any news on prospective tenants for the commercial spaces here?

wala na atang may alam kong ano site ng sapphire. hihihi! where is everyone?

thread starter here. :) but where do i find the archived threads?

naligaw na mga tao. :lol:

thread starter here. :) but where do i find the archived threads?

Click here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=396933&page=101).

^^thanks mod!:)

new cafe bar at the sapphire residence condominium..

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/wquimson/DSCF9164.jpg

^^so i don't have to go far huh:cheers: are we gonna have a convenience store too? i hope we do too so there's no need to cross the street.:lol:

where is everyone? any unit from sapphire res na pwede i post dito ..share naman kau?

It seems like engr. rommel doesn't answer queries by email anymore?

It seems like engr. rommel doesn't answer queries by email anymore?

hahaha nakukulitan na ata..or maybe just busy lang kasi mag ma march na. diba march ang turnover ng MUF? baka kaya ganun....

from GH thread...what is this thing really abt? is TSR affected by this? ...paging aquilan

Littlekay

Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 29

I was really upset when I received an email from G&W that they need me to sign a SPA for their legal counsel to represent me to remove the Lis Pendens annotation on my TCT. This Lis Pendens annotation puts a cloud on the title. This involved all the unit owners' TCTs. I have not seen my original TCT, since I am based abroad, they need me to claim it personally. But for those who have their TCT on hand, can you please confirm if there's a lis pendens annotation on the face of your TCT? For prospective buyers or even banks, who will buy or accept a real property with a cloud title, meaning not free and clean title?

The lis pendens was recorded in April 2008 vs G&W, et al. Will anyone knows the real story of this legal case?

Nasaan na previous posts? :)

from GH thread... is TSR affected by this?




curious about this lis pendens.
but g&w assures there's no problem about it.
no such thing on other projects sp. tsr, bsr, and cpr.

im more concerned about earthquakes. :ohno:

Hey chesterot, the lis pendens annotation on the title is supposed to notify all persons that the property covered by the title is subject of a case or a dispute in court. As to the details of the case, you can get that from the records of the court. The annotation on the title will state the case number and the specific court where it is pending. In all likelihood, what happened here is that a person having a claim against G&W filed a case against it and annotated the lis pendens on all G&W properties to have these properties secure the payment of the claim if granted by the court. But again this is all speculation until we have more information.

I think, though, that since G&W is already requesting for an SPA for the removal of the lis pendens, then the claim or "cloud" may have already been lifted already, you just need to authorize G&W to have it removed from the Register of Deeds. And I don't think SR residents should be worried, kasi wala pa tayo na titles. Kung wala na ung kaso, then hindi na siguro i-annotate sa magiging titulo natin ung lis pendens. At baka din naman specific lang sa Hamptons ung dispute or case. This is just my opinion, though.

^^thanks for the expert opinion. good to have a neighbor like u around.:)

update sa unit ko. some of you must be thinking ang tagal naman. my unit is just waiting on some materials i sent from the US. it's delayed a week so hopefully by next week i have the kitchen and the floor done. i wanted to reiterate the quality of work done by NONIE my contractor. Also by theRick and Superboy's contractor and many others that are going through their fit out now as we speak. With Nonie it is really the quality that counts, which will give you more reason to pick this guy, take a look at some pics i just posted below. Ang kinis ng gawa.

Remeber I dont make any money of spreading the word. I just want to share with you that there is a good contractor out there. Tested na sya through theRick, Superboy, and now me.
Nonie Tolentino
639186413339

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^^ ganda naman!!! oo nga, magaling si nonie! check you rin pics ng unit ko sa bellagio.

kita ko na! ganda naman...:banana:

ricky wala naman pic sa seibu forum.

ay need ko pala bumili ng wall mount bracket para sa plasma ko..san ba ko bbili ng mura lang?

^^ ganda naman!!! oo nga, magaling si nonie! check you rin pics ng unit ko sa bellagio.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/wquimson/DSCF9720.jpg
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Finally!
No more newspapers sa ceiling... :banana:


Sige na nga makikisabay post na rin... Makikisaling pusa... :lol:
Check nyo na rin pics ko sa Seibu...


Sana sabay tayong mag house blessing or house warming get together when we finally finish...
Sana dumating na mga balikbayan box ko otherwise super delayed kami :ohno:

^^ ganda naman!!! oo nga, magaling si nonie! check you rin pics ng unit ko sa bellagio.

kita ko na..wow ganda talaga!:banana:

Anybody know the guy in black? Haha...

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/95/02/8712059/2_852108492l.jpg

Anybody know the guy in black? Haha...

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/95/02/8712059/2_852108492l.jpg

balita ko busy daw yan ngayon eh!

balita ko busy daw yan ngayon eh!

who is the guy in BLUE, is that another contract? He is talking to the right guy (NONIE) for his unit construction. i promise di sya magsisisi..

Winston, ganda talaga ng unit mo. Na maximize mo lahat ng space including ceiling. Pasilip ng unit mo kapag i-turnover sa akin.

^^yup..engr.nonie professional na kausap at i think siya atah ang pinakamura sumingil regarding sa per sq mt.:)..advise ko lang sa inyo...close supervision dapat ang mangyari sa pagpagawa ng unit...kung hindi palpak ang kalalabasan:ohno:

^^ yup dapat close supervision para masunod ang gusto mo!

^^yup..engr.nonie professional na kausap at i think siya atah ang pinakamura sumingil regarding sa per sq mt.:)..advise ko lang sa inyo...close supervision dapat ang mangyari sa pagpagawa ng unit...kung hindi palpak ang kalalabasan:ohno:

I think this is the case with any other contractor. You really have to watch out for their work, after all it is your money. Lesson learned, better safe than sorry.

To tell you the truth, I'd rather have it this way, where I have more control as to how things are going to turn out, than go through disappointments and all the surprises you will see at the end when it is too late to fix it.

I remember with hv_k's unit, every time he asked to have something redone, the contractor got mad and demanded for more money because, he's losing his profit. The tension built up between the customer and the contractor. This is how they parted ways and the contractor, who was arrogant and didn't know how to do business just left without finishing the unit and giving back the money. Can you imagine, the customer paid most of the 1.7M on the contract. Only 10% was left to be paid off and the kitchen was not even done yet. I wouldn't want that to happen to me.

I do construction here in the US and the same case with customers here. While I'm installing their floor tiles, she was literally watching every thing that I did. If it didn't look good, she had me changed the tile that would match it perfectly and that is everyday.

We all want our moneys worth. We worked so hard earning that money. hello!

below is a quote from one of the customers, i couldn't have said it better. bravo! "it will be a team work"
@ aziza... he's really good and very affordable. like ricky, i also met around 6 contractors before getting him. he's madaling kausap. i got he's service at half the price what others are quoting.

but you really have to have a definite design in mind. then he'll implement it. it will be a team work.

Winston, ganda talaga ng unit mo. Na maximize mo lahat ng space including ceiling. Pasilip ng unit mo kapag i-turnover sa akin.

Alin ba unit mo sa Sapphire?

Alin ba unit mo sa Sapphire?

I'm on the 9th floor , Unit-E . It's a 2bedroom MUF,kung mayroong kailangang ayusin e konti na lang. Pero after seeing what you can do to personalize and maximize it, I did wish at one time na sana RRf ang kinuha ko. But then this is my first unit and hopefully not the last so maybe sa susunod I can make it a project . Anyway, Mr. Panopio said the MUF units should be ready for turnover soon .

I'm on the 9th floor , Unit-E . It's a 2bedroom MUF,kung mayroong kailangang ayusin e konti na lang. Pero after seeing what you can do to personalize and maximize it, I did wish at one time na sana RRf ang kinuha ko. But then this is my first unit and hopefully not the last so maybe sa susunod I can make it a project . Anyway, Mr. Panopio said the MUF units should be ready for turnover soon .

right, the MUF for Sapphire should be going through their turnover as we speak. Good luck to all unit owners with MUF. I hope it will be a smooth walk through.

taken yesterday


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The Sapphire Residences Condominium

If any of you are from The Sapphire Residences or The Blue Sapphire Residences and would like to join our Facebook private group, just search the name above and request to be added. More information on turnovers and requirements are posted there.

If anybody needs an 37 inch LCD TV let me know. I have one for sale. Its an extra one that I shipped from the US. Brand New...

Sharp Aquos LC-37, 1080P resolution.


PM me for price.

thanks,
Arnold

The Sapphire Residences Condominium

If any of you are from The Sapphire Residences or The Blue Sapphire Residences and would like to join our Facebook private group, just search the name above and request to be added. More information on turnovers and requirements are posted there.

Can you add me sir sa fb. Request from alexander mendiola to join. thanks!

unit update, this is my room facing the balcony. i have two more weeks to finish it and i should be home then.

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ShAt! Ang taray! :lol:

Sulit na sulit youn stress and pagod sa construction...

ShAt! Ang taray! :lol:

Sulit na sulit youn stress and pagod sa construction...

Thanks theRick...yup it's a lot of work, but it's all worth it.

ShAt! Ang taray! :lol:

Sulit na sulit youn stress and pagod sa construction...

^^mismo! ang jacuzzi ni winston...so inviting:lol:
as of now, di pa tapos ang unit ko maybe end of may makauwi uli
sorry guys wala pa kong maipost na pics....soon pa na complete na:cheers:

sa mga neighbours na MUF... anong latest news...i know on going ang turnover sa TSR:)

what happened to the sapphire pool lounge chairs? like the ones in gh1&2? instead we just have benches? hmmm

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^^Attn:TSR (PMO),hindi match sa pooldeck ang mga benches na yan:bash:
dapat ilagay nila yan sa may skygarden rooftop:cheers:

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^^The Sofa looks very inviting, maka-tulog nga muna... Nyek! may nauna na sa akin?! Hahaha... :lol:

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Hi Wins. That is really nice !!!

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WOW! Ganda talaga...
Chandelier and Ceiling design ang 1-2 punch sa shock value...

Pati bottled water mo matching in color sa wall pictures mo... :lol:

guys if anyone of you is interested in buying my second 1hp kolin split type aircon.. i just found out that 1hp for my high ceiling living room isn't enough. I need to buy something bigger than what i have now..if you are interested, please let me know. i'll be selling it at a lower price than what i paid for.

09182511584 winston

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meron bang kasamang dishwasher machine sa appliances?

:applause: well done Chillendawg, lovely interior design! Ang sarap titigan ang liit lang mashado ng pictures.

Congratulations :cheers: and thanks for sharing!

meron bang kasamang dishwasher machine sa appliances?

thanks guys for all the complements.

@spearhead, that's an undercounter refrigerator.

Awesome unit chillendawg! Kelan naman lalabas sa UZ ito ?:)

OT: Sorry if this is OT but I've noticed that there are many overseas posters on this thread so I thought I'd repost my remittance question from another thread here. Again, pasensya po sa tanong na ito:

Not sure if this correct thread for this but I'd like to know , especially from investors based abroad, on how they remit their payments.
What's the best option so you could maximize the highest conversion to peso?
Which remittance service do you use?
Is it better to remit in dollar then just convert to peso in the Philippines?
Thanks for any input.

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Awesome job!
Sulit na sulit lahat ng stress at pagod...
You've "Talk the talk" now you have shown you can "Walk the Walk"... :lol:

I hope there will be more forumers like you that are willing to share their experience in their fitout.
Even if there is a big potential of people copying your design. :ohno:

Nonie with your cousins watch (and your supervision) definitely did a great job on your condo unit.

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It's soooo BEAUTIFUL Winston! Congrats! :cheers:

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Galing!!! I wonder may mga 2br owners din na tapos na sa fitout nila. :)

congrats bro chillendawg!! very nice unit!

Galing!!! I wonder may mga 2br owners din na tapos na sa fitout nila. :)

^^90% pa lang ang completed ...by june 2010 ko na matapos ang 2BR unit:)
PM lang Bro kung i send ko ang mga pics:cheers:

Hi Sent you an PM for my email. =)

^^90% pa lang ang completed ...by june 2010 ko na matapos ang 2BR unit:)
PM lang Bro kung i send ko ang mga pics:cheers:

Hi Sent you an PM for my email. =)

ok send already...see you sa june:cheers:

Salamat!
ok send already...see you sa june:cheers:

Hi am new in this forum, am from hamptons tower2, am actually looking for kitchen cabinet maker, any referrals?...am working on a budget, but looking for a good workmanship.

I need to sell the 1HP split air any takers? need to sell by this week.. please let me know if you're interested. thanks.

winston
09182511584

hay i finally got my aircon to work right..i dont need to buy a higher horsepower..1hp is good enough for the livingroom..promise..it may sound impossible but my prediction was correct..the condo is totally sealed..it works.

thanks..for those who offered..sorry i will be keeping the 1hp..

