http://www.cityland.net/pics/cerbldg.jpg

Best location... Best Price…
A 39-storey office, commercial and residential condominium
located one lot away from Robinson's Galleria
As low as P7,958.00/month

With the influx of so many people rushing to booming Ortigas Center, one-way traffic have to be used through out the high paced center. A sure sign of prosperity and bountiful opportunities available as lady-luck smiles in the neighborhood. Catch the glitter of Sapphire as the sun rises in the east making the Corinthian Executive Regency a welcome beacon at the Ortigas Center.

Auspicious units at the ground floor is perfect for high profile businesses like banks , offices and more. Office/Residential units can be easily reached at the first and second floor, while multi-purpose units are available at the podium levels. Moving up the tower are wide selection of studios, two-bedrooms, three-bedrooms and penthouse suite to suit every budget. A six-level parking complex (3 levels above ground and 3 basements) is integrated into the building.

Amenities such as swimming pool, gym, sauna for men and women, roofdeck/viewing deck , provision for children's playground, function room, laundromat and twenty-four hour security will ensure luxury, elegance and convinient living. Also, it is very close to the prime shopping centers such as Robinson's Galleria, SM Megamall and EDSA Shangri-la Plaza, schools, hotels, restaurants, hospitals and recreational establishments.

Please contact us for details and to avail of very affordable investment as only Cityland can offer. Flexible payments and financing schemes are waiting for the wise investors.


Features and Amenities

visitor's monitoring and assistance counter with building directory

enclosed residential entrance for privacy which leads directly to the guarded reception lobby and registration counter where waiting elevators will shuttle residents to their respective floors

three (3) elevator system will serve the residential floors in such a way that each floor will have one main elevator and two (2) back-up elevators for equal distribution of services

equipped with an Automatic Fire Sprinkler System working in tandem with a central fire alarm system

common area facilities and equipments are connected to an emergency power back-up system in case of power interruption

the building has two fire exit stairs equipped with pressurization blowers to minimize the entry of the smoke inside the stairwell

common toilet are located at the second floor for commercial and multi-purpose units' use

dual undeground and elevated water tank system assures ample water supply for daily consumption and fire reserve

Administration Office

Closed Circuit TV at main elevator lobby at the ground floor

taxi and driver's paging system for passenger's convenience at the pre-departure area

parking level is equipped with 24-hour scanning photocell ramp signalling system

refuse chute leading to a central garbage storage at the ground floor

Multi-purpose function room, laundromat (space provision), swimmin gpool, gym, combination of multi-purpose children's playground / roof deck / sun deck / viewing deck / jogging deck located at the penthouse level

Twenty-four (24) hours security guard services managed and administered by the association

Mainteneance and janitorial services for common facilities managed and administered by the building association

storage units are avilable for sale

one Condominium Unit Owner's Association will manage and administer the association business of the building.

Not bad for a cityland!! Actually its quite good.

Exterior not bad for Cityland. But I bet you the inside is standard ugly Cityland.

Overall, hohum.

not that good.....

better than common citilands but still uglier than the average ugly metro manila highrise. this sucks.

this is off the typical cityland. the typical cityland usually is curvy in the corners.

it's just okay imo. nothing special about the design. i dont like the curve design on the entrance

speaking of that, Cityland has used that design in their Herrera building. the sad thing about this building is that there's nothing new in this. it's all like it's cousins.

yeah renell....this is so sad to know. wish they could be little creative.

is there a particular reason why all cityland buildings have "IN GOD WE TRUST" sign at its top?

I remember someone here told me before that Cityland buildings are not that good when it comes to strength/quality whatsoever because they don't spent much. So they are likely asking for some strength or should I say "Saklolo" from GOD if ever earthquake happen for example.

Born again yata me ari ng Cityland?

heheheheh =) i dont know

i heard that from someone. it has something to do about the developer's religion.

it's exterior thus looks nice... and of different tone than its relatives... but yeah i agree... its interior must be of the same appearance as the others...

by the way... on what land would this rise?... across Galleria? EDSA cor Ortigas, beside the heliport?....

This one has already started construction, the site now has a fencing and construction equipments are there.

BTW it will rise along ortigas ave. beside the soon to be demolished philcomcen building. At 39 stories I think this will be the tallest cityland, so it better look good because it would really ruin the Ortigas skyline if it's ugly.

Here's a pic showing the details of its top part from the cityland website's header.
I think it looks really nice, just not sure about the interiors though.

http://www.cityland.net/images/homeheader_01.jpghttp://www.cityland.net/images/homeheader_02.jpghttp://www.cityland.net/images/homeheader_03.jpghttp://www.cityland.net/images/homeheader_04.jpghttp://www.cityland.net/images/homeheader_05.jpghttp://www.cityland.net/images/homeheader_06.jpghttp://www.cityland.net/images/homeheader_07.jpghttp://www.cityland.net/images/homeheader_08.jpg

yes its along ortigas, bet Galleria and Philcomsen. beside Philcomsen is One ADB ave...anybody heard about the status of this proposal?

Actually this Cityland is the one right beside Philcomcen and that One ADB Avenue is the building that is supposed to replace Philcomcen.

I don't think one adb will be constructed soon because they're not yet demolishing Philcomcen.

they've obviously given more effort to put that thing on the top. 39 storeys, given Citylands height-to-floor ratio i'd say it won't be any taller than 160m. Cityland Herrera was around 25 floors, but it is not even near halfway than PBcom, which is 55 storeys tall, around half of Cityland's

speaking of Cityland Herrera, the rooftop has a very nice view of PB Com's back side. and of the neighboring skyscrapers.

you've been up there? i reckon it's neck-breaking to stare up to PBcom on Cityland Herrera's rooftop

ive been there... yes. one of my several sneaking attempts. which was quite succcessful. :D we we're like doing hide-and-seek with the guard on duty! it was fun!

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05.29.05
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thanks thomasian, this project is in a very prime location!

does anyonehave an update on the project "quadrillion", adjacent to this project?

still no construction visible. any news?

still no construction visible. any news?

i beleive it's the project that they've started, they are on it's 3rd level or so and then they stop during the crisis, it's on ortigas avenue

Actually it's 3388 Quadrillion Plaza, a hotel.

Actually it's 3388 Quadrillion Plaza, a hotel.

that's it! any update on this project?

This Cityland is already past ground level. I think they're now on the 2nd or 3rd floor.

Do you have any info when its gonna be finished? Don't you think it might take a while?

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09.10.05
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http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/thomasian/Cityland-CER.jpg

Now on the 7th Level.

thanks again aaron. ;)

that was fast!

nice location though. How do they always get prime location.

i like it, very nice, especially the all white part of the building. thanks for the pics.

that's it! any update on this project?
They were selling it last year but the price was a little shall we say aggressive, perhaps Robinsons will pick it up . They've been the most aggressive hi rise company of late.

It's one of the most (or 'the only' :D ) beautiful Cityland building so expect a steep price for this.

From the updated Cityland website.

A bigger rendering:
http://www.cityland.ph/images/left/cer.jpg

Corinthian Executive Regency
Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City

http://www.cityland.ph/images/right/cer.jpg

With so many people rushing to Ortigas Center, heavy traffic is becoming a problem keeping up with a fast-paced lifestyle. Prepare to move to a more accessible address that’s already tailored for you to escape the hustle. Catch the glitter of Sapphire as the sun rises from the east making the Corinthian Executive Regency a welcome beacon at the this Business District.

Auspicious units at the ground floor are perfect for high profile businesses like banks, offices and more. Office/Residential units can be easily reached at the first and second floor, while multi-purpose units are available at the podium levels. Moving up the tower, we offer wide selection of studios, two-bedrooms, three-bedrooms and a penthouse suite to suit every budget. A six-level parking complex (3 levels above ground and 3 basements) is integrated into the building.

Please contact us for details to take this opportunity to make a very affordable investment that only Cityland can offer. Flexible payment and financing schemes await wise investors.

