Road closure set along Meralco Avenue to give way for Metro Manila Subway project

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Motorists are advised to avoid the north and southbound portions of Meralco Ave. in Pasig City beginning 03 October 2022 as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to start the construction of Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) - Shaw Boulevard Station.

The road closure takes effect until 2028 and will cover the front section of Capitol Commons up to the corner of Shaw Boulevard.

Meralco Avenue will serve as the project’s access point to the subway’s Shaw Boulevard Station.

Motorists are advised to take alternative routes to be provided by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), and the City Governments of Pasig and Mandaluyong.

Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs)—from Meralco Avenue going to Shaw Boulevard will be rerouted to Captain Henry Javier St. to Danny Floro St. and vice versa

Modernized Jeepneys—from Meralco Avenue going to Shaw Boulevard will be rerouted to Dona Julia Vargas Avenue to San Miguel Avenue and vice versa

UV Express Vehicles/Units—from Meralco Avenue going to Shaw Boulevard will be rerouted to Dona Julia Vargas Avenue to San Miguel Avenue or Anda Road to Camino Verde

Private Vehicles—all available routes are accessible

Hailed as the “Project of the Century,” the MMSP will be the first underground mass transit system in the Philippines – a modern railway system that will be at par with the rest in the world.

Funded by the Japanese government, the subway is a 33-kilometer rail line that will stretch from Valenzuela City to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City, reducing travel time between Quezon City and NAIA from 1 hour and 10 minutes to just 35 minutes.

Once operational, the 33-km underground mass system will cut across eight cities in Metro Manila, passing three central business districts, and service up to 370,000 passengers daily.

MOVE IN NOW: Biggest SMDC discounts allow you to live in the Largest In-City Residential-Resort Complex

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

When people think of ready-for-occupancy (RFO), they usually associate it with an added premium. The development is fully constructed, ready for turnover, and has appreciated in value from construction to completion, so prices are inevitably higher.

Resolute in democratizing homeownership and making the luxurious attainable for more Filipinos, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) lets us in on the latest promotions they are offering under their Move In Now Campaign.

Shore Residences is SMDC’s crown jewel in the Mall of Asia Complex, and serves as the pinnacle of resort-style integrated living in a premier waterfront address.

 

An opportune time you shouldn’t pass off

Undoubtedly, now is the best time to buy real estate. It’s a window of opportunity that remains wide and bright, especially given the timely combination of softened property prices and low interest rates. Even more, real estate experts are almost unanimous that residential properties are seen to continuously appreciate, given the positive economic trajectory.

With SMDC’s Move In Now campaign, buying a property now is made all the more compelling. Prospective buyers will be able to enjoy a 10% discount upon reservation on select SMDC RFO developments across the country. The program also enables future SMDC community members to move in for as low as a 5% down payment, and take home a premium furniture item from Our Home. On top of that, they can also enjoy an additional PHP 50,000 discount if they reserve on-site in various open house activities.

This is SMDC’s way of empowering Filipinos to make better financial decisions with the best property investment deals, and allowing them to live better in sustainable, holistic, future-proof, and complete communities. First up on the roster of master-planned developments that SMDC is featuring as part of their Move In Now campaign is Shore Residences, a nine-hectare residential-resort development in the prized Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex.

True to being the home of idyllic summers with no end, each phase of the Shore Residences complex holds upscale, resort-style pools as its centerpiece — Shore Residences with beachfront-inspired amenities, Shore 2 Residences with river-inspired amenities, and Shore 3 Residences with wharf-inspired amenities.

Paradise you can readily enjoy everyday

Shore Residences boldly claims itself as “paradise,” and it proves itself worthy in each and every aspect of the mega-complex. Not only is it a premier waterfront community in a world-class leisure and entertainment hub, which Colliers Philippines sees is shaping up to be “the most desirable place in Metro Manila to live, work, play, and learn.”

It also has unparalleled access to the country’s most illustrious gateways. A few minutes’ drive is what it takes to get to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminals, the Skyway that connects to both the North Luzon Expressway and the South Luzon Expressway via NAIA Expressway, and the planned Integrated Monorail System that will be interoperable with several modes of transport, including LRT-1, MRT-3, and the EDSA Busway.

The pièce de résistance, however, is the blissful summer state-of-mind that awaits at Shore Residences. Awarded as “Best Condo Landscape Architectural Design” by PropertyGuru Philippines, Shore Residences aspires to make an opulent, five-star vacation an everyday experience for residents, with amenities such as high-style, hyper-sized pools, fully-equipped indoor gyms, intricately-landscaped gardens, jogging trails that weave through the pools and greenery, and function rooms that overlook the resort-like amenities.

All these are things you can readily enjoy. Because Shore Residences has complete, livable units that are ready to move into, the bayside five-star abode of your dreams is now at your fingertips

 

A staycation-ready investment

More than just masterfully-designed interiors, what truly elevates each and every SMDC development is their hotel-like services. At SMDC, the warm welcome of your trusty doorman and the ever-reliable support of your front desk team truly make you feel you’re in the “Home of the Good Guys” every single day.

A coveted asset, the Shore Residences complex already houses a diverse pool of residents from all over the world. This thriving, vibrant community is evidence to the many astute investors who continue to see Shore Residences’ superb potential.

Noteable is the property’s appreciation of 124% in a span of five years, to its current value of PHP 276,000 per sqm. It also has a record-high CAGR of 14.45%. It is SMDC’s unique formula in residential development, and its commitment to unparalleled customer experience and community development that guarantees you’re in for an auspicious investment.

Shore Residences is a staycation-ready investment, primarily because SMDC takes care of you every step of the way — from digitized property tours, immersive 360° viewings, and simplified reservation and payment processes; to professional property management services that ensure your property continues to command exceptional value through time; to end-to-end hassle-free leasing services that shield you from stress, should you decide to share “The Good Life” with others through short and long-term leasing.

Bask in one of the most astounding opportunities in the MOA Complex today, and move in now to Shore Residences.

To know more about the promotions you can avail of under the Move In Now Campaign, click here. Follow SMDC on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Tiktok, or visit the SMDC website.

"A Mad Dinner" draws a dazzled crowd to the Farm at San Benito

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

The Farm at San Benito hosted a special two-night dinner series prepared by unconventional cookbook author and Le Cordon Bleu Paris alum Simran Savlani, who took over the kitchen of The Farm at San Benito’s iconic ALIVE! Restaurant, and served a stunning seven-course vegan-vegetarian dinner last September 1-2, 2022.

The Farm brought out their signature flare, with gorgeous natural tablescapes inspired by the colors of Savlani’s “A Spark of Madness,” an Asian-Vegetarian cookbook she authored with 116 recipes covering regions from Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, Seoul, Singapore, and beyond.

The dinner was attended by a flurry of traveling foodies, wellness enthusiasts, and media personalities, and was even graced by FIBA World Cup Gilas Pilipinas star Scottie Thompson, who was at The Farm following the national team’s decisive victory against Saudi Arabia.

Notorious for not following recipes while melding a wealth of cuisines, flavors, and ingredients, Savlani dazzled the crowd with a feast comprised of her signature A Mad Gin, Scallion Pinwheels, Soba Salad, Gochugaru Spiced Corn Ribs, Sheet-Pan Baked Tofu, Curd Rice, Macau Café Portugese Curry, Cointreau Spiked Clafoutis, and 

Simcello.

The Farm’s resident sound healer LJ Navera, played live soul-enriching music to complement Savlani’s colorful and flavorful dishes.

Social media was ablaze with posts and stories from happy diners who had the opportunity to interact with Savlani herself during the event. One diner reported amazement at not feeling bloated after finishing all seven courses, 6-time PBA Champion Thompson posted his plates finished, while a couple mentioned A Mad Dinner was the perfect way to celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary.

Food and travel vlogger Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet posted an immersive reel describing the dinner as the “Best vegetarian tasting menu we tried,” and that he “didn’t realize vegetarian food can taste this good!”

Diaz recommends Savlani’s Curd Rice and Gochugaru Spiced Corn Ribs with Chimichurri as his personal favorites.

Savlani also made “A Spark of Madness” and her signature line of “Spark Sauces” available for purchase at The Farm, with the cookbook retailing for PHP 2,600 and the sauces retailing at PHP 2,900.

