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thomasian

March 16th, 2007, 12:30 PM

Buhayin ang Hamilo Coast thread!!! The previous one was a poll which is not allowed in the PPotR subforum so it was closed by GreyX. I tried something... create a new thread, then move the posts of the previous thread to this one, and voila! the poll is gone, left on the other thread. :D

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SM unveils mammoth tourism project; Batangas property twice the size of Macau

By Daxim Lucas, 12 Mar 2007
Source: Inquirer

SM INVESTMENTS CORP. (SMIC), the holding firm of mall tycoon Henry Sy Sr.,has entered the booming tourism business with a massive real estate development aimed at what the firm says is a "-billion sunrise industry."

The listed firm said it would formally launch next week its Hamilo Coast project in Batangas province, which it described as a "one of a kind development." "This pioneering effort will combine two independently sustainable industries--ecotourism and real estate--to create a groundbreaking developmental force with the potential to put local ecotourism on the global radar [screen] and propel the country forward," the firm said.

In a separate interview, SMIC vice president for investor relations Corazon Guidote said the project would dwarf the Punta Fuego residential resort development, which sits adjacent to the SM property in Nasugbu, Batangas. "Punta Fuego is 80 hectares," she said.

"Hamilo Coast will have a total of 5,800 hectares." Earlier company statements said that the SM group would initially spend P2 billion for the development. Guidote said the entire project would be "twice the size of Macau," referring to the Chinese special administrative region that is also a gambling and tourist enclave.

"We think there's a huge potential in the tourism industry," Guidote added. The SMIC official said that Hamilo Coast would be launched in phases, with the first phase to be unveiled to the public on March 22. She added that the project would be a mixed-use complex with residential, resort hotel, and retail components.

Other details of the project, like the company's partners and their target market, would be disclosed during the official launch, Guidote said.

The company recently said that it has allotted a total of P20 billion this year for capital expenditures on various projects. It recently borrowed 0 million from foreign and local creditors through five-year convertible bonds to fund its expansion plans.

On the Philippine Stock Exchange, shares of SMIC ended Friday at P350 a share, unchanged from the previous day's level. Trading was heavy with P241.7 million worth of shares changing hands.

Sinjin P.

March 16th, 2007, 01:10 PM

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Sinjin P.

March 16th, 2007, 01:15 PM

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Khem

March 16th, 2007, 04:25 PM

Nice scenic pictures... Hope it will be developed soon! How much will it cost to fully develop the place?

venntro

March 19th, 2007, 12:00 PM

^^ With SM trying to market the site and using SM MOA as a sort of springboard, I expect this resort to really hit it with people from the Big City.

Insanedriver

March 19th, 2007, 12:55 PM

bka maovercrowded gaya nung mall of asia... or in short... pumanget

Mootown

March 20th, 2007, 02:42 AM

Mootown

March 20th, 2007, 02:53 AM

^^ batangas!! lol i didnt read the title of this thread. Why develop it?
U cant restores its beauty once it already being develope:ohno:.... it does not make sense to me.

Mootown

March 20th, 2007, 02:59 AM

It would be better if SM will turn this beauty a scenic view for tourist or a dive site but a resort i think it will juz destroy its prestine beauty.

Insanedriver

March 20th, 2007, 07:46 AM

perfect for lord of the rings :lol:

D'Transporter

March 20th, 2007, 04:24 PM

The government should find ways to protect it and only allow big time successful hotels and resorts to develop it with environmental protection in mind. The government should zone certain areas near the beach for hotel & resort development and the rest of the surrounding areas as national park. Residential zoning should be located far away where it is not going to ruin the beauty of the area and not congest the area.

allan_dude

March 22nd, 2007, 11:55 AM

SM Investments on track with its P6-B coastal resort project (http://business.inquirer.net/money/breakingnews/view_article.php?article_id=56408)

Xinhua Financial News Service
Last updated 03:54pm (Mla time) 03/22/2007

MANILA, Philippines – SM Investments Corp.'s development of a P6-billion coastal resort in Nasugbu, to the south of Manila, is proceeding as planned, the company said.

The conglomerate said the first phase of its 5,700-hectare Hamilo coast project entailed the construction of Pico de Loro Cove, a 40-hectare medium-rise, low-density condominium, with 227 out of the 1,500 apartments due to be completed this year. Pico de Loro will be the first of 11 buildings to be constructed in Hamilo coast's 13 coves.

SMIC executive vice-president for real property development, Josefino Lucas, said: "We want to put up a world-class resort facility, similar to those established by bigger property developers in Phuket, for instance."

Lucas said the development was aimed at the second-home market, at foreigners and at Filipino professionals working overseas.

The project, SM Investment's biggest foray into leisure property development, is expected to be completed in five years.

Sinjin P.

March 22nd, 2007, 12:01 PM

Lots of large-scale tourism projects for the Philippines. I'd love to see how all of these will push our industry upwards :yes:

Sinjin P.

March 22nd, 2007, 12:32 PM

RP's largest eco-tourism park opens in Batangas (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/35310/RPs-largest-eco-tourism-park-opens-in-Batangas)
03/22/2007 | 01:06 PM

SM Investments Corp. on Thursday launched the Philippine's largest eco-tourism project, the 5,700-hectare Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas.

In a statement distributed to the press, SM Investments, the holding firm of the Philippines’ richest man Henry Sy, said that Hamilo Coast combines two of the most promising industries in the country today- tourism and real estate development.

The company has earlier said it would set aside P5 billion over the next five years for the development of Hamilo Coast’s first phase, Cutad Cove.

The whole Hamilo Coast development is composed of 13 natural coves of varying shapes and sizes. It is a two-hour drive from the country’s capital, Manila.

“Our goal is to encourage key stakeholders—such as the government and the private sector—to take part of the tourism development initiatives of our country. Our globally competitive tourism-real estate destination will then hopefully put us on the map," SM Investments executive vice president Josefino C. Lucas said in the statement.

“We are providing the infrastructure to serve as a catalyst for the development of tourism in areas where we believe it will prosper," Lucas added.

Hamilo Coast’s developments include low-density residential condominiums and neighborhoods, resort hotels, marine sanctuaries, a forest park and country clubs with various sports and leisure facilities.

To ensure the eco-tourism park’s ecological sustainability, SM Investments partnered with environmental group WWF-Philippines in the development of Hamilo Coast’s structures.

SM Investments said Hamilo Coast is the first community in the country designed for ecological sustainability.

“Hamilo Coast’s partnership with WWF-Philippines reveals brand leadership on three critical areas: responsible stewardship of their natural base, transparency and accountability and providing their customers with an enhanced product," WWF-Philippines president Lory Tan said in the SM Investments statement.-GMANews.TV

allan_dude

March 22nd, 2007, 12:41 PM

After playing casino sa Pagcor City, pwede ka naman mag beach sa Batangas. Sakay ka lang ng fast craft sa may MoA papuntang Hamlio. Exciting! :cheer:

Sinjin P.

March 22nd, 2007, 12:45 PM

^ Indeed, the possibilities are endless, Calabarzon has all the potentials! :yes:

IMPRESARIO

March 22nd, 2007, 12:48 PM

Nice place to retire.

venntro

March 23rd, 2007, 08:44 AM

After playing casino sa Pagcor City, pwede ka naman mag beach sa Batangas. Sakay ka lang ng fast craft sa may MoA papuntang Hamlio. Exciting! :cheer:

^^ Before going to Hamilo, shop first at MOA.

thomasian

March 24th, 2007, 08:26 AM

bka maovercrowded gaya nung mall of asia... or in short... pumanget

Can 5800 hectares really be "overcrowded"? Maybe not in the short term.

laquacherra

March 26th, 2007, 04:38 AM

i saw a full page ad in the March 22 issue of the Phil Star warning the public that the ownership of about 2,700 hectares (if i remember right) of the 5,700 hectares of land that's supposed to be part of the Hamilo coast project is under litigation. numbers of the TCTs were published... beware, beware. IMO, if anyone's really interested in investing here, better do a thorough research just to be on the safe side

venntro

March 28th, 2007, 10:54 AM

^^ Of course, SM also issued a statement that the above news is just a pure hoax meant to discredit SM's initial foray into leisure eco tourism projects.

thomasian

April 2nd, 2007, 12:53 PM

^^ And at least they said that Pico de Loro Cove, the initial phase of Hamilo coast, is not part in any way of that rumored 2000-ha. claim of another company.

venntro

April 20th, 2007, 11:34 AM

^^ There is a full page ad in Inquirer just last week regarding the dispute and adverse claims filed on the ownership of a portion of the Hamilo Coast. This may cause a delay in the project. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Sinjin P.

April 27th, 2007, 06:18 AM

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Hamilo Coast

-SM Investments' INVESTOR - 2006 Annual Report

hiiamdib

May 9th, 2007, 08:44 PM

wow ryt after punta fuego, nice nice :banana:

hiiamdib

May 9th, 2007, 08:47 PM

San po yung anvaya cove nang Ayala Land Inc., I read earlier na mas malaki itong hamilo coast sa dinedevelop nang SM

hiiamdib

May 9th, 2007, 09:01 PM

Check out the game in the website:
http://www.sminvestments.com/out.php?site=http://www.hamilocoast.com
It will translate ur name into baybayin characters :banana:

Sinjin P.

May 10th, 2007, 05:55 AM

San po yung anvaya cove nang Ayala Land Inc., I read earlier na mas malaki itong hamilo coast sa dinedevelop nang SM

Anvaya Cove is in Bataan

TheRick

May 13th, 2007, 07:26 AM

wow ryt after punta fuego, nice nice :banana:

How far away from Terrazas de Punta Fuego is this Project? How many kms?
Looks very nice project.

-TC-

May 20th, 2007, 03:24 PM

http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/sim/sim/view_article.php?article_id=66936

From gray to green
By Leica Carpo
Inquirer
Last updated 02:56am (Mla time) 05/20/2007

Malling has definitely become a favorite Pinoy pastime in the past 10 years, what with the heat and humidity driving hordes of shoppers into airconditioned comfort and the promise of good bargains. Credit that to SM Investments Corporation (SMIC), which parlayed a small Carriedo, Sta. Cruz, Manila shoe store into a giant mall franchise numbering 29 to date.

SMIC too has tucked under its belt the distinction of building the largest shopping complex in Asia with its SM Mall of Asia right by the Manila Bay.

Setting its sights further, SMIC looked across Manila Bay and found pristine waters and an expanse of green, a nature-rich setting as yet untouched and beckoning. Why not real estate? After all, every other Filipino dreams of owning a piece of land.

Says Josefino Lucas, executive vice president of SMIC's Commercial Property & Resorts Group: "Real estate has always been an integral part of the retail business, particularly because the bricks and mortar part of that business is the development of shopping malls in major population centers. Providing physical spaces to house our retail activities is essentially real estate development."

But rather than developing another high rise complex, SMIC thought of going into a venture that would entice families into a new housing development that provides not only shelter but also has minimal impact on the environment. Lucas himself was persuaded to come on board and take a leave from his post as senior lecturer on Urban Design and Community Architecture at the University of the Philippines.

"The Pico de Loro Cove in Hamilo Coast and its environs are good examples of some of the country's beautiful landscapes and potential tourism sites. It is important that we work for the preservation of these natural assets, says Lucas. So convinced was SMIC about Hamilo Coast's viability that it invested P5 billion for the initial phase of the Pico de Loro Cove development.

With the prospect of global warming putting everyone on the hot seat, building eco-friendly property has become not just sound business practice, but a survival option, notes the company. "Eco Chic" has prompted developers to consider nature as their ally instead of adversary. SMIC, Lucas says, understands the gravity of the environmental crisis and has found a way to be part of the solution.

"We will be working with such partners as WWF-Philippines and other stakeholders in the communities where we operate. We will also be developing programs and projects that support environmental principles. In particular, WWF will undertake soil stabilization studies, ecological footprinting and coastal resource management and planning. It will also develop ecotourism activities and standards together with our development team."

Hamilo Coast has 13 coves of varying sizes and character, each framed by an interesting topography of hills and mountains and lashed with a breathtaking 32-km coastline opening up to the South China Sea. The development will offer various eco-adventure activities designed to fit the experience level of adventure or leisure seekers. Sports and recreational activities will be designed around the sites in a natural setting. As the project espouses Eco Tourism, its objective, Lucas says, is to achieve an economically viable development which is also environmentally and socially sustainable.

A concrete example of SMIC's commitment to "going green" is the hiring of adventure experts Sandugo who have been commissioned to ensure the safety and feasibility of the different adventure features and activities. The group will be working closely with its host communities by initiating social development programs such as partnerships in ecological protection and environmental management, as well as business and livelihood linkages.

Ranging in price from P2 million for a 30-square meter studio to approximately P10 million for a 130-square meter three-bedroom penthouse, the low-rise housing development sounds like a bargain. Every unit has a balcony and will include access to the following amenities: beach and country clubs with complete sports and leisure facilities, resort hotels, a forest park and marine sanctuaries, a marina/yacht club, convention facilities and 24-hour security.

By 2008, Pico de Loro residents can bypass traffic via a ferry that leaves and docks at SM Bay City. Not only will commuting to the city be a breeze, but it will also give residents a taste of the island life with a view of the sea from their living room, a whiff of fresh ocean breeze and the prospect of acquiring a nice tan enroute to work. Living here will seem like being on a permanent holiday.

Hamilo Coast is accessible via Tagaytay-Nasugbu (114 km), via Ternate-Tourism Highway (under construction) (70 km), via helicopter (20 minutes) from Metro Manila, and by sea via ferry from SM Bay City (operational in 2008).

With Tagaytay Highlands, Taal Vista Hotel and the Mall of Asia under its belt, it's a cinch that SMIC can convince Filipinos to go green with Hamilo Coast. It's resort living without the guilt.

dinabaw

May 22nd, 2007, 02:55 AM

lazybum

May 23rd, 2007, 05:46 AM

Does anyone have any idea what their propsed selling price would be for a residential lot? I would buy here for sure!!

lazybum

May 25th, 2007, 05:35 PM

Does anyone have any idea what their propsed selling price would be for a residential lot? I would buy here for sure!!