Nov. 1, 2005 PDA Pics

Rear view
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wow! that's pretty fast.

Indeed! very fast!

@ aaron - thats the interior of a cityland? so much has changed...:sly:

it's affordable considering its location. cheaper than i expected. :)

Indeed! very fast!

@ aaron - thats the interior of a cityland? so much has changed...:sly:

Extremely fast!!!

About the interior, I'm not sure if that is supposed to be the interior of Cityland-CEG.

11.20.05
Front View
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/CER-11.jpg

that is soo fast!

It's like they can build almost a floor each week based on my computations after comparing that pic to the previous update.

Would appreciate whatever update from anyone on the development of Corintihian Executive Regency.

All the best to everyone this Holiday Season !!!

Okay, taken November 16, 2005 from the Meralco compound.

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sipag talaga ni mod. kare-request lan ni @Nllave meron na agad update in < 24 hours.

naks! :) Hindi naman, Friday last week ko pa pinicturan 'yan eh. Pero thanks ate Mhe-ann. ;)

thanks thomasian for the pics. the price of a unit there seems reasonable. i had coffee at Gloria Jean Galleria the other day, and the condo's view from there looks nice.

i send my best wishes to you and others for a healthy, happy, successful 2006. let's hope the bulls continue to run in the new year. cheers !!! :-o)

Do they have model units of Cityland Ortigas?

I understand sample units can be seen at Cityland II, de la Costa St., Makati City ...

I understand sample units can be seen at Cityland II, de la Costa St., Makati City ...

actually, the model units inside their Makati headquarters is the only model unit they use for ALL projects ;) That's why they can manage to lower their costs. One simple 30sqm studio model unit can cost you around P400k for a fairly decent work by a licensed Interior designer.

The model units in the office only feature a sample studio and 1BR plus a 3BR unit for their low-rise buildings.

Here are some development pix as of January 15, 2005...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e80/PinoyBroker/1cer011506.jpg

Philcomcen on the left, CER on the right

p.s. kudos to Thomasian for posting quick pics and replies to almost all of the threads. You must be a real estate expert... :bow :cucumber:

can't see your pics pinoybroker

pinoybroker, you look like cass (of PBB) in your avatar. anyway, di ko rin makita un pic.

sorry cant see them either?

Agree, Pinoy Broker's Cass look-alike ... me too can't see the pics ..

pinoybroker, you look like cass (of PBB) in your avatar. anyway, di ko rin makita un pic.


ayan! I fixed the pix na using photobucket...

I tried to upload using our website but it seems that I was having problems with the "permissions".

Re my avatar, you are truly fans of PBB...

The picture is really that of Cass (shot before she became part of PBB). I am the one BESIDE Cass na half-face lang (to protect my identity ==> kuno)

now I can see the pic. :) ei, you're a guy, am I right? kc parang lalaki un katabi ni cass... :?:

ang laki ng pinoybroker.com na logo sa harap

now I can see the pic. :) ei, you're a guy, am I right? kc parang lalaki un katabi ni cass... :?:


yep.. boy po ako.

Pics of the model units?

ang laki ng pinoybroker.com na logo sa harap

pasensya na po... before, i used to place the pinoybroker.com sig at the bottom corner BUT there was an incident that I saw a picture of one of the condo developments I PERSONALLY took but the sig portion was already cropped out... napikon na ako ever since.. :bash:

Took this earlier today :)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/cebupics2/ortigas/01-22-06/Ortigas_012206_06.jpg

yesterday lang?? as in Sunday ba??

heheheh.. muntik pa pala tayo magkita...

I was at Meralco aound 10am and wanted to take a pix from Meralco side BUT I couldn't find the right angle because of the trees..

Currently, CER is at the SAME height as Philcomcen

I stumbled into this forum while looking for some info about CER. I already own a unit in megaplaza condo just down the road near Galleria but I took an inner unit so i don't have any view.

I am in the process of buying a 3 bedroom unit at CER but cant decide on what floor to take.

All the 3 bedrooms in the ortigas side are sold out and the only one remaining is at the 5th floor at 3.4 M pesos (72sqm).

The other choices are all in the Sapphire road side. There is a 3Br on the 28th floor at 2.8M pesos (71sqm). There is another one at the 34th floor at 3.1M pesos (71 sqm).

I can't decide between the 28th and 34th floor. there is a 300,000 pesos difference. I want to have a nice view this time when I buy.

Any info on what's being built on the sapphire road side? Is the picture from Rusty18 from the sapphire road side?

Thanks :)

Oddvertising, welcome to the forum.

Have you ever heard of this common response to buying a condo called "buyer's remorse"? This is probably the biggest financial commitment of your life and it can certainly cause anxiety. I bet you felt it when you bought that 1BR unit with No views at all! Buyer's remorse is an emotion, not a logical process of thought. It occurs most often after the purchase of high-ticket items, such as a condo which naturally generates more stress. Add a parking space and you're a candidate for a heart attack! :)

However, 2nd time around, your dilemma on which floor to choose is not that stressful, albeit an easy one. At the present rate of bldg construction sprouting like mushrooms all over the metropolis there is indeed no more guarantees of "unlimited, uninterrupted and unobstructed views". When you get below the 20th-30th floor where views become obstructed by neighboring buildings thus you start falling below the sightline of a number of other buildings in the area, the view factor, which sells a lot of these condo units, drops very quickly and starts to make the choice to go condo less clear.

But alas, you can safeguard yourself from any eventuality and perhaps secure yourself free from heartaches(and guaranteed higher returns on your investment) in the future? Php300k is a small price to pay for peace of mind. Go for the higher/highest floors. . . and do away with buyer's remorse.

Sedna, Thank you very much for the advice. I think it was the push I needed to go ahead and take the 34th floor.
I was just wondering, the common advice for buying condos is: Location, location and location! But as I found out this was not entirely true.
I love megaplaza's location and whenever we come home to manila it's so convenient with all the malls and nightlife around you. But after a week I get this claustrophobic feeling staying in a viewless room. My unit in megaplaza has 2 rooms (54 sqm) which when I bought was at the same price as a 1 room (29 sqm) that has a view. As I learned location and price is not everything in buying a condo.

For people who would buy a condo not only as an investment but also to actually live in it, the popular adage of "location is everything" is not wise enough.

For me now, I would rate the importance of things to consider in buying a condo in this order. Location first, Price second, View third, Aesthetics fourth, Stability 5th and investment value last. What do you think?

I wish there was a star rating on condos the way hotels have so that you actually have an idea of what to expect. I am not expecting that CER would be a 5 star condo but i am hoping it would be between 3 and 4 stars.

Thanks for the advice. So how would you rate Cityland as a builder and its property management skills? Since you are buying a Cityland unit again, I'm assuming it's a positive vote for them.

Cityland doesn't build the best looking condos, even the fittings of the interior are not exactly first class but they also have some advantage over other developers.
They are:
1. They complete their projects to the promised date.
2. They offer the best locations at the best price.
3. Though the sizes of the rooms and units are small they are very practical and maximises the floor area for each unit.
4. They make sure that there is a capable homeowners association managing the building. Security and maintenance is very good as with our experience with Megaplaza.

Most of the owners of units in megaplaza made improvements to their units. You get it at an economical price so you have some money left to improve it according to your own taste and lifestyle.

You can improve your unit as you have more money later on, but you cannot change the location of the building if you are not happy with it.

Most of the projects on the same location as Cityland's are usually up to 2 times more expensive per square meter.

Sedna, Thank you very much for the advice. I think it was the push I needed to go ahead and take the 34th floor.
I was just wondering, the common advice for buying condos is: Location, location and location! But as I found out this was not entirely true.
I love megaplaza's location and whenever we come home to manila it's so convenient with all the malls and nightlife around you. But after a week I get this claustrophobic feeling staying in a viewless room. My unit in megaplaza has 2 rooms (54 sqm) which when I bought was at the same price as a 1 room (29 sqm) that has a view. As I learned location and price is not everything in buying a condo.

