Eton City

Soon to become a grand development in the south of Manila is the 1,000-hectare Eton City in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Capitalizing on Laguna’s progressive industrial enclaves, this mega-township project will host several integrated communities ranging from exclusive house-and-lot enclaves to mid-rise and high-rise residential towers.

Various commercial developments - including a hotel, institutions like the University of Sto. Thomas and the University of the East (UE) School and Hospital will complete the mini-city. Leisure-retirement projects will also rise in the mega-township to take advantage of its proximity to Tagaytay and the leisure attractions of Laguna and Cavite.

The mega-township starts at the entrance of the current ABI-Greenfields Interchange, which will soon be renamed Eton City Interchange.

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/2725/etoncity2oa1.jpg

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/2174/etoncityym0.jpg

Interesting. Another mega-development in Laguna. That's quite a bold claim saying it will the "New Makati of the South." If Eton puts up a glassy, hotel high-rise like their hotels in Dalian and Xiamen, that would help a lot. :D Otherwise, right now Ayala's development in Canlubang has a better shot at the title of "Makati of the South" because of they developed the original.

I think this area will surely keep on Booming! ^^

I remember when La Salle Zobel was built in Ayala Alabang.
It really felt like going to the province. At look at it now.

Same with the Santa Rosa area. La Salle, St.Scho, Don Bosco, UST...
I think in the end if both the Ayala Canlubang development and the Eton City get developed,
I think it will eventually complement each other and both combined will be called "Makati of the South".

it would be the makati and ortigas of the south., hehehe..., :)

Ha Ha Ha... From the map it looks close proximity...
So if that is not the case - "makati and ortigas of the south"... :lol:

gano ba sila kalayo? in fairness, eton is planning really big projects, kahit wala pa silang na coconstruct kahit isang building sa mga ibang projects nila., ang laki pa ng threat sa ari-arian ni lucio tan., good luck sa eton.

I'm not sure but I think after both cities are developed. The distance (or driving time) might be more like The Fort and Makati... Instead of Makati and Ortigas...

yung NUVALI saan yun. Sa Calamba nga ba? Anung target nila dun?

^ Yeah, NuvALI is in Calamba, specifically Canlubang. It is one of the components of Ayala Land's huge landbank in Canlubang. You could check out the threads,

NuvALI: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=507437
Ayala's Canlubang Landbank under development:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=462762

Tan Group to start biggest
project next year (http://businessmirror.com.ph/11122007/economy02.html)

By Honey Madrilejos-Reyes
Reporter


LISTED Eton Properties Philippines Inc. (EPPI), a member of the Lucio Tan Group, will start next year the development of Eton City in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, its biggest project to date.

According to president Danilo Ignacio, the 1,000-hectare prime property will feature a mixed-use development with residential, commercial and retail components. He did not say, though, the amount of investments the Tan Group is putting in to fund the ambitious project.

“We will be breaking ground on December 8, after which we expect to start with the project,” Ignacio said.

The first phase of the development is the Lake Village, a residential segment surrounded by a man-made lake. Part of the company’s strategy is to sell island lots, a model inspired by Foster City in San Francisco, California.

“Our competitive advantage is our location,” Ignacio said when asked about Eton City’s distinction from Ayala Land’s Nuvali development, also located in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

After the Lake Village, the company will put up the golf course, followed by other residential segments and the commercial district, which will include office buildings and retail shops.

“I believe Sta. Rosa is the next growth area, and we want to capitalize on that through Eton City,” said Ignacio.

In September, EPPI launched its fourth residential condominium project located in a property owned by Allied Bank in Legaspi Village, Makati City.

The all-loft Eton Parkview Greenbelt is a 34-story condominium with 230 units. A one-bedroom unit will be sold at P3.6 million while a two-bedroom will be offered at P6.5 million each.

The project, scheduled for turnover by December 2011, will target working professionals in the Makati business district.

Also, EPPI has started marketing abroad Belton Square, a mixed-use project in Malugay Street near Pasong Tamo in Makati. To be built on a 1-hectare lot, Belton Square will consist of a three-tower condominium development, an office building intended for business-process outsourcing, and a hotel. The project is up for completion in 2011.

^^Wow! All these news about Laguna is exciting my imagination!

Nakakakilig! But why not Cavite area as well? Any way, am too excited about Eton Laguna project especially it's closer to BGC and Makati. And both Nuvali and Eton will complement rather than compete against each other over the long haul. What do you think?

Eton launches Sta. Rosa township project (http://www.gmanews.tv/index.html)

By JUDITH BALEA

Eton Properties Philippines Inc., the property arm of tycoon Lucio Tan, is developing a multi-billion peso mixed-use township project, offering residential island lots, on a 1,000-hectare prime property in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Located on both sides of the South Luzon expressway, Eton City is divided into four phases that will be undertaken in about 10 years, said Danilo Ignacio, Eton president, during a press briefing.

The first phase, South Lake Village, covers 150 hectares and offers 18 residential islands surrounded by a man-made lake. Each island, about one hectare in size, will have eight to 12 lots.

Ignacio said a lot will sell P10,000 to P12,000 per square meter. South Lake will be turned over to buyers in 2009.

After South Lake, Eton will build a high-end residential village, a golf and country club and a central business district, which will consist of a hotel, convention center, office buildings, residential condominiums and a mall.

Eton City is so far the company's biggest and most expensive project following those earlier launched like Eton Emerald Lofts, One Archers Place, Eton Residences Greenbelt, Eton Parkview Greenbelt, Eton Baypark Manila and Belton Place.

:applause: :applause:

Eton Properties launches first residential island lots in RP
01/09/2008 | 10:07 PM

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/75937/Eton-Properties-launches-first-residential-island-lots-in-RP

Eton Properties Philippines, Inc., the real estate arm of the Lucio Tan Group, will open South Lake Village at Eton City, the first residential island lots in the Philippines, this week.

South Lake Village is the centerpiece of Eton City, dubbed “The Makati of the South," a multi-billion peso township project occupying close to 1,000 hectares of prime land in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

South Lake covers about 150 hectares and boasts of 18 residential islands surrounded by a 35-hectare man-made lake. Each island, approximately one hectare in size, will have 8 to 12 residential lots of about 1,000 square meters each.

South Lake Village is inspired by themed developments around the world, including Foster City in San Francisco, Dubai’s Jumeirah, The Palm, and The World, often referred to as among the “8th Modern Wonders of the World."

“This is a one-of-a-kind development, something that no developer has done yet in the Philippines," said Alex Jazmines, Eton Properties assistant vice president and Eton City general manager.

Eton City is situated on both sides of the South Luzon Expressway, right at the entrance of the existing Eton City-Greenfield interchange.

South Lake is connected to the main land through land bridges. Rivers surrounding the area ensures ample water supply. To preserve the condition of the man-made lake, only kayaks and electric boats will be allowed on the water. Residents can also build their own private dock. - GMANews.TV

Nuvali vs Eton City vs other developments in Santa Rosa area (South Forbes, West Grove...)

Very Exciting developments!

Everybody's a winner... :lol:
Very Very tough Choice...


http://youtube.com/watch?v=bdJSNX00wdQ
http://www.etoncity.com.ph (http://www.etoncity.com.ph/)/

omg! ang ganda nung south lake village! :)

http://www.eton.com.ph/sites/etoncitycomph/images/southlakevillage/southlakevillage_r6_c1.jpg

http://www.etoncity.com.ph

^ Really nice for those looking to invest on retirement homes

Hmm, maganda nga ang location ng Eton City (both sides of the Greenfield Exit). Diretso agad sa expressway.

^^ yes, and as i've said in the nuvali thread... lucio tan did not permit daw the contruction of the ayala-greenfield connection to slex since it will cut through eton city. so nahihirapan ang mga residents...

omg! ang ganda nung south lake village! :)

http://www.eton.com.ph/sites/etoncitycomph/images/southlakevillage/southlakevillage_r6_c1.jpg

http://www.etoncity.com.ph

pero ang ganda ng concept ha... both (nuvali and eton city) are targeting the retiree market..

both projects also have man-made lakes... hmm... tough competition will make laguna boom.

pero ang ganda ng concept ha... both (nuvali and eton city) are targeting the retiree market..

both projects also have man-made lakes... hmm... tough competition will make laguna boom.

Ibang klase!

san b ang location ng eton city? dba ung paseo de santa rosa greenfield na un? saka ung santarosa estates at westgrove hieghts isama na rin ung technopark akala ko ito na ung eton city na sinasbi.

^ Parang adjacent sila ng Greenfield City

http://eton.com.ph/images/projects/etoncity/locationmap.jpg

thnks sinj.. mali rin pala ako, akala ko ayala,, lucio tan pala to.

someone said na canlubang was in calamba? di ba they're separate towns?

Guys, remember that the Eton City-Greenfield Exit used to be called ABI-Greenfield? ABI is Asia Brewery, Inc. which is owned by Lucio Tan. Greenfield City is supposed to be Campos' Evergreen Holdings first own development (not in a joint venture with another real estate company) but it looks like they'd have to contend with Eton. Baka Eton owns part of the right of way to Eton City-Greenfield Exit. Pero despite that, accessible pa rin naman ang Nuvali from the Sta. Rosa and EC/GC exits eh. They don't really have to create their own exit.

anyway, excited ako about this development. I'm thinking of buying in Sta. Rosa. :) or sa Nuvali.

^^ see nuvali thread as well.. i posted some treveia info there...

and you're correct, eton owns the right of way near greenfield city. they may have a problem with that unless dealt with accordingly..

[QUOTE=ForwardTaguigCity;17663446]someone said na canlubang was in calamba? di ba they're separate towns?

Canlubang is part of Calamba, fyi.

^ Yep, Canlubang is a barangay of Calamba

^^ most certainly yes hehehe kase tiga Calamba ako :nuts:

Hailed as The Makati of the South, Eton City is idyllically situated in a sprawling close to 1,000 hectare property along the South Luzon Expressway in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Offering a lavish and ultra-modern lifestyle anchored in nature, it boasts of high-end residential enclaves, a championship golf course, and a broad range of commercial and resort-style recreation facilities.

Opportunely within this multi-billion peso mega project are business components as well, primarily to provide a dynamic option for young urban professionals aspiring to take advantage of the cohesive in-city living.

ADVANTAGES

Located along the South Luzon Expressway, only 40 minutes from Makati, and has its own exit, the Eton City-Greenfield Exit.
40 minutes from Makati.
Center of rapid development, the next lifestyle hub outside Metro Manila.
“Detroit of the Philippines” location of major vehicle manufacturers, e.g. Ford, Toyota.
“Silicon Valley of the Philippines” where some 50 semiconductor manufacturers operate.
Where you find all services (healthcare, education, commercial and leisure).


ETON CITY CBD

-Total CBD area of 85 hectares.
-Area for BPO development is preliminarily eyed at 5 to 10 hectares.
---Open for build-to-suit of 2 to 4 storey buildings of 2000 to 3000 sqm floorplates, or campus style fenced environments.

SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3597/sitedevelopmentplandf5.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2697/sitedevelopmentplan002le3.jpg

oyj8H7RP4hM
from http://www.etoncity.com

^^ Love this project! :banana:

Nadaan ko na ito. Ang lawak ng lupain ng Eton City.

i love slv.. gorgeous project.. alam nyo ang rebuttal namin dito (since competitor).. "diyan ka bumili kung gusto mo maalikabukan" hehe.. sabi yan ng boss ko.. but i love slv.. i think its a very creative project..

Hailed as The Makati of the South, Eton City is idyllically situated in a sprawling close to 1,000 hectare property along the South Luzon Expressway in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Offering a lavish and ultra-modern lifestyle anchored in nature, it boasts of high-end residential enclaves, a championship golf course, and a broad range of commercial and resort-style recreation facilities.

Opportunely within this multi-billion peso mega project are business components as well, primarily to provide a dynamic option for young urban professionals aspiring to take advantage of the cohesive in-city living.

ADVANTAGES

Located along the South Luzon Expressway, only 40 minutes from Makati, and has its own exit, the Eton City-Greenfield Exit.
40 minutes from Makati.
Center of rapid development, the next lifestyle hub outside Metro Manila.
“Detroit of the Philippines” location of major vehicle manufacturers, e.g. Ford, Toyota.
“Silicon Valley of the Philippines” where some 50 semiconductor manufacturers operate.
Where you find all services (healthcare, education, commercial and leisure).


ETON CITY CBD

-Total CBD area of 85 hectares.
-Area for BPO development is preliminarily eyed at 5 to 10 hectares.
---Open for build-to-suit of 2 to 4 storey buildings of 2000 to 3000 sqm floorplates, or campus style fenced environments.

SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3597/sitedevelopmentplandf5.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2697/sitedevelopmentplan002le3.jpg

:cheers:Ganda and thanks for sharing the plans @Sinjin P. Pag tapos ito at ang Nuvali, kita lahat from Greenfield Estates. I love it! Regards!:banana::banana::banana:

ang pagkakaalam mo canlubang is a huge barangay that covers portions of the municipality of cabuyao and calamba & sta rosa cities.

oyj8H7RP4hM
from http://www.etoncity.com

Luv ur videos man! Thanks for making those videos and sharing them with us! More power to you dude! :cheers:

^^ yes, and as i've said in the nuvali thread... lucio tan did not permit daw the contruction of the ayala-greenfield connection to slex since it will cut through eton city. so nahihirapan ang mga residents...

im not sure about this? but the there was a road across the city exactly between the developement

hayan Ayala vs Tan na!
has not Nuvali claimed the fame of being Makati City of the south before?

by the way, Canlubang is part of Calamba only. though it's very near Cabuyao and Sta Rosa. But those are different towns already. Nuvali, i guess covers part of Canlubang, Calamba, Sta Rosa and Cabuyao. Am i right JP?

^^Well if they really started to have a fight who can build the best looking cities . Wow can you imagine how beautiful the Philippines can be.

Nuvali, i guess covers part of Canlubang, Calamba, Sta Rosa and Cabuyao. Am i right JP?

^^ you are certainly correct manong francis... conurbation shall also happen in these parts of laguna, eton city and nuvali will spur so much developments within the area.. lets' just hope the factories will not be displaced due to these high-end developments.. maybe not in the near future anyway..

South Lake Village in Eton City

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Real%20Estate&p=49&type=2&sec=37&aid=2008100959

Masterplanned waterfront living now in RP
Philippine Star
Friday, October 10, 2008

Eton Properties Philippines Inc., the property arm of the Lucio Tan Group of companies, is set to launch the first residential island lot development in the country called the South Lake Village. South Lake Village is the initial development within Eton City, a world-class development that is set to rise in the rapidly developing Sta. Rosa area in Laguna.

Hailed as “The Makati of the South”, part of Eton City’s masterplan is the creation of a mixed-use township project that would seamlessly integrate residential, commercial, recreational, and institutional centers to form one vibrant community.