Has anyone heard when developer is going to start marketing this project? Thanks.

Peppermintpatty

May 27th, 2007, 11:59 AM

from what i've been told, all studio units are sold out.

lazybum

May 27th, 2007, 06:54 PM

Peppermintpatty

May 28th, 2007, 10:11 PM

Hi, I thought that this is a 5,800 hectare project - is the developer selling big parcels of land to other developers? I am not interested in buying a condo unit but would be very interested in buying a small residential lot and my plan is to be able to build a house on it. Anybody who can hook me up with a broker that is directly involved in this project is much appreciated.
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Hi, I don't think they sell residential lots. But give Marc Macalalag a call at 63-927-3309311 and see what else they have. His email is macalalag@gmail.com, he's my broker. Please mention Patricia Olabre when you contact him.

lazybum

May 28th, 2007, 10:14 PM

lazybum

May 29th, 2007, 02:26 AM

Peppermintpatty

May 31st, 2007, 02:23 PM

Hi Peppermintpaty, I sent an e-mail to your broker and hopefully he
will reply. I will be in the Philippines in 3 weeks and I am hoping I
could meet with him also. Thanks and Mabuhay from sunny SoCal/

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Hi Lazybum, in that case it would be better to go through my dad, Nabil Mesina, if you want to have a tour. He's also an accredited broker, which I forgot to mention. :) You may reach him at 63-905-2428 021. Otherwise I can contact him with your details and preferred date of tripping.

I've had a few glitches with Marc already and it takes forever to get information from him. If he doesn't reply, please let me know.

Peppermintpatty

May 31st, 2007, 02:28 PM

Thanks so much. I will contact your broker. Did you buy a condo? How are the prices? Thanks again.

Sorry I didn't see this message earlier. Yeah, we bought a studio unit in Building B. Depending on the level, the lowest price for the said unit is around PHP 2,373,167. Smallest studio is 35.28 sqm.

Please let me know if you need more information.

Sinjin P.

June 5th, 2007, 12:41 PM

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dancethingy

June 9th, 2007, 07:33 PM

all i can say is WWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOWWWW

Hamilo cove is absolutely gorgeous. Im glad that this development can give jobs and tourism dollars to our country, but im afraid that this development has the potential to destroy this prisitine and unique place in our country.

ren_reyes

June 23rd, 2007, 12:09 AM

thomasian

June 29th, 2007, 02:20 PM

Highlands Prime awarded best condominium design
28 Jun 2007
Source: Manila Standard

Highlands Prime Inc, publicly listed high-end developing company of the SM Group was awarded two major citations during the 1st Real Estate Development Awards hosted by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board.

Highlands Prime received the special award for best condominium design and was also named the best developer in the open market condominium category for Region 4- A. Highlands Prime Inc. won based on the criteria of innovativeness, quality of actual developments and environmental friendliness.

TheRick

June 30th, 2007, 08:30 PM

i'm considering to buy a unit at Hamilo, but I am not familiar with the area. Like how much it is affected by typhoon, and how congested are the roads to there from Manila. also. it seems the studio and 1BRs are all facing the mountains, do you think they are still a good buy?

How much % would you guys speculate the price will increase by the time the units are turned over? Should I buy now, or wait until the first phase (Jacana) is complete?

any input will be much appreciated, specially from our realtor friends.

tia,
ren

I really like these "Residential Resort Community" or "Beach Side Community" theme that are being developed.

Each project has its own unique twist to it. For example -
Playa Calatagan - Next Generation Beach Community - Boracay of the South
Terrazas de Punta Fuego - Privacy and Exclusivity.
Anvaya Cove - Eco Adventure - Ayala Land Developer (Enough Said)
Boracay Condotels - Earning money while you are not occupying the unit.

www.beachsidecommunity.com (http://www.beachsidecommunity.com)

With this project, it seems a lot of condo units will be sold. Perfect if you don't want to build. I'm not sure about its
exclusivity or privacy because according to some postings - they will have a boat docks from mall of asia to Hamilio Coast.
So I would think they intend to have plenty of people go to this area when it is finished.

So it really depends on what you like. How ofter you want to use it?
Is it for investment? How much privacy you want when you are there?

IMHO, I think if you want to get the most appraisal for your investment the earlier you invest the higher return.

GelloX

July 31st, 2007, 12:13 PM

Considering the scale of this project which will be launched within the middle of a supposed, lush and divine forest, it's quite heartbreakin that we are lettin this happen in exchange of tourism or bright future per se.

Those forest which account for the last 12% remaining in our country will be replaced by concrete condominiums, and posh pads dedicated for the rich themselves. That gorgeous blessing which is supposed to be enjoyed by every Filipino will be expropriated only by the few fortunate...

In summary, although I'm not against to any progress or development, it's just so difficult to accept that we are destroying our flora and fauna to support our needs. How selfish of the human race, eh?

dinabaw

August 1st, 2007, 06:49 AM

^^ agree

dancethingy

August 3rd, 2007, 05:28 PM

^^^ I brought up that issue already and of course we commoners can do so much to change the course of royalty. Let's just pray that they approach this project in a way that it co-exists perfectly with the environment.

lightsaber46

December 17th, 2007, 02:06 AM

I hope the TCT's issues dont hamper the developments in Pico de Loro, eventhough the area protested is another part of Hamilo coast. What could be the status of this litigation?

Do we have actual picture of the construction site the building to be turn-over next year?

lightsaber46

December 17th, 2007, 02:17 AM

702flyguy

June 23rd, 2008, 07:19 AM

any word on this project, this should be a nice complement to pagcor tourism city just a ferry ride away from manila bay to hamilo coast. PERFECT!

Mitch_Rivera

October 2nd, 2008, 09:46 AM

Hi folks, buhayin ko lang ang thread na ito-

SM Says Developer's Claim on Resort Land Has Lapsed
By Francisco Alcuaz Jr. and Luzi Ann Javier, 22 Mar 2007
Source: Bloomberg News

March 22 (Bloomberg) -- SM Investments Corp., the holding company of richest Filipino Henry Sy, said a developer's claim on part of its Hamilo Coast residential resort project has lapsed.

In newspaper advertisements today, Carmona Realty & Development Corp., a Philippine developer, said it has "adverse claims" on 2,700 hectares (6,672 acres) of SM Investment's 5,800 hectare property in Nasugbu, Batangas province.

"The claims have no legal effect,'' SM Investments Executive Vice President Josefino Lucas told reporters today in Manila. "The claims were filed a year ago and have lapsed.''

SM Investments will start selling apartments in the project in the next two months. They'll be completed in five years at a cost of as much as 6 billion pesos (US$ 124 million), the company said. The apartment buildings, in a 40-hectare section of the property, are outside the area under dispute, Lucas said.

Carmona's claims haven't lapsed, the company's legal counsel, Zenaida Acorda, said by phone. Carmona has asked the Department of Agrarian Reform to arbitrate the dispute.

SM Investments shares climbed 4.3 percent to close at 367.50 pesos at noon in Manila. The benchmark index gained 2.8 percent.

Additional note: Not only that this claim has lapsed, the disputed area is in Papaya Cove which is NOT the location of the property offerings on the next cove, Pico De Loro. Ergo, titles to be issued for the condo units are clean and will not in anyway affect the timetable/delivery of the project. No licenses to sell will be issued if there is a pending case on the lots itself. :)

HLURB License to Sell 17716-R4A-0705

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Mitch_Rivera

October 2nd, 2008, 12:17 PM

Actual pics -

THE 13 COVES
Once the ferry rides are in place, I can just imagine myself cruising from 1 cove to another :)
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AERIAL VIEW
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FROM THE VIEWDECK
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MAIN DECK FACING THE COVE
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PICO POINT GUEST CENTER
This is where we bring guests. The viewdeck (Pico Point) is fully constructed and fully operational already.
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INSIDE PICO POINT
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THE BEACH CLUB
I'm still looking for my actual photos of the Beach Club (this is fully constructed) but for the meantime, this is the rendering -
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THE COUNTRY CLUB
This is a separate entity from the Beach Club. I think this is the edge of Hamilo's Pico De Loro Cove - it has 2 clubhouses where the others have only 1.
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THE SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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THE CONDOMINIUM BUILDINGS
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THE BOARDWALK
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THE LOUNGE & MASSAGE HUTS AT THE BEACH CLUB
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TURNOVER DATES
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:)

in_a_rush

December 19th, 2008, 07:30 PM

any news about its hotel component?

c0kelitr0

December 22nd, 2008, 05:47 AM

this project looks hot!!!

702flyguy

December 23rd, 2008, 05:13 AM

I do hope there is a hotel with this development, I don't mind spending to stay here

in_a_rush

December 24th, 2008, 06:57 PM

^^ sabi sa plano, sa phase 1, two 4 star hotels ang itatayo. naghahanap pa daw ang SM ng mkakapartner nila. Sana Regents na din.. same with Manila Bay and Cebu. :)

anakngpasig

December 25th, 2008, 02:58 PM

ay SM 'to?

ito na yata
pinakasoyal
na leisure project nila
ah

almycha

December 25th, 2008, 09:51 PM

because of the huge size of its beach club and country club who do you think will pay for the maintenance of these facilities? the condominium unit owners? or SM management? or somebody else entity?.

I really like the place maybe in future (end of 2010) i can afford to pay for the downpayment and monthly payments.

flymordecai

December 28th, 2008, 02:32 PM

Wow, so some of the structures are actually completed. Looks nice so far and the area is beautiful.

marygenevivepamute

March 9th, 2009, 12:02 PM

hi, i was suprised to see such big plan for Hamilo, I always see its billboard everytime I go home to Batangas., and i never thought that they are developing este destroying the beautiful place here in my home province. Ive bin there na siguro way back 2000, kasi my father is a nature lover and he brought us there to have a nature hike and the place is really magical as if fairies do live there. It was still untouched before but I don't know now. It deeply frustrates me to see such a beautiful and untouched place being transformed into a mini city to cater to people who have penchant for places away from their hectic lives in the city but cannot live without the city's comfort. The place should be left alone without ever compromising its natural grandeur. Sorry guys, but i think i need to defend it. I don't have anything against Henry Sy and his company i just don't like their plan of converting this place into a residential complex or whatever. This kind of place should be left untouched and preserved, I don't want it to becme another Boracay. (sorry boracay). I think there should be a limit as to what and where to build and what to be left alone. People go to this places back then, whether they are rich or poor, to have a sense of being one with God and admiring his creation, now only those who have money to spare can access the place since they spend a lot of money to built it. the exclusivity of the place now destroys the very essence of why people go there.

LorodePico

April 19th, 2009, 12:58 PM

Pictures posted on this thread don't lie. PDL is even better when you actually see it. I am really impressed with its beauty and the beach clubhouse is awesome. I can't wait for the country club to open. I've seen the drawings and I'm sure that it too will be a sight to behold and experience.

LorodePico

April 19th, 2009, 01:05 PM

I understand your concern but I think the management has a very carefully crafted environmental plan so as to fully utilize the beauty of the place without sacrificing the environment. In fact I think it has a partnership with the World Wildlife Foundation for this effort.

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April 19th, 2009, 01:25 PM

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April 19th, 2009, 01:32 PM

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LorodePico

April 19th, 2009, 01:54 PM

Thank you for posting the pics of PDL. Like I said the beach club is impressive. The restaurant also serves a pretty good meal and the prices are reasonable.

marlowe_cano

April 20th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Thank you for posting the pics of PDL. Like I said the beach club is impressive. The restaurant also serves a pretty good meal and the prices are reasonable.

hope i can invest my money here in the future, and avail one of the condominum slots here after earning dollars outside philippines as a reg. nurse in the near future... =)

LorodePico

April 21st, 2009, 08:52 AM

There is indeed a recession but I don't really think it's impacting Hamilo's sale. I hesitated to buy a unit there for about six months last year and when I decided to buy, the price has increased by 600k and since closing out the purchase in January, the new price list showed a considerable increase too. So the way its going right now, the prospects for this as a very good investment are very reassuring indeed.

leechtat

April 23rd, 2009, 10:14 PM

LorodePico

April 24th, 2009, 01:17 PM

I've never been to the renovated SM North but maybe because they are constrained by the existing SM North structure. Mall of Asia, like Hamilo Coast, doesn't have such constraint. That's probably why both can be considered world-class structures.

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April 25th, 2009, 03:57 PM

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LorodePico

April 26th, 2009, 10:54 AM

Leisure living redefined at Pico De Loro

Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:56:00 04/26/2009

Filed Under: Real Estate

DEVELOPERS such as SM Land are building a market among holiday makers lured by the enduring attractions of sun, sea, and mountain.

Pico de Loro, the first of many coves of Hamilo Coast, is conceived as an exclusive, low-impact condo haven that will co-exist with Batangas' rich biodiversity.

Although most of the buyers are city dwellers and entrepreneurs in their 40s and 50s with growing children, Pico de Loro has also attracted active young families and nature seekers.

This community offers condominiums clustering totaling 1,200 units, and a beach and country club that surrounds a lagoon. There are various hiking trails capped by a view decks.

The condo's offerings range from P4 million for a 45-square meter one-bedroom unit to P17 million for a 155-square meter three-bedroom unit, with more special types such as ground floor garden units, bi-level units, and penthouse units. With that investment, inhabitants can wake up in the morning to enjoy the views of the sea and mountain. A unit owner only has to activate his or her club membership to enjoy the facilities and amenities of the beach and country club.

The condo units feature passive cooling from the floor-to-ceiling glass doors leading to the balcony, to the glass louver windows on the hallway side. In the loft units, the ceiling height in the living room area is a little more than six meters in height. The finishes make use of practical materials that require minimal maintenance such as homogenous tiles for the entire flooring, laminate surface wooden doors, acrylic counter tops, and tanguile planks for the stair treads in the bi-level units. The units are fully equipped with emergency power and automatic fire sprinkler.