For people who would buy a condo not only as an investment but also to actually live in it, the popular adage of "location is everything" is not wise enough.

For me now, I would rate the importance of things to consider in buying a condo in this order. Location first, Price second, View third, Aesthetics fourth, Stability 5th and investment value last. What do you think?

I wish there was a star rating on condos the way hotels have so that you actually have an idea of what to expect. I am not expecting that CER would be a 5 star condo but i am hoping it would be between 3 and 4 stars.
Oddvertising,

I agree with Sedna's advice. Since you've pretty much decided already as to the location and development you want to live, you really have no choice in this case but to go high and pray that nothing higher gets built which will block these views. Just that many areas in Mandaluyong can get very crowded with buildings mushrooming side by side one another so buyer beware. Do you know what views you'll be able to get in Sapphire Road? Just make sure it's worth your money. Location is very important (though not the only factor to consider) not just interms of where the development will stand but just as important where your unit will be in the whole scheme of things whether the unit is for investment or personal use. Unless money is no object, there will always be limitations (pros and cons) that you'll have to live with and the key is fully understanding/realizing what you, as an individual, consider important (can live with and can live without). Sayang nga lang that your first unit acquisition became a rather expensive lesson/experience of buyer's remorse for you. May your new unit purchase solve all the short-comings of your original unit. Good Luck and best wishes...

Btw if you have not already chosen CER for your next unit purchase I would have recommended that you also check out the condo developments in FBGC along Manila Golf course which is a rather unique area that offers the best of both worlds you're after (world class infrastructure and award winning planning, low pollution and traffic, efficient public transportation system, excellent schools and hospitals, shopping/restaurant/nightlife convenience of Makati and FBGC, alot of open spaces and parks, and those magnificent views you covete). You don't even have to go too high of a floor level to enjoy the unobstructed views of the golf course, polo club, the airport, Makati CBD skyline, and on a clear day even the majestic Manila bay. Medyo pricey nga lang so you'll have to sacrifice space (unit size) unless money/budget is not an issue.

PS: Just like you, I do factor the Condo Developer's Reputation, Unit's Price and Investment Value, Location and Convenience, View, Ammenities, Building Aestheics and Energy Efficiency high on my list though not necessarily in that order. Can't help but be anal about these things. Just as Sedna pointed out, buying a condo unit is a very expensive proposition so got to be extra careful in doing our due diligence in order to make that sound though sometimes very emotional purchase decision. Hope this helps.

Thanks for everyone's input. It has certainly educated me on what to look for in buying a condo. This is why I enjoy reading SSC Philippines!

You're very welcome Terrapin. There is another thread called Guide to Buying Condos that offer alot of good information which you should also check out in case you haven't done so. :)

Oddvertising,

May broker ka na ba for CER??
:weirdo:
(what an obvious and stupid question...hehehehe) <== at balak pa sulutin. :bash:


My comments lng... (as a broker and seller for Cityland... hehehe with plugging).

5th floor 3BR is ok IF (big IF) you or the occupant are willing to spend on airconditioning the whole day and bear with the traffic noise and smoke along Ortigas Avenue.

Re 28th and 34th floor, first check if the 28th floor is already higher than the building infront of it (by ASB i think... too bad I only read this post just now... I was at Galleria for a seminar this morning). If it's higher, then go for it and use the 300k to furnish your unit.

If not, go ahead with the 34th floor. Just double check that your unit is not below the pool....just a precaution.

Eventually, the sapphire road view MIGHT (not sure... I have not seen the line of sight yet) be blocked by other buildings in the future like East of Galleria.

You may also opt to check if they will "still" allow you to combine 1br/studio units or 2BR with studio facing the Ortigas side.

Your agent should be able to handle this... :cheers:


p.s.

joke lang about wanting to be your broker for CER. I am a professional and licensed broker and will NOT be unethical as to take a sale away from a fellow broker UNLESS there is just cause and you are no longer happy with them.

Thanks sa advice Pinoy broker, but I already have an agent.

I am considering your suggestion of combining a 2 bedroom with a studio facing Ortigas. I already paid the reservation but not the downpayment yet.

I was just wondering about why is it bad to have a unit under the pool. Noise? maintenance?

The advice and suggestions you get from this forum is great because an agent will not say anything negative that might prevent him from making a sale.

You said something about the noise and pollution if you are on the 5th floor. From your experience, what floor do you think is high enough to be not bothered by the outside noise and pollution.

The picture I have in mind is I am out in the balcony of the 34th floor, having tea, while looking out at the multitude of people trying to get a ride home during rush hour. I am congratulating myself for the decision I made.

I was just wondering about why is it bad to have a unit under the pool. Noise? maintenance?Rooftop units as well as units under swimming pool floor level are more susceptible to cracks and leaks...

The picture I have in mind is I am out in the balcony of the 34th floor, having tea, while looking out at the multitude of people trying to get a ride home during rush hour. I am congratulating myself for the decision I made.Congratulations Oddvertising! I also have the same image of sitting in the balcony watching the world go by when I retire. For me, CER's balcony is one big selling point besides its location.Ain't that the life! Sarap naman yan. :)

The picture I have in mind is I am out in the balcony of the 34th floor, having tea, while looking out at the multitude of people trying to get a ride home during rush hour. I am congratulating myself for the decision I made.

Congratulations Oddvertising! I also have the same image of sitting in the balcony watching the world go by when I retire. For me, CER's balcony is one big selling point besides its location.

02.08.06

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http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/thomasian/000_0140x.jpg

Very nice angle! Are they on the 25th floor now? Cityland told me that the turnover date is on or before June 2008. By the speed they are going I hope it's earlier.

Thanks Thomasian.

Taken 2/16/2006

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wow the construction on this one is going very fast! i did not know that it butt right into the building that was started to be demolised long time ago..it must be scary when this building collapase or something...

im not a fan of cityland's design this is not the best looking building in the area

but i have to say that this is one of the better looking cityland sana better than r endered( if were talking cityland only)

does cityland have a website? do their projects start looking like tenaments after a few years?

does cityland have a website? do their projects start looking like tenaments after a few years?


hi Marites...click below for the website:)
CitylandCorp (http://www.cityland.ph/index.php?go=home)

Hello everyone. I just want to say thank you for all your great feedback on CER. After searching the net and reading all your messages, my girlfriend and I finally decided to invest on a 3-BR corner unit (along Sapphire). I must say it is a really great investment, especially with that view from the balcony of that corner unit. Yes, we were able to manage to get a "glimpse" of the view from the 7th floor unit 23. After talking to the security guard, walking along all the dirt, steel, and cement, and climbing 7 floors up, we sealed our deal with our broker, signed papers, issued a check, and everthing else was history.
Aside from showing our appreciation to y'all, I also want to ask a question. With the 3-BR unit that we got, we were contemplating on doing some revisions, particularly tearing down the wall of the third bedroom to have a bigger living/dining area. We asked our broker if they can just "not" build one. Unfortunately, construction on our floor was almost done.
So here's my question. Would it possible for me to, after turn over of the unit, tear down that wall on my expense? My broker said it's subject for approval, as it may impact over all stability of the building (yeah right, it's just a prefab divider) so still 50/50. It would be nice to convert that 71 sqm unit to just have 2 bedrooms instead of 3.
Thanks to y'all for your feedback in advance.

^^ I see no reason why not as long as you follow the process. Those dividing walls are not load bearing anyway so removing one should not have any effect on the building's structural integrity. You'll probably need to submit plans and get the necessary approval/clearance first though before you can do the changes you plan. It's just an operating protocol (form of checks and balances) for all condo type developments. Hope this helps. Good Luck! :)

@arghnomore, as 3cr have said, i don't think tearing down a divider wall would affect the structural integrity of the whole building...it's not like tearing down a column :D

Hi argnomore,

Congratulations! I think we will be neighbors, I also bought a 3 bedroom unit on the sapphire road side. Can you share some pictures of the view from that side? I am not in the Philippines so I have not had the chance to visit the site.