TSR Neighbours, Any news regarding MUF Turnover?...pls share your experience:cheers:

hay i finally got my aircon to work right..i dont need to buy a higher horsepower..1hp is good enough for the livingroom..promise..it may sound impossible but my prediction was correct..the condo is totally sealed..it works.

thanks..for those who offered..sorry i will be keeping the 1hp..

pano mo na seal? yun yata din prob ko!

pano mo na seal? yun yata din prob ko! :-)

my unit is smaller than yours..and my bedroom is smaller with a lower ceiling so the combined two air kaya na with 2hp total.

i closed the bathroom doors and the bedroom door and kept the aircon on in the livingroom at ang pamangkin ko nilalamig. hehhee and to prove a point, i am a hot type. it takes for me a fan with the air on..malamig sya maski walang fan and i feel comfortable..alam ko pag di malamig kasi pinapawisan ako kagad. anyway..superboy let me know when u come for my house blessing. :-)

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LOVELY! when is the party?! :banana:

thanks nga pala sa lahat ng nagrecommend kay Nonie Tolentino, he did the minor renovations sa unit ko sa parkview 2 eastwood and it turned out nice :) mabait pang kausap. Thanks again:)

party's over and done with..sorry u missed it. everyone was invited.

@dr richard..nonie told me bout you. i'm glad you're happy.

party's over and done with..sorry u missed it. everyone was invited.

@dr richard..nonie told me bout you. i'm glad you're happy.

sayang, i was disconnected with this site for awhile.

party's over and done with..sorry u missed it. everyone was invited.

@dr richard..nonie told me bout you. i'm glad you're happy.

Aba?! Tapos na pala ang "house-warming"! Congratulations Winston! :cheers:

I've been back home for two days now and I just want to say thank you for all the nice words. I didn't want to leave my condo anymore. Hay I wish I was home. hehehe On to the next project. work work work muna. If any of you can recommend a great renter for my unit, please send me a PM.

thanks,
winston

Hello future neighbors! I am hoping to move to the Philippines this summer to complete construction on my condo (12D) and was wondering if anyone was renting out their unit or a room in the building for the month of June only (hopefully I can then move into my own unit by July). I am a student and tidy but am on a budget. Just wondering if anyone was in a position to discuss a deal. I think it would be convenient to live nearby so that I can supervise the construction. Thanks!

If you're interested in getting my fit-out contractor, please contact Engr. Nonie Tolentino, his number is 0918-641-3339. You wont regret it, see it for yourself. Pulido ang gawa!

If you're interested in getting my fit-out contractor, please contact Engr. Nonie Tolentino, his number is 0918-641-3339. You wont regret it, see it for yourself. Pulido ang gawa!


The Kitchen
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chillendawg, malakas ba yung naka-integrate na exhaust sa microwave?
para ding range hood ang capacity?

where's the other kitchen exhaust. didn't you install one?

your splashback is great.

Puwede bang hindi mag lagay ng exhaust sa kitchen? Baka naman ok na ang hood? Medyo pangit kasi tignan kapag meron pang exhaust eh...

Puwede bang hindi mag lagay ng exhaust sa kitchen? Baka naman ok na ang hood? Medyo pangit kasi tignan kapag meron pang exhaust eh...

they require both exhausts be installed sa kitchen but as an owner u can opt to not have it, meron silang word na ginamit at sinulat sa list as notation, nung final checkup ng gawa ng contractor ko. sabi ko lang parang redundant na dalawa sa kitchen and also to think that the CR is just nearby.

@august super lakas ang exhaust ng microwave. meron high at meron low.

And the award goes for the Best Condo Design of the Year goes tooooo...... chillendawg :banana:

Di na ako mag popost ng Seibu unit ko nakakahiya compared to your - Show stopper design... Ha Ha Ha...

Thanks for the info Winston! I think i should ask Engr. Rommel if i could do without the exhaust sa kitchen.

Meron nang cooker hood meron pang exhaust, medyo redundant nga! Korek?! :ohno:

Very nice unit chillendawg!! did nonie made ur kitchen as well? or separate contractor?

Very nice unit chillendawg!! did nonie made ur kitchen as well? or separate contractor?

I had the kitchen cabinets shipped from the US to the Philippines...bought it from IKEA.

Very nice unit chillendawg!! did nonie made ur kitchen as well? or separate contractor?

Thanks for all your complements. Actually si theRick ang nag set ng bar high, kaya ako super effort ako para masundan ko rin yung level nya. It's all in the imagination of how you want your unit to look. So if u can imagine it you can achieve it, ikanga....:)

Taken 29-Apr-10

Thanks for all your complements. Actually si theRick ang nag set ng bar high, kaya ako super effort ako para masundan ko rin yung level nya. It's all in the imagination of how you want your unit to look. So if u can imagine it you can achieve it, ikanga....:)

1st time to enter SR lobby (pero hanggang lobby lang)!
Very nice. Sayang would have been nice to have seen your condo.

1st time to enter SR lobby (pero hanggang lobby lang)!
Very nice. Sayang would have been nice to have seen your condo.

oh you could have to told me, my mom was there for 5days, she just got back yesterday. oh well nasa laguna pa ung may susi.

I had the kitchen cabinets shipped from the US to the Philippines...bought it from IKEA.

Wins,

What was your cost for shipment? Which carrier did you use?

JunB

Wins,

What was your cost for shipment? Which carrier did you use?

JunB

meron kami suki dito sa LA and it cost for everything na mga 1700 USD..24days lang.

chillendawg, when u say "everything", what was the total weight, was it a full container van? how do they arranged the pricing? hindi yan yung Alas cargo, right ? :) i'm here in southern cal din kase, so looks like i'll end up shipping out stuff from here too. salamat.

chillendawg, when u say "everything", what was the total weight, was it a full container van? how do they arranged the pricing? hindi yan yung Alas cargo, right ? :) i'm here in southern cal din kase, so looks like i'll end up shipping out stuff from here too. salamat.

kung ano size at charge ng balikbayan box going from LA to Manila bali per cubic feet ang charge nila

Chillendawg, where did you put the exhaust for the stove?

congratulations chillendawg! very nice! like jr laverga, i'm interested to know if nonie did your kitchen...is that silver door down there the ref?

baka dami ng new clients ni nonie ah....do i need to line up this early? :)

If you're interested in getting my fit-out contractor, please contact Engr. Nonie Tolentino, his number is 0918-641-3339. You wont regret it, see it for yourself. Pulido ang gawa!

View of the Dining Room and the ceiling artwork
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View of the Living Room
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The Kitchen
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The Bedroom/B]
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[B]The Bathroom
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...and The VIEW
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/wquimson/DSCF1347.jpg

Winston, ngayon lang ako nakabalik sa thread na ito!! Super impressed ako sa unit mo!! ang ganda!!! Congratz!!

Chillendawg, where did you put the exhaust for the stove?

@dunamis the microwave is a range exhaust, a microwave, and a night light combined.

@Lig.Aya, yes the stainless steel door is an under counter refrigerator. The kitchen cabinets is bought from IKEA, but not the granite.

Hello everyone...
sorry if this was asked before ... I was just wondering if anyone might know for buyers who paid "cash" kung CCTs are given before fitout or after? Di ba dapat before? meaning at turnover?
G&W "good as cash" deal is payable in 2 years, if bank financed, di ba kelangan ng CCT as collateral? How can the bank finance mortgage kung walang collateral ie CCT?
Thanks to anyone who can respond.

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It's very quiet here. Looks like unit owners have all settled down. I had my MUF combined units (12 G&H) turned over on June 15, 2010. MUF is really very simple and we plan to improve the interior design. My wife has contacted Nonie Tolentino for the upgrade / improvement. I'm sharing some pictures here.

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What's that brown case below the sink, in the under counter cabinet, where the orange pipe traverse?

What's that brown case below the sink, in the under counter cabinet, where the orange pipe traverse?

grease trap

What's that brown case below the sink, in the under counter cabinet, where the orange pipe traverse?

required yan for final inspection of your unit.

in the meantime, you guys can watch my condo video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcyz7DLyhsc

in the meantime, you guys can watch my condo video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcyz7DLyhsc

Ibang level talaga... ^^

jcyz7DLyhsc

one of the nicest looking condo units i've seen.
sapphire is great. :okay:


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jcyz7DLyhsc

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[QUOTE=RollyCN888;58877543]It's very quiet here. Looks like unit owners have all settled down. I had my MUF combined units (12 G&H) turned over on June 15, 2010. MUF is really very simple and we plan to improve the interior design. My wife has contacted Nonie Tolentino for the upgrade / improvement. I'm sharing some pictures here.

Hi Rolly,

Do you have the 1 or 2 bedroom unit?

Nonie has been very busy lately. He has not started on my unit yet.

JunBGood

Hi Rolly,

Do you have the 1 or 2 bedroom unit?

Nonie has been very busy lately. He has not started on my unit yet.

JunBGood

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Jun,

I have 2 1-BR units combined to make a 3-BR unit. Looks like Nonie is indeed busy these days. Last week he said he had 3 completed projects turned over to owners. Yours may be next to start.

Rolly

On going construction of my 2 bedroom unit...target completion date, 3rd week of july to 1st week of aug.. :) enjoy guys!! and congrats to all unit owners here!!



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@ Winston - Very nice, specially the curtains! :okay:

@ Jr Laverga - Engr. Nonie is doing my unit as well and i'm hoping it get's done before the 2nd week of July. My advice is to make sure your always on top of things para nasusubaybayan mo ang progress ng fitting-out, lalo na sa mga unit owners na wala sa pinas. :cheers:

@ Winston - Very nice, specially the curtains! :okay:

@ Jr Laverga - Engr. Nonie is doing my unit as well and i'm hoping it get's done before the 2nd week of July. My advice is to make sure your always on top of things para nasusubaybayan mo ang progress ng fitting-out, lalo na sa mga unit owners na wala sa pinas. :cheers:

^^
Yeah ur right! Fortunately, my Interior Designer is on top of everything! she's there almost everyday. Cheers to us!:cheers:

On going construction of my 2 bedroom unit...target completion date, 3rd week of july to 1st week of aug.. :) enjoy guys!! and congrats to all unit owners here!!



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**common bath**


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**masters bath**



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nice job so far. pulido. good luck and enjoy, don't stress too much.

jr_laverga, your unit looks great, i like the ceiling, a departure from the usual plain throughout :okay:





i have some questions here

On going construction of my 2 bedroom unit...target completion date, 3rd week of july to 1st week of aug.. :) enjoy guys!! and congrats to all unit owners here!!

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granting a roller blind/shade will be installed here, saan pwede i-mount yung mechanism, would it be way up the concrete ceiling/slab?







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sa ilalim ba ng lavatory nilalagay ang water heater? there's an electrical outlet here, i suppose it's for the heater.






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is the floor ready for tiles installation upon turnover?
or a concrete-topping to level the floor is necessary prior to tile-laying?



thanks in advance for your reply.

:ohno:@ Winston - Very nice, specially the curtains! :okay:

@ Jr Laverga - Engr. Nonie is doing my unit as well and i'm hoping it get's done before the 2nd week of July. My advice is to make sure your always on top of things para nasusubaybayan mo ang progress ng fitting-out, lalo na sa mga unit owners na wala sa pinas. :cheers:

^^:ohno::ohno:..im not happy sa pinaggagawa ng mga workers ni nonie....lack of supervision kaya ang daming palpak:bash::bash:dami na kasing siyang na kontrata kaya?????napabayaaan tuloy ang unit ko....
puntahan niyo ako sa 21B at iexpain ko sa inyo:ohno:

@climax- bro, who supervise your unit? dapat talaga everyday may pumupunta sa unit mo or atleast every other day...just glad na my ID and rep. is very strict when it comes sa quality of work ng contractor.:ohno:

@august- bro pasensya na, I let my ID kasi to fully handle my unit 100% kaya hindi ko masasagot ang mga tanong mo..

@climax- bro, who supervise your unit? dapat talaga everyday may pumupunta sa unit mo or atleast every other day...just glad na my ID and rep. is very strict when it comes sa quality of work ng contractor.:ohno:

@august- bro pasensya na, I let my ID kasi to fully handle my unit 100% kaya hindi ko masasagot ang mga tanong mo..

I hired my nephew to be there not totally to supervise but to look at problems and to observe the things that were done that may not be according to my instructions. Remember your instructions may be interpreted differently by anyone who is doing the work, even the foreman may have a different understanding from what you are saying. These are skilled workers, you can't expect them to think for you. Anyway my nephew sent me pictures twice a day. One in the morning and one in the afternoon when certain work if finished. I am very particular as to how things are done in the unit so I made sure someone was at the unit to literally man the place and its construction.

I've learned that these skilled workers will hide something that was done wrong because they are afraid they may end of paying for it. I reiterated to my nephew that if it is wrong replace it at my cost. Just get it right and correct the mistake. I figured the cost would be less if it was redone rather than me finding it out when they're all gone and I have no one to fix it. The money I paid to my nephew was well worth the headache in my opinion. Nakatulong pa ako.

Same with our experience.

It would be nice to give them the plans and the just get a report on a weekly basis. That is do able but in reality it would be really advantageous to have someone oversee the construction as it goes along. Its really different to have a presence on the location. Plus, in our experience sometimes you make modifications to the plans on the fly. Somethings really look good on paper but in actuality it doesn't. Its nice to make those adjustments early reducing your cost to redo it and at the same time save you some construction time.

