In this modern-day and age, it is integral that everyone has the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. An equal society is a healthy society, and here at Brittany, our goal is to celebrate feminism in the country and to support the struggle by presenting its essence in a medium that many of us are familiar with — artworks in the Philippines.

Recognized as International Women’s Month, the month of March is an opportune time for us to contribute to the fight for equality. After all, only with equality can people come together to build a proper future for everyone. 

Today, we will tackle feminism in the Philippines, its history of struggles, present accomplishments, and challenges for the future. We will also discuss how feminism is advanced through art, a medium that is easily accessible to people of all ages. Finally, we will show how Brittany holds the same goals and principles as this noble cause.

Feminism in the Philippines

Feminism in this country has an interesting and gripping history. Here’s a quick review of what the past, present, and future hold for the feminist ideal of equality.

A Quick Run-Down of Feminism in the Philippines

Contrary to popular belief, various tribes in the Philippines already had a remarkably progressive outlook on how both sexes function in society even before the Spaniards first colonized the country.

During this pre-colonization period, anthropologists and historians alike noticed that tribal men and women enjoyed the same property rights, access to resources, and recognition as their counterparts. They had no obvious bias against women, who were even free to be educated and elected as leaders in both religion and politics.

But when the Spaniards came, they realized that this form of equality would make it more difficult to subjugate the population. The introduction of Roman Catholicism essentially started the erosion of equality in native communities.

Female spiritual leaders and community healers were charged with witchcraft. Women were denied jobs. The Church espoused an ideal that put men as the primary provider and women as stay-at-home mothers.

These ideas lasted not only for 300 years but also until today. Bits and pieces of this colonial-era mentality towards the role of the sexes can still be observed in the modern world.

However, women have been making remarkable strides in taking back their rightful position in society, ever since their struggle for the right to vote in 1937. Since then, gender-conscious historians have noted that although history was mostly silent about them, women had never stopped being pillars of their community. One example is in the book Amazons of the Huk Rebellion, which detailed how women were central to the Filipino’s struggle against the Japanese occupation in the 1940s.

Filipino Feminism Today

Today, the continuing women’s struggle has afforded the modern Filipina a much better outlook on life than their ancestors during the colonial and post-colonial eras.

For one, women have been consistently excelling in the area of education. Today’s educational system defends equality for both sexes, and in it we see women thrive. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, as of 2008, nine out of ten female adolescents (or 86.4%) are functionally literate, which means they’re able to read, write, and compute.

In addition to this, although many industries are still dominated by men, women have experienced a significant rise in terms of business and employment opportunities. A lot of top executives are women, and the barriers that women face in the workplace are minimized, if not steadily reduced altogether.

Women are also seeing an advancement in politics. Over the years, many women have been involved in leading the country, whether in high or low positions. The government has also passed laws meant to protect women, such as the VAWC act, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (RA. 9262), and the Anti-Rape Law of 1997.

All of these goes to say that at present, the feminist movement in the country has achieved marvelous things to forward the idea of feminism, which is equal rights for all. However, the struggle is far from over, and we see this in the challenges that the movement is continuing to encounter at present.

Challenges for the Future

As mentioned above, the feminist movement in the country has championed equal rights for women over the past several decades. It has addressed sexual and gender-related violence, improved access to health and contraception, and even championed the right to equal pay and compensation in the workplace.

However, this does not mean that the struggle is done. There are still hurdles to conquer and challenges to overcome.

For instance, there’s the issue of reproductive health. Not all women have fair and equal access to contraception. While those who live in luxury homes in the metro may be more exposed to this topic, those who live in the countryside and other remote places tend to be less knowledgeable about it. For most of the Philippines, family planning is still an ongoing battle against antiquated beliefs rooted in systemic sexism.

Injustices against women, specifically women below the poverty line, are still rampant. Emerging issues dealing with sexuality are still being swept under the rug in favor of antiquated colonialist beliefs about sex and marriage and the ‘role’ of women in society and the home.

All of this goes to show that the advancement of feminism in the Philippines is still an ongoing battle. And like many battlefronts, such as politics or the economy, it may be complicated and even hard to navigate for the average Juan or Maria.

However, there is something that makes the ideals of feminism more understandable to Filipinos: the emergence of feminist artworks in the Philippines.

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The Feminism Ideals Present in the Artworks in the Philippines

Art is something that we can all appreciate. Observing the beauty in every detail of an art piece can help us experience things we’ve never experienced before. With this, we begin to feel, we begin to think, and then we begin to question.

The appreciation of beauty is fundamental in every human being. For us, beautiful things always mean something.

This is why art is the perfect medium to express a sentiment. 

Filipino feminist art, for instance, reflects the struggle for equality in ways that elicit beauty to drive a point and to keep the audience engaged. This type of art, distinguished by its focus on feminist issues such as rights and the role of women in society, can help move the feminist movement in the country forward.

In this section, we’re going to present several examples of feminist artworks in the Philippines and how their ideals are related to our own goals with our luxury homes here at Brittany.

Filipina: A Racial Identity Crisis by Pacita Abad – Beauty in Art

Pacita Abad’s Filipina: A Racial Identity Crisis

Pacita Abad is a well-renowned artist and activist. She has over 4,500 artworks that have made their rounds in galleries, museums, and exhibitions throughout the world. Abad went to the US to study law before deciding to switch careers and pursue art instead.

Her art pieces tell the story of various women she meets in her everyday life and during her travels through paintings, drawings, or trapunto paintings—also known as paintings that have stitched and stuffed canvases to mimic a 3D look.