I also own a unit in Megaplaza which is also cityland just down the road in garnet street but I'm renting it out now. From my experience, any revision is possible as long as you tell them what you intend to do the earliest you can. A lot of my neighbors did revisions on their units. some changed the floors to tiles or marble, some changed the walls or ceilings or even tore down some walls.

I finally saw my Megaplaza unit 8 months after the turn over date and I wanted to change my floors to tiles but I was not given permission because the other units on the same floor has already changed theirs to marble or tiles. The building management said that it would already be heavy for the floor if they let anymore units change it to tiles. They allowed me to change it to another kind of wood. They also allowed me to rebuild the kitchen and change the doors of the toilets.

Which 3 bedroom did you take? The one on the left side (with 5 balconies) or the one nearer Robinsons' (with 4 balconies). What views can you see from the sapphire side? Makati? Antipolo? Bonifacio?

Anyway, welcome neighbor.

Pics taken earlier... okay, so they're not really the clearest shot, mabilis kasi takbo namin eh, saka PDA cam lang gamit ko.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/Photo_040206_011x.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/Photo_040206_010x.jpg

04.04.06

To make-up for those blurry pics ^^ ... wala kasing pumansin eh :D .
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/Photo_040406_018x.jpg

woow!!! ang taas na, ang bilis pa ng construction, parang kaylan lang... hindi ba gigibain yung katabing building?

Wow nasa 26th floor na ba? Pag-uwi ko sa July makikita ko na rin ang construction. When I went home last year, excavation pa lang.

Thanks Thomasian

Ano bang building ang gigibain? Philcomsen?

yes that's philcomcen. hi oddvertising !

Hi Sugarboy! I forgot to thank you for the Magsaysay pic. Thanks, it brought happy memories of ad agency life in manila.

Marami rami na rin nadagdag na pasyalan na walking distance sa area ng CER since I went home last year.

I'm looking forward to see Metrowalk and St. Francis Tiangge. I really love this area. You have Robinsons, Podium, Megamall, Shangrila and El Pueblo.

Homesick na talaga ko.

Wow nasa 26th floor na ba? Pag-uwi ko sa July makikita ko na rin ang construction. When I went home last year, excavation pa lang.

Thanks Thomasian

Ano bang building ang gigibain? Philcomsen?

Hindi gigibain ang PhilComCen, as far as the last rendering I've seen can prove, it will only be re-cladded and attached to the new One ADB Avenue Center which will be built on that space behind PhilComCen.

^^ nyeh, so pano nila papagandahin yung philcomcen building?

Kung ano itsura ng One ADB Avenue, ganun din magiging itsura nya, they'll blend seamlessly ika nga, to form One ADB Avenue Center.
Kung mga celebs nga nagagawan ng paraan ni Belo ang mga mukha, PhilComCen pa kaya?

Saang side kaya itatayo ang Quadrillion hotel? Kung nasa right side ang Philcomcen, sa left side ba itatayo ang Quadrillion o sa likod? Directly beside kaya sa CER?

yann.. in favor ako na wag gibain yang philcomcen.. dyan kasi ako nag OJT nung high school.. so malapit sa puso ko yan! naks!

^^ wait... dalawa ang quadrillion? :dunno:

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/2084/roadtrip10171xl.jpg

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/3098/roadtrip10195hr.jpg

that was fast! do they go up a floor every week?

oongah, kanina lang, gabi na ngah, they are still working, I saw the cranes moving... you know, parang mga busy ants talaga pag malayo, ang galing! hahaha. gulat nga ako ganyan na!

Thanks for the picture Kiben. Bakit kaya sila nagmamadali? June 2008 pa naman ang turn-over. Sana maganda lumabas nag finishing sa loob. Does anyone have pictures of the model units or any other hint of what the reception and amenities will be like?

Oddvertising,
Probably they estimated that the building will cost cheaper to finish sooner than later (even with OT cost) since price/cost of materials are escalating quite quickly worldwide. Better for them to keep the profits forecasted than lose a portion of it to pay for the price differential. Kasi developers can't always pass costing increases to the buyers via its selling price due to the competitive nature of the market. My opinion/haka-haka lang naman. :)

Actually, part of Cityland's policy is finishing a project at least 6 months in advance because this adds "plus points" to their reputation as developers.

Seldom will you find the new Cityland projects to finish on time.

Cityland Makati Exec Tower 1 was finished 6 months ahead of time.

I believe Vito Cruz Tower 2 was finished 1 year ahead...

I really like to pagmasdan this building, ang bilis nilang gumawa, the crane is always moving, at pataas ng pataas.

here are some pictures of the 1br model unit
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j104/sq0111204/1BRKITCHENMODELUNIT.jpg
Kitchen
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j104/sq0111204/1BRPARTITIONMODELUNIT.jpg
bedroom partition
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j104/sq0111204/BEDROOMMODELUNIT.jpg
bedroom
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j104/sq0111204/1BRSALAMODELUNIT.jpg
sala/dining
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j104/sq0111204/MAINDR1BRMODELUNIT.jpg
entrance

^^ the kitchen is so small! :runaway:

It looks like a Cityland on steroids.

ok na sa akin yung ganyan kaliit, gusto ko nga magkaroon ng unit eh, hahaha, kahit bata pa ako.... LOL at ako lang mag-isa dun, saya nun!

Thanks SQ for these nice pictures. Do you have a picture of the bathroom?

Thanks SQ for these nice pictures. Do you have a picture of the bathroom?


Hi Nllave,
I do not have a picture of CER's bathroom but, I got a sample pix from their Vito Cruz Tower condo proj.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j104/sq0111204/VCT21BRC.jpg

and another picture of the bathroom from their Mkti Exec Tower condo proj . . I guess the basic bathroom fixtures are in-place but, you will have to
put the add-ons to make it look nicer :)

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j104/sq0111204/IMG_0065.jpg

Thanks again SQ. I appreciate your pics because I bought a 1BR unit at CER. Can't wait for the turnover. Cheers !!!

Thank you very much SQ.

It looks good. I like the tiled floors better than the parquet floors they have for their old units. The people from cityland said the 3 bedroom finishing is much better than their 1 bedroom model unit.The 2 and 3 bedroom units would have provision for a fitted range hood and a much bigger kitchen area. It's amazing how much they have fitted in a 30 sqm 1 bedroom unit. :)

Hi SQ or anybody who's kind enough to satisfy the curiosity of future owners.

May pictures ka ba ng swimming pool area at other amenities? Do you think it will look the same as The Makati executive or Manila executive Regency? They mentioned that it will have a jogging path in the rooftop how will it look like?

Hi SQ or anybody who's kind enough to satisfy the curiosity of future owners.

May pictures ka ba ng swimming pool area at other amenities? Do you think it will look the same as The Makati executive or Manila executive Regency? They mentioned that it will have a jogging path in the rooftop how will it look like?

Hi Oddvertising . . sorry I dont have a pix of the pool. But, I guess it will look similar to the rest of the outdoor type cityland-built pool. I was told that it will have a small jacuzzi and the depth will be 4 feet. From the floor plan, there will be one 3br unit on the roof deck which is 100+ sqm, a children's playground and a multi-function room. I guess the jogging path will be along the perimeter of the rooftop . . I also bought a unit at CER :)

I was in the area yesterday, and they're now at the 33rd floor. Construction is indeed ahead of schedule.

Thank you SQ for the information.

I am so happy that there are more CER owners who are posting on this thread. In the future we can all share our concerns and advice regarding CER.

here are some more info about CER:

* Floor to Floor height is 2.9 meters (9.5 feet)

* Cable & master antennae outlets will be available but cable channels will be
as per unit buyers direct subscription to CATV provider.

* Telephone house cables are provided but unit owners shall apply for
telephone lines directly with telephone company serving the building.

* Automatic membership in homeowners association. Estimated monthly
assoc dues is P40 per sq meter. If you own a parking slot, you will have to
pay another P500 per month as part of the assoc dues

* Kitchen cabinets and bedroom closets for all units.