Quality is very subjective. Sometimes ok na sa amin but either Nonie or my eng. cousin would have it redone. There are times ok na sa kanila but hindi ok sa amin. In the end, Its how we communicate and resolve the adjustments to make the construction advance further.

who is the property manager for Sapphire Res? Is it FPD Asia? I just got the turnover notice to BSR... :)

My unit is in the final stages of the fitting-out already and i'm trying my best to coordinate with them as much as i can, wala kasi akong tao na puwede magpunta sa unit every week para mag-feed back sa akin eh. :)

I noticed that the workers does'nt seem to follow the plans sometimes, and nagugulat na lang ako kapag pinapadala sa akin yung mga pictures ng unit. I would call him immediately to point out the difference from my drawings and ask him to rectify agad. :bash:

My furnitures are scheduled to be delivered next week and i'm hoping not to get any "surprises" pag-uwi namin next month! :cheers:

i would probably recommend the same thing. with all the works Engr. Nonie is supervising, things are bound to be overlooked. and i believe supervision is really a key in having a unit well done. parang bata ang dating pero it's the only way to guarantee the quality of the works. when left on their own, it's either they would shortcut things, leave works half-done or probably doze off the whole day :))

i would probably recommend the same thing. with all the works Engr. Nonie is supervising, things are bound to be overlooked. and i believe supervision is really a key in having a unit well done. parang bata ang dating pero it's the only way to guarantee the quality of the works. when left on their own, it's either they would shortcut things, leave works half-done or probably doze off the whole day :))

in that case, nonie should hire an expert to closely supervise/monitor his projects.
daming tanggap na projects :okay:

One thing I've noticed here, in my opinion, that differs from my experience was that I did not pressed Nonie with time as to how long the work should be done. I gave him the work and the schedule of the arrival of some of my materials and furnitures at bahala na sya sa coordination ng workers with the arrival of the materials.

So having said that, there were times when only one or two people were working inside my unit, yes my unit took 4 months to finish, therefore the work was not rushed. I noticed that a lot of you guys are asking for your unit to finish in two months time. I'd say it is ok to ask for that time frame, but expect the quality to be less than compared to something not rushed.

Ang iba two bedrooms pa and asked to finished it in two months. Ok lang, pero may work around jan. Get someone to be there for you kasi ang mga workers will work so long as you give them work pero due to the rush time frame you need to give them guidance para alam nila kung what and how you want things done, in other words have someone there to oversee your needs and satisfaction. Kasi with the given short time, of course they'll do the job and move on to the next one if no one is complaining.

All I'm saying is that they are given the instructions and if they hear nothing from anyone including the foreman then as far as they are concern the job is done. If I were the worker I would assume the same thing. But because it is my money that is being spent here. I hired someone to be there for me. It will save you a lot of headaches and money. So in order to fix that problem, hire someone!!!!!

for example unit ni jr_laverga, tingnan nyo unit nya walang problema, kc may tao sya. the person doesnt have to be an ID, I had my nephew who is only 21 yrs old basta may mag padala lang sakin ng pictures. parang sya na ang mata ko.

The quantity of projects taken by designers/contractors can affect the quality of their output.

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^^:ohno::ohno:..im not happy sa pinaggagawa ng mga workers ni nonie....lack of supervision kaya ang daming palpak:bash::bash:dami na kasing siyang na kontrata kaya?????napabayaaan tuloy ang unit ko....
puntahan niyo ako sa 21B at iexpain ko sa inyo:ohno:

I'M CONFUSED AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND CLIMAX'S COMMENT, WHEN I WAS IN THE PHILIPPINES BACK IN MARCH 2010 DOING THE FINAL STAGES OF MY FIT OUT, HIS UNIT WAS ALMOST FINISHED?

IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS NOW AND AT THAT TIME THERE WERE ONLY A FEW OF US. MARCH, APRIL, MAY AND JUNE HAVE PASSED AND NOW HE IS MAKING THIS COMMENT, BAKIT GANUN ANG TAGAL BAGO NYA SINABI? @CLIMAX, CAN YOU KINDLY EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED?

IF KAPALPAKAN ANG GAWA BAKIT HINDI IPAAYOS KAY NONIE, THAT IS COMMON AND NORMAL WHEN U HAVE A CONTRACT, IT WILL NEVER ALWAYS BE DONE EXACTLY HOW U WANT IT, BUT YOU CAN ASK THE CONTRACTOR TO FIX WHAT YOU FEEL WERE NOT DONE CORRECTLY, YOU HAVE THAT RIGHT.

I DON'T KNOW, SOMETHING IS MISSING, IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. I ALSO DO CONSTRUCTION ON THE SIDE AND THERE ARE TIMES WHERE I HAVE TO DO CERTAIN WORK OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL THE OWNER IS SATISFIED. IT HAPPENS TALAGA, PERO THE WORD KAPALPAKAN TO ME IS VERY MISLEADING. IN EVERY CONTRACT, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO GET IT FIXED. WHY NOT HAVE HIM FIX IT?

@CLIMAX BAKIT DI KA NAG POPOST NG UNIT MO? I DID, C'MON GUYS SHARE NAMAN SA MGA UNIT NYO RIN.

THANKS TO JR_LAVERGA GANDA NA NG UNIT MO. MUHKANG GAGANDA PA YAN PAG TAPOS NA..NAKIKITA NA NAMIN SA STRUCTURE PALANG SA DESIGN MO. SORRY SA CAPS STUCK YUNG KEYBOARD.

I'M CONFUSED AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND CLIMAX'S COMMENT, WHEN I WAS IN THE PHILIPPINES BACK IN MARCH 2010 DOING THE FINAL STAGES OF MY FIT OUT, HIS UNIT WAS ALMOST FINISHED?

IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS NOW AND AT THAT TIME THERE WERE ONLY A FEW OF US. MARCH, APRIL, MAY AND JUNE HAVE PASSED AND NOW HE IS MAKING THIS COMMENT, BAKIT GANUN ANG TAGAL BAGO NYA SINABI? @CLIMAX, CAN YOU KINDLY EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED?

IF KAPALPAKAN ANG GAWA BAKIT HINDI IPAAYOS KAY NONIE, THAT IS COMMON AND NORMAL WHEN U HAVE A CONTRACT, IT WILL NEVER ALWAYS BE DONE EXACTLY HOW U WANT IT, BUT YOU CAN ASK THE CONTRACTOR TO FIX WHAT YOU FEEL WERE NOT DONE CORRECTLY, YOU HAVE THAT RIGHT.

I DON'T KNOW, SOMETHING IS MISSING, IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. I ALSO DO CONSTRUCTION ON THE SIDE AND THERE ARE TIMES WHERE I HAVE TO DO CERTAIN WORK OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL THE OWNER IS SATISFIED. IT HAPPENS TALAGA, PERO THE WORD KAPALPAKAN TO ME IS VERY MISLEADING. IN EVERY CONTRACT, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO GET IT FIXED. WHY NOT HAVE HIM FIX IT?

@CLIMAX BAKIT DI KA NAG POPOST NG UNIT MO? I DID, C'MON GUYS SHARE NAMAN SA MGA UNIT NYO RIN.

THANKS TO JR_LAVERGA GANDA NA NG UNIT MO. MUHKANG GAGANDA PA YAN PAG TAPOS NA..NAKIKITA NA NAMIN SA STRUCTURE PALANG SA DESIGN MO. SORRY SA CAPS STUCK YUNG KEYBOARD.

^^ stuck pala ang keyboard I thought galit si boss chillendwg!:lol: Anyway, Tama..guys, kindly share nmn yung pics ng mga unit nyo bka may maitulong kami..

we can't let nonie decide alone on what we want in our unit...our due diligence is needed, if we want our desired design to be excuted properly.:)

^^ stuck pala ang keyboard I thought galit si boss chillendwg!:lol: Anyway, Tama..guys, kindly share nmn yung pics ng mga unit nyo bka may maitulong kami..

we can't let nonie decide alone on what we want in our unit...our due diligence is needed, if we want our desired design to be excuted properly.:)

Though I am kind of puzzled with what was told by climax, you guys have to be careful with the way you say your complaints kasi it can be misleading to those who are going to hire this contractor for their fit out.

Nakakalimutan nyo na maraming mahal mag charge at mandurugas na contractor jan, nagtutulungan lang tayo. Madami ng naloko na clients kagaya satin. Mas mahirap pa nga mag hanap sa mga nasa labas kasi wala tayong means para mag canvas, it's all word of mouth. Pasalamat ako hindi ako bumagsak kay Stephen David at kayo din.

I volunteered to try this contractor so that I can share the experience with all of you guys and hopefully help you in deciding who to hire and more options at para my proof na maganda tong kausap at hindi ka lolokohin. Ngaun kong quality ang pinaguusapan, very subjective yan. Case to case basis yan, dapat i exercise ninyo rights nyo bilang isang client. You have the right to get the service you deserve kasi you paid for it.

Hindi naman tama yung magrereklamo kayo dito sa forum tapos ne hindi papala nairereklamo sa contractor para maayos. Ginawa ko tong pag pagawa kay Nonie not only for me, but to share it with all of you dahil nga sa mga nanloloko ng mga contractor lately. Now that we have a good contractor and an affordable one, let's take care of it and please be careful with what you say here sa forum kasi yung iba nagdedesisyon pa. Alam nyo naman na sa oras ng pagpili mo ng contractor mahirap talaga kasi ayaw mong mabiktima ka. Kawawa naman ung nasa mga stages palang sa pag pili kong sino kukunin nila. Be specific and truthful with your complaints para hindi misleading, tama ba?

Nonie is not bad at all. I'm sure it is the same with any other contractors, you will experience the same dissatisfactions. I remember hv_k had the same complaints and every time he would ask Stephen to redo something Stephen would get mad kasi daw malulugi sya kasi bili sya ng bili ng materials. Eh kung gawin ba naman ng tama eh di na bibili ulit. Pero kay Nonie madali syang kausap. You just need to tell him what you dont like and he will fix it. Yan ang Nonie na kilala ko. I have to admit dami din ako reklamo pero ginawa lahat. Ako pa, hindi pwede ang sorry sorry sakin, kelangan ayusin talaga. o diba?

Reality really is, you have to be prepared that the actual finish is never going to be like the picture you have. You have to be ready to make exceptions and adjustments. You have to learn to say to yourself that is good enough for me. We have the tendency to make things perfect, which is impossible.

Like I said before, I don't make any money by referring Nonie, nagtutulungan lang tayo dito para makatipid at hindi lokohin. Kaya please do your part and make it right. Remember, your condo fit out needs to be pro-active and more involved in the supervision and making sure that it is done how u want it. They can't read your mind.

Bottom line is, you are still better off with someone whom you can trust, you can work with if you have complaints, and who will not charge you arm and a leg! Work with him and you will be happy at the end.

One last note: I am all for great designs specifically at this Sapphire building. It adds value to my investment if it is known Sapphire has one of the best design units in all of BGC. So c'mon guys get your condo designed as best as you can. We will all benefit from it. LOL

Like I said before, I don't make any money by referring Nonie, nagtutulungan lang tayo dito para makatipid at hindi lokohin. Kaya please do your part and make it right. Remember, your condo fit out needs to be pro-active and more involved in the supervision and making sure that it is done how u want it. They can't read your mind.

Bottom line is, you are still better off with someone whom you can trust, you can work with if you have complaints, and who will not charge you arm and a leg! Work with him and you will be happy at the end.

One last note: I am all for great designs specifically at this Sapphire building. It adds value to my investment if it is known Sapphire has one of the best design units in all of BGC. So c'mon guys get your condo designed as best as you can. We will all benefit from it. LOL


Amen to that. :)

Its kinda weird that we've talked about avoiding scary contractors. That they might run away with our money. The same thing could be said with the contractor's side. Like in Nonie's case he has clients na sya pa ang natatakbohan. No wonder some contractors would like to get 50% down payment upfront.

Hopefully in near future we will start our 4th project with Nonie. I know what to expect from him and he knows what to expect from us. But I'm sure there will still be gray areas again during the construction but that is fine as long as we communicate - Things will be done correctly.

I saw the pictures ng unit ni Climax during construction period, though hindi ko nakita yung mga parts na hindi sya satisfied - maganda yung unit nya :)

Antay-antay lang at namimili pa ng furnitures yung tao. I'm sure ishe-share nya yan sa lahat. Ang hirap kasi tapatan ng units ni TheRick at Chilledawg eh...pressure sa aming lahat :lol:

Guys,sorry sa inyo kung misleading ang dating ng comments ko...its true im not happy sa later stage na ginawa ni nonie o workers niya heres the ff comments na gumastos na ako almost 75k for rectification ng mga palpak ....meaning lack of supervision ito.