Josefino Lucas, project head of Hamilo Coast, says, "The water level may drop in the summer so we recycle. In the buildings, the waters used in the toilet facilities are processed and used for irrigation or flushing of toilets so you recapture what you use."

Cooling element

The lagoon will serve as a cooling element and a place for recreation such as canoeing. It will be surrounded by a promenade, where people can walk from the condo all the way down to the beach club. The beachfront experience is composed of a sprawling lawn that provides pockets of privacy, and an active sand area for beach sports such as volleyball. A spectator mound is designed for concerts and weddings. There is a children's zone with climbing structures and a pool. In a nearby alcove, a more private beach area will be secluded from the main beach front.

The Pico de Loro Beach Club has soft launched last February, and the Country Club component is targeted for completion by yearend, providing facilities for racquet sports, bowling lanes, basketball and a gym. An individual club share is priced at a half million pesos while a corporate club share is priced at 850,000 pesos. The price has already increased considerably since Pico de Loro Cove's launch in 2007, due to the burgeoning development of the project. A 140-room hotel is also on the rise for overnight stays of club members and their guests.

Sporting activities are professionally developed and will be supervised by trained staff. Initially, members can enjoy trekking, ziplines to the view decks, biking trails, scuba diving, snorkeling and kayaking. Eventually, intimate parties can be organized at the coves.

Culinary fare

The Beach Club has given members and guests a preview of the Country Club's offerings. The club has surprised the guests with the Sun Coral Café's culinary offerings, by assistant executive chef Romano Catolico. He started in Hyatt Baguio and Hotel Intercontinental and was a pioneer in Billy King's Truffles and Le Soufflé and Top of the Citi.

The original cuisine boasted farm-to-plate style comfort food capitalizing on local ingredients such as beef steak Tagalog with a reduced sauce, and beef adobado prepared from Batangas beef cooked for 24 hours in a slow fire-all of which were plated artistically. Sun Coral Café is currently transitioning into a more international offering, to serve Mediterranean and California cuisine.

A best seller is the seafood trio of grilled mahi, squid and prawns, mixed with Indian spices and tempered by cream and yogurt. The menu is evolving into pastas and pizzas for families. There are also special dishes for discriminating clientele.

Chef Catolico serves a mixed green salad with roasted prawns for starters, followed by pumpkin soup. The steamed, braided dory fillet was drenched in a creamy caper sauce. The main course was a diet-busting seared beef roulade, stuffed with onions, gherkins, spiked with brandy, red wine and demiglacé over angel hair pasta.

The dessert was a light panna cotta with chocolate sauce and shavings.

All that was just a foretaste of what Pico de Loro has to offer. Marge C. Enriquez

LorodePico

April 26th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Hamilo Coast nurtures nature

By Marge C. Enriquez
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:54:00 04/26/2009

Filed Under: Real Estate

SUMMERY serenity surrounds Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas.

The encircling coves are smoothened by the blue-green waters and the precipices are cooled by the sea breeze. The view is the major attraction, what with the limitless, dramatic changes on the water surface. With no harbor yet, it's still a picturesque place on the periphery of Nasugbu, Batangas, bounded by the China Sea on the west and blanketed by mountain forests on the east.

Developer SM Land envisions Hamilo Coast as a coastal community much like Costa Rica's vacation hot spot, the Gold Coast, where residential developments target second-home owners and are anchored by well-known hotels and a golf course.

"You don't have to go all the way to Boracay or Palawan. You can drive from Manila to Nasugbu and enjoy nature, even own a piece of it," says Josefino Lucas, executive vice-president for SM Land, the property division of SM Investments Corporation, and project head of Hamilo Coast.

Best beaches

With an area of some 5,800 hectares of which 1,800 hectares will be developed, Hamilo Coast is touted as an exclusive, sustainable coastal community composed of theme villages and master planned to provide various leisure living experiences. For instance, in the later phases of development, there will be areas for schools and research, and a district for retirees.

The premium communities will offer 1,000-square meter lots with ocean views. A hotel will operate adjacent villas, which will be leased or sold.

Hamilo Coast's 25-kilometer shoreline has 13 coves, majority of which had been rechristened with distinctive Sanskrit names and with their own unique features. Pico de Loro is the first development, with its new beach club and the near completion of the residential condominiums and the country club.

Nearby Papaya Cove offers mangroves, white sand beaches and a natural harbor ideal for boat berthing. Plans are afoot to build a terminal for ferries that would sail from the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.

With the completion of the Ternate-Nasugbu Highway under way, travel time will also be reduced by an hour. The accessibility is a driving factor in establishing Papaya Cove as part of the future town center of the development, a hub for members, residents and visitors. There will be retail and hospitality establishments, plus a shuttle service from the ferry terminal.

"These coves were known to yacht owners. The place could not be accessed by land. Only the privileged ones could visit each cove," says Lucas. With the construction of the condominiums and beach club in Pico de Loro, security has been tightened to ensure Hamilo Coast's exclusivity.

Santelmo Cove boasts of having the best beach within Hamilo Coast and possibly in Southern Luzon. The water is turquoise and clear to the bottom where fissured light ripples across the sand and the sands are powdery white.

Saving reefs

A study has confirmed that Hamilo Coast's foremost asset is its coastline views. It also identified the areas suitable for development based on the topography and the availability of the resources. Lucas says majority the ridges will be left untouched because construction on the slopes can lead to consequences on the environment.

The developers have partnered with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to ensure low-impact sustainable development, a term referring to land planning and engineering that underlines conservation and use of on-site natural elements and collaboration with the community to protect the environment. Lucas says they are working on coastal reef management, reforestation, renewable energy studies and solid waste management.

"We've done initiatives with Pico de Loro, Santelmo and Etayo coves as marine-protected areas in partnership with the local government," he says. These safeguarded sanctuaries are not only conducive to fishing and boating activities, but also offer havens to coral reef and fish life.

To avoid the blunders of Cavite where coves were savaged by overfishing and coral reefs were destroyed by dynamite fishing, the developers have created cooperatives with the fisherfolk and the women to help sustain the coast's natural resources.

Another cooperative was established to provide jobs for the locals. The women are employed for landscape maintenance, estate management and beachfront cleaning.

"We need to save the coves from poachers and illegal fishermen. We have educated the fisherfolk about sea protection so they can have more fish life. We allow them to fish but not as trawlers would. They come from outside as far as Navotas. There is now a bantay dagat (coast guard) and we support the areas in the next three coves. In the coves further up in the Limbones area, we need cooperation from Cavite. It's a long coast to cover so there is a need for LGU (local government unit) participation," says Lucas.

He cites the case of Anilao, which had damaged reefs until community work established measures to control the devastation. Today, Anilao has become a popular diving destination.

Regeneration

Lucas says, "In three years' time, we are seeing aquatic life regenerating. The fisherfolk are catching bigger fish. Hamilo Coast is not as developed yet as Anilao, but in Etayo Cove there are coral reefs and marine life, ideal for diving. The place is beginning to come alive. Go snorkeling and you'll see giant clams. You can do kayaking and boating."

There have been three events of sea turtle hatching on the beachfronts in Pico de Loro and Santelmo coves. Most were of the Olive Ridley variety, considered as endangered species being the smallest of sea turtles. The WWF freed them back to the sea. They are expected to breed after 15 years.

SM Land also continues to plant mangroves to protect the water basin, and trees that can survive the climate.

"Twenty years from now, when you say 'Hamilo Coast' it will be viewed as a major destination like Boracay-only more private. This is a place for those who want to enjoy a quieter lifestyle," says Lucas.

SM Land is the new brand of property development by SM Investments Corp., from primary homes and residences to leisure developments and integrated business districts. Know more about Hamilo Coast, call 8580333 or 8191673. Visit hamilocoast.com

LorodePico

May 5th, 2009, 03:01 PM

New Hamilo Coast Showroom reflects natural grandeur and laidback ambience of premier eco-tourism destination

The natural grandeur and laidback coastal ambience of Hamilo Coast - soon to be the Philippines’ premier eco-tourism destination in Nasugbu, Batangas - can now be previewed with the launch of the Hamilo Coast Showroom.

Located at the 4th level of SM Makati, the new showroom reflects the breathtaking paradise that awaits you at Hamilo Coast, a pioneering project of the SM Investments Corporation that enlivens a vision of Tourism-Real Estate.

“The new showroom gives prospective buyers a foretaste of life at Hamilo Coast, letting them experience how it is to stay in an environment that preserves the balance between nature and luxurious living,” said Jess Lucas, president, Costa del Hamilo, a subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation and developer of Hamilo Coast. “We are confident the showroom will effectively showcase the luxurious features and pristine beauty of Hamilo Coast.”

Composed of merging miles of soft white sand, 13 coves of varying sizes, shapes and character, limestone cliffs that reach the sky, virgin forests and rock formations, Hamilo Coast sets out to become the country’s largest integrated coastal community with a balanced mix of residential, commercial and cultural amenities.

Designed and masterplanned by Cadiz International, Manila and ML Design Brisbane, Hamilo Coast is unique in that amenities are being developed with utmost sensitivity to environmental safety and preservation. These amenities include the Pico De Loro Beach & Country Club, low-density neighborhoods and low impact residential condominiums, retail shops and marina and yacht club.

To ensure the project’s ecological sustainability from development to operations, Hamilo Coast has partnered with eco-experts WWF and commissioned adventure experts Sandugo for its adventure features.

Set to emerge first in this eco-tourism enclave is the Pico de Loro Cove, which will offer a dynamic fusion between urban convenience and leisurely ideas. Construction is currently in full swing on the first two clusters of the eleven low-impact condominiums that will rise along Nasugbu’s impressive coastline, overlooking a vast, sandy beach. Located within the backyard of this home in paradise are the Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club and the Boardwalk, coffee shops, al fresco dining areas, boutique stores, infinity pools, sports and eco-adventure facilities and spa services.

Guests can get a good feel of these many wonderful features at the new Hamilo Coast Showroom. Inside the 230-square meter showroom, one can visualize himself relaxing at Hamilo Coast’s investor’s suite, a two-bedroom studio unit that offers a breathtaking view of the lagoon.

The model units are designed by internationally-renowned interior designer Manny Samson, who has given the model units an “outback chic” motif with earthly colors that complement the fine sands and provide an elegant yet casual and comfortable feel.

This casual and cozy feel encompass the rest of the showroom, allowing guests to be at ease while learning more about Hamilo Coast. There’s also a stimulating exhibit of photographs and multimedia display of Hamilo Coast’s captivating features that will surely keep guests glued and excited to have their own adventure on this enclave.

Truly, a wonderful coastal paradise await at Hamilo Coast and this early, Filipinos can already get a glimpse of what’s in store for them via the new Hamilo Coast Showroom.

To explore the serene world of Hamilo Coast, visit the Hamilo Coast Showroom or dial 819-1673 and 819-1675.

LorodePico

May 8th, 2009, 04:39 AM

Pico de Loro reminds me of Hanauma Bay in Hawaii. I've never seen the other Hamilo Coast other 12 coves but I was told that many of them are even more beautiful than Pico de Loro. Like Hanauma Bay, which has suffered from human abuse before but now one of the best nature park, I hope Pico de Loro will be able to sustain its natural sea creature sanctuary.

tchitz

May 28th, 2009, 09:22 AM

Question: Are there plans to sell individual lots (not condominium or town house units) in a subdivision type developement in Hamilo Coast in the future perhaps in one of their coves?

Mitch_Rivera

June 6th, 2009, 06:39 AM

this place is so gorgeous.. i think its even better than anvaya cove... well, it varies with taste...

but why is it though that SM can do such gorgeous architecture there at Hamilo, while their number 1 SM Mall (North EDSA) suffers with and utterly distasteful upgrade i.e. the skygarden?

Tell you what Leechtat. When I worked there at retail before transferring to SM Properties, the Sy's focus and priority was all about Mall of Asia, their jewel IMAX, and the upcoming high end projects of SM Properties including Hamilo, including their banking sector BDO, and a huge land acquisition deal that will try to topple Ayala's Canlubang. Theirs was such a highly bureaucratic system that for suggested repairs or renovations, even the required funding, if the ROM or Division Head or VP kills the proposal because they all hate each other, it won't even reach Hans & Herbert Sy. He will just freak out when he finds out for himself. :lol: But what we've heard is that the elder Henry Sy already saw the dismal renovated state of North Edsa (after seeing Trinoma :lol: ), has freaked out (because this mall made him billions richer), and has obliged the brothers to work out a plan to resolve it (like try squeezing your head how to renovate it again with a better design with lesser spending). The family will always insist on the lowest funding for what their key officers consider the best possible options - and this applies to all retail (the malls, hypermarkets and supermarkets, dept stores, cinemas and leisure, including Toy Kingdom & Kultura). That has been their business mantra for decades that even us peons in the SM business empire are supposed to internalize.

Going back to Hamilo, this business practice in retail is not applied. It's the Sy's who have been insisting that this has yet to be their best offering to the high-end market and true enough, the project continues to stay in that direction. Personally, I like this better than Anvaya because of the massive size, the different coves, and the facilities are 10x more than what Anvaya can offer. Pico De Loro alone offers 2 clubhouses where Anvaya only has 1. That does not yet include the grander plans, it's for the public to soon find out. ;)

leechtat

June 6th, 2009, 06:05 PM

^^ i must agree... it really is nice... though now, the sky garden grows on you.. just try to ignore the unpleasant campy art.. hehe...

TheRick

June 6th, 2009, 09:01 PM

Would you say that for people who want more exclusivity or more privacy, Anvaya is still the better choice.
Because Hamilo Coast is so big that there will definitely be alot more people there.
Plus, with the ferry from MOA to Hamilo it makes it easier for more people to go.