* Counter top stove outlet provisions for studios and 2br units while electric
range outlet provision is standard for 3br units.

* Provision for ductless kitchen rangehood outlet on all units.

* Provision for window type air-conditioner outlet. Unit owners to provide
their own air-conditioning units.

* Estimate of Real Estate Tax (depends on the size of the unit)
For example : 79.22 sqm = P1,660 per quarter
27.78 sqm = P387.96 per quarter

Lastly, Cityland got a new architect to design CER. I guess this partly explains why CER looks better than the other Cityland condos :)

Thanks SQ for the information.

I just found out that there will be another cityland condominium that will be built besides CER. They will launch it this JUNE.

yay...your awesome views will be like...now you see it, now you don't. and you won't. i wonder if it will block the CER unit owner's views before their unit at CER is turned over.

From what I understand the name of the new condo will be "Grand Emerald Towers" and I dont think it will block my view in sapphire road. What might get blocked may be the condos on the left side of the building if you are looking at it from ortigas road. I'm just guessing, let's just wait for the launch to see what's really happening.

I understand, however, that this new Cityland condo will be located near the Jolibee Plaza and Greenhills Fellowship building. This is probably why they're trying to finish CER soonest so they can focus on this new project.

If it's near Jolibee plaza, it's good then. It will not block any view of the CER units. And I feel that you are right Nilave, they will finish CER earlier to concentrate on the new project.

Maybe the pool and jacuzzi will look similar to this one in Makati Exec Tower 1...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e80/PinoyBroker/1poolwithjacuzzi.jpg

The jacuzzi is the elevated mound near the pool...
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e80/PinoyBroker/CMET/jacuzzi.jpg

Hello!

Newbie here. Im thinking of getting a 1BR unit at the CER. I even went down to their Makati office to see the model unit, price quotes, etc. So in general, does investing in a Cityland project in that area sound promising?

Salamat!!!

what will the balcony of CER look like? any idea...

Hello!

Newbie here. Im thinking of getting a 1BR unit at the CER. I even went down to their Makati office to see the model unit, price quotes, etc. So in general, does investing in a Cityland project in that area sound promising?

Salamat!!!

Hi daijobu_desu :

genki ? :)

there are lots of factors to consider . . it really depends on your plans, preferences, budget, etc.

In our case, I bought a unit @ CER because its near the school, a few meters away from Edsa and Ortigas (in case you need to take the public transport) and very near Megamall and Galleria, etc.

The price is "affordable" compared to condos in Makati and Fort Bonifacio. Spend some time and go through this thread . . . gambatte kudasai!

what will the balcony of CER look like? any idea...

not sure how it will look like . . here's a partial view of the balcony taken from their vito cruz condo proj.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j104/sq0111204/VCT21BRBALCONY.jpg

Hi Daijobu Desu,

Some of the main reasons for me buying a unit in CER is that:

1. I love Ortigas Centre.
There's a mall for everyone, Podium and Shangrila for the upmarket, Robinsons and Megamall (You can play Bingo) for the middle and now St. Francis Tiangge for that Fleamarket experience (No need to go to Greenhills).
Try crossing the Walkbridge from Shangrila to Starmall, it's like going to another planet with just a few steps.
At night there is the Metrowalk and El Pueblo. The LRT can take you to Makati or anywhere in Metro manila faster.

2. CER is the only one offering an affordable 3 bedroom in this area.
It's not the prettiest or most spacious but one of the most practical. I'm not rich and with the homeowners fee being calculated per square meter it's very economical in the long run. Don't forget that it costs less to air-condition a smaller area.

3. The balconies.
The unit I got has balconies on every room including the Living room. The master bedroom even has 2 balconies. It gives me a selection of views from Antipolo to Makati.

I'm sure you have priorities of your own but just be realistic that Cityland condos have very small rooms and the fittings are not top class (this you can improve according to your budget and taste).

CER is for middle income folks who wants to live a life at the center of a commercial business district.

I saw this one, and it's high, pero di ko ma-count kung ilan floors na.

^^ No problem, you can count the floors on my pic, taken last Sunday. :D

Start countin'

05.14.06

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/CCER_05-14-06.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/CCER_05-14-06_2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/CCER_05-14-06_3.jpg

wow! salamat kuya, hehe, ah... teka... hirap mag-bilang eh... uhm... 30+ floors??? hehe :)

I counted 30. Thanks for the update thomasian.

wow! salamat kuya, hehe, ah... teka... hirap mag-bilang eh... uhm... 30+ floors??? hehe :)

No problem tito. :D

No problem tito. :D

anong tito?!?! hehehe, 16 palang ako noh... :)

^^ Eh anong kuya, 19 pa lang ako ano, pareho lang tayong kiddos. :D

^^ Eh anong kuya, 19 pa lang ako ano, pareho lang tayong kiddos. :D

actually 15 palang ako... so, 4 years agwat, kuya ko "21", ate ko "19"... anywayz... akala ko mag-reresume yung katabi ng Corinthians, the white one and the Quadrillion??? :)

Hi guys,

Got any tips on how to get the best price for CER? My boss got a 1 bedroom unit/30 sqm last year and it was for 880k only. What a steal! Now I can see that a typical 30 sqm unit cost around 1.3 to 1.4M. I wonder why that for just a year, the price almost doubled. My dad will finance it for me but he can only afford around 1.2M.

Thanks in advance.

Hi guys,

Got any tips on how to get the best price for CER? My boss got a 1 bedroom unit/30 sqm last year and it was for 880k only. What a steal! Now I can see that a typical 30 sqm unit cost around 1.3 to 1.4M. I wonder why that for just a year, the price almost doubled. My dad will finance it for me but he can only afford around 1.2M.

Thanks in advance.

Hi zxt :

This is what I gathered from my broker. So, its still within your dad's budget :-) I heard that they are going to increase the price again after selling another six (6) 1br units ...

UNIT NO.: 1727 = 29.99 sq.m.

GROSS CASH PRICE : P 1,204,170.50
less: 6% available discount as of 5/26/06 = P 1,131,920.30 (NET CASH PRICE)


the top floor is due to be completed in June so, they will now work on the exterior and interior finishings

Hi zxt :

This is what I gathered from my broker. So, its still within your dad's budget :-) I heard that they are going to increase the price again after selling another six (6) 1br units ...

UNIT NO.: 1727 = 29.99 sq.m.

GROSS CASH PRICE : P 1,204,170.50
less: 6% available discount as of 5/26/06 = P 1,131,920.30 (NET CASH PRICE)


the top floor is due to be completed in June so, they will now work on the exterior and interior finishings

Hey thats interesting! I checked some online ads and even got an email from my boss's broker but the lowest quote was something like 1.35M. Who's your broker? Maybe I can talk to him.

Thanks.

Oh BTW, its written somewhere that they expect to be done by August 2008 but it looks like they got ahead of schedule.

can somebody post pls the prices of 1-3 bedrooms..5 years to pay

Hey thats interesting! I checked some online ads and even got an email from my boss's broker but the lowest quote was something like 1.35M. Who's your broker? Maybe I can talk to him.

Thanks.