1.saan ka ba nakakita iininstalled sa wall na 30X30 at ininstalled sa floor ay 20x20 (kabobohan talaga:bash:)..hindi tinapos ang floor tiles sa utility/maids rm:bash:(nandiyan naman kumpleto kong iniwan.
2.ang kitchen exhaust kinabitan ng pang toilet :bash:
3.hindi ikinabit ang mga lavatory sa 2 toilets at kitchen hood ...poor instln ang mga abang:bash:
4. nawawala ang mga lights sa ceiling 13 pcs, at ang floor drain 2 pcs, 2 pcs flexible hose water supply ng WC mostly ang mga materials ay europian made (na ireport ko na ito sa PMO,Engr Rommel at OIC Security)
5. binigyan ko ng instruction si nonie at ang foreman na iinstalled sa kitchen wall cabinet ay glass shutter......ayun 3/4 plywood duco finished ang ikinabit:bash:
6 ang wardrobes mga walang handles,palpak ang pagkakabit ng door handles sa toilet door baliktad:bash: dami ko pang maikwento kaya lang ito skyrocketing ang BP ko nadoble ang gastos, parang warzone uli ang unit ko:ohno:
@ WINSTON...correct, ako ang nag supervise from day 1 (Jan 8 - Feb 10) then binilin ko na sa bro in law ko.......in short from the beginning ang foreman
si nilo ay inutil:bash: hindi mo maasahan yan.at si nonie pupunta lang yan during pasweldo o maniningil sa iyo:bash:

Guys,sorry sa inyo kung misleading ang dating ng comments ko...its true im not happy sa later stage na ginawa ni nonie o workers niya heres the ff comments na gumastos na ako almost 75k for rectification ng mga palpak ....meaning lack of supervision ito.

1.saan ka ba nakakita iininstalled sa wall na 30X30 at ininstalled sa floor ay 20x20 (kabobohan talaga:bash:)..hindi tinapos ang floor tiles sa utility/maids rm:bash:(nandiyan naman kumpleto kong iniwan.
2.ang kitchen exhaust kinabitan ng pang toilet :bash:
3.hindi ikinabit ang mga lavatory sa 2 toilets at kitchen hood ...poor instln ang mga abang:bash:
4. nawawala ang mga lights sa ceiling 13 pcs, at ang floor drain 2 pcs, 2 pcs flexible hose water supply ng WC mostly ang mga materials ay europian made (na ireport ko na ito sa PMO,Engr Rommel at OIC Security)
5. binigyan ko ng instruction si nonie at ang foreman na iinstalled sa kitchen wall cabinet ay glass shutter......ayun 3/4 plywood duco finished ang ikinabit:bash:
6 ang wardrobes mga walang handles,palpak ang pagkakabit ng door handles sa toilet door baliktad:bash: dami ko pang maikwento kaya lang ito skyrocketing ang BP ko nadoble ang gastos, parang warzone uli ang unit ko:ohno:
@ WINSTON...correct, ako ang nag supervise from day 1 (Jan 8 - Feb 10) then binilin ko na sa bro in law ko.......in short from the beginning ang foreman
si nilo ay inutil:bash: hindi mo maasahan yan.at si nonie pupunta lang yan during pasweldo o maniningil sa iyo:bash:

climax777 pwede ba mag sabi ka ng totoo..half truth lang ang sinasabi mo eh. ano akala mo di ko nakakausap ung tao? ang lakas ng loob mo magsalita para masira ang tao eh ikaw na nga tong tumakbo at hindi nag bayad. Ayusin mo ang kwento mo. Ang dami mong libre at walang downpayment or full billing payment kung di partial payment lang at hindi nag bayad kaya natigil ang construction, tapos kaw pa tong may lakas loob mag bintang at magalit? baliktad na talaga ang mundo!

I would be more understanding and sympathetic with your situation if you did your share of the contract, which is to pay the darn contractor. How do u expect someone to do the work when you are not putting out the money. di ka na nga nag bigay ng downpayment diba? bakit di mo yan sinasabi sa lahat? ilabas mo lahat at para alam namin kong ano talaga ang totoo.

Honestly, if you read what you just mentioned here, as kapalpakan, those are really easy fixes. Pinalalaki mo lang, easy fixes lang talaga..no need to hire someone...unless your intent is to get out of paying.

climax777 pwede ba mag sabi ka ng totoo..half truth lang ang sinasabi mo eh. ano akala mo di ko nakakausap ung tao? ang lakas ng loob mo magsalita para masira ang tao eh ikaw na nga tong tumakbo at hindi nag bayad. Ayusin mo ang kwento mo. Ang dami mong libre at walang downpayment or full billing payment kung di partial payment lang at hindi nag bayad kaya natigil ang construction, tapos kaw pa tong may lakas loob mag bintang at magalit? baliktad na talaga ang mundo!

I would be more understanding and sympathetic with your situation if you did your share of the contract, which is to pay the darn contractor. How do u expect someone to do the work when you are not putting out the money. di ka na nga nag bigay ng downpayment diba? bakit di mo yan sinasabi sa lahat? ilabas mo lahat at para alam namin kong ano talaga ang totoo.

Honestly, if you read what you just mentioned here, as kapalpakan, those are really easy fixes. Pinalalaki mo lang, easy fixes lang talaga..no need to hire someone...unless your intent is to get out of paying.

@ Winston,pwede wag kang mag interfere kong hindi mo alam ang mga nangyayari...nakikinig ka kay nonie dahil naideliver sa iyo ng ayos...eh paano naman ang nangyari sa akin....sinong may sabi sa iyo ako na hindi nag down
at hindi puro partial...siyempre yong ang usapan at sa contract namin....last jan to feb...nandiyan ako weekly nagbibigay ako sa kanya as per their accomplishment....huling naireleased ng bro in law ko ay 60k...tapos sasabihin niya 40k lang daw:bash:puro kasinungalingan yan...pag nakinig ka sa kanya sinungaling
ka na rin(pls wag mong kampihan ang tao pag hindi mo alam ang dahilan.....kayo satisfied kayo sa ginawa niya......pero sa akin hindi pwepwede yan.....last april nag rmail ako sa kanya regarding sa mga pinadala sa akin ng bro in law ko na mga photos at doon ko sinabi isa isa ang hindi niya ginawa o bigay kong instructions:ohno:easy fixes lang pala sa iyo...mayaman ka kasi eh..pls huwag ka munang mag judge:nuts:daming libre ano yan candy....ang foreman at si nonie hindi yan pumupunta (lack of supervision)....ako mismo ang nag susupervised noong nag start ang fitout works....hay buhay pinas hindi mo malaman kung sino ang mga malilinis na tao:ohno:

@ Winston,pwede wag kang mag interfere kong hindi mo alam ang mga nangyayari...nakikinig ka kay nonie dahil naideliver sa iyo ng ayos...eh paano naman ang nangyari sa akin....sinong may sabi sa iyo ako na hindi nag down
at hindi puro partial...siyempre yong ang usapan at sa contract namin....last jan to feb...nandiyan ako weekly nagbibigay ako sa kanya as per their accomplishment....huling naireleased ng bro in law ko ay 60k...tapos sasabihin niya 40k lang daw:bash:puro kasinungalingan yan...pag nakinig ka sa kanya sinungaling
ka na rin(pls wag mong kampihan ang tao pag hindi mo alam ang dahilan.....kayo satisfied kayo sa ginawa niya......pero sa akin hindi pwepwede yan.....last april nag rmail ako sa kanya regarding sa mga pinadala sa akin ng bro in law ko na mga photos at doon ko sinabi isa isa ang hindi niya ginawa o bigay kong instructions:ohno:easy fixes lang pala sa iyo...mayaman ka kasi eh..pls huwag ka munang mag judge:nuts:daming libre ano yan candy....ang foreman at si nonie hindi yan pumupunta (lack of supervision)....ako mismo ang nag susupervised noong nag start ang fitout works....hay buhay pinas hindi mo malaman kung sino ang mga malilinis na tao:ohno:

maghintay ka lang sa sagot nya sa mga sinabi mo. sinisiraan mo yung tao eh ikaw na tong hindi nag bayad. ang intention mo talaga ay di mag bayad sa kontrata na dapat mong bayaran kasi pwede pag usapan at ayusin yun. hindi ung tatakbo ka at di ka magbabayad. maliit na bagay ang nirereklamo mo, pwedeng maayos yun at mababaw na dahilan para hindi ka magbayad.

maski ano man ang mangyari, may kontrata kayo, dapat ayusin nyo muna ang mga mali, at wag tatakbo hanggat hindi mo napapaayos ang dapat ayusin. ni hindi mo nga raw pinakita yun complaints mo pag dating mo sa kanya basta hindi ka na lang nagpakita. panay promise mo na maguusap kayo tapos wala meron ka na palang iba na gagawa sa unit mo. ano yun? grabe!

you are in that same industry, construction diba? then be professional about it, ikaw tong ugaling pinoy, magtigil ka hoy. may KARMA yang ginagawa mo. meron ka pang unit na susunod. how would you like it, if for some reason, a contractor left you with your money. i would not be surprise kung takbohan ka ng isang contractor sa pag pagawa mo sa unit mo sa cpr. tatawa lang kami sayo! ! ! I can't believe you, i thought contractor lang ang mandurugas meron palang client na mandurugas..josko po inay! kakahiya.
BAGAY KAYO ni STEPHEN DAVID

I just talked to Nonie on the phone this morning. We're about to start my long delayed fit-out. My project has been delayed because I didn't want to press Nonie to start since I know he was really busy with other fit-outs. I actually asked him about what happened to Climax's project. Seyempre, concerned rin ako since Nonie will be doing my fit out too.

I'm not taking sides, I don't know what exactly happened, and I don't know who did and didn't do what. I just wanted to know what happened and to make sure that whatever went wrong will not be repeated with my fit-out project.

Jokingly, I opened by asking Nonie "..galit yata si Climax sa yo. What went wrong?"

From Nonie's reply, I would sum it up to one thing: LACK OF COMMUNICATION.

Nonie said he feels really bad about the project but apparently right when the project was about to get wrapped up, Climax had to travel abroad and that Nonie couldn't contact Climax for a good stretch of time. He was willing to finish up as soon Climax came back, but by then Climax already hired another party.

Nonie added that he knew about the posts in this forum but just wanted us to decide for ourselves based on his track record. Nonie said "you can't please everybody".

This is according to Nonie. Like I said above, I don't really know what happened.

Let this be a lesson for all of us. If we want specific results, we have to be very specific in our demands. Close supervision talaga ang kailangan.

I hope my project will turn out fine. I'm a realist enough to expect that there will always be issues. The important thing is to communicate these issues early on and get it corrected.

JunBGood

I just talked to Nonie on the phone this morning. We're about to start my long delayed fit-out. My project has been delayed because I didn't want to press Nonie to start since I know he was really busy with other fit-outs. I actually asked him about what happened to Climax's project. Seyempre, concerned rin ako since Nonie will be doing my fit out too.

I'm not taking sides, I don't know what exactly happened, and I don't know who did and didn't do what. I just wanted to know what happened and to make sure that whatever went wrong will not be repeated with my fit-out project.

Jokingly, I opened by asking Nonie "..galit yata si Climax sa yo. What went wrong?"

From Nonie's reply, I would sum it up to one thing: LACK OF COMMUNICATION.

Nonie said he feels really bad about the project but apparently right when the project was about to get wrapped up, Climax had to travel abroad and that Nonie couldn't contact Climax for a good stretch of time. He was willing to finish up as soon Climax came back, but by then Climax already hired another party.

Nonie added that he knew about the posts in this forum but just wanted us to decide for ourselves based on his track record. Nonie said "you can't please everybody".

This is according to Nonie. Like I said above, I don't really know what happened.

Let this be a lesson for all of us. If we want specific results, we have to be very specific in our demands. Close supervision talaga ang kailangan.

I hope my project will turn out fine. I'm a realist enough to expect that there will always be issues. The important thing is to communicate these issues early on and get it corrected.

JunBGood

Thank you JunB, isa lang sya na may reklamong napaka babaw na dahilan. Can you imagine he expects Nonie and the foreman to be there everyday for his unit and yet he wasn't there himself for the duration of his unit finishings. Now is that fair or what? Notice, climax mentioned it was really great in the beginning and right after he left it went bad, it goes to prove na kelangan talaga ng mag hire ka aside from the contractor na may mag oversee the construction, so ayan pinabayaan nya rin.

FYI, Climax aside from the Foreman and Nonie, there is an assistant na si WILSON at laging pabalik balik yun sa unit ko at unit mo. See how untruthful you are. You just want to justify why you didn't finish paying the balance of what you owe Nonie. bayaran mo utang mo, kakahiya ka!

hi winston,

thanks uli sa email. i just cant believe this guy also, pero meron na rin akong naencounter na ganitong cliente. wala man lang akong nabasang major scope na kapalpakang to make him spend 75k. if only he informed me of this items kung totoo nga baka mga 5-6k lang naayos ko na lahat yung sinabi niya, but i was not given due process, professional pa naman siya at nasa construction business din di man lang ako sinabihan tapos may pinagawa ng iba. anyway, here's my reply...

1.saan ka ba nakakita iininstalled sa wall na 30X30 at ininstalled sa floor ay 20x20 (kabobohan talaga)..hindi tinapos ang floor tiles sa utility/maids rm(nandiyan naman kumpleto kong iniwan.

i've asked my tile setter repeatedly why he installed those flooring tiles in the maids cr, sabi niya he was advise by mr. climaco na yun ang gamitin before he left for dubai. halos sakto nga ang quantity ng tiles sobra lang ng 3 pcs. hindi ko alam kung saan niya ilalagay yun, kung sa laundry area marami ang kulang, kung sa flooring ng laundry marami ang sobra. im just wondering? kung irepair ko yun hindi ako gagastos ng 2k, yung tiles niya nasa 15 pesos lang siguro mga 2 sqm lang yung cr. hindi ko na talaga tinapos yung sa maids room about 3 sqm kasi ayoko ng lumaki ang gastos ko dahil hindi niya binayaran ang billing ko.