I guess it really depends on what people are looking for.
Regardless I think both projects are winners!

TeslaCoil

June 8th, 2009, 09:34 PM

Anvaya Cove was developed not to overpower its surrounding. It is really for relaxing purpose. You can actually get a feel of you own the whole place.

I have yet to see Hamilo once done.

LorodePico

June 9th, 2009, 02:02 AM

Remember Hamilo Coast has 13 coves so there's really not much to compare with Anvaya. I think most of the commercial development (the MOA-HC ferry terminal, the hotel) will be in Papaya cove, whose beach is not ideal for swimming. Pico de Loro will have mostly condos and townhomes. I don't really know the plans for the other 11 coves. But there is one cove, I think its Etayo cove, whose natural white sand could rival that of Boracay's.

pusa21

June 10th, 2009, 01:50 PM

... and a huge land acquisition deal that will try to topple Ayala's Canlubang.

hi mitch,

topple nuvali? that's got to be something as the architectures and landscapings in nuvali are simply gorgeous. do you have any more info about this? like where is it exactly in laguna? i hope sm plans include a high-end mall to cater to the residents of nuvali, eton city, and south forbes. for the many projects that sm put out there, i take my hat off to hamilo coast and their bowling alley in sm moa mall. they're top-notch.

thanks!

almycha

August 9th, 2009, 06:31 PM

We just paid 50,000 pesos reservation for a small unit at Carola A. After seeing the site in person my wife and I have no doubt that this is the best place to stay and invest.

Here are the statements of our sales agent and hope somebody out there can enlightened us.

GENERAL and HOA
1. The HOA is 60 pesos per sq.m and inclusive of local telephone and cable services.
2. All unit owners of Pico De Loro are automatic members of Pico De Loro Country Club and Beach Club.
3. An additional 2,000 pesos will be paid by club members per month of which 750 pesos is consumables.
4.Carola Building will be completed in the 4th quarter of 2011 while Miranda Building will be completed in 2010.
5. There will be a ferry boat from MOA to Pico De Loro for exclusive use of members only.
The transportation costs is still to be determined.
6. Only son's and daughter's of unit owners whose age are below 25 years old can be a member of the Country Club and Beach Club.
7. A tunnel from Ternated Cavite will be constructed and Funded by SM to reduce the travel time by land to 1.5 hours instead of the current 2.5 hours.

ABOUT THE UNIT.
1. Hollow Blocks will be used to separate one unit from the other unit. Although Gypsium board or Hardiflex will be used inside the unit.
2. Tiles will be used in the living area, bathroom and kitchen.
3. The wall tiles in the bathroom is from floor to ceiling.
4. The bathroom fixtures is exactly the same as there showroom fixtures in SM Makati.
5. The ceiling is made of cement painted in white.
6. You have to install the lighting fixtures as it is not provided by Hamilo Coast
7. For a one bedroom unit the bedroom is exactly the same as there showroom SM Makati except that the Sliding Glass and Ceiling are not provided.

On our part we are again back in a very tight cash flow but Lakas lang ng loob ang pag bili ng property.

Alpha350

August 10th, 2009, 01:44 PM

Planning Democracy

August 21st, 2009, 09:36 PM

I'm a believer in renewable energy and I've heard that Hamilo will be using Wind Turbines to generate some of its power. :)

But, to see is to believe, and its only when I see those wind turbines put up will I know that Hamilo is living up to its "green" hype.

ngprofflorida

September 22nd, 2009, 06:15 PM

almycha

September 30th, 2009, 04:22 AM

oh my godness ang ganda nito... go Batangas!!!!!!!:banana::banana::banana:

I found the place very beautiful. In our case parang naging rational buying ito sa amin. We decided to buy right after we saw the place. But before our trip to Pico De Loro wala sa usapan namin mag asawa na bumili ng property.

Ecca

October 9th, 2009, 03:50 AM

almycha

October 10th, 2009, 04:19 AM

I think you should also get in touch with your agent again with regards to the usage of the beach club (you may use it na kasi, granted you have na your membership card), kasi they also have policies (like the number of people allowed in the beach club at a particular day) etc. get everything you can na with regards to the little details. Congratulations also on purchasing Hamilo, its a really great project. I'll be headed there in the next few weeks, and i hope its prettier than the last time i was there :)

At this time I will not take advantage of their membership usage of the beach club. We submitted the contract to sale and other papers but i put on hold the membership paper. Maybe when the ferry boat is operational already then I will enroll. I hate long range driving. I consider this condo as my best investment or property.

bagumbayani

October 14th, 2009, 08:27 AM

I had a text message from the Hamilo Coast Clubhouse advising me that the road to HC from Nasugbu was not passable due to the damage brought by Ondoy/Pepeng hence they're temporary halting the club operation last weekend. I am sure this will also delay the construction of the condos. My unit is supposed to be turnover in September but does not know when the actual turnover will take place.

bagumbayani

October 15th, 2009, 03:39 AM

Got another text yesterday. The Nasugbu road to Hamilo Coast must have been fixed since the HC Clubhouse is operational again this weekend.

Ecca

October 16th, 2009, 04:20 AM

bagumbayani

October 19th, 2009, 05:07 AM

Mine is actually a Myna so it will TO after the Jacanas. My agent said December but I really doubt that projection. Good thing I am not really in a hurry but I was told that the Myna contractor is different from the Jacana ones and the earlier works a lot faster than the Jacana builders.

ruralvillage

October 28th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Underwater discoveries at Hamilo Coast (http://www.mb.com.ph/node/226842/underwater-di)
October 28, 2009, 4:21pm
Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/node/226842/underwater-di)

Did you know that the Longfin Batfish (Platax teira), touted as a wraith-like and ghostly-looking fish, is quite personable, almost pet-like and are remarkably clever? This species can also become very tame, sometimes eager to feed from divers’ fingers.

The Longfin Batfish is just one of the surprising finds that divers can discover in the waters of SM Land’s premier sustainable leisure destination, Hamilo Coast.

In this seaside leisure development, diving and snorkeling are popular activities for the whole family. Sprawled along the coastline of Nasugbu, Batangas, the 5,800-hectare property is home to coves that have been declared marine-protected areas (MPA) for the preservation and protection of various aquatic and terrestrial creatures.

Jose Angelo M. Palma, vice president for Programs of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Philippines, said they have conducted an initial baseline study two years ago to check the health of reefs and quality of marine life in the area and found out that the Pico de Loro, Santelmo, and Etayo coves have the most potential as MPAs because of their biological attributes.

Aside from the Longfin Batfish, residents and club members can meet other interesting “neighbors” in Hamilo Coast.

A remarkable species often sighted is the Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) – a solitary predator with a venomous sting used to hunt prey. It can be identified by the dark spots on its long pectoral fins.

The Melon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trifasciatus) on the other hand is a dainty reef resident that feeds on coral polyps and is covered in pastel hues. This small and secretive variety swims in pairs and may be territorial and aggressive.

A shy, slow-moving armored fish, the Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) gets its name from the shape that its body mimics. It can expel a highly toxic poison as it feeds on algae, sponges, crustaceans and mollusks. Juveniles have a very bright yellow color which fades into blue-grey as they age.

Deeper explorations in Etayo Cove can yield chance encounters with such inhabitants like the Blue-green Chromis (Chromis viridis) – gregarious turquoise gems of fish that feed on free-flowing phytoplankton; and the Reticulated Damselfish (Dascyllus reticulatus) – scrappy and aggressive little jewels with vertical bars crisscrossing their flanks.

Clark’s Clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii), Hamilo Coast’s most frequently encountered clownfish, is often found within a few meters of their host anemone, while the Common Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is one of the most recognizable after being popularized in the movie “Finding Nemo.”

Hamilo Coast’s maiden development features nine residential condominium clusters in Pico de Loro surrounding a man-made lagoon, designed with low impact to the environment. The centerpiece amenity of the community is the Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club, a members-only club that provides various water sports, underwater adventures and eco-friendly activities.

Wesley Caballa, senior manager for sports and recreation at Hamilo Coast, shares that the Pico de Loro Beach Club is now fully operational for residents and club owners. The Country Club component on the other hand is set for operation by first quarter of 2010.

Likewise, the first condominium building, Jacana, is set to progressively turn over units to residents.

ruralvillage

October 31st, 2009, 09:46 PM

Vacation time begins right now at Pico de Loro (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=518987&publicationSubCategoryId=85)
By Tanya T. Lara (The Philippine Star (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=518987&publicationSubCategoryId=85)) Updated October 31, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - For many hardworking families and investors, their vacation is a mere 114 kilometers away from Manila and it doesn’t have to end when the long weekend is over.

Touted to be the country’s biggest and most impressive leisure destination being developed near Metro Manila, Hamilo Coast is a 5,800-hectare mountainous coastline enclave located in Nasugbu, Batangas. It has 13 unique coves, one of which is the 40-hectare Pico de Loro. With its nine mid-rise residential buildings, a four-hectare lagoon in the middle, a beach and country club and a boutique hotel, Pico de Loro provides a snapshot of what the future of Hamilo Coast will look like.

Seeing Pico de Loro now — lively and teeming with activities with club members, condo unit owners and the bustling Beach Club — it’s hard to imagine that before SM Land began developing the area, there was really nothing here — no roads, no electricity, no potable water.

That’s what impressed Jose Fernando B. Camus, chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu, a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate services and investment management. “We’re very familiar with developers in the Philippines and the projects they’re doing. We do research for them, we do appraisals, we do brokerage,” says Camus. “My family was looking for a place to go on weekends and I think this is the ideal place because we’re part of a development that’s 5,800 hectares in size. That’s mind-boggling! Knowing that it’s the SM Group behind it and that they have a name to protect convinced us this was right for us. Other resorts are beautiful, too, but there is no master planning so the amenities are not in place. This one had a master plan right from the very beginning.”

Alex Claveria, a businessman with a paint manufacturing and trading company with retail outlets, had the same reasons for buying into Pico de Loro. “I like the concept of the project. SM Land is a reputable developer that I can trust. I see it also as a very good investment that the whole family can enjoy.”

Claveria bought a one-bedroom unit which he is planning to upgrade into a two-bedroom unit. “I’m a simple man living a simple life with simple dreams. I’m the eldest in the family. I started to work early in my life and started my own business
at the age of 17 and have been in business all my life. The very reason why I got a unit at Pico de Loro is to enjoy my free time with my family.”

Claveria and his son are into diving and he says his wife, after she gives birth to their fifth child, also intends to take up diving. “The kids just love to spend the day in the beach especially when we go snorkeling. Hamilo Coast has the amenities that the whole family can enjoy, particularly the marina and 13 coves. I can already imagine myself diving with my eldest son in the morning and hiking or biking on the trails in the afternoon with my wife and other kids. We can practice our hoops on the basketball court, maybe also learn to play tennis or squash. In the evening my friends and the whole family can enjoy singing in one of the videoke rooms.”

Before buying a unit at Pico de Loro, Camus first looked at other developments, of course. After all, this is his second vacation home, as the family has a house in Tali Beach and he’s a member of Tagaytay Highlands. “I have 11 children and nine grandchildren. My children go to CamSur and other places to wakeboard and to surf.”

He likes that Pico de Loro is one of the three coves that are under marine protection — the other two are Santelmo and Etayo Coves — and regulate the use of motorized watercraft. “I wouldn’t want my grandchildren swimming in a place where there are people jetskiing because there have been accidents in other places. Pico de Loro has shallow waters, it’s perfect for swimming and snorkeling.”

For marketing consultant Ceferino Carreon, who holds a degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, his reasons for becoming a member of the Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club are not so much for himself but for his friends and business associates.

Carreon sits on the board of three lending companies — Integrity, Buena Vista and Diamond — and on the board of Valle Vista, a real estate company. He also plays serious bridge, competing out of the country three times a year as part of the national team and attending the Olympiad every four years. Apart from Hamilo Coast he is also a member of Tagaytay Highlands and Punta Fuego.

So, when his fellow bridge players from abroad or his business colleagues come over for a visit in the Philippines, he always takes them to Batangas for two or three days — first, they have breakfast at Antonio’s, then they spend the day doing water sports or just relaxing in Hamilo Coast. On the way back to Manila, they have steaks at Tagaytay Highlands.

“My underlying purpose in all this is to lift the Filipino image,” Carreon says. “We have a bad rap abroad. By bringing them to this place, I can show to them that if the Filipino puts his mind into creating, he can do world-class things. For them to be in the Philippines and not see this, I think it’s a crime,” Carreon says. “My guests are always impressed and shocked that there is such a development out here. They’re all scratching their heads wondering how SM could have brought all the equipment to develop such a place. It’s bewildering for you to see all this the first time.”

Worry-Free Leisure Living

With the completion of the Jacana condominium cluster this year, and the Myna cluster by first quarter of next year, club members can stay overnight because SM Land has withheld selling the ground-floor units while the planned hotel, Azurea, is still being constructed. SM Land project director Herbert Herrero says about 15 units on the ground floor of Jacana and Myna will be fully furnished and rented out to club members, and when the hotel is complete to sell the units.

According to Star C. Tuason, assistant vice president for property management of Hamilo Coast, most of the Jacana homeowners are end-users themselves and bought units because they were attracted to the whole property’s proposition — a master-planned leisure community, not just a resort, that’s near enough Metro Manila and carries all the modern conveniences of city living, yet far and exclusive enough to be actually away from it all.

“We expect that most of them will be here on weekends because they want to spend family time and enjoy the facilities of Hamilo Coast,” Tuason says. The facilities include the Pico de Loro Beach Club, which soft-launched last February, featuring a restaurant and bar, a swimming pool, locker rooms, spa, and the beach, of course. Being developed is the four-hectare saltwater lagoon whose promenade connects the condominium clusters, and the three-hectare Pico de Loro Country Club with its indoor and outdoor sports facilities for tennis, basketball and badminton, a fitness center, meeting and banquet facilities, and Olympic-size swimming pool. The Country Club will be completed by yearend.