Hi, I already sent you a PM re: my broker's contact details

Thanks I got your pm.

can somebody post pls the prices of 1-3 bedrooms..5 years to pay

Hi Cheersmate,

no more 2br unit ... as per my broker, this is the lowest priced 3br unit @ CER

Unit/Lot No. 1923

Unit Type 3-bedroom
Area in sqm 71.01
Cash Price P2,986,780.00
Discount as of today 2%
Net Cash Price P2,927,044.40
Reservation Fee 3% (deductible from down payment) P87,811.33

1. 10% DOWN PAYMENT 292,704.44
NET MONTHLY INSTALLMENT
1 YEAR P232,828.82
2 YEARS P124,010.09
3 YEARS P88,130.38
4 YEARS P70,673.49
5 YEARS P60,616.16
6 YEARS P54,284.97
7 YEARS P50,099.29
8 YEARS P47,274.69
9 YEARS P45,375.04
10 YEARS P44,131.05

2. NO DOWN PAYMENT
NET MONTHLY INSTALLMENT
1 YEAR P258,700.97
2 YEARS P137,787.69
3 YEARS P97,921.34
4 YEARS P78,526.75
5 YEARS P67,351.29
6 YEARS P60,314.68
7 YEARS P55,666.53
8 YEARS P52,528.74
9 YEARS P50,415.41
10 YEARS P49,033.85

3. NO DOWNPAYMENT (49 MONTHS TO PAY W/ ANNUAL & LUMPSUM)
Monthly Payment (48 months) P27,807
Annual Payment payable simultaneously with 12th, 24th,36th, 48th month P450,765
49th Month subject to refinancing up to 4 years P1,217,895


If you want further details, I can PM you the contact details of my broker who is an in-house sales agent of Cityland

some few updates...
http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/8301/friendsandssc0435ov.jpg

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9975/friendsandssc0442xb.jpg

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/2268/friendsandssc0453cu.jpg

Guys I just found out that you can not apply for Pag-ibig housing loan for the CER. Does anyone knows if I got any options? Can my dad buy it then sell it to me? And in that case can I apply that for Pag-ibig housing loan?

bakit hindi daw pwede??

Guys I just found out that you can not apply for Pag-ibig housing loan for the CER. Does anyone knows if I got any options? Can my dad buy it then sell it to me? And in that case can I apply that for Pag-ibig housing loan?

Well madami daw hinihinging requirements ang Pag-ibig sa kanila so hindi na lang sila nagpa tie up. Sayang, okay na sana kung pwede...future CER dweller na sana ako :)

may idea kayo kung anong magiging itsura ng "lobby" ng CER? yung ibang Cityland projects maganda ba ang kinalabasan ng lobby nila?

I've only been to one cityland , the one in pasong tamo. The lobby wasn't that bad at all. It kind of was too commercialized as there were many shops and offices for rent. Now the facade seem really worn out and needs repainting.

Good Morning

baka naman you know an agent or may mga agent dito na pwede mag-send sa akin ng TCP? im very much interested in getting a unit here kasi.

lj.lubangco@gmail.com or contact me at 09225689955

thanks!

Any updates with the construction? How's it looking?

what's the latest update about CER?

06.28.06

Taken from Q Powerstation, 5th level, Podium:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/CCER_062806_003x.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/CCER_062806_008x.jpg

Wow, from that point of view you can see where East of Galleria is going to rise.

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7254/dsc08055yz9.jpg

Hi All,

First time poster here. :)

I finally clinched a one-bedroom (31 sq. m. unit) deal at Corinthian Executive Regency (thanks SQ for referring to me your agent).

It's a high-floor unit (36/F), facing east (Antipolo, Libis, VV side).

What made me decide to get a unit at CER are its location/accessibility (Ortigas - near malls, MRT, EDSA), potential views, proximity to rooftop (3 more floors and I'm in the penthouse level - can start jogging), and most importantly, affordability/value.

Cityland has a thorough credit investigation process (they will check your bank accounts, your referrals, your HR Dept). I'm glad they approved my application for financing. :)

Any progress on CER? Hi Kiben, Hi Thomasian ... any new pics?

It's been topped-off for almost a month already. ;) Sorry, no pics from me yet.

last sunday...

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/803/dsc00261hv6.jpg

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8236/dsc00264ck9.jpg

09.12.06

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/Photo_091206_001.jpg

Eto pa pala...

09.10.06

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/Photo_091006_001.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/Photo_091006_002.jpg

Awesome shots Kiben, Thomasian. Many thanks.

^^ Thanks. ;) Oops, I forgot to rotate that one, hehe.

repeat... This time properly rotated:

09.10.06

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/Photo_091006_001x.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/Photo_091006_002x.jpg

Another one, medyo palpak lang nang konti yung shot. :D
09.10.06

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/Photo_090606_003x.jpg

Hi Thomasian,
How are things going at CER?

Hi! There. I just want to ask if there is still a 1 BR available at CER?
How much and what are the terms and the monthly payments?
Also does anybody an agent that I can work with since I really like to buy a condo in the Philippines.
Thanks.

Hi! There. I just want to ask if there is still a 1 BR available at CER?
How much and what are the terms and the monthly payments?
Also does anybody an agent that I can work with since I really like to buy a condo in the Philippines.
Thanks.


PM me your email address, I'll send you the contact details of my agent. :)

Hi! There. I just want to ask if there is still a 1 BR available at CER?
How much and what are the terms and the monthly payments?
Also does anybody an agent that I can work with since I really like to buy a condo in the Philippines.
Thanks.

Hi TheMogul, I can offer you a lot of terms for your COrinthian 1 bedroom. Im a direct in house marketing employee of CITYLAND. Heres my contact numbers. 09189011333 / 6673742. Please e mail me at frederickgabito_cityland@yahoo.com. I will reply with the prices and floor plan.

Sorry guys.. I didn't know that all my post will appear in one page. Hope i'm forgiven. anyway, i got news for allof you guys. All 1 bedroom units in Corinthian Executive Regency are starting to increase in price. This is because of the fast pace construction that affects the saleability of the property. The units are like hot cakes this week!

1 BEDROOM PRICE INCREASE DEC. 16, 2006 :nuts:

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Its Office, commerciaL and residential condominium is the perfect fusion on convenience, practicality and cosmopolitan living. Located right along the bustling stretch of the country's university district, The Manila Residences is easily accesible via private and public transportation, It's proximity to well known
university (De La Salle, St. Benilde, St. Scholastica's College), hospitals (Ospital ng Maynila, Manila Sanitarium, Manila Doctors), Shopping Malls (Harrison Plaza, Robinson's- Manila), banks, restaurants, hotels, parks, tourist spots, recreational, cultural centers and government institutions makes it an ideal home and a sound investment.

The Manila Residences provides well-equipped facilities to satisfy even the most demanding lifestyle:

* swimming pool
*sauna for men and women
*viewing deck
*4 high speed elevator
*mini gym
*function room
*children's playground
*24 hours association security

Carefully designed commercial, office and residential units of bachelors pad, studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units are available on a first com first served basis at introductory prices payable in cash or easy installment terms.

Please Call: Lulu Vizcarra, 241-1894, 241-0260, 09178122708

or Email me at : luluvizcarra@yahoo.com

Hi Thomasian,
How are things going at CER?

12.14.06

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/aaron_ofngol/Photo_121406_001x.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/aaron_ofngol/Photo_121406_002x.jpg

May iba pang pics, nawawala lang, hanap ko muna sa PC ko.

Hi I'm new here and own a studio at the 34th.

Any more updates on this project? I was told that they have almost completed the inner works like cabinet installation and maybe tiling. I almost feel that the turnover for this project is end of this year.

What do you think?

Hi, I'm new here, too, and a future condo owner at CER, as well. I was informed by my agent that expected completion/turnover would be 1stQ2008. Could anyone confirm if the finishing of the cabinets/closets and room partition would be laminated wood, similar to a recent project of Cityland's in Mkti? I think this would look better than the red-painted kitchen cabinets I saw a couple of years back in their model unit. Tks.

^^ I saw the model unit sa site last week. Laminated or varnished ata yung finish ng cabinets, looks classy already and the hardwares are 1st class. Looks good, improved na compared to older cityland projects.

i'm so excited! the floors are now tiles instead of wooden parquet, mas maganda yung unit! Can't wait.:)

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j104/sq0111204/MET1.jpg

Yes, the kitchen modular cabinets and bedroom cabinets will be laminated wood as shown

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j104/sq0111204/MET1.jpg

Yes, the kitchen modular cabinets and bedroom cabinets will be laminated wood as shown

Hmmm..the model unit at the site looks better, sana naman ganun.:ohno: Anyone else with pics of the model units, meron ba kayo nung studio?