2.ang kitchen exhaust kinabitan ng pang toilet

provided niya ang exhaust, kung mali nga ang kinabit madaling palitan yun hindi ako gagastong ng isang araw ng tao ko.

3.hindi ikinabit ang mga lavatory sa 2 toilets at kitchen hood ...poor instln ang mga abang

as i've said tinigil ko na work for non payment of billing at wala ng communication ( sabi niya na block daw email niya ). kung install ko yun 1 day lang sa tao ko mga 500 lang gastusin ko dahil lahat ng gagamitin supply niya. alam ko lahat ng abang na palpak existing hindi ako may gawa nirepair nga namin. yung abang na gawa ko hindi ko alam ang sinasabi niya dahil hindi niya naman pinakita. kung may palpak na abang sa tingin ko hindi ako gagastos ng 500 sa repair.

4. nawawala ang mga lights sa ceiling 13 pcs, at ang floor drain 2 pcs, 2 pcs flexible hose water supply ng WC mostly ang mga materials ay europian made (na ireport ko na ito sa PMO,Engr Rommel at OIC Security).

puwede niyang sabihin yan kaso ininform niya ko nung magkasalubong lang kami sa mc depot ( more than a week na siyang dumating ) tapos hindi naman ako sinasabihan ni engr. rommel at hindi niya pinakita. the last time na pumasok ako sa unit niya ( last month ) may kasama akong client pinailaw ko lahat kumpleto naman.

5. binigyan ko ng instruction si nonie at ang foreman na iinstalled sa kitchen wall cabinet ay glass shutter......ayun 3/4 plywood duco finished ang ikinabit

may nakakabit na na mga wood doors sa mga kitchen cabinets ng iadvise niya na palitan ung isang door ( 1 lang ha ) ng glass shutter ( additional ito at wala sa proposal ko ) pero hindi ko na rin napalitan dahil tinigil ko na nga.

6 ang wardrobes mga walang handles,palpak ang pagkakabit ng door handles sa toilet door baliktaddami ko pang maikwento kaya lang ito skyrocketing ang BP ko nadoble ang gastos, parang warzone uli ang unit ko

remaining works ko yung mga handles pero hindi ko na ginawa dahil tinigil ko na. hindi ako gagastos ng 3k para diyan pati yung pagbaliktad ng door handle. im not sure. pero alam ko mali ang binili niyang door lock imbes na pang right pang left ata nabili niya kaya baliktad. sana pinakita niya madali namang ayusin yun.

i always tell my clients that they visit the site regularly or if they are not here they can send a representative to check the progress, so any revisions or corrections can be done immediately to incurr lesser expenses on my part or on the part of the owner tulad ng ginawa natin. sabi niya hindi ako pumupunta ng site, the guards can attest that im in global everyday but i cant stay the whole day in one site. wala rin naman siya whole day sa site so minsan di kami nagkikita. thanks winston for allowing me to reply i have to protect myself.


nonie

Just trying to understand. Just a few questions.

Climax777
1) When you saw all the mistakes, Did you inform Nonie about these mistakes?


2) Did you ask Nonie to rectify the mistakes?
I'm sure you still have XX% of retention fee that you hold until the job is finished. If there were things that were done incorrectly for sure a contractor would try to fix it in order to get the remainder of his fee.
If No, Why would you not let your contractor correct the mistakes?


3) You mentioned you spend 75k to correct the mistakes you listed. Was your retention fee higher or lower than the 75k?
If the retention fee was lower it would make sense for you to ask Nonie to fix it. Unless Nonie refused or there is a grave misunderstanding on the cost then I could see getting another contractor.

If the retention fee was higher then that might be what chillendawg was pointing out.


Sad that this happened.

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I’ll update as I go along, but here are some thoughts and suggestions on my 1 bedroom RRF at Sapphire Residences.

I moved to the Philippines on my summer break from school in the US and hope to finish this unit successfully even though I have no design or construction experience. I don’t plan on renting it out when I’m gone and my materials and décor reflect that fact.

Let me just say that the building and location are amazing. I can walk to Burgos Circle, which has great restaurants and bars, and on a cool day, I can easily walk to Bonifacio High Street. If you bought this unit pre-selling like me, you’re already a winner.

Here are a few things you might want to consider before you start:

General:

1. Pick a contractor that you vibe with and can show you completed units he’s done. I am working with Nonie Tolentino who provided me with the most reasonable estimate. I trust him and appreciate his personality. He has a lot of other units being built, but meets with me on a daily basis and responds always to my texts. I can’t think of a contractor who will supervise every aspect of construction. That sounds more like “bantay,” and having one is very important because certain parts of your unit can be completed in a day or two and if nobody catches an error, you lose time and money. I rented a unit next door which is costly (and impossible if you’re abroad), but it has saved me a lot of headache. I can walk over throughout the day (but not micromanage) and specifically instruct the workers on their tasks. You can get an interior designer to streamline the process (and there are affordable ones), but getting someone who shares your vision to check in every other day or so, will suffice. I am somewhat of a perfectionist, so I’ve had them redo certain things that aren’t up to my standards and they happily do it. I also try to catch the problem in the early stages or before it even begins.

* Keep in mind that if a design is not to your liking, but a result of poor communication or vague directions, it’s somewhat unfair to expect them to redo it without compensation. So be specific to save hassle and time from the get-go.

I’m guilty, but always get things down in writing. Each payment should be documented-- any changes in design should be discussed as to how it will affect the final cost. Protect yourself! You might want to include a timeline clause, as delays are costly but anticipated.

2. Have an idea of what you want your ultimate unit to look like. Browse around and see what inspires you or how others have effectively used the space. Thanks to this site and magazines, I’ve gotten a lot of design ideas I wouldn’t consider (like, hiding my aicron units in recessed pockets. I’m not sure if others consider that a violation of intellectual property, but I didn’t… maybe foolishly.. but all design is an exchange in ideas). I personally had a strong vision of modern Filipino with antique pieces (I want to remember where I am and celebrate Pinoy), white walls, dark floors and a masculine bathroom. No built-in accents as I want to have a clean palette if I add artwork or change furniture. Draw or provide examples because it really helps the workers envision what you want (they will usually tape pictures on the walls to follow).

3. Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of this whole experience has been just waiting for things to happen. Not a single company (big and small, high-end or super local) has been able to keep their appointments. If you can somehow get them to commit to a time or day (they usually say that they’ll just text when they’re near! I’ve gotten a lot of reading done just waiting by my phone), it is still no guarantee that they’ll show up! One supplier took a whole week to show up despite advising me almost daily that they were on their way. This casual, inefficient, way of doing things is common—from builders, to cashiers. It’s difficult, buy you must accept it as a way of life to maintain sanity. You must be prepared to suspend your impatient American ways and be as culturally sensitive as possible (but still try to get them to commit and hold them accountable).

4. Expect to go over budget because the cost of things is so arbitrary. Lots of surprises that you would never ever consider. I can and will make specific suggestions/examples later (and more in depth if you’d like to PM me) but cost varies so much based on numerous factors. But if you really want to stick to a budget, list your priorities accordingly, add a significant buffer and know what you won’t compromise on in quality and what really doesn’t matter. Perhaps you can have things done in group order. The most basic and important first, then things like furniture or electronics later (so they can be adjusted based on remaining budget). This way, you’ll be sure that the important things are taken care of initially.

* It’s very easy to opt for the better quality item/finish/version, especially if you’re converting dollars, but this can be very dangerous and adds up quickly. Trust me. ☺


Some choices I made about my unit:

1. I got amazing tiles at Tile Express to cover my bathroom from floor to ceiling (for easier clean up) for less than 24k. Well-worth it to me as the tiles are well made and look fantastic. Consider it versus painting some of the walls.

2. Expect to pay a lot for split type ACs. This one caught me by surprise. There is some variation in price, but SM is most expensive. For the 1 bedroom, you’ll need a 1HP in the bedroom and a 2 HP for the living room area (most brands). I’ve found that paying in cash (which is always the cheapest way—ask for the cash price) at the Carrier store at MC Home Depot at the Fort is cheapest. For normal units, its 24k (1hp) and 34k (2 hp). The new technology inverter types are 34k/44k, respectively. I am getting the inverter though because you save 60% on electricity costs which means that I make up the jarring difference in price in 6mos to a year with normal usage. I also knocked out part of a superficial wall on my balcony to make sure that the compressor doesn’t block the door or the 2hp unit isn’t in the balcony area (there are lots of units in the building that have huge compressor units taking up valuable balcony space or blocking the door). Installation for 2 units has been quoted on average at about 22k, but the company that handles Abenson’s at Glorietta 5 went all the way down to about 14k.

3. I just got a quote for roll-up white blinds (personally don’t prefer curtains because I want to take advantage of my view and since there will never be a building in front of me and therefore don’t have a privacy issue) to block out heat for 35k for both rooms at Duratech at the Fort MC, but that might be too much so I’ll keep looking.

4. I got a separate company to build and install my kitchen cabinets and my floors, which, looking back, is a more expensive way but also sped up the fit-out in general because the manpower is absorbed by others instead of my contractor.

I wanted to make one wall of white cabinets with super high gloss piano lacquer finish. Modufit at SM North quoted me at 115k (which was too excessive) but I found a good cabinet maker called Artison Hardware at MC Home Depot that cost me only 65k including installation and countertop but I have to wait 30-45 days because they’re made in China. Other companies cost similar or more for not so great quality or design. I know that making cabinets with your contractor is an option. The one’s I’ve seen have not been my style, so I opted to do it this way. I also got a separate oven and 4 burner stove which, in retrospect, I realize might be unnecessary since I don’t cook (a two-burner would have been fine with no oven). I made a major mistake by adding 3 cabinets to the bottom half (and therefore the top too) versus 2 because I considered the LPG tank (despite staring at the gas line everyday!). I got decent Elba appliances (24k for stove, 8k for range hood, 10k for range, LG fridge for 22k). Under the counter sinks are double the price (7k for single basin) of the ones that go on top of counter.

For the floors, I got Apo hardwood floors, which were a splurge at 75k for both rooms but I wanted the dark, shiny look. That’s cheaper than the 110k I was quoted for natural bamboo. You can get good quality laminated wood for about 35-45k with the sub flooring, but I personally don’t like the feel of them and there is a risk of the planks separating (depends really).

5. If you plan on drop ceilings/ cove lighting (which is striking and a nice conversation piece—and lighting is the most important part of design), expect to pay P1500 to move EACH sprinkler and smoke detector. Also, if you plan on relocating the intercom (which I did because I wanted to level the wall), that is also 1500 per building admin.

6. Simple baseboards will cost you about 15k. Good doors are about 6.5k each with hinges and decent handles.

7. I’m looking into getting a garbage disposal (the grinding mechanism in the kitchen sink) versus the mandatory grease trap. This grease trap is so odd. It’s just a plastic receptacle that gathers gross stuff that must be emptied out every few months. I’ve heard about these leaking! Will update about that (cost and building approval).

8. Most quotes for fit-out don’t include final painting which is about 20k.

9. Man holes are required in the ceilings in the kitchen and the bathroom. I think they’re an eyesore so I’m looking for vents that are the right size to put instead so it looks more intentional. I’ll just cover the inside of them with paper so dust doesn’t come out or cold air doesn’t go into them.

10. If you’re looking for cheap items, Dapitan in QC is supposed to be good (if you’re looking for Pinoy items) but you can also browse sulit.com.ph which is like ebay or Craigslist for 2nd hand and new items.

11. Quality is an issue everywhere, unfortunately. Serendra, The Residences, even the most upscale model units for flagship projects have construction and finishing imperfections. Sometimes, the walls are built unevenly and even tiles from the same batch are different sizes. You’ve just got to find which battles you want to fight and be smart about what to waste time, effort and money correcting.


I hope that this helps prepare you for the worst and unexpected. But it’s also extremely rewarding to walk into your unit and know you built something. You worked hard for a vision that is manifesting with every spackle of putty. It’s a daunting process, but I can see the end and I know that it’ll be worth it.


That’s all I can think of for now; didn’t think it’d be so long! Please PM me if you have any other questions and good luck to all.

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@ balikbayanbox - Amazing post! ^^
Great to have someone take some time and share their fitout experience.

I could truly relate to your post.
Hope you post pics of your condo unit when you get a chance or when its ready.
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@balikbayanbox - Very thorough and picky owner you are, hehe. Less headache for your contractor. Good for you both. :okay:

Thank you sa mga post nyo at wlang sawang pagshare ng experience nyo sa fit out ng units...balikbayanbox thank you atleast alam ko na kung saan ako bibili ng mga kailangan ko sa unit ko atleast sa mga post nyo naka save time nako sa paghahanap what i need..Its a great help talga especially im out of the country din..Sna hindi kau magsawa ng patulong sa aming mga nag uumpisa pa lang....