The cookbook contains all of the recipes in “A Mad Dinner,” making it possible to recreate this unique dining experience at home.

Savlani has launched a series of restaurants across Asia and Africa, using her philosophy of making dishes three-dimensional; bringing together elements of sugar, spice, and salt to create memorable culinary experiences.

The dinner was done in collaboration with The Farm’s Vegan Vegetarian restaurants ALIVE and PRANA, an Ayurveda Restaurant serving Indian-Vegetarian cuisine driven by the which mission of providing life-giving energy through food; directly in line with Savlani’s foolproof and flavorful vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free range of dishes.



THE FARM AT SAN BENITO

#119 Brgy. Tipacan, Lipa City, Batangas 4217, Philippines

www.thefarmatsanbenito.com


ABOUT THE FARM

The Farm at San Benito, a multi-awarded, eco-luxury holistic medical wellness resort located in Lipa, Batangas, only 90-minutes’ drive from Manila Airport, Philippines, rests on 51 hectares of lush green jungle, with a stunning view of Mt. Malarayat, and a powerful life-giving energy radiating within the property. The Farm has been honored with over 80 prestigious international awards including “Best Medical Wellness Resort in the World” from SENSES Germany which made its mark as one of the leading medical wellness destinations in the world.

Celebrating 20 years of holistic health, The Farm offers science-based, evidence-guided and results driven approach to optimal well-being. Programs are designed to address and treat chronic illnesses and lifestyle diseases, naturally and holistically. The Farm’s medically-supervised programs are Immune Support, Post-COVID Recovery, Holistic Detox Cleansing, Radiation Detox, Weight Management, Diabetes Prevention, Heart Health, Holistic Cancer Care, Pain Management, Mental Health, Yoga & Raw Food Retreat, Sleep Induction, Post-Natal Care, Fertility, Hormone Regulation, Smoking Cessation, and Beauty & Longevity are carefully planned and conducted by internationally trained integrative medical doctors and licensed health professionals.

The Farm has also proudly remained COVID-free, as a result of its world-class safety protocols, on-site testing center, and the sanitation of all rooms and facilities with Sanivir Smoke, proven by international laboratories to effectively eliminate all types of virus including coronavirus on surfaces and in the air. The Farm is also the first in the country to use the BetterAir solution that disperses environmental probiotics in all enclosed spaces to create a clean, pathogen and allergen free healthy indoor environment

With only 60 exclusive suites and villas, a well-maintained property, world-class service, and the Filipinos' nurturing touch, The Farm offers guests an unparalleled life transformative healing holiday.

 

ABOUT CG HOSPITALITY

CG Hospitality, the hospitality wing of CG Corp Global has a proud history of successful joint ventures in the hospitality sector with esteemed partners and owns some of the most iconic assets globally with some of the leading hospitality brands over two decades such as Taj, Taj Safari, Vivanta, Jetwing, Radisson, Ekho, Fairmont and its own brands The Zinc, The Fern, Summit, The Farm and so on. CG Hospitality portfolio comprises over 142 hotels & resorts in 12 countries and 101 destinations with over 8,272 keys. By 2025, the portfolio is expected to grow to over 200 hotels and 10,000 keys.



ABOUT A SPARK OF MADNESS

A Spark of Madness is an Asian Vegetarian cookbook with 116 recipes covering regions from Thailand to Taiwan, Indonesia to India, Seoul to Singapore and beyond. Whilst some recipes are classics and stay true to their cultural origins, others have experienced “A Spark of Madness.”



ABOUT THE AUTHOR & SPARK GIRL

Instagram: @asparkofmadness

Simran Savlani is not your typically trained chef, nor is she a food writer. Funnily enough, she is notorious for not following recipes, yet the kitchen is her canvas, and the recipes in her book are developed through years of following her passion. A Restaurant Management graduate from Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Simran is adept at melding cuisines, flavours, and ingredients, and has launched restaurants across Asia and even Africa. When whipping up a dish, her aim is to make it three-dimensional, bringing together elements of sugar, spice and salt to give you the perfect bite. You can always find her smiling whilst digging into a bowl of noodles at your neighbourhood dai pai dong. www.asparkofmadness.co