Tuason says that homeowners also looked at the property management plans since most of them will be here only on the weekend or, for those based abroad, only certain months of the year.

“Property management is professionally managing the operations of the condominiums both administratively and technically,” he explains. “To prepare for the handover we put in place the systems and procedures necessary to make it convenient for the homeowners to just move into their units. We came up with a list of requirements we needed to prepare so their expectations are realized, like we made sure all the utilities are working: water, power, cable TV, Internet, and telephone systems. We ensured that the security is in place. On the engineering side, in preparation of the handover, we went through the units one by one, doing testing and commissioning, like the outlets we made sure there’s power so that when they plug their coffeemakers it would work, or that there’s WiFi so if they wanted to work in their units or at the Beach Club they are connected to the Internet. That’s what property management is all about.”

Concierge services, which include maintaining the units and even filing the property tax, are also in the plans and this is especially crucial for foreign investors and Filipinos based abroad as it allows them to lock up and go — even for several months.

A Mindful Master-Plan

Herrero further explains that from the start, the master plan took into account the impact of developing the area on the environment and respected the lay of the land. Roads were built, water and power systems were installed, and the architecture and design of the condominium clusters went through several stages. They also partnered with World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines) to safeguard the natural resources of the environment.

SM Land architect and assistant vice president for projects Anna Cabe explains that it was like building a new town. “We had to find the right plan to suit the environment. The master plan for Pico de Loro was by CIML, a joint venture of Cadiz International and ML Design based in Brisbane, Australia. You see in the design some Australian influences like the rooflines. It’s far from what we see in the resorts here, which are usually Balinese or Mediterranean style. It’s more contemporary. We went through many phases of design, too. Initially we considered the Mediterranean and Filipino themes, but when we got Cadiz and ML design, they introduced the Australian way of design, which is also sensitive to the sustainability efforts — and the keyword here is sustainability. Australia is the forerunner in sustainability efforts in the world.”

Jacana and Myna units launched with basic studio loft units going up to 200 square meters for a three-bedroom unit. All units have a 3.1-meter ceiling and views of the forests or the manmade lake.

She explains that the architects kept the Jacana interiors and finishes of top-quality and contemporary in styling, and flexible enough to suit the different styles of homeowners and that the buildings are on the coastline. “We used homogenous tiles, which are better than ceramic because the material is not just a coating like ceramic tiles, so it doesn’t peel off and it maintains its luster.”

A basic off-white palette was used with accents of dark wood in the modular kitchen cabinets imported from Austria and the doors, while bathroom fixtures are contemporary in style with countertop porcelain sinks and rainshowers.

“We still leave something to the imagination of the unit owners,” she says.

For those who missed the opportunity to own a weekend home at Jacana and Myna, one- to three-bedroom units at the Carola and Miranda clusters are now available for future residents of Pico de Loro.

The turnover of the Jacana units is just the exciting start of an enviable vacation lifestyle for the homeowners. And there’s still so much to look forward to in the coming years.

* * *

SM Land is the new brand of property development by SM Investments Corp., offering properties from primary homes and residences to leisure developments and integrated business districts. For inquiries about Hamilo Coast, call 858-0333 or log on to hamilocoast.com. For club membership inquiries call 902-8053 or log on to www.picodeloroclub.com

almycha

November 4th, 2009, 02:41 AM

[QUOTE=ruralvillage;45493453]Vacation time begins right now at Pico de Loro (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=518987&publicationSubCategoryId=85)
By Tanya T. Lara (The Philippine Star (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=518987&publicationSubCategoryId=85)) Updated October 31, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - For many hardworking families and investors, their vacation is a mere 114 kilometers away from Manila and it doesn’t have to end when the long weekend is over.

Seeing Pico de Loro now — lively and teeming with activities with club members, condo unit owners and the bustling Beach Club — it’s hard to imagine that before SM Land began developing the area, there was really nothing here — no roads, no electricity, no potable water.

That’s what impressed Jose Fernando B. Camus, chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu, a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate services and investment management. “We’re very familiar with developers in the Philippines and the projects they’re doing. We do research for them, we do appraisals, we do brokerage,” says Camus. “My family was looking for a place to go on weekends and I think this is the ideal place because we’re part of a development that’s 5,800 hectares in size. That’s mind-boggling! Knowing that it’s the SM Group behind it and that they have a name to protect convinced us this was right for us. Other resorts are beautiful, too, but there is no master planning so the amenities are not in place. This one had a master plan right from the very beginning.”

Alex Claveria, a businessman with a paint manufacturing and trading company with retail outlets, had the same reasons for buying into Pico de Loro. “I like the concept of the project. SM Land is a reputable developer that I can trust. I see it also as a very good investment that the whole family can enjoy.”

Claveria bought a one-bedroom unit which he is planning to upgrade into a two-bedroom unit. “I’m a simple man living a simple life with simple dreams. I’m the eldest in the family. I started to work early in my life and started my own business
at the age of 17 and have been in business all my life. The very reason why I got a unit at Pico de Loro is to enjoy my free time with my family.”

Claveria and his son are into diving and he says his wife, after she gives birth to their fifth child, also intends to take up diving. “The kids just love to spend the day in the beach especially when we go snorkeling. Hamilo Coast has the amenities that the whole family can enjoy, particularly the marina and 13 coves. I can already imagine myself diving with my eldest son in the morning and hiking or biking on the trails in the afternoon with my wife and other kids. We can practice our hoops on the basketball court, maybe also learn to play tennis or squash. In the evening my friends and the whole family can enjoy singing in one of the videoke rooms.”

Before buying a unit at Pico de Loro, Camus first looked at other developments, of course. After all, this is his second vacation home, as the family has a house in Tali Beach and he’s a member of Tagaytay Highlands. “I have 11 children and nine grandchildren. My children go to CamSur and other places to wakeboard and to surf.”

He likes that Pico de Loro is one of the three coves that are under marine protection — the other two are Santelmo and Etayo Coves — and regulate the use of motorized watercraft. “I wouldn’t want my grandchildren swimming in a place where there are people jetskiing because there have been accidents in other places. Pico de Loro has shallow waters, it’s perfect for swimming and snorkeling.”

For marketing consultant Ceferino Carreon, who holds a degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, his reasons for becoming a member of the Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club are not so much for himself but for his friends and business associates.

Carreon sits on the board of three lending companies — Integrity, Buena Vista and Diamond — and on the board of Valle Vista, a real estate company. He also plays serious bridge, competing out of the country three times a year as part of the national team and attending the Olympiad every four years. Apart from Hamilo Coast he is also a member of Tagaytay Highlands and Punta Fuego.

So, when his fellow bridge players from abroad or his business colleagues come over for a visit in the Philippines, he always takes them to Batangas for two or three days — first, they have breakfast at Antonio’s, then they spend the day doing water sports or just relaxing in Hamilo Coast. On the way back to Manila, they have steaks at Tagaytay Highlands.

“My underlying purpose in all this is to lift the Filipino image,” Carreon says. “We have a bad rap abroad. By bringing them to this place, I can show to them that if the Filipino puts his mind into creating, he can do world-class things. For them to be in the Philippines and not see this, I think it’s a crime,” Carreon says. “My guests are always impressed and shocked that there is such a development out here. They’re all scratching their heads wondering how SM could have brought all the equipment to develop such a place. It’s bewildering for you to see all this the first time.”

According to Star C. Tuason, assistant vice president for property management of Hamilo Coast, most of the Jacana homeowners are end-users themselves and bought units because they were attracted to the whole property’s proposition — a master-planned leisure community, not just a resort, that’s near enough Metro Manila and carries all the modern conveniences of city living, yet far and exclusive enough to be actually away from it all.

“We expect that most of them will be here on weekends because they want to spend family time and enjoy the facilities of Hamilo Coast,” Tuason says. The facilities include the Pico de Loro Beach Club, which soft-launched last February, featuring a restaurant and bar, a swimming pool, locker rooms, spa, and the beach, of course. Being developed is the four-hectare saltwater lagoon whose promenade connects the condominium clusters, and the three-hectare Pico de Loro Country Club with its indoor and outdoor sports facilities for tennis, basketball and badminton, a fitness center, meeting and banquet facilities, and Olympic-size swimming pool. The Country Club will be completed by yearend.

Mukhang bigatin ang future neighbors ko ha? Very impressive ang kanilang mga credentials. Yung isa naka kuha na ng one bedroom and then wants to upgrade to two bedroom? Akala ko ba sold out na yan Jacana at Myna. How can he do that?

Aziza1121

November 8th, 2009, 02:13 AM

Pending price increase from 5% (Miranda and Carola) to as high as 10% (Jacana and Myna) on Nov 16, 2009.

Here's an illustrative render of the ferry terminal for Hamilo Coast investors and guests. Tentative Location: Behind One Esplanade

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/7758/ferryterminal.jpg

blueguy

November 8th, 2009, 02:25 AM

^^
I think andyan na ang mga structure for the pier.... It's near San Mig by the bay malapit na sa Esplanade

Aziza1121

November 13th, 2009, 03:54 PM

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/9877/dsc06213.jpg

Jacana and Myna Condominiums
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5916/dsc06221edited.jpg

Country Club
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5933/dsc06234hj.jpg

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7931/dsc06276j.jpg

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5049/dsc06279d.jpg

Beach Club's swimming pool
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/9590/dsc06249j.jpg

in_a_rush

November 13th, 2009, 10:35 PM

i just hope that they will make this project more affordable so that even ordinary pinoy families can afford to have a vacation home.

almycha

November 15th, 2009, 04:39 AM

i just hope that they will make this project more affordable so that even ordinary pinoy families can afford to have a vacation home.

Parang malabong mangyari na magiging affordable ito for ordinary pinoy families. As what Aziza1121 reported another price increase effective Nov 16, 2009. Lalong tataas ang presyo nito. Thanks Aziza for the latest Pico De loro pictures. Hamilo Coast website construction update is August 2009 your is November 12, 2009.

Aziza1121

November 15th, 2009, 06:50 PM

almycha

November 20th, 2009, 06:36 AM

^^Thanks almycha. My pleasure. After visiting the site (as a seller, initially), now Im contemplating to buy club share! :nuts: Tama ka, ang ganda nga ng place. Though the long travel time was a turned off for me, the ferry plan made me excited. Sosyal ang dating! Para ka na ring may yacht, di ba? :lol: It will really make Hamilo very accessible compared to Punta Fuego, and other projects with same concept. Im really looking forward sa ferry plan na yan.

As an investment, do you think the club shares will double in 2years' time? Need input here, anyone, especially for those who have Tagaytay Highlands club membership share. Thanks!

When we purchased a unit, club membership is included in the total price of the condo. Condo price here is comparable to our small condo unit at Forbeswood heights and the only difference is Club Membership.

I don't think the Club share will double in two years. Meaning from 500,000 pesos today to 1M in two years. The only possibility that the Club shares will double is if ever they will construct a GOLF COURSE and club share members become automatic members of the Golf Club.

It will really nice to see a Beach Club, Club House and Golf Club all in one location.

Aziza1121

November 21st, 2009, 07:14 AM

When we purchased a unit, club membership is included in the total price of the condo. Condo price here is comparable to our small condo unit at Forbeswood heights and the only difference is Club Membership.

I don't think the Club share will double in two years. Meaning from 500,000 pesos today to 1M in two years. The only possibility that the Club shares will double is if ever they will construct a GOLF COURSE and club share members become automatic members of the Golf Club.

It will really nice to see a Beach Club, Club House and Golf Club all in one location.

Thanks for your input, almycha. Like you, Im a Fort Boni investor. I have this idea kc that since FB will be part of medical tourism of SLMC-Global, I can bundle my FB unit for rent to SLMC patients (my tenants) with my Hamilo's investment (if ever). They will be charged for it, of course. One plus factor is the ferry cruise going to the site. No long road travel, so no reason for them not to take the opportunity to visit Hamilo. Im sure they will enjoy it. Most patients naman are in for a 5-day checkup lang. But these patients are all-year-round visitors of SLMC. Walang season-season. I know bec I live near SLMC-QC and did my research on this.

And yes, there is actually a plan of putting a GOLF COURSE.

rickb888

November 21st, 2009, 02:37 PM

Thanks for your input, almycha. Like you, Im a Fort Boni investor. I have this idea kc that since FB will be part of medical tourism of SLMC-Global, I can bundle my FB unit for rent to SLMC patients (my tenants) with my Hamilo's investment (if ever). They will be charged for it, of course. One plus factor is the ferry cruise going to the site. No long travel. Mostly naman are in for a 5-day checkup.

And yes, there is actually a plan of putting a GOLF COURSE.

Aziza ,

im just curious how much is the lowest priced condo unit here and how much is the club shares? :)

Thanks

Aziza1121

November 22nd, 2009, 04:31 AM

rickb888

November 23rd, 2009, 07:57 AM

^^
Preselling stage ang Clusters Miranda (TO: 3Q-4Q/2011) and Carola.

Lowest priced in Miranda is around PhP3.6M. It is a 45sqm 1BR with balcony on Ground Floor, Mountain View. Condo Unit purchase is inclusive of club membership at the Beach and Country Club.

Individual Club shares: PhP500,000

May I ask what you think of my idea?

hi Aziza,

thanks for the info regarding your idea of offering your hamilo coast unit is great actually it will be a big plus either if the patients go or maybe his /her relatives either way it will differentiate you from the other offerings. after an operation i guess any patient woudl want to go on a vacation to recouperate and besides if they come from far away since theyre her they might as well go to hamilo , and hamilo is a very nice place to go to

rickb888

November 23rd, 2009, 08:11 AM

Aziza1121

November 23rd, 2009, 04:36 PM

hi Aziza,

thanks for the info regarding your idea of offering your hamilo coast unit is great actually it will be a big plus either if the patients go or maybe his /her relatives either way it will differentiate you from the other offerings. after an operation i guess any patient woudl want to go on a vacation to recouperate and besides if they come from far away since theyre her they might as well go to hamilo , and hamilo is a very nice place to go to

Yes, para nde naman sayang ang membership. May ROI kahit papano, habang naghihintay ng appreciation.