CHED

Another thing to consider before you begin designing your unit is the location of the ACs. There are provisions for the drain and wiring already provided, but they are in awkward places for me and also must be moved if you want to put cove lighting. I had a very hard time from the beginning about concealing them as much as possible because I don't like the look and got a great idea (through this blog) about creating a compartment recessed in the ceiling. I made my compartments bigger though to allow for greater airflow. I had 3 different installers approve the design and give me quotes (although they were all initially hesitant about the design and airflow as it could ruin the compressor and machine due to lack of adequate air exchange). Today, a representative who works with Carrier specifically came and gave me the honest truth. He said that the compartments were too small, that the warrantees might be voided and, ultimately, that the machines would break down quickly. He also gave me some suggestions.

Initially, I was crushed because my ceilings are almost done and I would have to move everything and adjust. However, the crisis was somewhat averted. I had the superficial wall behind the AC in the living room opened up above the unit so it's still hidden from view but open to the area behind it near the windows. I moved the room AC to the wall near the balcony door (and will just have cove lighting extended a bit-- losing a day) so the piping and wiring won't be too bad. It actually worked out well.

I suggest that you guys consider the AC units and how they impact your design. For many, its not a big deal and they can just keep it where it is. However, if you do plan on moving it, there's a lot involved with the drains and wires (wiring is for regular units and must be replaced for inverters). Also, get a few estimates including some from truly skilled professionals. Imagine had I just installed it poorly like the others said would be ok... Carrier will send a rep to make sure everything was installed properly to ensure the warrantee. I heard other brands aren't as strict. But if it comes down to it, I would rather my 90K investment be properly installed.

I also learned that in addition to having to change the piping and wiring for inverter units, such units don't get as cold as traditional units because their lowest temp settings are much higher.

So far, this is my bathroom:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/alalsal/condo/photo-1.jpg

This is my bedroom, I had the ceilings fitted for cove lighting then additional boxes created to light and frame furniture and areas.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/alalsal/condo/photo-3.jpg

I am behind schedule a week due to my ambitious timeline, but, oh well.

Thanks again bbox! =) nice to see you on top of the issues on your condo. Good job! =)

Another thing to consider before you begin designing your unit is the location of the ACs. There are provisions for the drain and wiring already provided, but they are in awkward places for me and also must be moved if you want to put cove lighting. I had a very hard time from the beginning about concealing them as much as possible because I don't like the look and got a great idea (through this blog) about creating a compartment recessed in the ceiling. I made my compartments bigger though to allow for greater airflow. I had 3 different installers approve the design and give me quotes (although they were all initially hesitant about the design and airflow as it could ruin the compressor and machine due to lack of adequate air exchange). Today, a representative who works with Carrier specifically came and gave me the honest truth. He said that the compartments were too small, that the warrantees might be voided and, ultimately, that the machines would break down quickly. He also gave me some suggestions.

Initially, I was crushed because my ceilings are almost done and I would have to move everything and adjust. However, the crisis was somewhat averted. I had the superficial wall behind the AC in the living room opened up above the unit so it's still hidden from view but open to the area behind it near the windows. I moved the room AC to the wall near the balcony door (and will just have cove lighting extended a bit-- losing a day) so the piping and wiring won't be too bad. It actually worked out well.

I suggest that you guys consider the AC units and how they impact your design. For many, its not a big deal and they can just keep it where it is. However, if you do plan on moving it, there's a lot involved with the drains and wires (wiring is for regular units and must be replaced for inverters). Also, get a few estimates including some from truly skilled professionals. Imagine had I just installed it poorly like the others said would be ok... Carrier will send a rep to make sure everything was installed properly to ensure the warrantee. I heard other brands aren't as strict. But if it comes down to it, I would rather my 90K investment be properly installed.

I also learned that in addition to having to change the piping and wiring for inverter units, such units don't get as cold as traditional units because their lowest temp settings are much higher.

Do you have a better picture showing the concealed ac behind the compartment recessed in the ceiling to give us a better angle how it was done?

Thats one awesome unit chillendawg! :banana:

Btw, what is the brand of your microwave oven? doesnt it require some clearance for the vents?

Greetings dear unit owners,

I have a client looking for a 2 or a 3 bedroom unit. Should there be anyone who is wanting to sell their unit, please PM me. I need it ASAP. Thanks much :cheers:

Greetings dear unit owners,

I have a client looking for a 2 or a 3 bedroom unit. Should there be anyone who is wanting to sell their unit, please PM me. I need it ASAP. Thanks much :cheers:

Sent you a PM.

question to unit owners:
ano ba ang mga nakaabang sa washing machine area? watersupply, electrical outlet and drain?
yung drain ba nasa wall (same as in lavatory) or nasa floor?

thanks.

question to unit owners:
ano ba ang mga nakaabang sa washing machine area? watersupply, electrical outlet and drain?
yung drain ba nasa wall (same as in lavatory) or nasa floor?

thanks.

Bro, the water supply , electl outlet and drain for WM both nasa wall. ang drain sa washing mach provide ka pa ng 90*elbow para hindi mag backflow,may main floor drain din nakaabang:cheers:

Bro, the water supply , electl outlet and drain for WM both nasa wall. ang drain sa washing mach provide ka pa ng 90*elbow para hindi mag backflow,may main floor drain din nakaabang:cheers:


thanks, climax777.
planning to move the lavatory to the washer/dryer area so that i can put a small closet for towels/toiletry in place

pwede na bang silipin unit mo? :)

if i get a contractor for the fit out, sagot na ba niya lahat like electrical, etc., or separate contractor pa yon and pano mga permits? usually ba sa quotes nila kasama na materials or labor pa lang yon? finally, (pasensya dami tanong) contractor ba nagbabayad ng bond sa developer or yung unit owner? :?

The contractor is normally licensed to do the elctrical work and all the necessary work that needs a permit.

You will need to post the bond -- which is refundable.

However, these all depends on what you agreed upon with your contract.


if i get a contractor for the fit out, sagot na ba niya lahat like electrical, etc., or separate contractor pa yon and pano mga permits? usually ba sa quotes nila kasama na materials or labor pa lang yon? finally, (pasensya dami tanong) contractor ba nagbabayad ng bond sa developer or yung unit owner? :?

thanks, climax777.
planning to move the lavatory to the washer/dryer area so that i can put a small closet for towels/toiletry in place

pwede na bang silipin unit mo? :)

^^remind lang mag provide ka rin ng extract/exhaust sa ceiling ng Washer.

Your welcome pwede mo nang silipin...kulang na lang curtain sa may living at home theater hindi pa na set up....just PM me at ibigay ko sa iyo ang contact # ng utol ko:cheers:

naligaw ako...kala ko biglang naglaho ang sapphire..hehee

just curious on how did our building/condo mnagement responded on the typhoon?

*did the back up generator work?
*is there any reports of water leaks?
*is the area flood free?

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Totally STRESSED-OUT!!!

Kulang sa coordination, ang daming materials na hindi naasikaso, hindi tuloy makukumpleto ang unit ko!

I just hope, when everything's done eh maganda ang kalabasan kahit kulang-kulang...

I really need a drink! :bash:

Question for 2bd owners: How powerful are the AC units you bought? How many? How did you split them between the rooms? Is it enough to cool our units?

Thanks.

I have Nonie as my contractor and there were issues regarding the deadline and turn-over of the fit-out. I will have an update as the project is still ongoing. I'm giving him the chance to turn things around because up to this point, I'm dissatisfied with the way the project is turning. Will have an update soon.

To those who would like to talk to me regarding the issue above, here's my contact info:
09165945823 - cell in Manila (714)797-0610 cell in California Glenn Natividad

Question for 2bd owners: How powerful are the AC units you bought? How many? How did you split them between the rooms? Is it enough to cool our units?

Thanks.

Living/dining/kitchen- 2.5 HP
both 2 rooms- 1.5 HP each rooms

split type AC's..prepare another extra bucks on the installation as well(20K)..medyo matrabaho ang installation procedure..

hey buddy is it 20k for Inverter airconditioning? also has anyone here tried out inverter panasonic or samsung?

Living/dining/kitchen- 2.5 HP
both 2 rooms- 1.5 HP each rooms

split type AC's..prepare another extra bucks on the installation as well(20K)..medyo matrabaho ang installation procedure..

Wow, I'm so glad I asked. I was half an HP short for each space.

I thought that 1HP is good enough for each bedroom and 2HP for the main space.

Thanks sir.

guys, when you got your units turned over did you have the unit above you flood tested?

guys, when you got your units turned over did you have the unit above you flood tested?


Not me. Why, did you spring a leak?

Living/dining/kitchen- 2.5 HP
both 2 rooms- 1.5 HP each rooms

split type AC's..prepare another extra bucks on the installation as well(20K)..medyo matrabaho ang installation procedure..

jr...

magkano damage mo sa aircon? Sino supplier mo? Ok ba pagka-install? Can you share their name and contact number?

Thanks, dre.

???

Not me. Why, did you spring a leak?

hi jun, nope just dont want the hassle of having my unit all built up only to find out there is a leak upstairs when the person above decides to do up his unit. - this resulting in broad water damage and pain in the ass. thats why im curious if anyone actually does that.

hi jun, nope just dont want the hassle of having my unit all built up only to find out there is a leak upstairs when the person above decides to do up his unit. - this resulting in broad water damage and pain in the ass. thats why im curious if anyone actually does that.

hi sir san ka nagpagawa i have the same problem

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Masters bathtub:)

Kitchen
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After a few weeks of delay, Finally it's almost done! Haaayy salamat po Lord... Amen! :)

Now i can't wait to sleep on that bed! :banana:

ricky wala naman pic sa seibu forum.

ay need ko pala bumili ng wall mount bracket para sa plasma ko..san ba ko bbili ng mura lang?
sa cdr-king meron silang bracket, d ko lang alam kung matibay hehe

Kitchen
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Looking good, dre.

Is that a standard oven below your stovetop or a microwave?

Where's the best place to purchase appliances?

Great job on your fitout! Congrats! When did you start construction?

Sent you a PM too...



After a few weeks of delay, Finally it's almost done! Haaayy salamat po Lord... Amen! :)

Now i can't wait to sleep on that bed! :banana:

Thanks Jun! It's just a standard oven which i bought here in s'pore together with the cooker hood, medyo pricey ang mga appliances sa atin eh, kaya my wife and i decided to buy here and just ship it over to manila, and we still ended up saving a few cash para sa iba pang gamit. Most of my things were purchased here in sg, even my glass basin and the rest of the bathroom accessories and my TV except for the fridge and A/C. Masyado na mahal pa ship nun eh. Hehe :) :cheers:

Looking good, dre.

Is that a standard oven below your stovetop or a microwave?

Where's the best place to purchase appliances?

Aren't the appliances in Sing 110V ?

I have the same delemna. There are very few choices in Pinas and they're all expensive. What were your shipping cost like for the ovens?

Thanks Jun! It's just a standard oven which i bought here in s'pore together with the cooker hood, medyo pricey ang mga appliances sa atin eh, kaya my wife and i decided to buy here and just ship it over to manila, and we still ended up saving a few cash para sa iba pang gamit. Most of my things were purchased here in sg, even my glass basin and the rest of the bathroom accessories and my TV except for the fridge and A/C. Masyado na mahal pa ship nun eh. Hehe :) :cheers:

^^It's the same 220V here in sg, the shipping charge for oven is 3.3k (LBC).

Buti na nga lang malapit lang sa pinas kaya hindi pa ganun ka mahal ang pa-ship galing dito.

Aren't the appliances in Sing 110V ?

I have the same delemna. There are very few choices in Pinas and they're all expensive. What were your shipping cost like for the ovens?

congrats! I'll post more pics when everything is ready..

Thanks! How's the fit-out going? Your bathroom looks dramatic! Can't wait to see once it's finished. :cheers:

congrats! I'll post more pics when everything is ready..

sorry to all who also read the BSR thread, I also posted this question:

Are we allowed to replace unit entry door locks- keypad version possibly?

Thanks!

^^It's the same 220V here in sg, the shipping charge for oven is 3.3k (LBC).

Buti na nga lang malapit lang sa pinas kaya hindi pa ganun ka mahal ang pa-ship galing dito.

GANDA NA NG UNIT MO..CONGRATS! HAPPY ENDING TAYONG LAHAT DITO. WE HAVE ONE OF THE NICEST BUILDING IN THE AREA.:banana:

sorry to all who also read the BSR thread, I also posted this question:

Are we allowed to replace unit entry door locks- keypad version possibly?

Thanks!

hindi pwede, but i was told by another unit owner that you can add a dead bolt on top of the door lock they provide.

GANDA NA NG UNIT MO..CONGRATS! HAPPY ENDING TAYONG LAHAT DITO. WE HAVE ONE OF THE NICEST BUILDING IN THE AREA.:banana:

Thanks Winston! Mas maganda pa rin unit mo, you raised the bar really high! Hehe... :banana:

Thanks Winston! Mas maganda pa rin unit mo, you raised the bar really high! Hehe... :banana:

di naman, it's just the same as yours and others. thanks though, yours is looking great as well.:banana:

i guess no one is selling..lol

ATTENTION SAPPHIRE Unit owners, we need to come together and elect a new baord as early as NOW! and start demanding for our building to be managed correctly.

join us at our facebook group, just search the following and ask to join.
The Sapphire Residences Condominium

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Hi! I'm in the process of having my gas hobs installed which would require cutting of the granite counter top. Can any of you recommend a cheaper contractor for that? I've inquired with G&W and they're charging P2,500 for it. I think it's a bit expensive.