Here's the latest on the this project, taken from my Galleria Regency condominium this afternoon:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w318/boolateh/CER5Feb.jpg

I counted the floors and if you got a unit on the 26th to the 39th floor facing the old Philcomcen Building, your unit won't be obstructed by the building, but of course, there's still the old tower. But it looks like they will be taking out the tower there.

I noticed also that there's work going on at the top of Philcomcen. Looks like they have started the works on this structure for the One ADB Project, which will be built on this portion of the lot along Sapphire. See this:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w318/boolateh/CER15Feb.jpg

Uy malapit na matapos talaga itong Corinthian Executive Regency!:banana:

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w116/mpmanila/postbathroomwatercloset-1.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w116/mpmanila/postbedroompic1-1.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w116/mpmanila/postbedroomcloset-1.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w116/mpmanila/postlivingroom2.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w116/mpmanila/postkitchencabinets-1.jpg

^^ thanks MPManila! Ganda na ng cabinets ng project na ito.

Big improvement for Cityland, congrats!
:banana:

Just a thought, what do you think of the bathroom tile, medyo off ata yung orange sa color scheme. Sayang naman ang ganda ng cabinets pa naman and overall floor tiles, classy na sana.:bash:

Just thought I'd share a 1973 photo of the Ortigas Center from EDSA where you can only see the Meralco Building, Philcomcen (now One ADB) and the Ortigas Building:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w318/boolateh/EDSA-Ortigas1973.jpg

Now, from where the photo was taken, you cannot see these anymore because of Robinsons Galleria mall and their Regency Condominium.

Imagine, after more than 30 years, the Corinthian Executive Regency, so as the other skyscrapers, have risen and will continually rise! Wow!

:dance:

Just thought I'd share a 1973 photo of the Ortigas Center from EDSA where you can only see the Meralco Building, Philcomcen (now One ADB) and the Ortigas Building:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w318/boolateh/EDSA-Ortigas1973.jpg


hey, wow! this is great hehe! :okay:

in addition, check out the wires - there are only 2!! what a contrast to the speghetti of wires everywhere in the metro these days :ohno:

AND, no SMOG, no pink fences :lol:

AND, no SMOG, no pink fences :lol:

And no obstruction yet everywhere. No overpass yet and there are very little cars and buses. Great to see right? But that's the price of development.

:gaah:

I passed by this morning, and I saw the top portion of the radio tower on top of the old Philcomcen was already dismantled. They're really bringing the tower down and starting the preliminary works on One ADB Center.:lol:

That's good news for folks who invested on Corinthian Executive Regency, especially on the floors that are obstructed by this tower. I'll see if I could get a picture of the dismantling soon...

:banana:

hope to get some more updates especially after they have started the exterior painting job . . let's see how the actual color will look compared to the renderings . . .

I passed by this morning, and I saw the top portion of the radio tower on top of the old Philcomcen was already dismantled. They're really bringing the tower down and starting the preliminary works on One ADB Center.:lol:

That's good news for folks who invested on Corinthian Executive Regency, especially on the floors that are obstructed by this tower. I'll see if I could get a picture of the dismantling soon...

:banana:

The good news is that they're taking the communications tower down...

Tha bad news, they're most likely doing so because they're resuming works for the 41-storey One ADB Avenue Center which will block a lot of CER's views.

^^ Are you sure they are going to build One ABD Avenue?

^^ Not so sure. I haven't seen any news yet on its resumption.

Hi! Speaking of Galleria Regency, would you, by any chance, know of a unit owner there who's selling his unit? 1BR or 3BR? :) Pls. pm me if you do :) I'd so appreciate any help :)

Here's the latest on the this project, taken from my Galleria Regency condominium this afternoon:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w318/boolateh/CER5Feb.jpg

I counted the floors and if you got a unit on the 26th to the 39th floor facing the old Philcomcen Building, your unit won't be obstructed by the building, but of course, there's still the old tower. But it looks like they will be taking out the tower there.

I noticed also that there's work going on at the top of Philcomcen. Looks like they have started the works on this structure for the One ADB Project, which will be built on this portion of the lot along Sapphire. See this:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w318/boolateh/CER15Feb.jpg

Uy malapit na matapos talaga itong Corinthian Executive Regency!:banana:

The good news is that they're taking the communications tower down...

Tha bad news, they're most likely doing so because they're resuming works for the 41-storey One ADB Avenue Center which will block a lot of CER's views.

^^ From what I was told, they (One ADB) will build the new structure on the (almost) vacant lot along Sapphire cor ADB avenue. As for the old Philcomcen building, they will not top this off anymore but will just be connected to the new One ADB structure. Therefore, it will be higher on the Sapphire side.

Hi! Speaking of Galleria Regency, would you, by any chance, know of a unit owner there who's selling his unit? 1BR or 3BR? :) Pls. pm me if you do :) I'd so appreciate any help :)

Off-topic - 2BR unit for sale facing the glorious Wack-Wack golf course. 26th floor. Views of Manila Bay, QC, Rockwell and part of Makati. Will PM you.

^^ From what I was told, they (One ADB) will build the new structure on the (almost) vacant lot along Sapphire cor ADB avenue. As for the old Philcomcen building, they will not top this off anymore but will just be connected to the new One ADB structure. Therefore, it will be higher on the Sapphire side.

What on earth are you talking about????? What vacant lot???? Aren't they demolishing the old Philcomcen? I'm so confused! :gaah:

^^ Please refer to this diagram I posted already before...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/aaron_ofngol/One-ADB-Avenue_2.jpg

^^ WTF??? You mean they are gonna keep the old, damaged by the July 1990 earthquake, PhilcomCen building and just reclad it???? :eek:

^^ Well, they must be planning to have it "repaired", I don't know how.

Thanks Thomasian, your picture is excellent, as always. The construction of CER looks progressing indeed. Any news or can you estimate its turnover date?

^^ WTF??? You mean they are gonna keep the old, damaged by the July 1990 earthquake, PhilcomCen building and just reclad it???? :eek:

They said that demolishing it from the ground would be more costly, and that the beams and posts, the structure of the old Philcomcen could still be utlized. I know that it was rallied before even by the Gokongweis who own the Crown Plaza/Galleria Regency in front to have it demolished since they are afraid that it will topple over.

So, Thomasian's photo answers your question. The height will be retained as is, and the new structure will be built beside it, corner of Sapphire and ADB.:nuts:

Hi just out of curiosity who is developing the one ADB. Is it Robinsons or has GSIS partnered with someone new. Kasi perhaps this is the new Robinsonsons Office building they were talking about. Who you talking too?

ON a side note Philcomcen was not damaged during the 1990 earthquake, it was really torn down (the podium) and the plan was really to use the old structure as it's still very much usable. Iyun lang nga the CER guys will be blocked on that side.

Will the Emerald Cityland project start soon, and will it look like another cityland project?

^^ Actually, it had "major damage" in the 1990 earthquake but for some reason, the building was still in use (maybe they fixed it?). I even had the opportunity to go there myself a year later to visit a radio station on the 18th floor. Interesting experience, really. We went in the elevator and there was an elevator operator just sitting there. The elevator buttons were all torn out. We tell the guy that we were going to the 18th floor so he just got one wire and another wire and ZAP!!! The elevator then struggles to go up. What a scary but hilarious experience.... :lol:

perhaps the damage was superficial or did not affect the structure hence the use of it. if there's major damage i doubt they'd bother to use it, easier to just start anew specially since they would not need to accomodate the layout of th old building, in any case moot as either way those guys in CER will be staring at this hehe

...he just got one wire and another wire and ZAP!!! The elevator then struggles to go up. What a scary but hilarious experience.... :lol:


That's crazy!!!! :hilarious

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7636/dsc02155lk2.jpg

Maganda sya ngayong wala pang pintura... ibang usapan na pag napinturahan na, lalabas na ang tunay na kulay nya, bwahahahaha!!! :D

^^ wow, nice shot! Malapit na talagang matapos!!!:banana:

Nakakatuwa naman ang Cityland, consistent and design nila. Meron na ba silang building na di kamukha ng ibang cityland?