Aziza , for a club share hodler what if they want to stay overnight? any rooms for rent?

There is Azurea Hotel for club members, non-unit owners. TurnOver date is 2011. 1BR is 45sqm FA. But I heard that some condo units will be for daily rent also, to be managed by CBRE. At least here, you can cook. Sa hotel, walang cooking facility.

Aside from the GOLF COURSE, another tentative plan is a wakeboarding site twice the size of CamSur.

Go Global

November 23rd, 2009, 07:12 PM

How come I don't see this golf course in the masterplan ??

bagumbayani

November 24th, 2009, 03:10 AM

Parang malabong mangyari na magiging affordable ito for ordinary pinoy families. As what Aziza1121 reported another price increase effective Nov 16, 2009. Lalong tataas ang presyo nito. Thanks Aziza for the latest Pico De loro pictures. Hamilo Coast website construction update is August 2009 your is November 12, 2009.

SMDC wants Hamilo Coast to be as prestigious as its Highlands. Kaya nga don't expect the price to come down. Instead expect it to continue to increase.

bagumbayani

November 24th, 2009, 03:11 AM

I was also told that there is a planned golf course at Hamilo Coast.

almycha

November 25th, 2009, 02:28 AM

I was also told that there is a planned golf course at Hamilo Coast.

WOW naman sa beach and country club satisfied na ako then magkakaroon pa ng Golf Course? mas maganda ito.

bagumbayani

November 25th, 2009, 04:03 AM

The Hamilo Coast Country Club will be better than the one in Highlands since all the facilities will be in one venue. Many of the Highland facilities are spread at different buildings. And of course there is also the HC Beach Club for the water-related activities.

bagumbayani

November 25th, 2009, 04:05 AM

All I really want is my own fishing hole along the beach. Of course, HC is a widlife protected area so I have to make sure that I will always be a responsible fisherman.

Aziza1121

November 25th, 2009, 09:16 AM

WOW naman sa beach and country club satisfied na ako then magkakaroon pa ng Golf Course? mas maganda ito.

So possible nga na maging maganda ang appreciation and ROI kahit club membership lang?

almycha

November 26th, 2009, 07:13 AM

So possible nga na maging maganda ang appreciation and ROI kahit club membership lang?

Hindi pa rin possible ang appreciation and ROI, kasi right now SMDIC is the one dictating the price of the club membership. I think nag start ang membership nito from 400T to 450T ngayon ay 500T na. Walang outside market forces involve. Possible na mag increase ang price nito when the club house will be 100% complete and again depende sa sasabihin ng SMDIC. After na matapos na ang club house paano na ang susunod na price increase?

Okay ang club membership if you will fully utilize your membership kasi its good for your health. Just like me an end user who will definetly use the gym, tennis court, mountain biking, hiking and road bike (if any).

You also have to consider the 2,000 pesos monthly membership payment. Mas malaki ang magagastos mo everytime na pupunta ka sa Pico de loro if you have no place to live there. Club membership is good for one person only. Whereas if you own a condo you and your spouse are automatic club members including you sons and daughters who are less than 25 years old.

Aziza1121

November 26th, 2009, 02:29 PM

^^Oh I see. But do you have any idea about the trend of appreciation/depreciation of Tagaytay Highlands' Club shares as of date? Just want to compare.

niknok

December 4th, 2009, 05:34 PM

What's the progress of Ternate-Nasugbu road ? Please update on this regularly.

bagumbayani

December 7th, 2009, 02:03 AM

I saw the Hamilo Coast feature on Sports Unlimited by Diane Castillejo. The place is really "it" with so many water and other leisure activities. Now I can't wait for my unit to be completed so I can really start enjoying all its amenities.

nelly2112

December 7th, 2009, 02:32 AM

bagumbayani

December 7th, 2009, 03:50 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm really interested in buying a place in Hamilo Coast. I love the price and the layout. I will be in the Philippines less than 2 weeks. The only thing I am not sure about from the pics and the youtube vids I saw are the is the actual beach. It didn't look that great to me. Can anyone here tell what they honestly thought of the beach there?

Thanks so much!

If you are expecting a white sand beach like Boracay, Pico de Loro Beach is not. But one of the 13 coves (I can't remember the name) has a white sand beach that can compete with the Boracays and the like. Pico de Loro Beach and its beach and country clubs definitely satisfy my watersports and swimming activities.

nelly2112

December 7th, 2009, 06:27 AM

Thanks Bagumbayani,

I guess I am expecting white sand. It is the Philippines. I think the Phil has the best beaches in the world. I have been to the Caribbean, Thailand and Australia too.

But I feel this place is a brilliant idea because of the accessiblity. To go to Boracay or Palawan or Bohol you need to fork out for a plane ride and wait hours at an airport. With this you just take the ferry. How can people from Manila not go for this place?

bagumbayani

December 8th, 2009, 12:55 AM

What's the progress of Ternate-Nasugbu road ? Please update on this regularly.

I am also interested in finding out the progress of this road as this will lessen the congestion in Tagaytay especially during the summer season.

mahalkita

December 9th, 2009, 10:11 PM

^^Oh I see. But do you have any idea about the trend of appreciation/depreciation of Tagaytay Highlands' Club shares as of date? Just want to compare.

Is there any tripping

Aziza1121

December 10th, 2009, 03:45 AM

^^Sent you a PM, mahalkita!

almycha

December 20th, 2009, 05:00 AM

Balita ko nag start na ang turnover activities ng Jacana Building. Is this really true?

Hope Jacana unit owners will tell us their unit turnover experiences.

Please don't hesitate to post photos of your turnover unit.

Thanks

bagumbayani

December 21st, 2009, 01:58 AM

Aziza1121

December 29th, 2009, 03:13 PM

Ang daming tao last Sunday sa Hamilo Beach Club. Nahiya ako mag-take pics ng mga tao inside Sun Coral Cafe kc baka masita ako. Invasion of privacy baga.

Jacana
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/2136/dsc06804n.jpg

Myna
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4886/dsc06803p.jpg

Boat Jetty
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/6559/dsc06805y.jpg

Beach Club
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Country Club main entrance
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Country Club lagoon view
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Azurea Hotel in progress
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Carola in progress
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Miranda in progress
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NOVO ECIJANO

December 29th, 2009, 08:56 PM

impressive,wala akong masabi

TheRick

December 30th, 2009, 12:59 AM

Making me think I invested in the wrong batangas beach project... :lol:

nelly2112

December 30th, 2009, 08:01 AM

I am actually the client who went with Aziza to Pico De Loro. It really is an amazing place. I will buy a unit there. Sometime in the next year.

pusa21

December 31st, 2009, 05:56 AM

Ang daming tao last Sunday sa Hamilo Beach Club. Nahiya ako mag-take pics ng mga tao inside Sun Coral Cafe kc baka masita ako. Invasion of privacy baga.

hello. salamat sa pictures. magtatanong lang sana. spacious ba ang mga facilities dito? sakaling mapuno at tumira na dito yung mga residente, "relaxing" pa rin ba ang atmosphere? o kasing crowded ng first floor ng sm megamall ang hamilo beach club? curious lang ako sa crowd management. maraming salamat.

by the way, HAPPY NEW YEAR to eveyone!!! :)

Aziza1121

December 31st, 2009, 11:20 PM

^^I didnt find it crowded. Kalat-kalat kc ang tao sa area. And I can see that they seem enjoying naman. And besides, there's the Country Club which is bigger in area than the Beach Club.

pusa21

January 2nd, 2010, 02:30 PM

salamat sa reply, aziza1121. :)

juniordiscovery

January 3rd, 2010, 02:48 PM

Ganda naman ng place...

bagumbayani

January 4th, 2010, 02:04 AM

We went to HC this weekend to check progress on the Myna 3 building where our unit is located. It's still a long way from being completed. However, we did see two fully furnished units at the Jacana and one unfurnished investor suite there. We are quite displeased that our investor suite upon turnover will be too far from the model that we saw at Glorietta and we will need to spend quite a bit to have it upgraded. One thing that impressed me was the openness of the hallways. We were expecting a hotel-type crowded and dark hallway. Instead, what they have is a very wide open hallway with plenty of breeze to enjoy. To say the least, we don't really have any regret on buying property at HC and looking forward to having our unit completed. We are also impressed with the other completed projects and look forward to the opening of the Beach Club in March.

Aziza1121

January 6th, 2010, 04:09 PM

The next residential building to be built wont be bundled with a club membership anymore. You have to buy it separately.

The yacht will be 100-seater.

bagumbayani

January 8th, 2010, 03:46 AM

nelly2112

January 8th, 2010, 06:03 AM

So this is the plan for the next 5 years as has been confirmed by SMDC.

- a man made lake with wakeboarding bigger than Camarines Sur
- farming lots will be built
- a final building will be built and the lowest priced unit will be 5 million php and will NOT include a country club membership

further down the road 3 golf courses are planned for Hamilo Coast too.

I like 5 million minimum unit idea as it will raise property values overall.

Aziza1121

January 10th, 2010, 06:20 PM

^^CONGRATULATIONS, nelly2112! Looking forward seeing you and your family enjoying "the good life"! Will keep you posted.

Aziza1121

January 16th, 2010, 02:33 PM

Taken January 13, 2010...

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almycha

January 21st, 2010, 04:16 AM

Aziza 1121 I have a question and maybe you have the answer.
Question: Why is the price of a 5th floor condo unit at Carolla A cheaper than the price of 4th floor condo unit at Carolla A. This is based on my July 2009 price list. I should not be asking this question but because of the PILLARS problem in Mezza I am beginning to think the possibility that is might be the reason for selling 5th floor unit cheaper than the 4th floor unit.

nelly2112

January 22nd, 2010, 07:17 PM

I have heard now that the company doing the drainage system is having a hard time because of the moutains surrounding it. They can't seem to figure out how to do it properly.

This is big as the whole area can be majorly flooded. I heard it was flooded badly during Ondoy as it is.

timberpro

January 23rd, 2010, 04:45 AM

nelly2112

January 23rd, 2010, 02:57 PM

I was at Hamilo Coast on the 13th and the marketing people there said it was bad. I haven't seen any pics though.

pusa21

January 24th, 2010, 06:49 AM

hi all,

anong specific areas ng project ang naapektohan ng ondoy? gaano kalalim ang baha? batay sa latest pictures na na-post dito eh parang di naman masyado itong naapektohan at mukhang may progress pa. ito'y mungkahi ko lang naman at wala pa akong masyadong alam sa project na ito...

at ano naman yung tungkol sa "pillars problem" ng mezza condo? pwede bang makahingi pa ng konting info?

siyangapala, yung mga condo ba dito eh earthquake resistant? anong building code ang sinusunod nila?

pasensiya na sa maraming tanong. gusto ko ring bumili dito ng unit balang araw. pangarap lang naman. :)

Aziza1121

January 24th, 2010, 04:59 PM

almycha

January 29th, 2010, 06:45 AM

You are right. Cheaper nga. I will refer your question to my manager. Will update you.

thank you aziza. siguro sa july pa ako makakabisita sa Hamilo Coast. And base sa mga pictures mo maganda ang kinalabasan ng hamilo coast.

Go Global

February 2nd, 2010, 08:49 PM

venntro

February 3rd, 2010, 02:51 AM

"Aside from the GOLF COURSE, another tentative plan is a wakeboarding site twice the size of CamSur."
"further down the road 3 golf courses are planned for Hamilo Coast too."

@Aziza, if this is true, what's the time frame? Where are the location plans for these proposed golf courses?

^^ 3 golf courses? That's too many. One would do. Golf courses are not environmentally friendly. Am planning to but a unit in the new building which according to my broker is not anymore tied with club memberships.

nelly2112

February 3rd, 2010, 06:02 AM

The golf courses are not going to be built in the next 5 years. I heard 3 when I was with Aziza. That sounds like a lot to me too. I bet only one gets built.

All that's planned within the next 5 years will be the man-made lake for wakeboarding, the zip-line, the farming lots and the ultra expensive building that will be 5M php and up and will not include a membership in the country club.

They are banking that the place will be so popular and happening that people will pay more for a unit. They are also banking that the people who have a membership but not a unit will get sick of paying for the hotel all the time and just get a unit.

So this is a great investment as the value of your current condo will definitely be higher.

Aziza1121

February 12th, 2010, 06:32 PM

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TheRick

February 13th, 2010, 09:07 PM

Hamilo Coast and Nuvali are the 2 projects I really wished I invested in from the the start... :bash:

bagumbayani

February 15th, 2010, 01:28 AM

bagumbayani

February 17th, 2010, 07:25 AM

Hamilo Coast and Nuvali are the 2 projects I really wished I invested in from the the start... :bash:

That's why I bit the bullet in purchasing an investor unit at HC. I wish I can buy a Nuvali property too.

Go Global

February 18th, 2010, 01:10 AM

Hamilo Coast and Nuvali are the 2 projects I really wished I invested in from the the start... :bash:

So why don't you? I don't get it. Hindi pa naman sold out.

leechtat

February 18th, 2010, 07:15 AM

Hamilo Coast offering - 1-Bedroom Units.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/26541444/Hamlo-Coast-305
http://www.scribd.com/Hamlo-Coast-a/d/26541407

Aziza1121

February 18th, 2010, 08:02 AM

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wino

February 18th, 2010, 08:22 PM

ang mahal pala ng units.. hehe
wala bang mas mura jan? LOL

Aziza1121

February 21st, 2010, 09:39 AM

Taken Feb20...

Hamilo's Coaster
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Tranvia (?)
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Construction Progress
Miranda Bldg A
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Miranda Bldg A and Bldg B
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Carola Bldg A and Bldg B
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Azurea Hotel
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nelly2112

February 21st, 2010, 10:11 AM

Thanks for the pics Aziza. Everything looks great.

bagumbayani

February 22nd, 2010, 07:41 AM

I was told by my agent this morning that Myna B will start progressive turn-over on April 1 while Myna A's will be on April 15.

Planning Democracy

February 22nd, 2010, 09:45 AM

I heard that HC will be installing solar panels and even wind turbines, however I kinda wonder why only high end projects can afford this since theoretically renewable energy can save you money (I think Nuvali also uses renewable energy).

Beak

February 26th, 2010, 05:58 AM

I was told by my agent this morning that Myna B will start progressive turn-over on April 1 while Myna A's will be on April 15.

Arggg... ba't mauuna yung Myna B? :(

(Nice pics!)

tander06

March 2nd, 2010, 04:45 PM

Anyone knows the latest update on the Nasugbu-Ternate roadlink construction? This definitely will improve the driving time from Manila to Hamilo Coast and other Nasugbu beach resorts as it will bypass the heavy traffic of Tagaytay.

yeah, this will really cut down the travel time. i went early last saturday morning and it still took me 2hrs+ to get to hamilo. also i was told that the ferry service will be operational within the year. this will be another good option as travel time will only be 1hr from MOA.

bagumbayani

March 3rd, 2010, 02:47 AM

Arggg... ba't mauuna yung Myna B? :(

(Nice pics!)

I did go there this weekend at medyo tapos na nga ang Myna B at nasa finishing stage na. Sana nga matuloy na ang turnover na April 1 but it seems like that might be delayed too. Mukhang marami pang gagawin sa Myna A dahil nandoon pa mga scaffoldings. Overall, the construction of the other buildings seems to be going on a faster pace. The Country Club seems to be in the finishing stage too and may soon have a soft opening. They were working on its swimming pools last weekend.

bagumbayani

March 3rd, 2010, 02:48 AM

yeah, this will really cut down the travel time. i went early last saturday morning and it still took me 2hrs+ to get to hamilo. also i was told that the ferry service will be operational within the year. this will be another good option as travel time will only be 1hr from MOA.

Amen to that. Sana bilis bilisan nila ang paggawa. Heavy traffic na naman sa Tagaytay this Holy Week and the rest of the summer.

Beak

March 3rd, 2010, 05:25 AM

I did go there this weekend at medyo tapos na nga ang Myna B at nasa finishing stage na. Sana nga matuloy na ang turnover na April 1 but it seems like that might be delayed too. Mukhang marami pang gagawin sa Myna A dahil nandoon pa mga scaffoldings.
Yeah, sana nga by April turnover na. 2011 pa daw matatapos yung Nasugbu-Ternate highway.

nelly2112

March 3rd, 2010, 07:17 AM

Anyone else think this place will double in value in about 5 years? Just the newest building alone will be a minimum of 5M php for a unit. It's such a great investment!

bagumbayani

March 3rd, 2010, 07:45 AM

This is a year old news but I hope that the Ternate-Nasugbu Road is really being expedited. It's disappointing to hear that 2011 pa ang expected completion when the President said last year that she expected the work to go 24/7.

xxx
Friday, 23 January 2009
PGMA orders DPWH to speed up construction of Nasugbu-Ternate Road, 300-meter long tunnel
NASUGBU, Batangas - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered today the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to conduct round the clock work on the Ternate-Nasugbu Road Project with 300-meter tunnel that will connect the two coastal towns.

The President issued the directive to Public Works Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. during her visit to Barangay Papaya here for the groundbreaking of the tourism and agricultural road project to boost the world-class beach resorts in the two towns of Batangas and Cavite provinces.

“Sa mga magtatrabaho sa Ternate-Nasugbu Road at gagawa ng tunnel, good luck sa inyong lahat at 24/7 ang trabaho natin dito,” the President said in her brief message at the groundbreaking site.

Immediately after she landed at the Pico De Loro Cove, the President motored to the foot of Pico De Cero Mountain and led the lowering of the time capsule to signal the start the concreting of the remaining 6-km rough road, and construction of the 300 meter tunnel that will connect the towns of Nasugbu in Batangas and Ternate in Cavite to Metro Manila, which is approximately.

Assisting the President in the groundbreaking were Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, Public Works Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., Batangas 1st District Representative Aileen Ermita-Buhain, Public Works Undersecretary Ramon Aquino, Nasugbu Mayor Antonio Barcelon, and Ternate Mayor Adelardo Lindo.

In his welcome remarks, Nasugbu Mayor Antonio Barcelon thanked the President for her strong commitment to pursue the Ternate-Nasugbu Road Project.

The 60-kilometer road project will connect the two coastal towns of Ternate in Cavite and Nasugbu in Batangas.

He said the road was the pet project of then Batangas Representative and now Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita in the closing years of the term of former President Fidel V. Ramos.

The initial cost of the projects was placed at P745,180,799.98. It will cut across the agricultural land, scenic uninhabited forest of Maragondon Mountain and coastal areas within the boundary of Cavite and Batangas.

The two-lane road project will pass through the forested Pico De Cero Mountain into Nasugbu. When completed, the all-weather road is expected to boost economic activity in the towns of Ternate and Nasugbu and revive the glory of the world-class beach resorts in the area like Puerto Azul and Cablayne in Ternate.

It will also help enhance the living conditions of the thousand of residents through livelihood opportunities by providing fast and convenient transport of their local agricultural and marine products to commercial markets.

The DPWH said that the scope of the project includes the following: concreting/improvement of existing gravel road from Km. 94+112 to Km. 95+731 (1.619 km) including the construction of two bridges, namely; Sinalam and Kaysabong bridges; construction of new road from Km. 96+034 to Km. 99+991 (3.858 km.) including the construction of two bridges namely; Patungan and Tabe II; and thcde construction of Kaybiang tunnel from Km. 95+731 to Km. 96+034.

bagumbayani

March 3rd, 2010, 07:53 AM

Q & A from the Hamilo Coast website:

How do we get to Hamilo Coast and how long is the travel time from Manila?

Hamilo Coast can be reached by the following transport means and approximate travel times:
By land via Tagaytay - 2.5 hours
By land via Ternate, Cavite (when completed) - 1.5 hours
By ferry from Mall of Asia Complex (when completed) - 1 to 1.5 hours
By helicopter from the Mall of Asia Complex - 20 minutes

When will the Nasugbu-Ternate Tourism Highway be finished?

Concrete works along the Nasugbu section (Wawa to Patungan) of the Nasugbu-Ternate Tourism Road has been completed. This is a 20-kilometer road network from Nasugbu town proper to the boundary of Nasugbu and Maragondon. This is the same road that takes land-based commuters from Manila to Hamilo Coast via Tagaytay. The Maragondon to Ternate section on the other hand, which is 8 kilometers in length, including a 250-meter tunneling section, has already been programmed for funding by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Its estimated date of completion is in 2011.

When will ferry services in the Mall of Asia Complex be operational?

Ferry service from the Mall of Asia Complex to Hamilo Coast is targeted to be operational by the first quarter of 2010.

Will the ferry service be exclusive to Pico de Loro Cove residents and members?

The ferry will service Hamilo Coast residents, club members, and guests.

Will there be a docking area for boats and yachts?

At Pico de Loro Cove, a pier for small boats (with a capacity of 15 persons) will be built. During the first phase of the cove's development, boats will be anchored off the periphery of the cove using mooring buoys. In the subsequent phases of the development, a Marina and a Yacht Club facility will be built in Papaya Cove. An access road from the Marina to Pico de Loro Cove will also be built.

nelly2112

March 3rd, 2010, 10:17 PM

I thought the ferry wasn't going to be ready until 2011.

Aziza1121

March 4th, 2010, 12:59 AM

Yes, regular ferry service will start 1Q of 2011. It may be a typographical error. I brought this to their attention.

bagumbayani

March 4th, 2010, 02:21 AM

Yes, regular ferry service will start 1Q of 2011. It may be a typographical error. I brought this to their attention.

You're definitely correct on 2011 dahil 1Q na tayo ng 2010. Anyway, I look forward on having this ferry established between HC and MOA.

nelly2112

March 5th, 2010, 02:29 PM

You're definitely correct on 2011 dahil 1Q na tayo ng 2010. Anyway, I look forward on having this ferry established between HC and MOA.

Totally! That ferry was the big selling point for me. It made my purchase a no-brainer. A fun and fast way for people in the big city to get to their vacation destination!! Add to it the fact that the Bay area will be the next hot spot in Metro Manila and the biggest tourist area! It doesn't take a genius to figure out how good an investment this place is.

Even the President has partied here already!:)

Beak

March 5th, 2010, 06:21 PM

Personally, the investment aspect wasn't the reason I bought a unit (though, I do think it is a good investment). I just liked the place. I've always wanted to live near the beach. I've always dreamed of moving to Boracay or Palawan, but then that'd mean I wouldn't be seeing family as much.

When I saw Hamilo Coast, I scheduled a viewing the next day and then put in the deposit the day after. Totally an impulse buy :D. I've spent my life working really hard and being frugal, but then I thought, to hell with it. It's time to splurge. I deserve this :).

nelly2112

March 6th, 2010, 07:50 AM

Great attitude to have Beak. Not sure if you have kids or not but when you see your family enjoying the place you will know you made the right move. The investment aspect wasn't the only reason I bought. Like you I've always wanted to be by the ocean. Where I live is very dry and no major body of water is nearby. This place is that paradise I've always wanted.

Aziza1121

March 9th, 2010, 01:58 AM

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March 10th, 2010, 10:32 AM

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[dx]

March 10th, 2010, 10:36 AM

Pico de Loro Cove

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TheRick

March 10th, 2010, 05:54 PM

Hay Super regret...
Just imagine from city to the beach in 2 hours!

Beak

March 10th, 2010, 10:15 PM

Hay... bakit April pa... hanggang April 15 na lang lease ko dito... kala ko nakalipat na ako by now. May naturn-over na ba na Jacana units? Anyone have pics of an unfurnished 1br suite?

bagumbayani

March 11th, 2010, 12:34 AM

Hay... bakit April pa... hanggang April 15 na lang lease ko dito... kala ko nakalipat na ako by now. May naturn-over na ba na Jacana units? Anyone have pics of an unfurnished 1br suite?

When I was there two weeks ago, I was told that there are already 50+ units at Jacana that have been turned-over. I was also told that they still expect a 1 Apr start date for Myna B TO and 15 Apri for Myna A. I hope those dates will go through.

Aziza1121

March 12th, 2010, 01:48 AM

Hay Super regret...
Just imagine from city to the beach in 2 hours!

Hi, TheRick. Why not buy a clubshare instead before its 10% increase on April1? You would still enjoy all the amenities. Easy and convenient for a day trip bec of the ferry service. Or rent a condo from one of the unit owners for longer stay.

venntro

March 12th, 2010, 02:06 AM

Hi, TheRick. Why not buy a clubshare instead before its 10% increase on April1? You would still enjoy all the amenities. Easy and convenient for a day trip bec of the ferry service. Or rent a condo from one of the unit owners for longer stay.

^^ If one rents a condo unit, will the lessee be able to enjoy all the amenities as well? Also, what would be the going rate for leasing units for a three day stay? Thanks.

bagumbayani

March 12th, 2010, 02:32 AM

They are also building a hotel, Azurea, along with the various condos. I wonder what are the perks for staying in the hotel. Maybe hotel guests can avail of the other amenities given to club members.

nelly2112

March 12th, 2010, 06:59 AM

^^ If one rents a condo unit, will the lessee be able to enjoy all the amenities as well? Also, what would be the going rate for leasing units for a three day stay? Thanks.

I think 5,000 php a night will be the rate. I know people have offered to pay my wife and I that amount. It's too bad our unit isn't built yet. Lol.

I'm guessing the hotel will be 5,000 as well.

badabing

March 12th, 2010, 11:16 PM

I think 5,000 php a night will be the rate. I know people have offered to pay my wife and I that amount. It's too bad our unit isn't built yet. Lol.

I'm guessing the hotel will be 5,000 as well.

Hi. I am also in the process of getting a unit and is looking forward to both renting it out as well as using it for my vacation. Could you please tell me what kind of unit you have (suite, 1 bedroom, ...). I want to have an idea of the rental rate.

Thank you very much.

nelly2112

March 13th, 2010, 03:20 PM

For sure badabing (great name btw). I have a one br. I honestly don't remember the exact size. It's 45 sqm I think. What a lot of owners of 1 br units are doing are putting sofabeds in the living room. That way you can sleep extra people.

Having said that, Hamilo Coast will not allow more than 4 people in any unit at any time. House rules. Plus when guests stay there they have to 400 php each per night. But that is consumable. Everything costs money there. If you want to go bowling or even use the locker rooms for the swimming pool.

There will likely be a management contract you can sign with CBRE too where you get 30 free days and they rent out your unit for you. But you may have to sign for 15 years and they will keep 30% too. Nothing official has been worked out yet though.

Hope that helps.

TheRick

March 13th, 2010, 04:15 PM

nelly2112

March 13th, 2010, 05:19 PM

From what I understood when I was there a family of six cannot be in the units. They said no more than 4 people. Not sure how it with the larger units though.

And yes every adult will have to pay 400 or 500 php per night (can't remember the exact amount). That can be used towards anything though. Food, trekking, tours. This doesn't apply to country club members, just guests.

badabing

March 13th, 2010, 05:26 PM

"There will likely be a management contract you can sign with CBRE too where you get 30 free days and they rent out your unit for you. But you may have to sign for 15 years and they will keep 30% too. Nothing official has been worked out yet though. "

Thanks Nely2112,

This is slightly different from what my agent told me although, of course, there are variations as expected. One version was that the renting out is basically a no management fee arrangement since the building earns also from the additional services (e.g. laundry, house cleaning which one pays for) on top of the other consumables. So I guess I may need to rent multiple rooms if I use the resort myself with my family and relatives.