Also, if you could recommend a good yet reasonably-priced carpenter/cabinet-maker, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

would anyone know when the CCT of sapphire residences will come out? thanks

would anyone know when the CCT of sapphire residences will come out? thanks

im wondering the same thing too..i remember gibs told me 6months to a year daw prior to receiving the CCT.

im wondering the same thing too..i remember gibs told me 6months to a year daw prior to receiving the CCT.

6 months to a year from turnover?

^^
What I understand from G&W projects, CCTs are handed out 2 years after turnover of the unit.

would anyone know when the CCT of sapphire residences will come out? thanks

im wondering the same thing too..i remember gibs told me 6months to a year daw prior to receiving the CCT.

^^
What I understand from G&W projects, CCTs are handed out 2 years after turnover of the unit.





does this mean you cannot sell your unit until you get the CCT on hand?

does this mean you cannot sell your unit until you get the CCT on hand?

No

no one seems to be interested in helping as to how we can start the quorum for our building. i guess we will just have to wait until everyone starts complaining regarding management within our building, then maybe all of you will voice out.

in the meantime, let's all hope for the best!:banana::nuts::ohno::bash::cheers: lol hehehe!!

G&W BTO projects will pay VAT, is this TRUE? anyone else got the letter to pay VAT for their unit or has anyone paid their fees?:ohno::nuts:

Got the letter too, bro..:ohno::bash:

Got the letter too, bro..:ohno::bash:

Woooohh !!! WTF. Is this a mistake? G&W should foot this bill.

they definitely should! they marketed it as BTO (tax exempted), and now they're charging us??

I know other GH unit owners have received the letter but we have not received ours (but i'm sure its on the way).

I've heard its the "city tax" at 0.65% is the new item in question.

Hopefully we'll get an explanation on what this "city tax" is all about. I think VAT is about 12% of the TCP so I take it this is not the "city tax". I wonder if Taguig came up with something new to try to get something from the BTO investors.

Woooohh !!! WTF. Is this a mistake? G&W should foot this bill.

I called and asked the accounting dept. they were shocked as well. this is not fair and not right to impose on us. they originall y advertised on no VAT for BTO projects and that's why they sold out so fast in the first place. they should pay for it. what do u guys think. sabi sakin talk to gibson daw. we all need not pay the fees and protest for this. it is not right.

^^ agree..GW, somehow must shoulder something here..:bash:

no one seems to be interested in helping as to how we can start the quorum for our building. i guess we will just have to wait until everyone starts complaining regarding management within our building, then maybe all of you will voice out.

in the meantime, let's all hope for the best!:banana::nuts::ohno::bash::cheers: lol hehehe!!

hey winston, did you ever get in touch with 4b? do you think she could help out? -- lyn

hey winston, did you ever get in touch with 4b? do you think she could help out? -- lyn

i dont have her number lyn..i know she would be willing to do it.

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What a big dissapointment! Hindi tinapos ng contractor ko ang fit-out ng unit ko! I gave him until last saturday to finish everything because its been 7 months already since he started work on my 1 bedrm unit. But still, he left my bathroom without the vanity countertop bracket and shower partition! Hindi tuloy ma-install yung vanity countertop na hindi nya binayaran sa supplier kaya ako ang hinahabol! He even told me, that everything has been purchased and is on its way to the site na. But nothing turned-up that day! On top of that, i'm stuck with a unit that has a lot of defect works left unrectified. Not to mention that i've already paid 90% of the contract value, yung ibang gamit na kasama sa contract amounting to around 5% ako pa ang bumili, so total amount paid is already 95%. Buti na lang sya ang sumagot ng construction bond and i was told by the property mgt. na pwede ako mag-claim ng expenses to be deducted from it, which i intend to do. I have also asked them not to release his contruction bond until everything has been completed and all the expenses claimed. I'm now in the process of hiring another contractor to finish what's left. I can't beleive 7 months is not enough to finish my unit. Really dissapointing... :rant:

What a big dissapointment! Hindi tinapos ng contractor ko ang fit-out ng unit ko! I gave him until last saturday to finish everything because its been 7 months already since he started work on my 1 bedrm unit. But still, he left my bathroom without the vanity countertop bracket and shower partition! Hindi tuloy ma-install yung vanity countertop na hindi nya binayaran sa supplier kaya ako ang hinahabol! He even told me, that everything has been purchased and is on its way to the site na. But nothing turned-up that day! On top of that, i'm stuck with a unit that has a lot of defect works left unrectified. Not to mention that i've already paid 90% of the contract value, yung ibang gamit na kasama sa contract amounting to around 5% ako pa ang bumili, so total amount paid is already 95%. Buti na lang sya ang sumagot ng construction bond and i was told by the property mgt. na pwede ako mag-claim ng expenses to be deducted from it, which i intend to do. I have also asked them not to release his contruction bond until everything has been completed and all the expenses claimed. I'm now in the process of hiring another contractor to finish what's left. I can't beleive 7 months is not enough to finish my unit. Really dissapointing... :rant:

ano ba naman yan? bakit ganun....

What a big dissapointment! Hindi tinapos ng contractor ko ang fit-out ng unit ko! I gave him until last saturday to finish everything because its been 7 months already since he started work on my 1 bedrm unit. But still, he left my bathroom without the vanity countertop bracket and shower partition! Hindi tuloy ma-install yung vanity countertop na hindi nya binayaran sa supplier kaya ako ang hinahabol! He even told me, that everything has been purchased and is on its way to the site na. But nothing turned-up that day! On top of that, i'm stuck with a unit that has a lot of defect works left unrectified. Not to mention that i've already paid 90% of the contract value, yung ibang gamit na kasama sa contract amounting to around 5% ako pa ang bumili, so total amount paid is already 95%. Buti na lang sya ang sumagot ng construction bond and i was told by the property mgt. na pwede ako mag-claim ng expenses to be deducted from it, which i intend to do. I have also asked them not to release his contruction bond until everything has been completed and all the expenses claimed. I'm now in the process of hiring another contractor to finish what's left. I can't beleive 7 months is not enough to finish my unit. Really dissapointing... :rant:

Man, you're scaring me. My unit is undergoing fit our right now.

What a big dissapointment! Hindi tinapos ng contractor ko ang fit-out ng unit ko! I gave him until last saturday to finish everything because its been 7 months already since he started work on my 1 bedrm unit. But still, he left my bathroom without the vanity countertop bracket and shower partition! Hindi tuloy ma-install yung vanity countertop na hindi nya binayaran sa supplier kaya ako ang hinahabol! He even told me, that everything has been purchased and is on its way to the site na. But nothing turned-up that day! On top of that, i'm stuck with a unit that has a lot of defect works left unrectified. Not to mention that i've already paid 90% of the contract value, yung ibang gamit na kasama sa contract amounting to around 5% ako pa ang bumili, so total amount paid is already 95%. Buti na lang sya ang sumagot ng construction bond and i was told by the property mgt. na pwede ako mag-claim ng expenses to be deducted from it, which i intend to do. I have also asked them not to release his contruction bond until everything has been completed and all the expenses claimed. I'm now in the process of hiring another contractor to finish what's left. I can't beleive 7 months is not enough to finish my unit. Really dissapointing... :rant:

sapphire 16G nag review ako sa mga post mo, i remember you posted pictures of your unit and it looked really good. i think you're getting impatient at sobra na stress mo dahil malayo ka. ganun talaga, you need to keep yourself together bro. i little bit more patience, wag mawawala focus mo kasi ikaw din ang talo. i know kasi i have been there. i just tell myself na the little details are the hardest part to finish. u just hang in there. get it done per your desire wag mawawalan ng pagasa. matatapos na yan...

sapphire 16G nag review ako sa mga post mo, i remember you posted pictures of your unit and it looked really good. i think you're getting impatient at sobra na stress mo dahil malayo ka. ganun talaga, you need to keep yourself together bro. i little bit more patience, wag mawawala focus mo kasi ikaw din ang talo. i know kasi i have been there. i just tell myself na the little details are the hardest part to finish. u just hang in there. get it done per your desire wag mawawalan ng pagasa. matatapos na yan...

Thanks for the words of encouragement Winston. How i wish it would come out good in the end, i lost hope when i found the same things i left on my first trip in july still unfinished during my 2nd trip last month. :ohno:

How's your property hunting going? May nakita ka na bang unit?

Thanks for the words of encouragement Winston. How i wish it would come out good in the end, i lost hope when i found the same things i left on my first trip in july still unfinished during my 2nd trip last month. :ohno:

How's your property hunting going? May nakita ka na bang unit?

buti ka nga nakakauwi para silipin unit mo. i spent the beginning part of my vacation to finish up the remaining work of my unit. so halos wala din vacation pero i'm glad that i was there towards the end of the construction kasi i was able to correct some work that were not up to my standards.

usually pag wala ka pag dating mo dahil sa tagal mo ng naghihintay na sha schock ka kagad dahil sa opinyon mo dapat matagal ng natapos..baka nag over react ka lang. pero isang bagay na masasabi ko lang sayo..ang pag ka dismaya mo nang gagaling sa high expectations natin, pero sasabihin ko sayo na ang rendering will never be matched with the actual finish, you will be lucky enough if they can do it. basta ako i compromised and accepted. minsan nasa sa approval mo lang yun. easy ka lang. maganda kalalabasan nyan..

unit ko marami din palpak pero di nyo nakikita or kung sino man pumunta sa unit ko di mahahalata. hehhee that is the beauty of designing a unit, how u can put it together and make it look so perfect sa visitors mo. gets mo?

trust me guys, i've had my share of disappointments, i just never told you because i knew that it is part of having a unit done, but i told myself, from the start to accept the reality of it and know how to work around it and not let it get to me. working around it meaning find means to rectify the problem or be ready to make changes on your plans if it need be. in my case, when there's a situation that i really wanted done but was told that there's no way to do it the way i wanted it, i look for ways to work around it and find other solutions. i hope u get what i mean.

i slowed down on buying another unit. mejo mataas lahat ang benebenta. ill be in the philippines first week of december, anyone wanna have a get together? let me know! party in my unit! cranky ready ka na?

buti ka nga nakakauwi para silipin unit mo. i spent the beginning part of my vacation to finish up the remaining work of my unit. so halos wala din vacation pero i'm glad that i was there towards the end of the construction kasi i was able to correct some work that were not up to my standards.

usually pag wala ka pag dating mo dahil sa tagal mo ng naghihintay na sha schock ka kagad dahil sa opinyon mo dapat matagal ng natapos..baka nag over react ka lang. pero isang bagay na masasabi ko lang sayo..ang pag ka dismaya mo nang gagaling sa high expectations natin, pero sasabihin ko sayo na ang rendering will never be matched with the actual finish, you will be lucky enough if they can do it. basta ako i compromised and accepted. minsan nasa sa approval mo lang yun. easy ka lang. maganda kalalabasan nyan..

unit ko marami din palpak pero di nyo nakikita or kung sino man pumunta sa unit ko di mahahalata. hehhee that is the beauty of designing a unit, how u can put it together and make it look so perfect sa visitors mo. gets mo?

trust me guys, i've had my share of disappointments, i just never told you because i knew that it is part of having a unit done, but i told myself, from the start to accept the reality of it and know how to work around it and not let it get to me. working around it meaning find means to rectify the problem or be ready to make changes on your plans if it need be. in my case, when there's a situation that i really wanted done but was told that there's no way to do it the way i wanted it, i look for ways to work around it and find other solutions. i hope u get what i mean.

i slowed down on buying another unit. mejo mataas lahat ang benebenta. ill be in the philippines first week of december, anyone wanna have a get together? let me know! party in my unit! cranky ready ka na?

I believe i've been patient enough to last seven months before putting my foot down. Anyway, thanks again and post some pics of the party that your planning to have in your unit! :cheers:

What a big dissapointment! Hindi tinapos ng contractor ko ang fit-out ng unit ko! I gave him until last saturday to finish everything because its been 7 months already since he started work on my 1 bedrm unit. But still, he left my bathroom without the vanity countertop bracket and shower partition! Hindi tuloy ma-install yung vanity countertop na hindi nya binayaran sa supplier kaya ako ang hinahabol! He even told me, that everything has been purchased and is on its way to the site na. But nothing turned-up that day! On top of that, i'm stuck with a unit that has a lot of defect works left unrectified. Not to mention that i've already paid 90% of the contract value, yung ibang gamit na kasama sa contract amounting to around 5% ako pa ang bumili, so total amount paid is already 95%. Buti na lang sya ang sumagot ng construction bond and i was told by the property mgt. na pwede ako mag-claim ng expenses to be deducted from it, which i intend to do. I have also asked them not to release his contruction bond until everything has been completed and all the expenses claimed. I'm now in the process of hiring another contractor to finish what's left. I can't beleive 7 months is not enough to finish my unit. Really dissapointing... :rant:

^^Actually,what he did sa unit natin parehas lang ang nangyari....lack of supervision/coordination:bash:....:ohno:

balita ko busy daw yan ngayon eh!