As the centerpiece of this ambitious project, South Lake Village shall provide for the first island community development in the country. Occupying 150 hectares of the almost 1,000-hectare Eton City project, South Lake Village is set to bring the concept of waterfront living to Philippine shores.

“One of the trends in the real estate industry today is developing waterfront properties and promoting waterfront living. In countries like Thailand, Singapore, Australia and the US, areas near water are considered prime property,” said Arch. Nestor Mangio, Eton Properties’ partner in conceptualizing South Lake Village.

“This project was actually inspired by the waterfront developments in Dubai such as Jumeirah, The Palm and The World, as well as the waterfront communities in the U.S. like San Francisco and Orange County,” he added.

South Lake Village is not like any ordinary community. This development features 18 residential islands that’s surrounded by a 35-hectare man-made lake. Each island, approximately one hectare in size, will have 6 to 12 residential lots ranging from 600 to 1,000 square meters each. The islands will be connected to the mainland through roads, and are highly exclusive and secure. Only kayaks and electric boats will be allowed to preserve the lake, and residents can have their own private dock.

To find out more about Eton City and South Lake Village, log on to www.etoncity.com.ph (http://www.etoncity.com.ph/).

Huge lake more than a visual amenity

In South Lake Village, nature serves not just as an accent but as the focus of the entire development. “The open space comprises 47% of the area,” related Arch. Brian Mangio, Arch. Nestor Mangio’s son and the firm’s managing partner. “We have 11 kilometers of waterfront, and a sizeable area of the development will be devoted to parks. Because of our choice location, you can enjoy views of Laguna de Bay and Mount Makiling — and of course a great view of the lakeside.”

More greenery is provided by playgrounds, tree-lined roads, linear parks along the river and lake-view corridors. More open spaces mean more breathing space, and definitely greener views. The lake itself is not just for beautification; in fact, residents can enjoy various recreational water activities right in their community. “They can go sailing, or take their boat to the country club,” Arch. Nestor said. “They can even go fishing – we have filtering systems and aerators to ensure a healthy ecosystem in the water,” added the younger Mangio.

“Green architecture”

To match the relaxed, resort-like atmosphere of the project, father and son suggested a contemporary Asian architectural theme. “Such an architectural design will go well with the climate here,” said Arch. Brian. “We will also be using the principles of green architecture and sustainability in the project; and design structures with the windows facing south and north so there’s less heat,” shared Arch. Nestor.

Being a licensed urban or environmental planner, Arch. Nestor Mangio also ensures that the vision for South Lake Village coincides with the overall plan for Eton City. “While this area is touted as the Makati of the South, we plan to create a more relaxing environment – it’s like countryside living with all the urban amenities,” explained Arch. Nestor. Thus, amenities such as the 2.2-hectare South Lake Sports and Country Club, which will be replete with sports facilities; plus a world-class golf course, as well as a commercial strip with shopping and dining areas, will be developed within Eton City as well.

The residents’ security is also taken into concern during the designing of South Lake Village. “Each enclave is gated with entrance and exit points guarded. We will also be using the latest security equipment to ensure that this will be a highly secure and safe environment,” Arch. Brian, the younger Mangio related.

With such a unique and innovative living concept waiting future residents, combining resort living with urban conveniences, it is no wonder that South Lake Village is set to become a true suburban paradise.

Ayaw ko na bumuli ng place dyan kasi baka malamok. kasi may man made na lake. so marami pa naman lamok sa pinas. hehehehehe

but it so nice. kaso sayang yung ricefield. kulang na naman rice ng pinoy.

i did not read the whole article but did it say some ricefields were cleared? as far as i know, the whole area is a grassland.

hindi naman maaalikabukan mga residents dito. and once SLEX is done, this will be more accessible than Nuvali. so nuvali's access from Sta Rosa exit will be very vital.

^ it was part grassland part rice field and part sugar cane field. sayang nga ang mga bukid. i know this for a fact because i used to work in laguna.

http://eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncity.htm

Construction Updates
December 3, 2008

Intake Dam
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2008120301.jpg

Intake Dam
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2008120302.jpg

Outfall Structure
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2008120303.jpg

Pipe Laying for Bottom Drain near Bahamas
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2008120304.jpg

Marketing and Sales Office
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2008120305.jpg

someone said na canlubang was in calamba? di ba they're separate towns?

Canlubang is part of Calamba, fyi.

^ Yep, Canlubang is a barangay of Calamba

^^ most certainly yes hehehe kase tiga Calamba ako :nuts:

ang pagkakaalam mo canlubang is a huge barangay that covers portions of the municipality of cabuyao and calamba & sta rosa cities.

^ it was part grassland part rice field and part sugar cane field. sayang nga ang mga bukid. i know this for a fact because i used to work in laguna.

if you are talking about Canlubang - the baranggay, yup, its part of Calamba.... if you're talking about Canlubang the humongous industrial estate, it straddles Biñan, Sta. Rosa, Cabuyao and Calamba.... it was once a hacienda (sugar cane and rice fields)... hehe, a friend of mine, na Calambeño, researched into the history of Canlubang...

thats why you may wonder why DLSU-Canlubang is in Biñan-Sta. Rosa. hehehe

ont: hmmm, wala pa gaano nangyayari dito sa eton city na eto... na overtake na ng nuvali....

Any development is good, but I don't like the cheap immitation of The World in Dubai. This didn't seem to be in the original plan and looks like it was tacked on to this Eton City development.

^^ they haven't changed the original plan naman ata. in the first articles, they have already mentioned island-lots as part of the development.

as for the mosquito issue, hindi sya lalamukin for as long as may aagusan yung lake. and i don't think walang aagusan yung lake kasi kung uulan, babaha yun.

from their website:

http://img19.picoodle.com/img/img19/3/1/4/f_SLVm_3e5027f.png

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/1/4/f_lakem_a1d5a72.png

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/1/4/f_islandm_deec64e.png

http://img26.picoodle.com/img/img26/3/1/4/f_riverm_84d2eba.png

ganda ng gardens, uso na ba dyan ang lawn mowers o mano-mano parin ang paggupit ng damo dyan...?

New photo updates! Visit Eton City's (http://eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncity.htm) site.

:banana:

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/mrayel75/EtonCityJan2920091.jpg?t=1233453905

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/mrayel75/EtonCityJan2920092.jpg?t=1233453927

Check Eton City (http://eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncity.htm) for more photo updates. :banana:

the competition is looking good... SLV is a very good project of Eton, i believe it will sell well...

^^ The development is progressing well like other ETON projects.

is this still on pre-selling? how much for a riverside lot at south lake?

thanks!

*this project reminds me of a yacht village in florida.

^^ The development is progressing well like other ETON projects.

^^ i must agree.. but this project of eton in particular, tops my list as their best.

south lake village is still at pre-selling stage. a lakefront lot starts at P4.3M. lot area is around 360sqm.

Eton South Lake Village is located in Eton City, the 1000 hectare city development project of Lucio Tan in Laguna. It is dubbed as “the Makati of the South” due to its ultra-prime location right in the quadrant of the Eton City - Greenfield City Exit. It has a better location that its nearest rivals, namely Greenfield City by the Campos Group and Nuvali by Ayala Land (read more about the next real estate boom in Santa Rosa Laguna in my previous blogpost: http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/investment-lots-future-makati-city-in-santa-rosa-laguna/). Indeed, this picture shows its beauty with more than a thousand words

(pic at http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/category/laguna-properties/)

Above is the map layout of South Lake Village and the overall Eton City Masterplan Development. As you can see, Eton City has its own exit in South Luzon Expressway, making it the MOST accessible property in the booming Sta Rosa Laguna area.It also has a Central Business District right in the center, surrounded by premium residential villages. Again, this formula was successfully implemented in Makati before by Ayala Land, making Makati the beautiful financial capital that it is today (Again as mentioned in my previous blogpost: http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/investment-lots-future-makati-city-in-santa-rosa-laguna/) .


With regards to the man-made lake, Eton Properties will place aerators to ensure that the water is always moving and won’t breed mosquitos. Fishes and other water plants will also be placed, as well as special drainage systems which will make it flood-proof. You can even place a small dock beside your lakeside lot so you can go boating in the 35-hectare lake, and row towards the central island park where you can have picnics and play around with the kids. What a luxury to be enjoyed indeed!

Indeed, South Lake Village promises to be a very exclusive and sought-after Philippine properties, especially when it gets finished at the end of 2009. Lot Prices range at around p12,000 per square meter only, with lot cuts of 350 to 1000 square meters. This will surely appreciate to Makati high-end residential values in the future, which go from p50000-70000 per sqaure meter. Since it is still in the pre-selling phase, investment terms are very flexible compared to second hand properties out there.

Inquire more about Eton South Lake Village by Private message to me :-)

Go go go Santa Rosa City, Laguna!!!!!!!!!!!:banana::banana:

May Enchanted Kingdom na, may NUVALI pa!!!!:banana::banana:

Di lang iyan, may South Forbes pa!!!!:banana::banana:

At hindi lamang iyan, may Greenfields pa!!!!:banana::banana:

At meron pa, may pagawaan ng kotse pa!!!!:banana::banana:

At ang huli, ang ETON CITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana::banana:

The Makati of the South!!!!!!:banana::banana:

Go go go Santa Rosa City, Laguna!!!!!!!!!!!:banana::banana:

May Enchanted Kingdom na, may NUVALI pa!!!!:banana::banana:

Di lang iyan, may South Forbes pa!!!!:banana::banana:

At hindi lamang iyan, may Greenfields pa!!!!:banana::banana:

At meron pa, may pagawaan ng kotse pa!!!!:banana::banana:

At ang huli, ang ETON CITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana::banana:

The Makati of the South!!!!!!:banana::banana:

and as for malls, you got the open-air style paseo de sta. rosa mall (5 min drive from eton city?) and the spacious sm city sta. rosa (15 min drive from south lake village?)!!! nice!

question: what's the fastest route to sm city sta. rosa from south lake village? we used the route crossing sta. rosa exit/interchange but boy it was always in heavy traffic. i thought there was some road that will lead easily to national road (where sm city is) from the eton city exit/interchange but it is "blocked" by asia brewery. will this be opened in the future?

Im a real estate agent in Dubai, kung meron interesado kayong clients na gustong bumili sa dubai as an investment, please pm me.

I was thinking of buying a lot for myself sa eton city, how much is the going rate?

I invested in south forbes, malapit lang ba ang miami sa eton?

I appreciate your advices... thanks

Im a real estate agent in Dubai, kung meron interesado kayong clients na gustong bumili sa dubai as an investment, please pm me.

I was thinking of buying a lot for myself sa eton city, how much is the going rate?

I invested in south forbes, malapit lang ba ang miami sa eton?

I appreciate your advices... thanks

hi jaded,

here's what i know:

for south lake village project in eton city, minimum is 11,000 plus pesos per sqm. smallest cuts are about 400 sqm but i think they're sold out. what's left are the bigger and pricier lots.

for riverbend project in eton city, it's about 10,000 pesos per sqm and lot sizes are about 200 sqm.

i heard they're about to start a third project where the lot sizes are just about 100 sqm. price, i think, is also about 10,000 pesos per sqm.

i like the miami and tokyo subdivision in south forbes. kung wala lang ang south lake village, south forbes at nuvali ang pagpipilian ko. maganda ang design sa south forbes plus 100% underground ang utility lines. ang treveia naman ng nuvali super-ganda ng clubhouse. na-attract lang talaga ako sa idea na magka-kape ka sa umaga at ang tanawin mo ay lake kaya south lake village ang napili ko. very relaxing. he he he.

siguro mga 15 mins by car ang distansya ng eton city at south forbes. oo,
magkakalapit lang ang eton city, south forbes, at nuvali.

if you wanna pursue a purchase at eton city, pm me and i will refer you to my agent who is very helpful. thanks.

June 01, 2009 00:53:00
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines - Tycoon Lucio Tan's Eton's Properties Philippines Inc. has alloted 20 hectares within the sprawling Eton City project in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, for a new middle-income subdivision project where 1,338 house and lot units will soon be put up for sale.

Eton Properties president Danilo Ignacio told reporters on the sidelines of the company’s stockholders meeting on Friday that the board had approved the first phase of the middle-income residential community development under its Belton Communities Inc. unit.

“Our focus now is on low-rise developments. Until the economy fully recovers, we would rather be cautious in terms of investments,” he said.

The advantage of a low-rise development is that the developer could build only as much as the market could absorb, and thereby conserve its cash, he explained.

“Demand for lower middle [market housing units] is strong. We think that’s a strong market and that’s why we emphasize on [the] Belton ,” Ignacio said.

The newly-approved project—which is a 40-minute drive from Makati—will be launched within the third quarter, Ignacio said.

[B]“The buyers have options to buy lots only. When they build, ultimately there will be 1,338 house and lots. They can build based on four house models using American architecture,” he added.

The project will offer lot cuts of 80 to 130 square meters priced at P800,000 to P1.3 million. House and lot units, on the other hand, shall be offered for P2.4 to P4.8 million.

The two-story houses will have gross floor areas of 50 to 110 square meters with two, three or four bedrooms.

Doris C. Dumlao

See how Eton makes the island lots.. very interesting
http://www.eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncity.htm

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2009061801.jpg

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2009061802.jpg

Hailed as The Makati of the South, Eton City is idyllically situated in a sprawling close to 1,000 hectare property along the South Luzon Expressway in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Offering a lavish and ultra-modern lifestyle anchored in nature, it boasts of high-end residential enclaves, a championship golf course, and a broad range of commercial and resort-style recreation facilities.

Opportunely within this multi-billion peso mega project are business components as well, primarily to provide a dynamic option for young urban professionals aspiring to take advantage of the cohesive in-city living.

ADVANTAGES

Located along the South Luzon Expressway, only 40 minutes from Makati, and has its own exit, the Eton City-Greenfield Exit.
40 minutes from Makati.
Center of rapid development, the next lifestyle hub outside Metro Manila.
“Detroit of the Philippines” location of major vehicle manufacturers, e.g. Ford, Toyota.
“Silicon Valley of the Philippines” where some 50 semiconductor manufacturers operate.
Where you find all services (healthcare, education, commercial and leisure).


ETON CITY CBD

-Total CBD area of 85 hectares.
-Area for BPO development is preliminarily eyed at 5 to 10 hectares.
---Open for build-to-suit of 2 to 4 storey buildings of 2000 to 3000 sqm floorplates, or campus style fenced environments.

SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3597/sitedevelopmentplandf5.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2697/sitedevelopmentplan002le3.jpg


this will surely boost up the economy of laguna. blue print is an ideal development of the area.

^^ they haven't changed the original plan naman ata. in the first articles, they have already mentioned island-lots as part of the development.

as for the mosquito issue, hindi sya lalamukin for as long as may aagusan yung lake. and i don't think walang aagusan yung lake kasi kung uulan, babaha yun.

from their website:

http://img19.picoodle.com/img/img19/3/1/4/f_SLVm_3e5027f.png

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/1/4/f_lakem_a1d5a72.png

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/1/4/f_islandm_deec64e.png

http://img26.picoodle.com/img/img26/3/1/4/f_riverm_84d2eba.png

really cool project, it reminds me of the developments in dubai.

Actually, they will be putting aerators on the lake to prevent Mosquitos from breeding there :-)

Sta Rosa is booming as expected guys! Nasa billion peso na ang revenues nila :-)
http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/sta-rosa-laguna-revenues-reaches-the-billion-peso-mark/

Eton unveils 4th project in Laguna (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=501659&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña (The Philippine Star (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=501659&publicationSubCategoryId=66)) Updated September 03, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Encouraged by the fast take-up of its projects, Eton Properties Philippines Inc., the real estate arm of the Lucio Tan Group of Companies, unveiled yesterday its fourth new project for the year – a middle-income residential project within its 1,000 hectare township in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

In a press briefing, Eton president and chief operating officer Danilo Ignacio said the company is developing 100 hectares of the property for housing units catering to the affordable and middle income markets. This project will be called the West Wing Residences at Eton City.

The first phase of West Wing Residences, covering 20 hectares, will be undertaken by Eton’s wholly-owned unit Belton Communities Inc. House and lot packages consisting of two, three and four-bedroom units will be sold at a price ranging from P2.3 million to P4.9 million, with lot sizes of 80 to 130 square meters.

Ignacio said the company is targeting start-up families, overseas Filipino workers, retirees and families upgrading to a bigger home.

Construction of West Wing Residences is expected to begin this year or as soon as it secures a building permit. Development of the whole residential component could take 10 years.

Located along the South Luzon Expressway, Eton City will be a master-planned community that will consist of several high-end to mid-range residential enclaves, a world-class business district and various commercial and resort-type recreational facilities.

Ignacio disclosed that the company has received offers from several foreign entities to purchase a 30-hectare property within Eton City, whose zonal value now stands at P10,000 per square meter.

He said the company’s sales have dramatically picked up beginning June, reaching a record high in August this year. “Investor confidence has fully recovered. Sales remain strong even during the ghost month. We’re looking to sustain this strong performance for the rest of the year as more and more people are turning to real estate as a haven for investments,” Ignacio said.

In fact, he said Eton effected in August across-the-board price increases for its products, ranging from one to 15 percent.

In the next six months, Eton is poised to launch three more projects to take advantage of the strong demand for residential and office space. It is looking at building another high-rise residential building in Manila given the strong market response to its One Archers Place in Taft Avenue.

Yep, it's the first time they will offer House and Lot Packages at Eton City, catering to the Affordable-end of housing :-)

Sta. Rosa City.. it really must be the "Makati of the South"

Yes it is :-) You can read more about that here : http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/investment-lots-future-makati-city-in-santa-rosa-laguna/

Eton Properties to launch 4 new projects in 6 months (http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2009/sept/04/yehey/prov/mainpro.html)
By JAMES A. LOYOLA
September 3, 2009, 7:13pm
Manila Bulletin (http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2009/sept/04/yehey/prov/mainpro.html)

Eton Properties Philippines Inc. is launching four new projects in the next six months as it is fast running out of inventories following a recovery in demand for real estate experienced from June to August this year.

In a press briefing Thursday, Eton president Danilo Ignacio said they will need to put up a new high rise residential condominium in Manila area, as well as in its Centris complex in Quezon City and in Eton City in Laguna.

Aside from these, the firm is launching next week the third residential enclave in its 1,000-hectare Eton City project in Sta. Rosa, Laguna to be developed by fully-owned subsidiary Belton Communities, Inc.

To be called West Wing Residences the mid-priced housing community features 2, 3 and 4 bedroom house and lot units ranging in price from P2.3 million to P4.9 million.

The project will be developed on a 20 hectare lot and will comprise the first phase of what is planned to be a four- phase development on a 100-hectare property set aside for affordable to middle income housing.

Ignacio said the lot was originally planned for development as a golf course but they opted to redesign it into a residential community after noting a drop in demand for high-end products while middle level residential projects continue to register strong sales.

Designed for start-up families, overseas Filipino workers, retirees and families upgrading to a larger home, the West Wing Residences at Eton City takes off from the company’s successful.

West Wing Residences enclave at North Belton Communities in Quezon City. “West Wing Residences rounds out our package of residential communities in Eton City. We’ve made substantial in-roads with our high-end South Lake Village enclave,” Ignacio said.

He added that “right now, we’ve started filling the 35-hectare lake and it should be visible from the SLEX soon. West Wing balances the residential mix in Eton City by having an affordable house and lot package inside the masterplanned community. Families who want to be part of the Eton City experience now have an exciting option.”

Meanwhile, Ignacio said they will soon be putting up two commercial centers with one in Centris in Quezon City and another one in South Lake, Eton City which is along the main road to Tagaytay.

The one in Quezon City is expected to open by November with SM Hypermarket as anchor tenant while they are still looking for an anchor tenant for the 20-hectare commercial center in Santa Rosa.

Yes, Eton City just launched its new House and Lot project called "West Wing Residences at Eton City" to cater to the market who want to invest in ready houses/ townhouses that are affordable and have a great location beside SLEX in Sta Rosa Laguna.

Here are some sites about it: http://www.starosalagunahouse.com, http://www.westwingetoncity.com

nice project... exciting!! :cheers:

guys, any info kung naapektuhan ba ang eton city particulary ang south lake village ng bagyong ondoy? grabe mga nakita kong video sa youtube tulad nito:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcbTckGR-1o

No updates maybe na apektuhan din sila but I think it's not about the rain that cause great flood in Manila

No updates maybe na apektuhan din sila but I think it's not about the rain that cause great flood in Manila

salamat sa reply. mukhang naapektohan din itong project na to dahil binaha din pala ang sta. rosa, laguna base sa mga videos sa youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2ohgZ4Jn8A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTmOC-lBEME
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z14ZswFv4w&feature=related

sana makarinig tayo ng info galing kay mr. terence ong o iba pang may insider o quality info about eton city. slv was designed with protection for a 100-year flood. curious ako kung gumana ba ito against ondoy.

sa akin naman, ang great flood in metro manila, ay sanhi na rin ng matinding ulan (worst in 42 years daw) aside from poor drainage system among other things:

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/173232/epic-flood-in-metro-manila-caused-by-record-rainfall

pusa21bumili kaba ng lot sa Eton City, saan ka doon sa Southlake or Riverbend?

I saw one video that Sta. Rosa is always have floody area when there it normal rainfalls.
Do you think developers in this area could do fix this problem?

nice project

pusa21bumili kaba ng lot sa Eton City, saan ka doon sa Southlake or Riverbend?

south lake. may natural creek/river at artificial lake ang south lake kaya medyo nakakakaba at baka naapektohan ni ondoy.

south lake. may natural creek/river at artificial lake ang south lake kaya medyo nakakakaba at baka naapektohan ni ondoy.

Looking at Google Earth, Eton City is 100+ feet above sea level so I hope it doesn't get flooded like other parts of Sta Rosa.

Looking at Google Earth, Eton City is 100+ feet above sea level so I hope it doesn't get flooded like other parts of Sta Rosa.

thanks for the reply and info. do you know which barangays in sta. rosa are notorious for flooding? are the areas of paseo de sta. rosa and sm city included?

i also hope eton city didn't get much flood. unfortunately, being higher above sea level does not necessarily guarentee safety. high altitude antipolo city was seriously affected as you can see from below youtube videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pG_FSYB6DQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0HkJ2cRloA

good drainage system should also be considered to avoid floods. let's hope sta. rosa city mayor Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno put top priority on this.

I saw one video that Sta. Rosa is always have floody area when there it normal rainfalls.
Do you think developers in this area could do fix this problem?

are you referring to below video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHHs5G-_wxc

well, i can only hope developers, local government units, etc. will work hand in hand to fix it.

by the way, have you got a unit in eton city?

isa pang video ng sta. rosa na binaha ni bagyong ondoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjQ0iEBmSSw

no new about eton city.....

according to reports last Sunday (the day after Ondoy rains), South Lake Village was not flooded due to the installed drainages in the lake. Also, the lake itself is only 4 feet deep

according to reports last Sunday (the day after Ondoy rains), South Lake Village was not flooded due to the installed drainages in the lake. Also, the lake itself is only 4 feet deep

thanks, terence! that's definitely good news!

please oblige me... in the design or spec, what's the depth of the artificial lake? i vaguely recall that it's 4 meters... if that is true, then what you are saying here is that the depth of the lake water was just 4 feet or 1.2 meters (still on a test run) when ondoy arrived?

confused...

actually, the total depth of the lake (with or without water), is just 4 feet, like the depth of a swimming pool :-) the lake is actually a basin of water - easier to maintain

actually, the total depth of the lake (with or without water), is just 4 feet, like the depth of a swimming pool :-) the lake is actually a basin of water - easier to maintain

thanks! it makes sense to me now. :)

You can check your own sources and do your own research of course on whether Eton City was really flood-free or not. Just do it when the weather is good na :-)

"You can check your own sources and do your own research of course on whether Eton City was really flood-free or not. Just do it when the weather is good na :-) "

NAPAKA-SUPPORTIVE NG ETON....

^^ please report spam of this noob

Updates as of Sept 17 2009

http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2009091701.jpg
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2009091702.jpg

it's been over a month but there's still no construction update on eton's website at http://eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncity.htm... last update was sept. 17... naapektohan siguro ang construction work ng bagyo...

"it's been over a month but there's still no construction update on eton's website at http://eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncity.htm... last update was sept. 17... naapektohan siguro ang construction work ng bagyo... "

Me to I am waiting for an updates pero ni isa WALA, buti pa ang NUVALI....
And for your information, The BUYERS is not responsible to investigae......
it is the responsibilites of the developer or the real estate to inform the buyers about the status.

Why do you think ETON is not even release any single updates...

there seems to be a lack of interest in the eton city project as evidenced by only 5 pages of discussion threads here compared to 18 pages in the nuvali thread complete with pictures and updates. considering that the eton city project has been years in the making, these 5 pages don't say much for its sales effort. it's such a waste since the eton city project looks a lot better on paper than nuvali and would really bring up the real estate prices in sta. rosa once completed. The Nuvali construction has been at a fast pace, retail and restaurants are opening up and people are getting ready to move into the first residences. Where are the Eton City buyers and sellers in this discussion group? We need to drum up a lot more interest here and keep this thread going. Where are the pictures and the updates?

You are right, if ETON just show any updates or development or even provide info for buyers after Ondy. Maybe this is also strategy of ETON let Nuvali put up some residence then later build the city. What do you think....

Or Maybe sales in down or nobody interested with ETON city.
Where are this ppl? i think they are only good at selling lots after that it's done.

I personally don't put as much faith in Eton compared to Nuvali since Eton is practically a neophyte in the real estate biz while Ayala is usually considered the number one developer in the country.

Given a choice between the two, I would pick Nuvali even if the Ayala brand commands a higher premium.

Due to the devastation brought about by tropical storm Ondoy, Eton Properties has surveyed the elevation of all their current projects above Mean Sea Level (MSL), and found that all their projects are virtually flood-free properties. This means that you as investors can feel safe, knowing that all Eton Projects will not be affected by any major-level floodings.

MSL is defined as the average height of the seawater surface including all tide levels. Thus, an elevation of 20 meters means the property is 20 meters above the average height of the sea, making it very safe against heavy floods.

As reported in a meeting yesterday with Eton President Danilo Ignacio, all Eton Projects did not encounter any major flooding. Please find below the summary list of the Elevation levels of all our current projects, showing that ALL our projects are above the Mean Sea Level:

Read the rest of this entry » (http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/news-eton-projects-are-all-flood-free-properties/)

you are right doodz and abc. this is one reason why the pace of development in other brands are slow. its that lack of interest from the buying public due to the fact that these companies are not "branded". i can name so many subdivisions around sta rosa that are not even close to being completed as designed due to poor sales and marketing. nuvali, as a project is being developed at a hectic pace being an ayala land brand. sometimes i think that all these other developers are banking on nuvali to improve their own real estate venture. on the other hand, eton city has so much to offer due to its location, design and concept. imagine how that would look 10 years from now when people will actually start building houses there.

This website discusses sta. rosa as the up and coming city.

http://pinoydreamhousetoday.com/best-real-estate-in-the-philippines-part-1/

http://pinoydreamhousetoday.com/best-real-estate-in-the-philippines-part-2/

http://pinoydreamhousetoday.com/best-real-estate-in-the-philippines-part-3/

Construction Update as of Oct 29 2009:

Water Pouring on Ibiza Island: http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2009102901.jpg
Water Pouring on Mauritius Island: http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2009102902.jpg

terman1718, i'm sorry but your oct 29 construction update looks almost the same as the one on page 5 from your oct 10 post. is it really this slow or nothing much has changed? my parents are so hesitant on buying here because compared to the nuvali project with lots of pictures/videos and a great deal of progress including residents, retail stores and restaurants, eton city is still a vacant piece of land with ditches resembling lakes surrounding it. they are more inclined to go with nuvali even though on paper, eton city looks better. there are no feedbacks from anyone here nor pictures of anything but these same sandy mounds.

Il send you more complete pictures as of November if you want Mr. Ian.. just pm me your email :-)

Ayala Nuvali has been very adamant in destroying Eton City's name for some reason. They indeed have more developments ksi nauna sila. I don't have to mudsling at them, tutal Ayala naman sila eh dba? Basta ang sa amin lang, we know Eton City will deliver as promised :-)

Didn't Eton City start development before Nuvali? At least that's how I remember it.

As far as I know too sabay lang ang Nuvali and Eton City. I think because Eton launched so many projects at the same time, progress is slow here. This is their biggest project kasi. But am hoping they would still deliver in time, kasi I invested here. Why not just posts the pics here Terman? We would appreciate it if you can do that. Thanks.

yes please, post here, kasi we want people to see it too. i don't see why nuvali should be mudslinging. i've never heard their sales team do either. both companies started their projects in sta rosa at almost the same time. I know because I went to their presentation one day after the other back in 2007 i think. I had to recommend one to my parents who live in cebu (they wanted to buy only when the buildings start going up). both nuvali and eton constructing at the same time will benefit the 2 companies as it will attract more buyers.

ah ok. Ive heard many stories ksi na maraming naninira sa Eton for one reason or another. If it's by other agents, its obviously because they want to sell their own product instead. Plus, If these criticisms are based on lies and not facts, they should know better dba?

Anyway, here are more updated pics for you all: (Source - Real Estate Philippines Blog - http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/)
http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/south-lake-village-timetable.JPG
http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/south-lake-village-progress-1.JPG
http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/south-lake-village-progress-2.JPG
http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/south-lake-village-progress-3.JPG
http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/south-lake-village-island-guam.JPG
http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/south-lake-village-island-fiji.JPG

Glad to see the updated pics that shows Eton is still progressing at a fair pace.

Shouldn't Eton be publishing these photos and timetables to the public and its investors? Its not good for the public perception to keep these under wraps and might deter potential investors.

nice updates

thank you! that's why im taking the initiative myself to post these pics for you :-)

we also have them at www.eton.com.ph/constructionupdates.htm, the official website. you can check them out also, but i have more pictures for you since im in house with them :-)

medyo disappointed ako sa signage. <sigh> high end project pa naman ang billing nito pero yung design napaka-ordinary para sa akin. <sigh> sabi nila isa sa isla dito eh gagamitin ni lucio tan pero base sa photo na to di na ko naniniwala. yung natapos na "sales and marketing office" eh kahit papaano eh presentable pero etong signage, susmaryosep! i'm sorry pero parang amateur ang gumawa!

terence, is this the best that eton can do for the design of the signage? can they do something that's unique and have more impact? i remember your boss telling the media that eton city is going to be "iconic". man, there's nothing iconic about the signage! yellow on blue color scheme?!? <sigh>

I agree with pusa21 that the signage is rather... lackluster. Its not pleasing to the eyes so I do wonder how that got past the approval process.

Hopefully its only temporary.

Hopefully its only temporary.

i hope so too. but one has to wonder, why not do it RIGHT the first time? why not commission the best creative minds to execute it from the get-go? isn't this just a waste of resources?

i was expecting something more mind-blowing. there's zero wow factor here. it would've been really nice if they use some combination of natural stone, glass, wood, and metal to create it.

until then, i'm waiting to be impressed. hopefully in the end, i will be happy with my investment in south lake village...

one more thing. the current signage design is so common among subdivision developments that's marketed as affordable or economical housing. i know they have financial constraints to afford a great design but this shouldn't apply to the ICONIC eton city and specially to south lake village which is billed as the "crown jewel". <sigh>

Is the signage more important to you than the actual lot itself Mr. Pusa21?

Is the signage more important to you than the actual lot itself Mr. Pusa21?

what kind of a question is that?

i didn't expect that question from someone who is in sales and supposed to be keen on customer feedback to improve their customer service and their product. typical "puwede na yan" pinoy thinking?

if eton city is really shooting to have that cachet of being iconic then EVERY DETAIL is important and TOTAL PACKAGE is what will determine if it deserves it or not.

the nightmare of a just realized wrong investment begins... <sigh>

Well, Eton City will have a bigger gate for the village of course...
Plus there will be commercial strips surrounding the entrance of South Lake Village, so it will definitely look better in the future...

Maybe you were influenced by the negative feedback of Eton City from other agents/buyers/whoever, and from the bad feedback of this forum itself. I can't blame you.. so many people seem to have a bad impression of Eton City for one reason or another. Even a small thing such as the temporary gate signage becomes a big thing due to a negative bias towards Eton.

If you really feel you've made a bad investment Mr. Pusa21, in light of all your research and your findings, you may back out anytime of course... Just ask your Eton agent on how it's done.

On our part however, Eton City and Lucio Tan is doing everything in its power to make sure that this project will be delivered on time and with Quality. Lucio Tan will not sacrifice quality of any of his companies just to cut costs and make a little more profit, he is simply too rich and too big of a name to do that.

That is all. Peace :-)

my opinions were based on the photo you posted and the impertinent and rude question you asked. nothing more, nothing less. i don't get swayed by unfounded rumor and disinformation.

if you wanna convince people that you are going to deliver a QUALITY project with quality craftsmanship, then you can start with changing that gate signage as that is an eye sore... i really hope you're telling the truth that it is just TEMPORARY...

I agree with pusa21 that the signage is rather... lackluster. Its not pleasing to the eyes so I do wonder how that got past the approval process.

Hopefully its only temporary.

That kind of signage is really unacceptable to the investors in this highend development... can't avoid comparing to Nuvali development..

the look of the whole entrance is temporary. The sign itself may not be...

Nuvali is obviously highend due to Ayala - no doubt they are the most experienced developer in the Philippines with lots of expertise.

Eton is a new player in the Philippine Market (although not in HK and China). Nuvali may have better features and a more experienced resume, but Eton City offers a better location, a more practical price per square meter, and a 35 hectare lake as advantages :-)

^^
So you are admitting that Eton is not high end and that Nuvali is? Well maybe that's the reason people are more inclined to purchase at Nuvali. You don't need "negative feedback of Eton City from other agents/buyers/" as you said. The product speaks for itself.

I'm just trying to be honest... that's what you clients deserve. Not the usual hardsell. I'm giving you the good and bad sides to Eton City vs Nuvali, so you can choose well :-)

If you want to read more about it, you can check this comparison:
http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/investment-lots-future-makati-city-in-santa-rosa-laguna/

HAHAHAHAHAHAH:bash:HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH:banana::banana::bash:

NO COMMENT ABOUTH THIS FORUM...Indeed signage is so....BAD

terence, the point here is south lake village was promoted as high end. and then eton properties deliver a piece of that product (the gate signage) as low end. that's unfair for investors like me.

if you can just report to your superiors the feedback that you got here in this forum (or better yet, have THEM read this forum), then it will benefit the following group of people:

a.) you - your superiors will be amazed at your marketing skills as you have real-time, detailed knowledge of the consumer's opinion of the product. they will recognize you as a huge asset to the team.

b.) eton's product developers and designers - they will learn that their current designs are not acceptable to consumers and hence will rise to the creative challenge and produce a much better one.

c.) us, consumers - we just want something that we can be proud of calling "home".

eton properties has raised the bar of philippine real estate development by introducing waterfront-living subdivision. it would be nice also if they raise the bar when it comes to awesome architecture and landscaping. if eton city would really like to be considered as the "makati of the south" or "iconic", then the only way to do that is to deliver product of highest quality and design.

wouldn't you like that to be the legacy of eton properties?

why would you, an eton agent, say that nuvali has better features? you don't have to get defensive. everyone here wants eton city to succeed because they invested in it. it was a comment on a sign, but that's all they have to comment on because there is nothing else there.

does anyone know how are sales going along? are they selling out or almost sold out? what year do they hope to finish making these lakes?

http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/south-lake-village-progress-3.JPG

they ripped off mabuhay subdivision in maitum sarangani... the lapida maker that splash island recommended did a very impressive job...

:nuts: they ripped off mabuhay subdivision in maitum sarangani... the lapida maker that splash island recommended did a very impressive job...

parang mas maganda pa nga ang pagkagawa nong signage ng isang elementary school malapit sa amin... :lol::lol:

...

@pusa21 - Your comments are noted. I will show them to my superiors and see if they'll do anything about the signage

@ianatbragg - because I've seen Nuvali myself and I very impressed at their features, and because I'm an honest agent, which is what you investor's deserve.. not just another "typical agent" who hardsells his/her respective product. The time table is indicated at this picture (which was posted earlier also):
http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/south-lake-village-timetable.JPG

Is there a time restriction to build a house when you buying a lot in Eton City - South Lake Village?
i.e Must build a house in 2 years after the lot has been turned over?

yes you must build a house within 5 years so as not to make it a ghost town...

the maximum is 10 years to build a house in your South Lake lot, and you will have to seek approval from Eton for this extension...

Thanks for the info.

So its 5 to 10 years to build the house.
What will happen if you can't build a house during that time period?

Wonder if this the same with Nuvali lots...

Pre Mag NUVALI ka nalang, read the whole forums comments and then you decide which one is better...
:bash::ohno:

And again no comment sa construction sa Eton City maybe Eton is good in building Condos rather than village community.


KUNG GUSTO NG ETON PAGANDAHIN ANG SOUTHLAKE AND FOR 8 MILLION NA LUPA THEN YUNG SIGNAGE GANUN LANG... NO WAY NA BILI AKO DYAN.

I guess Nuvali is a btter option for me.

It's already speak for itself "Nuvali is Better than Eton" Though one problem I can see is that there will be congestion when it is already in a stable state.

mahirap lumabas kahit na gawan ng alternate route....

^^ to eton signage designer: eto go-by... at least ganito dapat signage ng high end villages! :) para happy investors!...

and look at one of SM product signage, lookin good!

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

oo, at least presentable ang signage ng hamilo coast. ang nasa isip ko naman eh parang ganito sa ibabang picture. magandang materyales ang ginamit at maganda ang design. magandang tingnan sa gabi at araw. hindi rin dumihin. kung yong lettering na "South Lake Village" eh metal ang gagamitin eh di mas malandi ang dating. ;-)

http://www.durianseed.com/wp-content/uploads/thailand/bangkok/personal/spas/700_1_sivara-spa-amari-watergate-hotel.jpg

PUSA...pang condo itong signage na to, hindi pang exclusive village.
:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:
Ang dami daming magagaling gumawa ng signage eh kahit taga gawa ng jeepney driver signage kayang gawin to.. bak ayung gumawa nito taga recto...

Thanks for the info.

So its 5 to 10 years to build the house.
What will happen if you can't build a house during that time period?

Wonder if this the same with Nuvali lots...

No it's not... There is no time limit for building a house in a Nuvali lot. Instead, Ayala gives incentives to those who build the first few houses. Kind of like an Early Bird Reward. This is the case for Abrio, just not sure with Treveia.

Thanks for the info.

So its 5 to 10 years to build the house.
What will happen if you can't build a house during that time period?

Wonder if this the same with Nuvali lots...

If a house is not built after 10 years, you must either sell the lot or build on it. Another extension for this is too far fetched already.

Similar to Nuvali, South Lake also has an incentive for early house builders.. for the first ones who construct their houses there

Eton Properties unit banks on projects for mid-income buyers (http://www.mb.com.ph/node/233647/eton-propertie)
By JAMES A. LOYOLA
December 12, 2009, 1:25pm
Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/node/233647/eton-propertie)

Belton Communities, Inc. (BCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Eton Properties Philippines, Inc. (EPPI) is banking on its mid-income developments to further boost sales on optimism that the real estate property market will continue to be upbeat in the coming months.

“Demand for mid-market housing units reflects the increase in buyers’ desire for more stable and tangible ways to spend their money,” said Belton senior assistant vice president Juan Antonio Gatuslao.

He added that “Belton Communities is definitely poised to take advantage of this demand as it offers the market reasonably priced properties, stamped with the same world-class standards of parent company Eton Properties.”

Established a year ago, BCI has sought to set a new standard in housing development, with its properties being strategically located, well-designed, master planned and made available to a greater number of families through its affordable prices.

“Belton Communities takes advantage of the extensive land bank of the Lucio Tan Group of Companies to offer quality real estate properties which are part of integrated communities with convenient access to schools, hospitals, transport, leisure and entertainment facilities,” Gatuslao said.

BCI's first project launched a year ago is the North Belton Communities along Quirino Highway in Novaliches, Quezon City, which offers a lifestyle of convenience shopping, being right across SM Hypermarket and minutes away from SM North and Trinoma.

“And, as buyers are now particular in choosing where to buy because of all the flooding brought about by Ondoy and other recent super typhoons, we are glad to say that North Belton Communities is flood-free, owing to both good location – at least 131 ft. above sea level, as well as more than adequate drainage systems,” added Gatuslao.

North Belton Communities to date has two residential enclaves: The Manors comprising of 5-storey, mid-rise buildings (MRBs) and the West Wing Residences comprising of townhouses and house & lot packages.

BCI is also building a new middle-income subdivision within the sprawling Eton City project in Sta. Rosa, Laguna – the West Wing Residences at Eton City.

this is a little disappointing...I saw this on the nuvali forum page (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=507437&page=19). Eton city is losing buyers to nuvali due to poor marketing and slow updates.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

below is the reason why my family bought at Nuvali instead of Eton City.

http://pinoydreamhousetoday.com/hous...ttings-nuvali/

http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=nuvali&s=rec

Both projects started at approximately the same time but see the difference between them. My family hoped for some signs of life from Eton City because it looked better on paper, but these websites and checking out the actual location changed our minds. So disappointing...

http://www.eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncity.htm

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...=514739&page=7

this is a little disappointing...I saw this on the nuvali forum page (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=507437&page=19). Eton city is losing buyers to nuvali due to poor marketing and slow updates.


somehow i understand and can tolerate the slow updates *currently*. they're laying the foundation work for the islands. this is not your normal all-land subdivision development. besides, all utilities in slv is subterranean. it must be a construction feat to accomplish underground cabling while building the river and the lake.

dec. 2011 is the target completion date for this project. so if i want to have a house that i can live on already, i'll go for nuvali (or greenfield's pramana or cathay land's south forbes). so i believe a buyer must match his needs with a specific project.

also, i see the popularity and fast uptake of the nuvali lots as disadvantage for me as i can no longer afford its price. i intend to live on it and not invest and sell it later.

the original poster said "checking out the actual location changed our minds". if they were specifically referring to the *ugly* gate signage, i couldn't agree more!!! besides that, i would love to hear more information. i thought the constructed "sales and marketing office" (see below) was not bad based on photos on eton's website. i also like slv's location as it is easily accessible via smooth asphalt road from the eton city exit of slex.

from eton properties' website:

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2009070205.jpg

Commercial Lots in ETON CITY: Preliminary Map...
(SM Hypermart is reported to be getting the SUPERMARKET Lot here)

http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/eton-city-commercial-lots.jpg
http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/eton-city-commercial-map.jpg

Interested Businessmen may PM me for details of these Special Lots for your business expansion in the Sta Rosa Laguna area...

nice update, terence. gusto ko yung design at concept ng commercial area ng eton city. salamat. (it's not cutting edge but it's very presentable. :) )

sana lahat ng parte ng development ay maging spacious sana. base sa rendering na pinost mo eh yung pagitan ng mga buildings eh parang masikip. sana di siya matulad sa eastwood city sa pasig at sa commercial area ng makati na masikip.

by the way, wala bang bagong construction update ang south lake village?

atsaka, kailan ba papalitan at pagagandahin ang gate signage ng south lake village? :)

maraming salamat.

^^

Nice updates. I have great confidence with Eton. I know they will deliver. Slowly but surely.

Of Course Eton will deliver .. Lucio Tan has the money and expertise to do it. He won't risk his good name by not completing/delaying/shortchanging any of the Eton Properties just to squeeze out a little more profit. He is simply too big for that

i wish you would post updates without fake pictures taken from other malls and projects from overseas, because i know it will not look even remotely like this one.

i wish you would post updates without fake pictures taken from other malls and projects from overseas, because i know it will not look even remotely like this one.

so much skepticism here, terence, no matter how much you trumpet lucio tan's money and expertise... i wonder why?... could it be because of the ugly gate signage in slv? :)

as one poster here cleverly stated before, "THE PRODUCT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF."

I entered the project site this afternoon as no update on the web since October. Boy, it's beautiful excluding the signage. They have started with landscaping (bermuda grass) and the docking station for each lot. i just hope it gets better everyday. Some personnel said that they are working doubly hard to finish the project. Medyo mahirap kasi pag riprap pa lang takes time.

hikaw, salamat sa update. wala ka bang pwedeng i-share na mga pictures? gusto ko rin makita sana kung gaano ang iginanda ng loob.

at mukhang down ang website ng eton properties ngayon. tama ka at wala silang construction update noon pang oct. 2009.

atsaka kung magaling ang project management nila, hindi nila kailangan ng "working doubly hard" para matapos to ng dec. 2011. sinama na nila sa overall schedule kung ano mang unexpected errors at delay na mae-encounter sila. ngayon, kung sinabi nilang sila ay "working doubly hard" para ma-exceed yung design aesthetics at features ng original spec ng project, do'n ako bibilib.

sobrang pangit ba talaga ng gate signage ng slv? mas masahol ba makita in person kaysa sa picture na-post dito? :)

mahigpit ang security. subukan ko magpaalam. taga saan ka pusa? ibang bansa? anong lote mo? lake front or island lot? sa pagkaalam ko humabol sila sa trabaho sa dami ng ulan. kahit pagasa weather di natantya. dati ganon din ako puro tingin picture sa web lang. minsan kwentuhan kami ng broker. sa totoo lang gusto ko ng itigil ang pagbayad kasi parang di na matapos ang project. so pinuntahan ko, nagulat ako kasi di ko akalain, ang ganda pala. pati daloy ng tubig napaka natural. a good retirement place. maramdaman mo yung taas na antas ng subdivision sa concept nila. i've been to nuvali, yung lake nila hanggang entrance lang. yung sa atin sa paligid natin. at this time i can say, buyers are lucky to have a place at SLV. palagay ko hindi ginawa ito para kumita si lucio tan. parang centerpiece to all their horizontal projects. naks. baka akala nyo insider ako ng Eton, hindi po. pinaghihirapan kong bayaran yung lote. if this project will be completed as promised, kawawa naman yung mga hindi bumili. yung exit tayo ang may access. alam mo yung sta rosa exit kung san dumadaan ang mga ayala homeowners, grabe ang traffic. yung signage, talagang kelangan nilang i-upgrade. tolerable pa ngayon kasi iisipin ng tao di pa tapos. actually pag nag-tripping, hindi sa entrance, sa access way ng mga backhoe at dumptruck. email muna ako sa kapatid ko US, nagtatanong din kasi magkapit lote kami.

oo, sa ibang bansa ako nakatira ngayon kaya sa internet lang ako nakiki-update tungkol sa slv. yung lote ko eh lake front lang. di ko kaya ang island lot. :)

gan'on ba? marami palang panahon na tag-ulan kaya kailangan nilang bumawi sa construction work. sana naman matapos bago mag-dec. 2011.

sa description mo parang napakaganda talaga ng slv. tumulo tuloy ang laway ko at gustong gusto na talaga na makakita ng mga pictures. turquoise ba ang kulay ng tubig ng lake? parang boracay beach ang dating? :)

tungkol naman sa slex exit, sigurado ako na gagamitin din ng mga taga-nuvali ang eton exit in the future dahil nga kadalasang heavy traffic sa sta. rosa exit.

salamat ulit sa post mo, hikaw. medyo natuwa ako sa pagpili ko rin ng slv. (sandali lang. nasisira yung magandang image dahil pumapapel yung gate signage. :) ) sana sa susunod, makakuha ka rin ng pictures at ma-share mo sa amin.

o, sige. sa susunod ulit.

may advantage tayong small lot owners kasi damay tayong mag benefit sa SLV. our neighbor billionaires will make sure that 'it's a place to live'. baka kapitlote mo si lucio tan, i think the whole island of Guam is his. iba ibang malalaking personalidad ang kapitbahay mo pusa. oops! bawal yatang masyadong madaldal dito.

yung tubig hindi pa bluish kasi ongoing pa ang construction pero maganda na ang daloy. ang alam ko yung mga sand primera klase. Yung bridge sa Slex, that's within Eton sabi gawin daw ala golden bridge. sana magtyaga si Terence na i-update tayo ng pictures.

nakita mo na ba ang site? kelan ka bibisita ng Pinas? maganda kasi abot tanaw ang makiling mountain. 2 minutes lang eh, paseo commercial center na. konting drive pataas Nuvali na. daming pumupunta para kumain sa Contis at Outback. drive paitaas Tagaytay na. kaya yung location ng SLV pinaka maganda. pag gusto mo mag Alabang, 15 minutes lang.

sana payagan akong kumuha ng pictures para ma share ko sa inyo. kaya lang sa entrance pa lang katakot-takut na interrogation na. baka di na ako papasukin sa sunod.

Terence, please update our lot owners with pictures.

wow, hikaw. ang dami mong alam tungkol sa eton city ah. ayos!

hindi ako masyadong interesado sa mga "malalaking personalidad" lalo na kung medyo takaw sila sa pansin at puro bodyguard na may mga baril. ang gusto ko lang eh katahimikan habang nagka-kape at minamasdan ang mga magagandang greeneries at bluish lake sa backyard natin. :)

golden bridge?!? wow! pag nagawa to at talagang maganda ang kinalabasan, magiging household name na talaga ang "eton city". tataas din ang branding ng eton properties at madali na silang mag-market ng mga susunod nilang projects.

exclusive kaya itong bridge na ito sa mga eton city residents lang? ang nai-imagine ko ay magkakaroon ng madaling access yung mga residente ng east side ng slex/eton city sa mga amenities na nasa west side tulad ng ust school at ust hospital na nasa loob din ng eton city.

ang huli kong punta sa eton city ay may mga isang taon na siguro. di ko alam kung kailan ulit ako makaka-bisita. tama ka at location din ang isa sa malaking factor kung bakit ako dito bumili ng lote. malapit siya sa paseo de sta. rosa (at n'ong pumunta ako dati lalo pang pinapaganda ito. siguro gawa na ngayon yung annex nila.). mga 15 minutes lang din by car ang sm city mall. tapos ngayon, pag nagawa yung commercial center ng eton city, pag labas mo pa lang ng gate ng slv eh puro gimikan at tambayan na! ayos!

hindi ko pa nakita nang maayos ang mt. makiling. laging foggy o hindi maganda ang panahon. pero ngayon ko lang nalaman na hindi pala bundok ito kundi bulkan. dormant nga lang. pero kung sumabog man, ligtas pa rin ang eton city. ang safety radius daw for volcanic eruptions ay 6 km.

hay naku pusa running joke nila sa lot owners ngayon ay 'kidnappables', hala! bodyguards? syempre hindi maiwasan. pero sulit ang lugar. ang hindi lang ako sigurado sa association dues. ang mahal yatang mag-maintain ng man-made lake. baka dyan pa lang ubos na ang pension.

ewan kung nabigyan ka ng brochure na may hanging bridges between the village lot and lakefront areas. tinanong ko kung matatapos sa 2011, sabi oo daw. alam mo pinaghihirapan talaga nila kasi kahit yung lupa, ni-level or higher sa Slex. ilang cubic meters kaya ang na-dump doon. tapos yung mga imburnal, malalaki, as what they promised, it should be a flood free area.

hay naku pusa running joke nila sa lot owners ngayon ay 'kidnappables', hala! bodyguards? syempre hindi maiwasan. pero sulit ang lugar. ang hindi lang ako sigurado sa association dues. ang mahal yatang mag-maintain ng man-made lake. baka dyan pa lang ubos na ang pension.

ewan kung nabigyan ka ng brochure na may hanging bridges between the village lot and lakefront areas. tinanong ko kung matatapos sa 2011, sabi oo daw. alam mo pinaghihirapan talaga nila kasi kahit yung lupa, ni-level or higher sa Slex. ilang cubic meters kaya ang na-dump doon. tapos yung mga imburnal, malalaki, as what they promised, it should be a flood free area.

Di ko na kinaya ang South Lake masyadong mahal, kaya nag Riverbend nalang ako kasi sakin practical lang. Pero I have other lots not only at Eton city.

ang importante abc nasa eton city ka. yung location ang advantage mo. parang ubos na kasi yung small cuts sa slv. at baka hindi ka rin mapakali pag may maliliit pang anak.

ang importante abc nasa eton city ka. yung location ang advantage mo. parang ubos na kasi yung small cuts sa slv. at baka hindi ka rin mapakali pag may maliliit pang anak.

SLV is too much for me, sa Bahay ko nalang ilalaan ang mga pera.
anyway one good thing in Eton is malapit sa hospital, malls, any schools.
At isa pa malapit sa exit.

di ko nga lang sure kung anong nangyari sa Eton riverbend baka naman papers nalang... napunta.

anyway di parin talo in terms of investment... kasi wala naman lupa na pababa diba?

Riverbend had its Construction Permit released last December 23, 2009

The Groundbreaking will come very soon, so watch out :-)

hay naku pusa running joke nila sa lot owners ngayon ay 'kidnappables', hala! bodyguards? syempre hindi maiwasan. pero sulit ang lugar. ang hindi lang ako sigurado sa association dues. ang mahal yatang mag-maintain ng man-made lake. baka dyan pa lang ubos na ang pension.

ewan kung nabigyan ka ng brochure na may hanging bridges between the village lot and lakefront areas. tinanong ko kung matatapos sa 2011, sabi oo daw. alam mo pinaghihirapan talaga nila kasi kahit yung lupa, ni-level or higher sa Slex. ilang cubic meters kaya ang na-dump doon. tapos yung mga imburnal, malalaki, as what they promised, it should be a flood free area.

oo nga pala. yung associaton dues pa pala. parang habang-buhay ang amortization natin ah!... isa pa, yung mga social gatherings at party diyan. baka five figures ang contribution! susmaryosep! di bale na lang kung buddy-buddy ko kagad si lucion tan at sasagutin niya lahat ng lifestyle expenses ko dyan. ayos! :)

pwede bang makisuyo at paki-post mo dito yung link o pictures ng "hanging bridge"? wala akong natanggap na ganyang brochure.

mabuti naman at promising na flood free talaga ang execution nila sa project. kasi kapag hindi eh yung lake front na lote ko eh magiging island lot! :lol:

Riverbend had its Construction Permit released last December 23, 2009

The Groundbreaking will come very soon, so watch out :-)

malamang itatanong din ito ng ng "kapatid" ko at "anak ng eton city" na si abc, pero kailan ang target completion date ng riverbend? dec. 2011 din ba tulad ng slv?

yung sm hypermart naman sa eton city kailan matatapos at magbubukas?

atsaka, wala bang bagong construction update ang slv? oct. 2009 ang huling update sa website niyo. tatlong buwan na ang nakalilipas, ginoong ong, at kaming mga anak ng eton city ay takam na takam na sa bagong balita. :)

Commercial Lots in ETON CITY: Preliminary Map...
(SM Hypermart is reported to be getting the SUPERMARKET Lot here)

http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/eton-city-commercial-lots.jpg
http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/eton-city-commercial-map.jpg

Interested Businessmen may PM me for details of these Special Lots for your business expansion in the Sta Rosa Laguna area...

Nice design... by the way, napansin ko lng mabilis din ang construction sa Eton Cyberpod...

nakausap ko yung broker sabi nya remind nya daw ang IT na mag post ng bagong pictures. Tapos yung signage sasabihin nya daw sa manager nila. Pano kaya mag-upload dito. Di ako marunong. Hamak na emailing at typing lang ang alam ko.

Pasensya ka na Terence na kelangan kong maghanap ng kasamahan mo para mabigyan naman ng kaligayahan itong mga kapatid kong nasa ibang bansa. Syempre gusto rin nilang makita kung san napunta ang pinagpaguran nila.

Balita ko meron pang 500 sqm lots sa Fiji island. Yung mga gustong bumili, wag nyo ng patagalin habang mababa pa ang presyo.

I bought a lot at Riverbend, hindi ko kasi afford SLV. Am banking on the project as a whole. Looking at the commercial plan, pag labas nang Riverbend, andon na, wow. Nice to know na construction will start soon at Riverbend.

Pasensya ka na Terence na kelangan kong maghanap ng kasamahan mo para mabigyan naman ng kaligayahan itong mga kapatid kong nasa ibang bansa. Syempre gusto rin nilang makita kung san napunta ang pinagpaguran nila.


bilib naman ako. disente at sensitive na tao ka pala, hikaw. ika nga nila,
"maganda ang breeding". swerte kapitbahay mo.

di rin ako expert sa pag-post ng photo dito kaya pakibasa na lang tong link sa ibaba:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=458527

I bought a lot at Riverbend, hindi ko kasi afford SLV. Am banking on the project as a whole. Looking at the commercial plan, pag labas nang Riverbend, andon na, wow. Nice to know na construction will start soon at Riverbend.

wow. apat na ssc forum members na ang confirmed na may lote sa eton city: emacademia, hikaw, abc, at pusa21. kailan kaya sasali si lucio tan dito para makakuha naman tayo ng insider info. :)

emacademia, abc - naisama niyo ba ang pramana project ng greenfield sa real estate investment consideration niyo? pwede bang malaman kung ano ang analysis niyo in comparing riverbend with pramana? salamat.

Kwidaw ka Pusa, di mo ako magugustuhang kapitbahay kasi may backhoe at bodyguard, haha!

Meron akong mga kaopisinang bumili sa Pramana, astig. Pag nasa loob ka kasi ng subdivision, parang maaliwalas at sarap ng simoy ng hangin. Nasabi lang ng broker nung after ng Riverbend presentation sa kanila, maganda daw ang concept. Di ko lang natanong ang detalye.

wow. apat na ssc forum members na ang confirmed na may lote sa eton city: emacademia, hikaw, abc, at pusa21. kailan kaya sasali si lucio tan dito para makakuha naman tayo ng insider info. :)

emacademia, abc - naisama niyo ba ang pramana project ng greenfield sa real estate investment consideration niyo? pwede bang malaman kung ano ang analysis niyo in comparing riverbend with pramana? salamat.

Sorry, I have no knowledge about the Pramana project. My other consideration before was Nuvali. In the end, I chose Riverbend at Eton City because of its proximity to SLEX.

Sorry, I have no knowledge about the Pramana project. My other consideration before was Nuvali. In the end, I chose Riverbend at Eton City because of its proximity to SLEX.

Nakita ko ng ayung Pramana Subv. maganda and maaliwalas. Pero mahal din sa Pramana, sa tingin ko nung pumasok ang Nuvali sa ka sila nag taasan s Sta. Rosa para makahabol sa market place and ofcourse magkaroon ng pangalan sa realestate business...

One good thing in Riverbend is mura compare to other subv na nakatayu na.
Bad thing is walang balita and they said they will turnover this year July... yung ang balitaan ko sa iba.

Anyway, I am open in partnership business kung may concept kayo. Balak ko kasi mag tayo ng business sa ETON city. The earlier the better ika nga.

And actually NEVER been see SLV Eton city before, kasi wala ako sa pinas....

Sorry, I have no knowledge about the Pramana project. My other consideration before was Nuvali. In the end, I chose Riverbend at Eton City because of its proximity to SLEX.

parehong maganda ang location ng pramana at riverbend. dahil mismong magkatabi at magkadigit tong dalawa! (see below map) :)

http://www.santarosa.ph/graphics/greenfieldcity384x504.jpg

pareho din silang may ilog sa likod at pareho din ata ang mga lot cuts at about 200 sqm. ang isang pagkakaiba eh "modern contemporary" design ng bahay ay pwede sa riverbend samantalang sa pramana ay hindi. (mahilig ako sa modern contemporary kaya fan ako ng riverbend at nuvali. and slv, of course! :))

Meron akong mga kaopisinang bumili sa Pramana, astig. Pag nasa loob ka kasi ng subdivision, parang maaliwalas at sarap ng simoy ng hangin. Nasabi lang ng broker nung after ng Riverbend presentation sa kanila, maganda daw ang concept. Di ko lang natanong ang detalye.

Nakita ko ng ayung Pramana Subv. maganda and maaliwalas. Pero mahal din sa Pramana, sa tingin ko nung pumasok ang Nuvali sa ka sila nag taasan s Sta. Rosa para makahabol sa market place and ofcourse magkaroon ng pangalan sa realestate business...

One good thing in Riverbend is mura compare to other subv na nakatayu na.
Bad thing is walang balita and they said they will turnover this year July... yung ang balitaan ko sa iba.


nakapunta na rin ako sa pramana dati at tama kayo na maganda siya at maaliwalas. pero nagulat din ako na 11,000+ per sqm siya tulad ng slv samantalang sa mga ads sa internet eh 10,000 per sqm lang. eh hindi naman underground yung mga utilities niya among other things... kagandahan nga lang eh kita mo na yung produkto at wala ka ng masyadong risks at worries kung matatapos ba ang project on time o hindi. tingnan mo na lang ang nangyari sa riverbend kung tama nga na turnover ay july 2010.

sorry, abc, wala na akong pera para pang-negosyo. mauubos lahat sa bahay at association dues. <sigh>

yung isang kasamahan ko bumili sa ayala verdana. tinanggihan ang slv. pinasyalan nya ang slv last week, laking sisi nya. ngayon nasa ospital nagpapagaling ng operasyon (angioplasty). sabi ko wag syang mag alala, imbitado syang mag boating at fishing:) i just hope the country club will be functional and completed as designed.

pusa, di ko ma paste yung scanned brochure. ewan kung bakit. san location ng lot mo? west? yung malapit sa village?

hikaw, lalo lang akong naglalaway for pictures pag lagi kang nagsasabi ng mga accounts at testimonials na maganda talaga ang slv eh! <sigh> sabihin mo na lang sa kasamahan mo na ibenta niya ang ayala verdana at bilhin niya yung sabi mong 500 sqm na lote sa fiji island.

meron ka ring brochure ng country club?!? alam mo ni anino ng design nito eh hindi ko pa nakikita. sabi lang ng agent ko dati eh tinatapos pa daw ng architect. patingin naman din kung meron...

anong photo hosting service ba ang ginagamit mo? photobucket.com? flickr.com?

oo, nasa west side ako ng lake. malapit sa village at malayo sa alikabok ng slex kung meron man. he he he... ikaw?

pareho west. pag aralan ko yung pag paste ng pictures. natatawa ako kasi baka isipin nyo good time lang mga kwento ko. sinubukan naming i-advertise yung lupa nya pero walang buyer. dalawang beses syang pumunta ngayong January kaya siguro nagkasakit.

pareho west. pag aralan ko yung pag paste ng pictures. natatawa ako kasi baka isipin nyo good time lang mga kwento ko. sinubukan naming i-advertise yung lupa nya pero walang buyer. dalawang beses syang pumunta ngayong January kaya siguro nagkasakit.

<LOL> darn! that's a good one!

i tried to post pictures but failed. i'll try again later.

http://img163.imageshack.us/i/eton1.jpg/
http://img25.imageshack.us/i/etonp.jpg/

Ba't walang pictures? Maybe follow the link. Pagpasensyahan nyo na lang.

Hope to get actual pictures on Saturday.

http://img163.imageshack.us/i/eton1.jpg/
http://img25.imageshack.us/i/etonp.jpg/

Ba't walang pictures? Maybe follow the link. Pagpasensyahan nyo na lang.

Hope to get actual pictures on Saturday.

i see. yon pala ang hanging bridge... at for sale na pala yang area na yan na tinatawag na "the river grove"... maganda rin ang landscaping... malalaki nga lang ang cuts ng lote... naisip ko, maganda siguro magkaroon din ng gate diyan para shortcut sa commercial area at di na kailangang dumaan sa main gate...

di ko rin alam kung bakit wala at maliliit yong pictures mo sa link. medyo nabasa ko lang sa picture mo ang keywords na "river grove" at hinanap ko na lang siya sa internet para makakita ng malalaking pictures.

salamat kung sasadyain mong puntahan ang slv para kumuha ng pictures. (pwede bang video na rin at i-post mo sa youtube. he he he.) sana maging successful ka sa iyong mission para di na rin ako masiraan ng ulo sa kaaantay ng updates. :)

kung ginagawa lang ba nang maayos ng ibang empleyado ng eton properties ang trabaho nila eh di na kailangan ng buyer mismo ang sumadya sa site. yong ibang condo at township project ng eton may update nitong jan. 2010. slv lang ang pinapabayaan. :cry:

salamat ulit, hikaw! you da man!

josko pusa, isang araw ko ginawa yan, haha! youtube naman? wag na baka mapabilis ang retirement mo dyan. maliban lang kung hindi palitan ang signage, hehe. review mo ang thread, grabe ang inis ninyo sa signage. pag nakita mo sa personal, parang gusto mong i-highlight ng pentel pen para lang magkabuhay.

oo nga, di na-update ang SLV >(

oo nga, di na-update ang SLV >(

I wonder what happened to hikaw's trip to Eton City.

baka di natuloy si hikaw n'ong sabado. o kaya masyadong abala para mag-post ng pictures dito.

wala pa ring construction update ang eton city sa website nila hanggang ngayon. <sigh> medyo nakakainis na...

eto yung entrance ng nuvali. yung mga wires parang naka expose.

http://img514.imageshack.us/g/p1010026a.jpg/

mga kapatid, eto lang ang nakayanan ko. medyo hazy kasi daming sasakyan dumadaan. may mga windmills sa entrance na nilagay, parang meron kasamang solar panels na naka attach. yung gilid malapit sa Slex, (di ko nakunan) malalim yung hukay na may concrete structures. baka para slope protection yun at pader na rin. yung water bridge mahaba na ang nagawa. halos natambakan na lahat ng lupa. porma ng mga isla ang pinagkakabalahan nila. attach ko maya yung kuha ko sa entrance ng nuvali. hindi yata sila naka underground cabling/wiring kasi andaming nakalawit.

talaga naman itong signage parang winater color lang. sana upgrade na nila.

http://img30.imageshack.us/g/p1010026ki.jpg/

Nakakahiya yung mga kuha ko parang mas updated pa tingnan yung naka post nung October sa web. Pero pag nakita nyo mismo, malawak na rin ang natapos. Sana nga you tube no? Pano kaya. Tulongggg!

hikaw, hikaw, hikaw. isa kang alamat!!! maraming maraming salamat, kapatid, sa iyong mga larawan!

tama ka at nagkaporma na 'tong project na ito at medyo nakakabilib na. maaliwalas at dahil sa kulay asul pa ang langit sa kuha mo, parang ang sarap-sarap namang tumira dito!!!

luminis na rin ang tubig ng lake. dati kulay kape na may gatas. :)

hindi ko narinig dati sa sales pitch ng eton properties ang windmills at solar panels. bilib ako dito. ayaw nilang patalo sa nuvali pag dating sa green technology, ano? :) maganda naman ba ang quality nito o low class ang dating tulad ng gate signage? pang-power kaya sa street lights to?...

interesado rin ako sa magiging itsura ng water bridge lalo na sa gabi. (ito yung water bridge para sa ilog na nag-cross sa lake di ba?) pa'no kung gusto mong mag-boating sa gabi at dadaan ka sa ilalim ng bridge na to? sasadyain bang madilim ito para sa mga mag-nobyo at mag-nobya? he he he.

hindi talaga maganda yung gate signage kahit sa anong anggulo mo tingnan. <sigh> sana pasabugin na to sa lalong madaling panahon.

alam ko ang treveia subdivision ng nuvali ay hindi underground ang utilities. (kaya nga ako nag-slv eh! he he he.) pero yung ibang parte ng nuvali ay hindi ko alam ang utility cabling design.

maraming maraming salamat ulit sa iyo kapatid na hikaw!

Nakakahiya yung mga kuha ko parang mas updated pa tingnan yung naka post nung October sa web. Pero pag nakita nyo mismo, malawak na rin ang natapos. Sana nga you tube no? Pano kaya. Tulongggg!

oo, yung bawat island ng slv maganda ang litrato sa website nila pero yung ibang parte ng slv tulad ng may windmills at solar panels ay wala naman sila!!! sa "hikaw.com" lang meron. :)

ibig mo bang sabihin eh nakakuha ka rin ng video ng slv sa tripping mo at ang kailangan mo na lang gawin eh i-upload to sa youtube?!? wow naman kung meron. tungkol naman sa pag-upload eh wala akong experience dito kaya paki-search na lang sa internet. salamat ulit, hikaw. :)

atsaka, mawalang galang na rin. yung mga photo na na-post mo eh maliit ang resolution. 320 x 240 pixels lang. wala bang medyo high definition tulad ng 1280 x 720 pixels para naman lalo kong ma-appreciate yung mga pictures?

Basta maganda ang SLV. Di ka lugi Pusa. Pwde pa si Mr. Tan. Ang ganda ng windmills pag full view, marami yan, mukhang dalawa lang kasi nga... mahinang tumira ang assistant ko. Subukan kong mamasyal doon kung gabi, baka merong mga ilaw.

Maliit na pixel lang kaya ng computer at signal dito sa amin. Wala pang video pero relax lang ... hanapan natin ng paraan.

hikaw, salamat sa mga tulong mo. pag may sobrang oras ka na lang mag-balita sa amin muli. hindi naman ito urgent. masaya na ako sa update na bagong features ang windmills! :)

Basta maganda ang SLV. Di ka lugi Pusa. Pwde pa si Mr. Tan. Ang ganda ng windmills pag full view, marami yan, mukhang dalawa lang kasi nga... mahinang tumira ang assistant ko. Subukan kong mamasyal doon kung gabi, baka merong mga ilaw.

Maliit na pixel lang kaya ng computer at signal dito sa amin. Wala pang video pero relax lang ... hanapan natin ng paraan.

thanks hikaw sa mga pics

Parang nag grounbreaking na last Saturday sa Riverbend. Kasi dumaan sa opisina yung isang empleyado at sinabing pumunta daw sya sa Eton City for the groundbreaking ceremony. Kasama daw husband nya sa allocated, discounted lots for friends and relatives of the Tan family. Ha? sabi ko, siguro magkapit lote tayo sa lake village. Sabi nya, ano ba namang lake yun, walang tubig at walang mga isla. Isang malaking hukay lang daw... so palagay ko Riverbend... hay buhay! nagkakalituan na po kami Ginoong Terence. Lagyan na po ninyo ng malinaw na marka ang mga binebenta ninyo.

hikaw, tapos na bang gawin lahat ng islands sa slv pati yung mga northernmost islands tulad ng "capri", "antigua", "jamaica", at "aruba"? yung mga islands na kadikit ng planta ng nissan motor phils? baka ito yung tinutukoy ng kausap mo kung di pa ito gawa kaya wala pang tubig...

pwede ring malito sa pagitan ng "riverbend" project at "river grove" project na nasa loob ng slv dahil parehong may "river" ang pangalan...

well, ano pa man ang tunay na sitwasyon, di natin kailangang problemahin ito dahil weekend na!!! :) have a good weekend!

yung malapit sa nissan, hindi pa porma mga isla. sigurado akong hindi slv ang tinutukoy nya kasi imposibleng di nya makita tubig at isla. sabi nya, magkatabi daw sa pramana. ayun riverbend. taginit na ngayon dito sa Pinas. sana lang tapusin na yung model island para ramdam natin kung mas mababa nga ba ng konti ang temp doon. after few weeks mag post ako uli pictures. hire ako ng professional photographer. lupit! at konting panahon pa maghire na ako ng bulldozer. alam nyo na kung para saan. enjoy your weekend :drunk:

at konting panahon pa maghire na ako ng bulldozer. alam nyo na kung para saan. enjoy your weekend :drunk:

:lol: ayos!

speaking of gate signage, tingnan mo tong mga gate signage ng mga high end developments: abrio in nuvali and misibis bay raintree in albay province.

(1) abrio, nuvali

http://cocomidel.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/abrio-in-nuvali.jpg?w=519&h=1110

http://cocomidel.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/04262009495.jpg?w=389&h=292

(2) misibis bay raintree

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs238.snc3/22577_1071961255231_1712139896_137086_4335052_n.jpg

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4550/0001img9251.jpg

http://images.zaela.multiply.com/image/1/photos/59/1200x1200/1/DSC06527.JPG?et=jvODNEbrfiYNTHokJ0Vyag&nmid=278304889

ang ganda ng mga materyales na ginamit ano? samantalang ang slv semento at watercolor lang. :lol:

:hahaha::hahaha:

Friends, eto na yung plan of constructing a bridge crowned with beam of lights. This is within Eton property crossing SLEX.

http://img97.imageshack.us/i/slvbridge.jpg/

Bat's nawawala? Eto uli.
http://img97.imageshack.us/i/slvbridge.jpg/

ang ganda naman niyang bridge na yan, hikaw. mukhang nagiging iconic na ang dating ng eton city ano? :)

tsinek ko sa internet kung may iba pang bridge na katulad nito. mukhang kumuha ata sila ng inspirasyon sa lover's bridge ng fisherman's wharf sa taipei eh. tingnan mo tong mga pics:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/alwyn239/taipei/yurenmatounight.jpg

http://images.mhniam.multiply.com/image/4/photos/56/500x500/9/DSC-8915281207.JPG?et=CadBg%2CiVP1roaZDQ%2C0%2BL6A&nmid=74786984

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eLHOweXJqAU/Sq3Dduw4Y4I/AAAAAAAAE5M/LoTRX3_hdoQ/s1600/P1080361.JPG

salamat sa pag-share ng brochure. lalo akong nae-excite dito sa slv at eton city!!!

uy oo nga. ganda naman kung matupad lahat ng pangako nila.

sana mangopya ng mangopya pa sila at isali na rin ang signage. ayan na naman:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious

okey. sa mga natapos nang gawin ng eton properties na nakita ko sa picture, ang mga nagustuhan ko ay:

- sales and marketing office
- windmills and solar panels

di ko nagustuhan:

- slv gate signage

maganda ang rendering ng "entry bridge" at "commercial site" na na-post sa forum na 'to pero in the end, sa EXECUTION sila magkakatalo. para sa kapakanan nating mga buyers/investors at para maging pride na rin siya ni inang pinas, sana di matapos ang "entry bridge" at "commercial site" tulad ng walang kakwenta-kwentang slv gate signage!!! :mad2: :wallbash: :mad2: :wallbash:

terence, unahan mo na kaming iparating sa kinauukulan ang reklamo sa watercolor na signage, kasi nagiisip din kami ng mahinahong paraan para malutas ito.

you must understand that most of us have used our lifetime savings to own a lot at SLV, and yes, we continue to scrimp so we can build a decent house on it,someday. we're not suggesting out of whim but with reason:fiddle:

nakakatuwa nga talaga ang signage design nitong slv - the village of the millionaires....

eto baka nakalimutan nyo na... :lol:
http://www.realestatephilippinesblog.com/south-lake-village-progress-3.JPG

sa totoo lang, pag nakita nyo itong signage sa site, kahit anong 'sweet talk' ng mga broker, di mo na paniniwalaan. it would be difficult for them to sell other lots in that area if they will not redo this. basta!

rohclem meron ka ring lote dito?

sa totoo lang, pag nakita nyo itong signage sa site, kahit anong 'sweet talk' ng mga broker, di mo na paniniwalaan. it would be difficult for them to sell other lots in that area if they will not redo this. basta!


sana mag-improve ang marketing style ng eton properties... sana mag-hire sila ng magagaling na tao na may alam dito o kaya i-train nila nang mabuti yung mga tao nila ngayon...

sana magising naman ang mga leaders ng eton properties... sana...

Mga kapatid, I've sent an email today asking for my colleague's assistance in bringing our concern to the person in authority. I just hope we will be heard...

http://img180.imageshack.us/g/dsc1181.jpg/

Friends, i just came from slv armed with a better shooter and camera. don't know how to label them but i'll try to describe:
-the concrete wall is located on the slex side. medyo mahaba na ang nagawa nila.
-area near Nissan (farthest from the entrance) doesn't have islands yet.
-the windmills are lined along the village entrance
-some islands have already bluish river. it flows naturally.
-concrete road is now being constructed inside the village.
-notice some houses at the foot of mt. makiling. i beg that developers will not crawl further.
-water bridge looks beautiful especially at sunset
-signage is still the same but i'm optimistic they will redo
-finally, i read on the papers today a write up advertisement about Eton City particularly SLV as a multi-billion project.

forgot to take pictures of riverbend, medyo malinis na ang area at may mga hukay na.

:cheers:

hikaw, maraming maraming salamat sa pictures. at dahil 3200 x 2000 pixels ang resolution niya, nakita ko yung details ng mga bagay-bagay nang mabuti. lalo kong na-appreciate ang mga developments ng project.

malapit ka lang ba sa sta. rosa nakatira? para kasing ang dali mo lang siyang sadyain.

nga pala, madilim yung mga pictures kaya ginamit ko ang Microsoft Office Picture Manager para i-adjust ang brightness at contrast para makita ko ang lahat sa picture. walang sinabi yung trabaho ko na yon kung ang kabilang option ko ay bumili ng plane ticket at umuwi ng pinas. :)

gustong gusto ko talaga yung mga windmills at solar panels. ang ganda nilang tingnan sa picture. :)

parang ang pino rin ng pagkagawa sa kalsada sa loob ng slv. nice!

at yung tubig parang ang linis na nga at sarap languyan! :)

yung damo ba magiging green balang araw? o temporary lang siya kaya pinapabayaan kahit brown ang kulay at papalitan na lang ng titirang residente ng bago at berde na damo?

parang ang ganda din ng grupo ng mga kahoy na river docks. malapad ba siya? kunyari pwede bang dalawang tao na magkatabi at nakaupo dito at mag-fishing?

yung bahay sa gilid ng mt. makiling, di kaya "ayala greenfield estates" subidivison? ewan ko pero kung sakali mang pumutok ang mt. makiling, mukhang dali ito dahil ang safety radius for volcanic eruptions ay 6 km batay sa nabasa ko sa internet.

nga pala, sa design, 16 meters ang minimum distance sa pagitan ng dalawang islands o island at lake front lot. mukhang nasunod ba at malawak namang tingnan?

ang dami kong tanong, ano? :) pasensiya na. reply ka na lang pag may extra kang oras. salamat ulit.

kuha galing sa loob ng sasakyan ang mga pictures. pa sikreto lang. oo nga di man lang ako nakaapak sa lupa pag nasa loob ng village. lakas ng init ng araw, alikabok at daming trabahante. sa kalkulasyon ko, parang less than 16 meters between the islands. yung docking station, oo naman pwede sa dalawang tao. medy maliit tingnan ano? saan natin itali ang banca?

malayo ako sa slv pero sinasadya ko. hamak na mas malayo ka naman pusa.

kahit yung kuha ko sa windmills malayo kasi daming security guards na mapagmanman. ganda ang windmills.

tuwing pumapasok kami sa village, sinasadya namin lampasan ang guardhouse biglang preno, hala, habol mga armado. kahapon tagal nila kaming pinayagang pumasok, gusto kasi nila may broker kasama, sabi ko pa-valentine na lang. pumayag naman...

kung mahilig ka sa tubig, fishing, tahimik na may buhay, romantic... sa slv ka talaga. sinubukan ko ring bisitahin ang sta.elena, at fortezza sa cabuyao and even southpoint (malapit sa slex), wala pa ring makatalo sa location ng eton. sobrang tahimik sa southpoint at eerie... dead end kasi. beautiful terrain naman ang sta. elena pero walang bilihan ng yosi na malapit... yung fortezza maganda pag nasa site ka na, ang mahirap makitid na mahaba yung daan papunta baka makasagasa ka ng tricycle.

let's see how the construction goes after a month:)

yung riverbend sinisimulan na. ang advantage nila, full view ang makiling at maganda ang simoy ng hangin tulad ng Pramana. parang dumoble presyo ng house and lot ng Pramana.

hindi ba pwedeng pumasok sa loob ng slv na walang masyadong sita-sita kung ipapakita mo lang ang resibo mo na may lote ka sa slv? pag nalaman ng mga sikyo na lot owner ka eh baka payungan ka pa at escort-an sa gusto mong puntahan. :)

lakefront lot ako at mismong kalikod ko ay island lot---hindi unobstructed view ng lake. kaya kung mababawasan lang ng a few meters yung spec na 16 meters between properties, hindi naman siya deal breaker. pero kung mangalahati yon, isusumpa ko siya tulad ng gate signage!!! :)

http://www.etoncity.com/Eton_City_South_Lake_Vilage_027.jpg

salamat sa pag-share mo ng experience mo sa tripping sa cabuyao area. hindi ko na siya nasama sa research ko. masyadong attractive ang sta. rosa area para sa akin in terms of life conveniences. (kasama rin ang pampanga sa choices ko pero naging minus factor sa akin yung language.) kaya kung kakayanin lang din ng budget, sta. rosa na!

isipin mo apat na magagandang township project ang naglalaban dito:

- eton city (slv, riverbend, west wing residences, sm hypermarket/commercial area, ust school and hospital)

- greenfield city (pramana, paseo de sta. rosa, southern luzon hospital)

- nuvali (abrio, treveia, avida settings, "solenad" commercial area, xavier school)

- south forbes golf city (themed subdivisions, "city center" commercial area, south forbes city college)

bonus na lang yung sm city sta. rosa mall at enchanted kingdom. :) at kung di ka man makakuha sa apat na 'to, kuha ka na lang sa mga katabing subdivisions (like laguna belair) at gamitin mo na lang yung mga amenities ng apat.

sa wakas! nagkaroon din ng construction update ang slv sa eton website. isang picture lang pero ang lakas nang dating! :okay:

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncity/2010021701.jpg

ano kaya yung puting portion?

nice! glad to see this project is getting into shape. I just wished they have used something unique to name the islands. I just didn't like the way they named it after the most beautiful islands in the world. The name "South Lake Village" with its own unique names for its residential islands, unique to Eton city, should stand out (no copycat). We introduce this project to the world as being iconic, it should be very unique. Furthermore, it's still a beautiful development. congrats to investors!

another observation, I see the distance between the islands being too narrow. I think it feels more like there's a river infront or your lot, not the feeling like you like in an island. I could be wrong though. I'm just basing my opinion from the pictures posted..16 - 18 meters is just one house apart. those lots at the end of the island will get the more "island ambiance" since the big body of water is visible in there.

Dumaan ako ng Sta. Rosa last week, dami on-going projects... Nice to c dis developments.... :)

nice! glad to see this project is getting into shape. I just wished they have used something unique to name the islands. I just didn't like the way they named it after the most beautiful islands in the world. The name "South Lake Village" with its own unique names for its residential islands, unique to Eton city, should stand out (no copycat). We introduce this project to the world as being iconic, it should be very unique. Furthermore, it's still a beautiful development. congrats to investors!

ginawa naman talaga ang slv base sa ibang developments sa ibang bansa. kumuha ito ng inspirasyon sa ibang projects sa abroad at tinarget ang philippine market. iconic siya sa philippines settings, oo, pero sa world stage, hindi. pero gaya nga ng sabi mo, napakaganda niyang development. at kahit hindi ako bilyonaryo, makaka-afford ako ng waterfront living at iba pa niyang amenities. :)

another observation, I see the distance between the islands being too narrow. I think it feels more like there's a river infront or your lot, not the feeling like you like in an island. I could be wrong though. I'm just basing my opinion from the pictures posted..16 - 18 meters is just one house apart. those lots at the end of the island will get the more "island ambiance" since the big body of water is visible in there.

yung distance na 16-18 meters between islands ay isa sigurong business decision. kung paano magiging profitable ang project habang pwede pa ring mag-attract ng buyers sa philippine market. personally, okey na yung distance na yon sa akin dahil pag nag-boating ako sa gabi at naka-light up yung mga bahay sa paligid ko lalo na pag PASKO, para akong nasa disneyland or something! :okay:

sana gawing earthquake resistant ang mga buildings sa cbd at yung entry bridge sa eton city. kailangan to dahil malapit lang ang eton city sa "valley fault system" fault line. kailangan nating iwasan ang malaking pagkawala ng maraming buhay tulad ng nangyari sa haiti at chile. (and tindi ano? kada buwan sa taong ito may malaking lindol?)

para gawing earthquake resistant ang building, "base isolation" ang katapat:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/03/02/earthquake.resistant.building/index.html?hpt=C2

to quote:

"For about 30 years, engineers have constructed skyscrapers that float on systems of ball bearings, springs and padded cylinders. They don't sit directly on the ground, so they're protected from some earthquake shocks. In the event of a major earthquake, they sway up to a few feet. The buildings are surrounded by "moats," or buffer zones, so they don't swing into other structures."

at para naman gawing earthquake resistant ang bridge, "dancing bridge" ang katapat:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070509160945.htm

to quote:

"Bridges that "dance" during earthquakes could be the safest and least expensive to build, retrofit and repair, according to earthquake engineers at the University at Buffalo and MCEER."

Hi Friends,

Here are some updates:)

http://img690.imageshack.us/g/scan0011u.jpg/

here are other pictures for SLV at Eton City Accomplishment Report:

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp298/headerston/Slide02.jpg?t=1267698239
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp298/headerston/Slide03.jpg?t=1267698259
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp298/headerston/Slide04.jpg?t=1267698387
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp298/headerston/Slide05.jpg?t=1267698476
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp298/headerston/Slide06.jpg?t=1267698505
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp298/headerston/Slide07.jpg?t=1267698672
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Welcome Conning:hi:

Friends, she's the best person who could answer queries about Eton.

Try asking her about SLV signage:)

hello everyone! i hope this pictures may give you guys a little peace of mind regarding South Lake Village at Eton City project.

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp298/headerston/Slide01.jpg?t=1267698094

conning, welcome sa skyscrapercity forum! sana mag-enjoy ka sa pagbisita mo rito. :)

hikaw, salamat sa pag-imbita kay conning. mukhang marami tayong matutunan sa kanya tungkol sa eton city. ayos! :okay:

sa susunod na ako magtatanong nang lubusan. gusto ko munang maging feel-at-home dito si conning. :) salamat nga pala sa inyong dalawa sa quality update. walang ganyang info kahit na sa official website ng eton properties.

hi conning, do you also have updates for riverbend? I think we have bloggers who invested in that subdivision. will eton push through with its golf course project? ganda sana pag meron, pagkatapos mag kape sa country club sabay drive ang mga senior citizen doon para maglaro:)

pusa kelan mo bisitahin ang lupa mo?

pusa kelan mo bisitahin ang lupa mo?

hindi ako sigurado eh. kung makakauwi ako ngayong taon, baka pasko pa.

yung planong golf course, yun ba yung nasa east side ng slex/eton city? ginawa na tong "west wing residences" subdivision kung di ako nagkakamali.

interesado din ako sa kahit anong update sa riverbend. may iba pa akong tanong:

1.) yung final rendering ba ng clubhouse ay yung makikita mo sa http://www.etonpropertiesphilippines.com/riverbend/riverbend_concept.html? larger image naman ito na nakita ko sa ibang website:

http://www.filbuild.com/philippines/real_estate/house_and_lot/laguna/sta_rosa/eton_properties/riverbend/images/amenities.jpg

http://www.filbuild.com/philippines/real_estate/house_and_lot/laguna/sta_rosa/eton_properties/riverbend/images/clubhouse.jpg

2.) yung final rendering ba ng guard house ay yung image na nasa taas ng website na 'to: http://www.etonpropertyhomes.com/riverbend.html.

3.) magkano ang per sqm ngayon ng lote sa riverbend?

4.) yung likod ng riverbend, ust school at hospital ang balita kong itatayo. may plano na ba ang lote nito? gusto ko lang malaman kung nasaan talaga ang hospital at ang eskwelehan. may elementary school at high school ba dito?

thanks in advanced.

I have an update of Riverbend in Powerpoint form if you guys want... I can send it thru email if you PM me your email addresses...