To TheRick, yes it's 400 PHP per head for guests and I'm pretty sure of it. Probably not that bad since one can use it for meals, massages, drinks, etc.

nelly2112

March 13th, 2010, 08:16 PM

Hi again Bing. Yeah if you want to have a big family outing there you will need multiple rooms.

You can rent out your unit yourself if you like. You will just have to find the renters yourself. I would go that route personally. Especially if you know a lot of people in Manila. It would be easy to find renters during the high season.

nelly2112

March 13th, 2010, 08:31 PM

I'm at home hungover on a Saturday afternoon so I'm going to make a synopsis on why Hamilo is an incredible investment.

If you have the foresight to see 10 years into the future you will envision the Manila Bay area as THE area to be at in Metro Manila. Once Bayong Nagong is built the majority of tourists will flocking to this area. Chinese, Korean, Japanese...you name it.

Now imagine that they can hop onto a ferry from this area and reach their beach resort which you know SM will promoting heavily in the area. That is an ideal situation cause no one likes driving while on vacation.

Everyone on these boards seems to want to invest in Makati and Global City but the values there are saturated. Plus, they will experience a housing bubble as supply is going to outweigh demand cause way too many condos are going up. Now north and south Bonifacio will be getting developed. Wow! If the bay area becomes what I think it will then investors will flock there. All over the world cities have their highest property values by the water. Like San Francisco, Vancouver and Singapore.

Well anyway, Hamilo is a great investment because it is directly linked to Manila Bay and will become a place that tourists can easily access.

bagumbayani

March 17th, 2010, 04:32 AM

Got this list of deliverables from my agent today.

Listed below is the list of unit specification for reference:

Laminate-surface wood doors
Heat strengthened glass doors and window panels and glass jalousie
windows along hallway
Homogenous tile flooring in kitchen, living, dining, and balcony areas,
as well as in bedrooms and bathrooms
Treated wood planks (tanguile) for stair treads in bi-level units
Solid surface (acrylic) kitchen and vanity countertops
Modular kitchen counter system with overhead cabinets and exhaust hood
provisions
Bathtub (for 3 BR penthouse and garden loft units)
Provision for multi-split airconditioning units, including drain pipes
Provision for multi-point instantaneous water heater (under bathroom
lavatories)
Power, water supply and side drain provisions for washing machines

boogieman909

March 17th, 2010, 06:26 AM

if a person rents a condo unit, does he has access to the ammenities even if the renter is a non member?

bagumbayani

March 17th, 2010, 08:49 AM

if a person rents a condo unit, does he has access to the ammenities even if the renter is a non member?

If it has the same rule as the resort subdivision where I live, I would say the answer is NO. But then again, I could be wrong.

boogieman909

March 17th, 2010, 07:49 PM

would there be a maximum shares sold, like anvaya, or they will just keep on selling shares... baka maging sm mall lang ang hamilo sa dami ng tao if they keep on selling shares

jacana

March 18th, 2010, 05:40 PM

Hi all, I've bought a 1BR 55sm unit in Jacana (mountain view). Went up a month ago for the inspection/handover and to be honest wasn't very impressed. The floor tiles were uneven, plasterwork on the walls uneven, electrical wall fittings badly finished, kitchen drawers wonky, door handles loose...the handover lady seemed to be expecting this as she already had a list of "improvements" to be made to the unit. I was a bit annoyed I'd had to come across from HK for the handover only to find the unit had problems that SM knew about and should have fixed before I came. Next weekend I'm going back for the 2nd inspection and will have to sign as there's no way I'm going a 3rd time. The handover team emailed to say the improvements had been done but I'm not holding my breath.

Has anyone else had the same experience or am I asking too much - ie do people expect to have to spend loads to turn a poor quality unit into something good?

Am wondering whether to continue and get the unit fitted out or just sell it...can't see any for sale online and no idea what the going rate is for a 1BR Jacana unit.

Cheers all, interested to hear opinions on Jacana.

nelly2112

March 18th, 2010, 06:58 PM

bagumbayani

March 19th, 2010, 02:51 AM

boogieman909

March 19th, 2010, 04:23 AM

would there be a maximum shares sold, like anvaya, or they will just keep on selling shares... baka maging sm mall lang ang hamilo sa dami ng tao if they keep on selling shares

jacana

March 20th, 2010, 02:56 AM

nelly2112

March 21st, 2010, 01:26 AM

Hi Jacana,

5,000 php a night is the going rate it seems. Everyone was offering me that for this Easter week. Unfortunately my unit isn't built yet.

CBRE will do property management for you but they will keep 30%. They hinted that if you let them do it it's for 15 years. You would get 30 free days to stay there too. None of this is official yet though.

I also remember hearing somewhere that you have to wait 2 years before you can sell your unit. Not 100% sure of that though.

bagumbayani

March 21st, 2010, 09:58 AM

Hi again, yes that's wise- I'll see how it looks this weekend at the 2nd inspection and then make a decision...Yes, our unit has kitchen cabinets at floor level but none on the walls. There's no aircon fitted (I should have known that I guess!) and the shower has no glass door. The bathroom has a a basic cabinet.

It could be really nice of course with lots of money thrown at it. I think I'd want a glass partition between the living + sleeping area, like the model unit (which has now unfortunately gone so you can't get a designer to look at it and imitate).

Anyone know anything about rental arrangements - ie how much SM would take as a fee from the owner and how much rental might be for a 1BR unit? Early days for this I guess - I don't expect anyone's ready to rent theirs out yet.

Cheers all!

That's what I am afraid of on the kitchen cabinets. My deliverable said: modular kitchen counter system with overhead cabinets and exhaust hood
provisions. But my G2 sais only lower cabinet shelves will be provided. I am with you on the glass partition in the bedroom and the bathrooms as well. When I bought my unit, I was told by my agent that the glass bedroom partition is not part of the unit but the ones for the bathrooms will be. Again, it doesn't look like the turn-over unit will have this glass partition. Oh well, we really we're made to believe that our unit will almost like the Glorietta showroom model but it looks like it really won't. Needless to say, I am anxious for the turn-over date to come.

jacana

March 21st, 2010, 03:33 PM

Thanks nelly2112, that's very helpful. I'd better find out about this 15yrs rental/2yrs before selling idea!

Bagumbayani - so is yours a 1BR in Jacana too or in Myna? Good luck with handover. The whole place looks good and I'm sure will be a great development - just some work to do to get our units up to the standard of the models!

Cheers.

bagumbayani

March 22nd, 2010, 04:25 AM

I have a Myna investor suite. I agree with you that overall there's a great potential having a unit in Hamilo. If I have my rather, I probably would rather have a fully furnished unit than worrying about the furnishings and other needed upgrades.

nelly2112

March 22nd, 2010, 07:54 PM

You're welcome Jacana.

I agree with you Bagumbayani. I still wonder how all of the unit owners will get the furniture delivered to their unit. I heard they are floating the idea that if you buy your furniture at Our Home they will deliver it to Hamilo for free.

I own a Miranda unit so I'm not worried for another 18 months but I'm curious as to how your experiences go.

bagumbayani

March 23rd, 2010, 02:13 AM

nelly2112

March 23rd, 2010, 03:49 AM

That sucks. Well I guess the free delivery idea never happened. Too bad.

jacana

March 23rd, 2010, 12:50 PM

nelly2112

March 25th, 2010, 10:50 AM

Aziza1121

March 28th, 2010, 04:02 PM

Wow bagumbayani that's fast - Myna hasn't started handover yet and you've already ordered furniture? Puts me to shame!

Deliveries will be far easier once the fabled ferry starts operating but I suspect that won't happen until many more units are handed over and SM think there'll be enough paying passengers.

If I keep the Jacana unit I can't imagine I'd be able to use it more than a couple of times a year (will be based in Beijing next year) so am not too keen to pay the monthly club fee. Anyone know if it's possible to pay just for the months when you use the unit? I asked last time but got a v vague response.

Good luck everyone with handover.

Hi jacana. Club membership activation for resident member is free on 1st activation; PhP5,000 thereafter. Deactivation fee is PhP20,000 per availment. For a club member, deactivation is not allowed.

Your Club membership dues of PhP2,100/month is inclusive of PhP750 consumable/month. Your PhP750 consumable/month can be accumulative up to the 3rd month. After that, it will be forfeited.

jacana

April 2nd, 2010, 04:13 AM

Cheers Aziza.

Went to Hamilo on Sunday for 2nd inspection visit. The unit looked a bit better and they'd tried to fix most of the jobs. Floor tiling better but still a bit dodgy - you would have thought that with the amount of tiling to be done, SM could employ someone good at it!

Went to CBRE (Richard Ellis) property management in Ayala Triangle to ask about eventual rentals. They were pretty good and showed me a sample computation for a 1BR unit. Apparently 3 units in Jacana are already rented our - wow that's fast. They do short-term leasing (ie for single days/weekends) and longer term leasing (can't think why anyone would want to lease a Hamilo unit for months at a time though). For short term they charge 30% of the rental to cover admin/cleaning. Going rate for a 1BR is around 5,200 PHP/night - they'd take 30% of that. For longer term rental they take 1 month out of 12, or half a month out of 6 months.

Anyone know any reliable contractors for fitting out a unit? I think we're going to keep ours but will not be able to come often so need a really reliable contractor.

Good luck everyone!

jaygold06

April 2nd, 2010, 04:20 AM

"Fabled ferry" I love that! Hahaha!

Can anyone in the Manila area take a pic of the pier near Mall of Asia so we can see that they are actually building the ferry? I forgot to look when I was there.

Thanks

I've seen the ferry terminal in SM MOA complex its between the Oceana Resto and One Esplanade bay area and it looks good:)

niknok

April 2nd, 2010, 03:08 PM

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Bid Notice Abstract
Invitation to Apply for Eligibility and to Bid
Reference Number 643638
Procuring Entity DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS - MAIN
Title (Re-Advertisement) Construction/Improvement of Nasugbu-Ternate Road (km.94+112 to km.99+991) Province of Cavite
Area of Delivery

Solicitation Number: 08Z00023
Trade Agreement: Implementing Rules and Regulations
Procurement Mode: Public Bidding
Classification: Civil Works
Category: Construction Projects
Approved Budget for the Contract: PHP 580,818,029.00
Delivery Period:
Client Agency:
Contact Person: Janine Soledad Zarate
Senior Bookkeeper
Bonifacio Drive
Port Area
Manila
Metro Manila
Philippines
63-2-3043259

janinezarate_78@yahoo.com
Status Awarded
Associated Components 1
Bid Supplements 0
Document Request List 10
Date Published 02/07/2008
Last Updated / Time 02/07/2008 00:00 AM
Closing Date / Time 04/08/2008 10:00 AM

Description

RE-ADVERTISEMENT
INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ELIGIBILITY AND TO BID

The Department of Public Works and Highways, through the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors to apply for eligibility and, if found eligible, to bid for following contract (previously advertised as Design and Build Scheme for tunnel Section):

Contract ID : 08Z00023

Contract Name : Construction/Improvement of Nasugbu-Ternate Road (Km. 94+112 to Km. 99+991), Province of Cavite

Contract Location : Ternate, Province of Cavite

Scope of Works : A.) Road
a.) Concreting/Improvement of existing gravel road from Km. 94+112 to Km. 95+731
b.)Construction of new road opening from Km. 95+731 to Km. 99+991 including the Kaybiang Tunnel Section at Km. 95+731 to Km. 96+034 and
B.) Bridge
a.)Proposed Sinalam Bridge at Km. 94+831 to Km. 94+851.60 (20.60 meters).
b.)Proposed Kaysabong Bridge at Km. 95+211.03 to Km. 95+228.03 (17.00 meters).
c.)Proposed Patungan Bridge at Km. 97+708 to Km. 97+721(13 meters).
d.)Proposed Tabe I Bridge at Km. 99+907.50 to Km. 99+928.50 (21 meters)

Approved Budget
for the Contract (ABC) : Php 580,818,029.23
Contract Duration : 720 calendar days

The BAC will conduct this public bidding in accordance with R.A. 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations Part A.

To be eligible to bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and must meet the following major criteria: a) prior registration with DPWH, b) should have at least completed one similar project , with cost of at least 50% of the ABC, c) Filipino citizen or at least 75% Filipino-owned partnership/corporation with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, and d) Net Financial Contracting Capacity of at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment/cash deposit certificate of at least 10% of the ABC.

An unregistered contractor may submit its LOI simultaneously with its application for registration to the Department of Public Works and Highways on or before July 9, 2008. The DPWH POCW will first process the contractor’s application for registration and issue the Contractor’s Registration Certificate (CRC) before processing its LOI.

The times and deadlines set for the major procurement activities are shown below:

1.Receipt of LOIs Deadline: July 9, 2008, until 5:00 P. M.
2.Issuance of Bidding Documents Start: July 14, 2008
3.Pre-Bid Conference July 21,2008
4.Receipt of Bids Deadline: 10:00 A. M., August 4,2008
5.Opening of Bids 10:01 A.M. August 4, 2008

Prospective bidders may download the Registration and LOI Forms from the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph. The POCW will issue hard copies of LOI Forms at POCW, 5th Floor, DPWH Building, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Php 2, 000.00. Prospective bidders that will download the LOI forms shall pay the said fee upon the submission of their LOIs. Prospective bidders shall submit their accomplished LOIs and obtain the results of the eligibility check at the same address.

The POCW will issue hard copies of the BDs at the same address to eligible bidders upon payment of a non-refundable fee of P 15,000.00.

The Department of Public Works and Highways reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to annul the bidding process anytime before Contract Award, without incurring any liability to the affected bidders.

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RAMON P. AQUINO
Undersecretary
Chairman, Bids and Award Committee
for Civil Works Projects for Luzon
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If project contract duration is 720 calendar days, then this project should be finished with 2010.
Any updates and/or pics?