^^ Consistent? Yeah, consistently... never mind! :D

the steel tower will be gone in a few more days

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j104/sq0111204/DSC00373.jpg

^^ Consistent? Yeah, consistently... never mind! :D


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i'm sure their buyers are aware of that BUT i guess location & delivery are more imporatant factors for them

Interesting , not CER but the actual demolishing going on. I passed by yesterday but did not notice a sign, but they must have a demolition permit somewhere. Will give us a good idea on who and what is going on!

Maganda sya ngayong wala pang pintura... ibang usapan na pag napinturahan na, lalabas na ang tunay na kulay nya, bwahahahaha!!! :D

That's so true. Mas maganda pa ang Cityland buildings without the paint:lol:.
The color combinations are so awful. Just look at the Makati Cityland towers near the rails. Just awful. Before, the view of Makati from Manila (Taft cor Gil Puyat area) was so classy since you can see good looking buildings such as the RCBC Plaza, Urban Bank Building etc. Now, with the completion of the Cityland towers, the view has somehow been downgraded several notches lower.

^^ The rendering for this one has somehow a pretty good color combination for a Cityland, now only if they would stick to the colors in the rendering...

That's so true. Mas maganda pa ang Cityland buildings without the paint:lol:.
The color combinations are so awful. Just look at the Makati Cityland towers near the rails. Just awful. Before, the view of Makati from Manila (Taft cor Gil Puyat area) was so classy since you can see good looking buildings such as the RCBC Plaza, Urban Bank Building etc. Now, with the completion of the Cityland towers, the view has somehow been downgraded several notches lower.

Well said Venntro, downgrading CER (at least, how it'll look when painted) to a junk status.

i guess location & delivery are more imporatant factors for them

Oo nga, who can beat the location, with the price and with the on-time, if not, well-in-advance delivery. Panalo pa rin!:banana:

the steel tower will be gone in a few more days

Hey guys, anyone heard of the fire last night at Philcomcen?? There were a lot of firetrucks and police since fire broke out, must be some old stuff in there or the acetyline tanks used for taking out the steel tower. Crown Plaza management got so worried!:ohno: Hope there was no damage to Cityland condo beside it.

...phimcomcenter on fire.....

taken by Photos a Day from flickr


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Wow grabe! that fire is huge, what was the reason for that? Some people heard some kind of explosion.:wtf:

Good fire shots IsaganiZenze, but would anyone know if Cityland beside it suffered any damage?:omg:

Wow that's a serious fire. Looks like it was mostly on the top floor alone though. It's a good thing it did not weaken the steel tower and it toppled over. Shit If Cityland was already occupied those tenants would have been scared shitless.

...phimcomcenter on fire.....

taken by Photos a Day from flickr


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WOW!!! And I can't believe I didn't even know about this until now. Its quite a spectacular sight but now the question is will they still use the old shell for the One ADB project, if there is such a thing actually happening.... :sly:

^^ That's really scary since it could have gotten worse with the obvious danger of the tower falling into the streets. Some people could have been killed.

just wondering how they were able to put off the BIG fire sa rooftop??
did they use a helicopter or anything of that sort?

maybe they climbed it....that has to be it...not sure if there are helicopter capabilities of that sort in the phils....plus its to dangerous...since most of the other buildings are much taller than this...and their kinda dikit dikit, no? it doesn't seem like a long way up to the top..but yes...this fire looks quite out of control at the top...i wonder what happened?

maybe they climbed it....that has to be it...not sure if there are helicopter capabilities of that sort in the phils....plus its to dangerous...since most of the other buildings are much taller than this...and their kinda dikit dikit, no? it doesn't seem like a long way up to the top..but yes...this fire looks quite out of control at the top...i wonder what happened?



Pardz... what do u think or ur comments abt. CER if there's any damages ?? THANKS... cgurado di nila ssabihin s mga buyers pra di mag panic..

Pardz... what do u think or ur comments abt. CER if there's any damages ?? THANKS... cgurado di nila ssabihin s mga buyers pra di mag panic..


I saw the article about the philcomcen fire sa newspaper yesterday. The fire broke out because of the discarded wood scrap and rubbish sa rooftop. It didn't mention why it ignited . . it could be due to lighted cigarette butts or could be due to the on-going steel works . . pero, minimal lang daw ang damage so, I guess it didn't cause any damage sa CER

maybe they climbed it....that has to be it...not sure if there are helicopter capabilities of that sort in the phils....plus its to dangerous...since most of the other buildings are much taller than this...and their kinda dikit dikit, no? it doesn't seem like a long way up to the top..but yes...this fire looks quite out of control at the top...i wonder what happened?

The firemen climbed from the middle portion of the building and up the stairs. Lucky they have more sophisticated fire equipments to stop the fire since their fire hose was not that long.

No word from Cityland, but looking at it, I did not see any damage to CER. Gosh, I just feel that this building is too old to be used again for One ADB.:ohno:

no more newsssssss abt. CER...

:gossip: Can anyone confirm this?

The turnover for CER now is December this year, is this true???

Wow, if it's true.:banana:

^^ That would be great news then, if it's true.

Really great, if true. Thomasian and Kiben would probably know. Let's wait from these two guys .....

04.03.07 - They painted a floor... a preview of things to come.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/aaron_ofngol/Photo_040307_002x.jpg

^^ They painted a floor but it seems to be random.

^^ WOW, that's a start!

Looking forward to the transformation!

:gossip: Can anyone confirm this?

The turnover for CER now is December this year, is this true???

Wow, if it's true.:banana:

hey is this true? that would be great news if its true. i've got a unit here - 26th floor

hey is this true? that would be great news if its true. i've got a unit here - 26th floor

^^ Seems like they want to stick with the June 2008 turnover schedule, as of yet. Maybe they will announce any changes once the painting is more or less final.

In the meantime, my agent says, surprise na lang muna daw.:nuts:

^^ WOW, that's a start!

Looking forward to the transformation!

This is gonna be a make or break transformation for CCER, let's keep our fingers crossed and hope that good taste would guide them, amen. No to tacky color schemes!!!

05.12.07 - Ayoko nang tignan, sumasakit ulo ko sa kulay.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/aaron_ofngol/Photo_051207_001x.jpg

o nga noh? pano kaya nila pinatay to? hinintay na lang nila? hehehe sinong gusto humula sa kulay ng CER? hehehe blue and orange?

The pink hue is a little too bright, well we can't expect too much from cityland...

This is gonna be a make or break transformation for CCER, let's keep our fingers crossed and hope that good taste would guide them, amen. No to tacky color schemes!!!

Yeah, i agree with you Thomasian. I dont know about how the developers agree or who approves of the final color, but IMO, siguro they are just experimenting on this color to be able to visualize its effect from afar. Baka ganun siguro. :)

the intended colors of CER are lt. yellow and maroon (same color scheme as POEA's!?!). maybe the orange is just a primer.

Metals have that red colored primer for additional rust protection, but for concrete, it's usually white as base for whatever colors they'll be painting over it as the final layer. I don't think an orange paint could be a primer. Maybe the black waterproofing stuff, but orange? I've never seen an orange primer before.

Metals have that red colored primer for additional rust protection, but for concrete, it's usually white as base for whatever colors they'll be painting over it as the final layer. I don't think an orange paint could be a primer. Maybe the black waterproofing stuff, but orange? I've never seen an orange primer before.

thanks for the info. i just noticed that your picture taken a month ago with the 3 balconies painted in orange are now in lt. yellow/maroon colors -- 2 floors, in fact. so i surmised the orange was just a primer.:)

I think its an orange and maroon combination based on the original building layout in the web and sales materials.

^^ If in case you can vote for a color change, what color combinations are suggested? Anyone here to do sample color renderings??:nuts:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

No more newsss abt. CER date of turnover??? :bash: wake up2 pls...need more news pls....

OMG! I hope the colors are not the same as POEA's (it looks like it..grr!):bash:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/cer01.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/cer02.jpg