Golf Course in Eton City might not push thru, as they've found out that there are too many Golf Courses already near that area, hence oversupply

For now that is the design... All designs in Riverbend are subject to change of course

And yes, the lot behind Riverbend will be the future site of UST Sta Rosa :-)

mas maganda siguro, terence, kung i-she-share mo sa lahat dito sa forum yung powerpoint docs tungkol sa riverbend. paki-upload na lang somewhere at paki-post ang link dito. salamat.

sa mga nakikita ko so far, walang sinabi ang eton city kumpara sa nuvali pag dating sa magandang design. sinabi pa naman ni daniel ignacio sa press release ng eton properties na magiging "iconic" daw ang eton city. mukhang hindi nabigyan ng magandang pansin ang design sa development ng eton city. medyo nakakadismaya. at medyo nag-aalala ako sa kalalabasan ng entrance/guard house at club house ng slv. lalo na kung titingnan mo ulit yung pangit na gate signage ng slv.

ang maganda at unique na entrance/guard house at club house ng treveia subdivision sa nuvali:

http://i50.tinypic.com/o8gc5v.jpg

ang maganda at unique na entrance/guard house ng abrio subdivision sa nuvali:

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs477.snc3/26161_331856503585_624443585_3496015_2533216_n.jpg

Your complaints about the South Lake Village gate are noted...
Riverbend updates will follow soon

Nuvali seems better because may nakatayo na and nauna sila.

Just wait for Eton City when it's finished.. You will all be impressed definitely :-)

Location wise I think Eton City has an advantage being so close to the hi-way... If Nuvali can punch through or is given right of way through Eton City then location advantage of Eton City won't be that much.

In the future once both of these nice projects develop I really see them kinda merging together in the eyes of the people. Just like ayala and filinvest in albang area.

Hello everybody! Thank you for your warm welcome! By the way, regarding the signage at Eton City, gigibain nga pala yun para palitan ng mas bonggang bonggang signage so that signage will be temporary. For Riverbend as of now wala pang official photos na inilabas.

Harry Tan already approved the use of their helicopter to take another batch of aerial shots both of SLV and Riverbend.

Eton will not push thru in having a golf course development at Eton City.

UST will be house in Riverbend.

As soon as I got the pictures I will upload and share them immediately to everybody :cheers:

yehey, tagumpay:banana:

By the way, regarding the signage at Eton City, gigibain nga pala yun para palitan ng mas bonggang bonggang signage so that signage will be temporary.

Harry Tan already approved the use of their helicopter to take another batch of aerial shots both of SLV and Riverbend.


bonggang bongga??? i think you just said the magic word. :)

hanep! picture taking mula sa helicopter??? bilib naman ako! pwede rin bang request ng close up shot ng farm ng windmills at solar panel sa main entrance? salamat.

p.s. pati na rin pala yung area ng sales and marketing office niyo. salamat ulit.

Location wise I think Eton City has an advantage being so close to the hi-way... If Nuvali can punch through or is given right of way through Eton City then location advantage of Eton City won't be that much.

may nabasa ako dati dito sa forum na hindi daw binigyan ng right of way ang ayala ng eton properties. kaya forever na tong location advantage ng eton city.

isa pang malaking advantage ng eton city sa nuvali dahil sa location niya ay mas malayo siya sa "valley fault system" fault line (http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/images/active/Hazard%20Maps/Active%20Fault%20Maps/activefault_region%20iv%20a.pdf). may kutob pa nga ako na nasa ibabaw ng fault line ang southern portion ng nuvali.

ang gustong gusto ko naman sa nuvali eh ang ganda ng design ng mga structures niya at very creative yung mga outdoor and nature recreational facilities na gagawin nila (wakeboarding, mountain biking, kite flying, etc.). kung puro na lang malling at indoor internet surfing at gaming, nakakasawa rin kasi.


In the future once both of these nice projects develop I really see them kinda merging together in the eyes of the people. Just like ayala and filinvest in albang area.

sa tingin ko naman hindi. magkakaroon ng sariling identity at branding ang bawat isa. di tulad ng ayala alabang at filicity/filinvest, hindi magkadikit ang eton city at nuvali. nandiyan ang greenfield city sa pagitan ng dalawa. atsaka in the future, maa-associate ang eton city sa midrise buildings, slex, at slex bridge na may batman signal. :) ang nuvali naman, makikilala sa kanyang man-made lake at outdoor recreational events.

Hello again everybody! Eton will definitely not give other developers right of way so ... sorry na lang sila :yes:

i'm very impressed with this kind of development taking shape in Santa Rosa. Can't say anything aside from wow. Parang mini-dubai project. Congrats po.

i'm very impressed with this kind of development taking shape in Santa Rosa. Can't say anything aside from wow. Parang mini-dubai project. Congrats po.



me too :)

Conniingg, paki update ang mga kapatid nating taga SLV ng latest aerial shot. Yung powerpoint ha? Binigyan ako pero di ako marunong mag post. very beautifuulllll:)

Conniingg, paki update ang mga kapatid nating taga SLV ng latest aerial shot. Yung powerpoint ha? Binigyan ako pero di ako marunong mag post. very beautifuulllll:)

Yes Madam, ayaw ma-upload ng photos dito sa apple. i'll try to use another laptop. Antay lang po :banana:

isa pang malaking advantage ng eton city sa nuvali dahil sa location niya ay mas malayo siya sa "valley fault system" fault line (http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/images/active/Hazard%20Maps/Active%20Fault%20Maps/activefault_region%20iv%20a.pdf). may kutob pa nga ako na nasa ibabaw ng fault line ang southern portion ng nuvali.


May I ask if Nuvali "Santierra" is included in the Southern portion of Nuvali? buong Nuvali ba ang malapit sa Fault Line? does that mean it's not safe even for horizontal developments? thank you

Hi! Just want to share a photo of Riverbend Gate :)

http://s1005.photobucket.com/albums/af177/triden01/?action=view&current=RiverbendGateperspective.jpg

Hi! Just want to share a photo of Riverbend Gate :)

http://s1005.photobucket.com/albums/af177/triden01/?action=view&current=RiverbendGateperspective.jpg

thanks for sharing, triden. first post in ssc forum? in that case, welcome!

broker ka rin ba ng eton properties? official rendering ba yung picture mo? kung official yan, mas naging presentable na siya. kaya lang di bagay yung bright colors at calligraphy ng logo ng riverbend sa buong structure ng gate. parang out of place siya...

how about the clubhouse? meron ka rin ba? pa-share din. please.

salamat.

May I ask if Nuvali "Santierra" is included in the Southern portion of Nuvali? buong Nuvali ba ang malapit sa Fault Line? does that mean it's not safe even for horizontal developments? thank you

hi ascc8. i'd like to help and answer your questions. but i'm curious. bakit sa nuvali mo gustong bumili at hindi sa eton city? i just wanna have a peek into the psyche of potential nuvali lot buyers...

Yes Madam, ayaw ma-upload ng photos dito sa apple. i'll try to use another laptop. Antay lang po :banana:

conning, lampas 24 hours na akong naghintay. di ko na kaya ito. please! for the love of buddha! paki-post na siya! :)

Conniingg, paki update ang mga kapatid nating taga SLV ng latest aerial shot. Yung powerpoint ha? Binigyan ako pero di ako marunong mag post. very beautifuulllll:)

hikaw, i sent you a private message. please check. salamat.

para makita ng lahat at wala nang click-click pa ng link. galing to kay triden.

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af177/triden01/RiverbendGateperspective.jpg

hi ascc8. i'd like to help and answer your questions. but i'm curious. bakit sa nuvali mo gustong bumili at hindi sa eton city? i just wanna have a peek into the psyche of potential nuvali lot buyers...

Ayala and developer nito. Subok na sila sa pagdevelop ng mga real estate properties.

hello pusa, I've checked these documents that you've posted regarding the valley fault line and I can't help but to correct your false analysis of the map. Nuvali may be a few kilometers closer to the fault than Eton city but it is not on the fault line. SAntierra, Treveia and Montecito is still far from the valley fault. Based on the open street map that you've posted, I think you've mistakenly thought that the boundary of Laguna is the boundary of Nuvali. I have put the map of Sta rosa side by side with the phivolcs map and it appears that Nuvali is not on the valley fault line. However, the precautionary buffer zone is about 5 kilometers and there's a possibility that some parts of Nuvali are within the buffer zone. The rest of Sta Rosa including Eton city are at risk specially high rise buildings will be built in Eton city (Nuvali FAR 4). More open spaces will be good. Eton and Nuvali will need to build earthquake resistant buildings to reduce damages that may be caused by this fault line... and so as the houses that residents will build on these areas. I don't think Nuvali and Eton will have different intensity of earthquake when it happens... and so as the rest of Sta. Rosa. As they always say, earthquakes don't kill, but poor structures do. There are more at risk in Metro Manila area. Let's all hope and pray that this valley fault will spare our country from severe danger. Both developments are good. It's just Eton was a bit slow on development while it was launched on almost the same time with Nuvali. The investors of Nuvali are already enjoying its land value appreciation and Phase 2 is on the way with the expansion of Solenad, construction of the wake boarding site, robinsons supermarket, Xavier school and an Ayala town center mall.
Meanwhile, Eton city is looking good and starting to take in shape. Goodluck to both developments. :)

Ayala and developer nito. Subok na sila sa pagdevelop ng mga real estate properties.

ok. salamat sa reply mo.

tungkol naman sa mga tanong mo... hindi ba nasa northern portion ng nuvali ang santierra katabi ng abrio?

malaki ang covered area ng nuvali. distance from northmost point to southmost point, mga 7 kilometers siguro. may mga bago akong na-diskubreng mapa sa phivolcs site at, unfortunately, sa opinyon ko lang naman, hindi lang malapit ang nuvali sa fault line; may DALAWA o TATLONG FAULT LINES na DUMADAAN sa nuvali. isa sa north na malapit sa santierra at isa o dalawa sa south na malapit lang sa montecito. base itong opinyon ko sa

1. mapa ng metro manila fault line na pinapakita rin ang sta. rosa, laguna. abot ata ang paseo de sta. rosa. (http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/images/active/Hazard%20Maps/Active%20Fault%20Maps/Valley_fault_maps/metro_manila_q.pdf)

2. hazard map ng cavite na pinapakita rin ang fault lines sa laguna province. (http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/images/active/ReadyProject/Cavite/cavite%20ground%20rupture%20hazard%20map.pdf)

3. http://www.openstreetmap.org/. paki-zoom in na lang sa sta. rosa at canlubang area. maganda to dahil may provincial boundary line. kita mo boundary ng cavite at laguna.

ang pagkakaintindi ko, kahit gaano ka-earthquake resistant ang design ng bahay o building, hindi siya safe kung itatayo mo siya sa (1) mismong fault line o (2) within the buffer zone (a certain distance from the fault line). ngayon, iba-ibang settings ang nakikita ko sa internet tungkol sa buffer zone. personally ako risk averse. hindi mo ako mapapatira sa isang lokasyon na a few kilometers lang ang layo sa fault line. takot ako sa destructive powers ng lindol.

i hope that helps. again, this is just my opinion. maganda talaga siguro kung may update na galing sa ayala broker na si leechtat. sinabi niya sa nuvali thread na itse-check daw niya with ayala ang issue ng fault line sa nuvali.

feel free to repost this to the nuvali thread so more will be enlightened with the new phivolcs maps i've discovered.

" ascc8 kahit anong subok na developer ang ayala hindi mo masasabi ang natural calamity" What Pusa mentioned is true there is a fault line in Nuvali base on the map" Actually kaya hindi rin ako na pabili sa Ayala Nuvali, first napaka mahal 2nd the distance, 3rd who has better profile, 4th who is Lucio Tan... I guess you know him and last is the fault line.

And for PUSA, pag na ayus na yung SLV and riverbend I can only use the facility if I know someone inside SLV. Since I only purchased lot in riverbend sana and I know you are a good person please invite me... ha...
hehehhhee

ok. salamat sa reply mo.

tungkol naman sa mga tanong mo... hindi ba nasa northern portion ng nuvali ang santierra katabi ng abrio?

malaki ang covered area ng nuvali. distance from northmost point to southmost point, mga 7 kilometers siguro. may mga bago akong na-diskubreng mapa sa phivolcs site at, unfortunately, sa opinyon ko lang naman, hindi lang malapit ang nuvali sa fault line; may DALAWA o TATLONG FAULT LINES na DUMADAAN sa nuvali. isa sa north na malapit sa santierra at isa o dalawa sa south na malapit lang sa montecito. base itong opinyon ko sa

1. mapa ng metro manila fault line na pinapakita rin ang sta. rosa, laguna. abot ata ang paseo de sta. rosa. (http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/images/active/Hazard%20Maps/Active%20Fault%20Maps/Valley_fault_maps/metro_manila_q.pdf)

2. hazard map ng cavite na pinapakita rin ang fault lines sa laguna province. (http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/images/active/ReadyProject/Cavite/cavite%20ground%20rupture%20hazard%20map.pdf)

3. http://www.openstreetmap.org/. paki-zoom in na lang sa sta. rosa at canlubang area. maganda to dahil may provincial boundary line. kita mo boundary ng cavite at laguna.

ang pagkakaintindi ko, kahit gaano ka-earthquake resistant ang design ng bahay o building, hindi siya safe kung itatayo mo siya sa (1) mismong fault line o (2) within the buffer zone (a certain distance from the fault line). ngayon, iba-ibang settings ang nakikita ko sa internet tungkol sa buffer zone. personally ako risk averse. hindi mo ako mapapatira sa isang lokasyon na a few kilometers lang ang layo sa fault line. takot ako sa destructive powers ng lindol.

i hope that helps. again, this is just my opinion. maganda talaga siguro kung may update na galing sa ayala broker na si leechtat. sinabi niya sa nuvali thread na itse-check daw niya with ayala ang issue ng fault line sa nuvali.

feel free to repost this to the nuvali thread so more will be enlightened with the new phivolcs maps i've discovered.

ABC, Even though Lucio Tan is very rich, his company needs to prove their credibility in real estate development first. Eton is a new player in the Philippines. ascc8 is talking about Ayala's track record. Again, Nuvali is not on the valley fault line.

here's a recent news about Ayala's credit rating:

Ayala gets triple A credit rating
By Doris Dumlao
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 13:56:00 03/25/2010

Filed Under: Company Information, business, Ratings
MANILA, Philippines—Diversified conglomerate Ayala Corp. has obtained the highest credit grade from local credit watcher Philippine Rating Services Corp. on its planned seven-year retail bond offering of up to P10 billion.

The rating of PRS AAA, the highest in the scale of Philratings, means that Ayala’s obligations are deemed to be of the highest quality with minimal credit risk. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligations is also seen as "extremely strong."

In a statement on Thursday, Philratings also retained its PRS AAA rating on Ayala's existing P6 billion bonds due in 2017.

The new bond offer due 2017 planned by Ayala will have a put option on the fifth year, which shall give the holders the right, but not the obligation, to sell by that time.