Do any of you like the furniture that management bought for Sapphire at the lobby? it's really an eyesore to look at when you enter the building. How do we ask for them to replace the darn thing? We really need to do something. Also, do you guys know if the furnitures for the pool and the sky Garden have been bought already?....please post pics naman ..thank you!!!!

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^^do they light the building like this every night? nice...:)

Anyone renting out their 1-BR furnished condo unit? Timetable to occupy condo unit is 1st week of January. Term is 6 months. Please send me a PM or e-mail me. TY!

Cynch Yap

Man, you're scaring me. My unit is undergoing fit our right now.

Being a victim of similar circumstances, here's how you can protect yourself.

Do not pay any of the progress payment until you actually see progress. Your last payment for the completion of the project should be about 40% of the contract.

Madadaya mga contractors dito. They know how to make it look like they are making good progress so they can keep extracting the payments from you.

may i know who's your contractor?

may i know who's your contractor?

My instance was on a rest house I am getting built in Tagaytay.

My condo fitout was on time due to me being at the site on daily basis.

Being a victim of similar circumstances, here's how you can protect yourself.

Do not pay any of the progress payment until you actually see progress. Your last payment for the completion of the project should be about 40% of the contract.

Madadaya mga contractors dito. They know how to make it look like they are making good progress so they can keep extracting the payments from you.

That's what I'm doing. I'm keeping the 40% balance until I see progress.

I have a niece who's a civil engineer that's checking the work progress. She advised me not to cut another check as work has not crossed the 60% treshhold after 6 months.

:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Merry Christmas to all, how i wish i was in manila to enjoy the comforts of my unit. But anyway, cheers to all SR and BSR unit owners! Take it easy on the buffet spread! Hehe... :cheers:

Merry Christmas!!!! Glad my bsr fitout was completed on time for christmas :cheers:
Merry Christmas to all, how i wish i was in manila to enjoy the comforts of my unit. But anyway, cheers to all SR and BSR unit owners! Take it easy on the buffet spread! Hehe... :cheers:

Happy New Year!
BTO Country is finally complete!



Merry Christmas!!!! Glad my bsr fitout was completed on time for christmas :cheers:

Congrat. Pics?

[B]
My unit.:)



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Living room

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Great Work! I'm sure you'll have an easy time getting your condo rented at a good price.

nice! does that window open by the bathtub open? that's scary..

Very beautiful indeed! Nice work on your interior, Impressive! :cheers:

@ the rick- thank you for the kind word! I'm actually taking my time looking for tenant.:)

@ crappypants- yes. that's the uniqueness of it. I'm also planning to put a one way tint so you can take a bath with open blinds.:)

@ sap16G- many thanks for appreciating my unit! hows urs anyway? hope all is well.:cheers:

Nice job!

^^ thanks, junb!:)

add ko lang yung foyer, main entrance area..


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FOYER/ WITH HIDDEN SHOE RACK

^^ nice unit. I don't understand why they designed the building to have such big windows in the bathroom though

^^ nice unit. I don't understand why they designed the building to have such big windows in the bathroom though

big windows in the bedrooms are nice specially at night.

@laverga nice, job well done ..finally you guys are posting pics..junb how bout yours?

^^ nice unit. I don't understand why they designed the building to have such big windows in the bathroom though

Why not? It makes the bathroom look so much bigger. You want modern design there you go, its something different. Plus, if you got it you can flaunt it. :rofl:

^^ nice unit. I don't understand why they designed the building to have such big windows in the bathroom though

So that people outside won't have a hard time looking through your window while you're taking a shower! Nyahaha... :bash:

The tub sure has a nice view from the multi-view windows... the same goes for your neighbors! :nuts:

But seriously, I think it's one of the selling point of the 2-bdrm unit layout. :cheers:

Peace everybody!

Why not? It makes the bathroom look so much bigger. You want modern design there you go, its something different. Plus, if you got it you can flaunt it. :rofl:

So that people outside won't have a hard time looking through your window while you're taking a shower! Nyahaha... :bash:

The tub sure has a nice view from the multi-view windows... the same goes for your neighbors! :nuts:

But seriously, I think it's one of the selling point of the 2-bdrm unit layout. :cheers:

Peace everybody!

:lol:

Dont get me wrong it looks good and the view is great but most people want privacy when using the bathroom. anyway, you can just draw the blinds so not really a problem. :)

big windows in the bedrooms are nice specially at night.

@laverga nice, job well done ..finally you guys are posting pics..junb how bout yours?

Hi Wins. Mine is still a work in progress. Nonie is really taking his time. What's worse is since several residents have moved in, the building management has limited the time frame where contractors can do noisy work -- including no work on Saturdays.

I just had my Civil Engineer niece do an assesment yesterday and she reported that we haven't hit the 80% mark. She was even upset that I advance 80% to the contractor. Still, I'm not upset as I should be. This I think is more a loss for Nonie than for me. He missed out on so much opportunity that he could really have made a small fortune for himself.

nice jr_laverga!

Are we allowed to put a one-way or any tint on our windows? I think
its one of the restriction. Anyway, let me know as I want something
like that installed if allowed. hehehe. :lol:

@ the rick- thank you for the kind word! I'm actually taking my time looking for tenant.:)

@ crappypants- yes. that's the uniqueness of it. I'm also planning to put a one way tint so you can take a bath with open blinds.:)

@ sap16G- many thanks for appreciating my unit! hows urs anyway? hope all is well.:cheers:

I totally agree. there's not many condo that can offer bathtub space and more so with a view. :banana: its one of the reason why i bought a 2br
in BSR. :)



So that people outside won't have a hard time looking through your window while you're taking a shower! Nyahaha... :bash:

The tub sure has a nice view from the multi-view windows... the same goes for your neighbors! :nuts:

But seriously, I think it's one of the selling point of the 2-bdrm unit layout. :cheers:

Peace everybody!

nice jr_laverga!

Are we allowed to put a one-way or any tint on our windows? I think
its one of the restriction. Anyway, let me know as I want something
like that installed if allowed. hehehe. :lol:

Me too, me too. Thanks for asking the question first, Johncg.

Hi Wins. Mine is still a work in progress. Nonie is really taking his time. What's worse is since several residents have moved in, the building management has limited the time frame where contractors can do noisy work -- including no work on Saturdays.

I just had my Civil Engineer niece do an assesment yesterday and she reported that we haven't hit the 80% mark. She was even upset that I advance 80% to the contractor. Still, I'm not upset as I should be. This I think is more a loss for Nonie than for me. He missed out on so much opportunity that he could really have made a small fortune for himself.

sorry to hear that, i saw him when i was there in dec, but he seemed really busy. i too was really busy so i forgot to even look into how your unit was doing. oh well. when do u plan to go home?

^^ thanks for appreciating my unit guys!

@ John- I think putting one way shade wouldn't be a problem, as long as you''ll have a similar shade color (which is blue). Though, we need to make sure and ask the management with regards to this matter. And also, that's the only way to enjoy the beauty of ur neighborhood while taking a bath, unless you don't mind someone else seeing you naked.:lol:

@ sap16g- I agree, one of the selling point of two bedroom unit. :okay:

Is there the same shade of tint? Normally the one way tint is always silver.
In my unit, I was hoping to use a roller shade with heat reflector (silver).
it was not approved. hehehe.

yup, sayang nga ang view ng burgos circle from bathroom. i opted to use
vertical blinds instead so i can easily or partially open it. :lol:

^^ thanks for appreciating my unit guys!

@ John- I think putting one way shade wouldn't be a problem, as long as you''ll have a similar shade color (which is blue). Though, we need to make sure and ask the management with regards to this matter. And also, that's the only way to enjoy the beauty of ur neighborhood while taking a bath, unless you don't mind someone else seeing you naked.:lol:

@ sap16g- I agree, one of the selling point of two bedroom unit. :okay:

^^ sayang talaga john!:cheers:

Marami na talagang naloko si Nonie. I don't think he's taking his time, nagamit nya lang siguro yung pambili ng materials sa ibang projects. I'm sure when he talk to other clients, he will tell them na may hindi nagbayad or other excuses.
I hope members here will stop patronizing him, if only the building admins can relay the REAL stories behind his kapalpakan. :ohno:
BEWARE cheap is not always good baka mapamahal pa kayo in the long run.


Hi Wins. Mine is still a work in progress. Nonie is really taking his time. What's worse is since several residents have moved in, the building management has limited the time frame where contractors can do noisy work -- including no work on Saturdays.

I just had my Civil Engineer niece do an assesment yesterday and she reported that we haven't hit the 80% mark. She was even upset that I advance 80% to the contractor. Still, I'm not upset as I should be. This I think is more a loss for Nonie than for me. He missed out on so much opportunity that he could really have made a small fortune for himself.

Marami na talagang naloko si Nonie. I don't think he's taking his time, nagamit nya lang siguro yung pambili ng materials sa ibang projects. I'm sure when he talk to other clients, he will tell them na may hindi nagbayad or other excuses.
I hope members here will stop patronizing him, if only the building admins can relay the REAL stories behind his kapalpakan. :ohno:
BEWARE cheap is not always good baka mapamahal pa kayo in the long run.

^^ILAN PA BA ANG MALOLOKO NI NONIE.....style niya bulok kong hindi mo masupervised maigi ang ginagawa niya puro palpak:bash:

can the building admin already not allow him to start on other new projects (in bsr & cpr)?

^^ILAN PA BA ANG MALOLOKO NI NONIE.....style niya bulok kong hindi mo masupervised maigi ang ginagawa niya puro palpak:bash:

^^ILAN PA BA ANG MALOLOKO NI NONIE.....style niya bulok kong hindi mo masupervised maigi ang ginagawa niya puro palpak:bash:

I've heard meron na ulit new clients from CPR, BSR etc. So aside sa current projects na di matapos or if matapos man, maraming palpak at surprises.
When you posted your concern before, medyo di ako naniwala agad or i thought baka naman isolated case yung sayo. The biggest selling factor were the words "madaling kausap" at "pulido". Kaya pala madaling kausap kse "yes" lang ng "yes" pero it doesnt mean he really can deliver.

It's a good business for him pero not for his workers, they're not getting paid and they're working on different projects at the same time pa kaya di natatapos or maraming problema pag natapos. most of his workers, di professional at nahiram nya lang kung saan saan.
I'm sure alot of the victims would rather not share their horrid experiences, but my motive is to simply help the other members here before its too late. :ohno:

chepest is not always the best....
the best is not always the most expensive....

chepest is not always the best....
the best is not always the most expensive....

that is so true...in my case, i think it's really how you handle your project that matter, after all it is your hard earned money that you're spending.

im sorry but i won't trust anyone when it comes to my money. one can't just leave it all to someone you hardly know and expect it to finish like how you imagined your unit to be. one has to have a crystal ball to read my mind.

my unit turned out great because i had my eye on it every single day! i did hire someone that supervised the fit out for me, but i felt that was not enough, i had him send me pictures everyday for every progress they'd done from start of day until end of day.

this way if i see anything that were not done according to my instructions, i was able to correct the mistake and finish the work just like how i wanted it done.

this is my second condo and my second fit out, and one thing i've learned in pinas, laborers in pinas are just skilled workers, they only know how to work the way they were taught how to do work.

I work as a contractor as well in the US as a sideline job, but I'm also a college graduate and i do great work as a contractor. the difference i noticed is that these laborers are not educated, therefore, when they're given a project and it is something different from what they were taught, they don't think, they instead assume that how they know it is the right way.

Even with the foreman, with just words given as instructions to them is not sufficient in order to convey your thoughts to them. I found this out at the beginning of my fit out, so what i did was to hire someone for me to supervise and to send me pictures because i felt this is the only way that i will not waste my money or be disappointed at the end.

oh and to make things worse, even the person i hired had a different way of interpreting and understanding my instructions as well. i thought, "seeing is believing, so a picture for me to see is the only way. that's how i did it, it was a lot of work, stress, and headache every single day, but i did it to my satisfaction. if you ask me if i would love to do it again. NO and YES, but only if im in pinas to see the construction myself.

i'm not siding on anyone, it's a case to case basis. i am simply telling you guys how i did it successfully with my unit. i hope this helps.

Just want to share some pictures of my unit, i hope others will do the same. Good luck with your fit-out guys!

A/V wall

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz161/igop_74/Fit-out%20Pics/DSC00008.jpg

Living Room

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz161/igop_74/Fit-out%20Pics/DSC00001.jpg

Living Room

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz161/igop_74/Fit-out%20Pics/DSC00006.jpg

Dining Area

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz161/igop_74/Fit-out%20Pics/DSC00014.jpg

Kitchen

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz161/igop_74/Fit-out%20Pics/DSC00015.jpg

Bedroom

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz161/igop_74/Fit-out%20Pics/DSC00009.jpg

Wardrobe Cabinet

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz161/igop_74/Fit-out%20Pics/DSC00010.jpg

^^ nice, it turned out really great..im glad you posted it.:banana:

^^ si CLIMAX at BALIKBAYANBOX ang wala pang post sa unit nila..wait na lang natin sila!!:banana: