations.

Likewise, the total unit sales for its variety of residential projects significantly increased from 3,033 in 2009 to 4,848 last year, stimulated by the launch of new projects in key areas around the metro as DMCI Homes expands its reach to reach more prospective buyers all over the country. Majority of the units were configured to accommodate young families.

All seven new projects launched in 2010 – The Redwoods in Fairview, Quezon City; Royal Palm Residences’ Rawai & Kamala Towers in Taguig; La Verti Residences in Pasay City; Accolade Place in Quezon City, Siena Park Residences in Bicutan, Parañaque; Flair Towers in Mandaluyong CBD; and Rhapsody Residences in Sucat, Parañaque – recorded brisk sales that were above the normal sales take-up rate.

Despite the proliferation of other developers, many of them new and offering supposedly lower-priced projects while virtually copying the layout, themes, amenities, and pricing scheme of DMCI Homes, the company is still confident of its unparalleled advantages in the industry.

Engr. Elmer G. Civil, DMCI Homes director for Design & Construction, attributes their success to the company’s notable construction programs, which involve in-house design and construction.

"Being both builder and developer allows us to have full control of the project quality and schedules, thereby giving our clients a product of high quality and timely turnover. Add to that our construction heritage which has always been the trademark of DMCI. We use DMCI’s Senior Technical & Management expertise in construction with the objective of delivering a high-quality, cost-efficient, and timely delivered units to our clients," he explained.

The in-house design and construction approach allows the company to control and manage all their project activities from conceptual stage, construction stage, up to turn-over of the units, ensuring that they are always touching base with their clients. The effectiveness of this program is further validated by the continuously increasing demand for DMCI Homes products, the volume of units sold, and the growing number of satisfied buyers. It is even notable how several of their customers are repeat buyers, taking advantage of the value-worthy developments both for end-users and for those seeking investment opportunities.

Despite these accomplishments, DMCI Homes continues to blaze the trail when it comes to innovation. In 2010, the developer introduced a new product called Accolade Place. Envisioned as an Asian boutique condo development, it will rise at six storeys, in one building, and offer only 130 residential units for the ultimate in low density, condo living. The premium advantages of this upscale project has been such a hit in the market that the units were sold out in less than four months.

The builder-developer’s unique breakthrough building design technology, referred to as the "Lumiventt", was also formally launched to the public last year. Lumiventt, a combination of the words lumen which means light, and ventus which means wind, is a system that allows the free flow of natural light and ventilation around a high-rise structure. This can already be experienced in Tivoli Garden Residences and Royal Palm Residences’ Rawai and Kamala Towers, Flair and La Verti Residences in the future.

Natural airflow is induced through three-storey high openings called Sky Patios at the front and back of every five floor levels, and through openings at the ends of each level. These provide channels through which air can move. Fresh air flows in while stale or hot air is displaced or sucked out. There is also air coming from the breezeways which pass through the atriums. This breakthrough technology in home engineering is now benefiting hundreds of families residing in DMCI projects.

Committed to incorporate balance and positive well-being within each DMCI Homes community, the company is taking great lengths to encourage community development efforts that will promote harmonious living among residents.

The DMCI Homes Community Development Program was launched in 2010 to support DMCI Homes residents in improving the quality of community life. This is promoted through various activities such as a series of "Building Community Spirit" workshops that are inclined on the achievement of community goals, establishment of good social relationships, and development of skills, knowledge, and total well-being of each member.

Heeding the philosophy of DMCI founder David M. Consunji, DMCI Homes remains committed to create only the best residential projects for the market of young Filipino families and professionals. With more than 10,000 units already turned over to satisfied buyers in more than 30 DMCI Homes developments, the company is intent on maintaining its position as a certified leader in the property sector.

For 2011, more projects are set for launch in response to the extensive market demand: Maricielo Villas, a sprawling medium-rise development in Las Piñas; Stellar Place in Visayas Ave., Quezon City, that will consist of a mix of high-rise and mid-rise buildings; Amaryllis, along the vibrant Tomas Morato Ave., Quezon City; will once again showcase DMCI Homes’ most popular condo living benefits that have been such a hit in the market.

Starting February, more showrooms and sales offices will be officially opened to offer service to prospective buyers and residents. These are La Verti Residences, Flair Towers, Rhapsody Residences, and Maricielo Villas.

With the unswerving emphasis on customer satisfaction from start to beyond the purchase process, residents are always assured that with DMCI Homes, there are no compromises when it comes to quality and value. It is also no wonder why most, if not all DMCI Homes properties, are seemingly always being turned over months ahead of their scheduled RFO status. Using their construction expertise, the builder/developer continues to dominate the field when it comes to cost-efficiency, quality, innovation, and on-time delivery – values that will further solidify DMCI Homes’ status as unmatched in the industry.

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