Abad’s art is freely dotted with various materials such as mirrors, shells, buttons, mirrors, and traditional beads, exhibiting a free and resourceful spirit. She tries to deconstruct how identity is formed, especially in the backdrop of male-dominated experiences, sexual violence and exploitation against women, and the unique difficulties that women face when they travel overseas for work.

Just like Pacita Abad, it’s also Brittany’s goal to carefully deconstruct the commonly-held notions about what it means to have a good life. Unlike others who merely focus on things like security and convenience, we believe that beauty is the missing ingredient to the recipe for creating a good life.

A beautiful life is a good life, which is why we add beauty in every detail of the luxury homes that we create.

Yuta Collection by Julie Lluch – Artworks in the Philippines Representing Women

Julie Lluch’s Yuta Collection

Julie Lluch is an ardent feminist and a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas. She helped introduce the national feminist movement to the arts and was one of the first feminist artists to proactively raise feminist issues with her artwork. She was also one of the people who founded the Kalayaan and Kasibulan Women Artists Collective.

Lluch is primarily a sculptor, and she made sure to include feminism as an integral part of her art. Her work raises concerns about distinctly feminist-related themes such as the role of women in modern society, and thought-provoking pieces about religious conviction and interpersonal relationships. 

Created from indigenous clay that hearkens back to our ancestral roots, conveys environmental awareness, and results in a sensuous sculpture all at once, her Yuta collection embodies the roles that Filipinas played in major revolutions that shaped the future of the country.

Here at Brittany, we share the same love and connection that Lluch displayed towards her works and her ideals. 

Our luxury homes for sale blend environmental awareness with a certain kind of sensuousness to their design, from the Italian-inspired Vista Alabang to the Southern American aesthetics of the Georgia Club. We use art to recognize the role of beauty in our lives much like Lluch uses her feminist art to recognize the role of Filipas in years past.

A Line of History by Karen Ocampo Flores – Filipino Art as a Symbol of National Pride

Karen Ocampo Flores’s A Line of History

Karen Ocampo Flores is a graduate of the University of the Philippines. She is an activist who has established the organization Surge with international artists from Australia and Singapore. Surge runs a forum on the internet that tracks the five Rs of social reality: Race, Religion, Region, Rhetoric, and Realities. 

Aside from this, Flores has also co-founded the art collectives Grupong Salingpusa and Sanggawa, both of which are heavily involved in political artworks in the Philippines.

Her body of work deals mainly with the complexities of identity formation, especially for women. This particular piece by Flores depicts two Filipina women, one in indigenous attire and another in traditional Catholic garb.

The beauty of her work is that it depicts the idea of a Filipina as not just a monolithic concept, but also as a complex being composed of many interrelated parts that don’t give a clear definition of which is which.

Brittany, too, places a lot of value in complexity. In our quest for beauty, we recognize that it doesn’t just come in a single big package. Oftentimes, it comes in a collection of smaller, but just as special, bundles.

Beauty is found in different things, which is why we have different themes for our developments. Southern American, classic French, and Old English Manors are just a few of the different ways we recognize and express beauty here at Brittany.

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The Whisper by Kitty Taniguchi – Artworks in the Philippines Challenging the Norm

Kitty Taniguchi’s The Whisper

Kitty Taniguchi had always loved drawing and painting ever since she was a child. This interest eventually led to her entering the Philippine art stage around the ‘80s.

Her work is heavily inspired by philosophy, literature, iconography, rites of passage, and the complicated issues of womanhood, as conveyed in the various displays of her artworks in the Philippines.

Taniguchi’s paintings often depict the various, nuanced experiences of how it’s like to be a woman, showing female subjects in different scenarios.

Two recurring characters in her works, the unicorn, and the lion, are said to symbolize the two sides of a woman: the gentleness and subtlety, as well as the inherent fierceness in each one. Her art breaks conventions on commonly-held beliefs about the life of women in the modern world and displays the challenges of being a woman in this day and age.

At Brittany, we also love challenging common conventions. Our Belle Reve development sports a theme that is rarely seen elsewhere in the country. The distinct and clashing rustic elegance of the French countryside merges together with modern architectural sensibilities, resulting in truly beautiful and unique luxury homes in the Philippines.

Experiencing Everyday Life as Art

If you look at Brittany’s luxury house and lot, you’ll see that, indeed, there is beauty in every detail. We not only celebrate art and feminist ideals here at Brittany, we also aim is to express beauty in every aspect of our creations. From every important decision to every artistic detail of our developments, it’s our goal to make your living environment not just look beautiful, but feel beautiful as well.

Living in a Brittany development will be like immersing yourself in artworks in the Philippines. With the picturesque surroundings, the elegant dwellings, and the smiling, happy faces of our residents, one could say that living and breathing within one of our luxury homes is like living in a masterpiece.

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The dictionary definition of success (the opposite of failure) is “the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.” Nonetheless, success is a concept that can be manifested in several different ways. It can be in the form of a financially secure and loving family, a luxury house and lot, a dream business venture, or esteemed social status, and what have you. Naturally, In different stages of our lives, our vision for success evolves with us, based on our experiences or influential people we meet and admire along the way. Hence, the personal definition of success can only be answered by you and you alone, by making yourself aware of what accomplishment, success, and prosperity in general means to you in your life.

However, the most sought-after definition of success or how to be successful in life isn’t the one prescribed by the dictionary, but rather, that of self-made billionaires. Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, and John Paul DeJoria are all self-made billionaires that have become household names and international sensations, due to the innovations they’ve made in their lives. On a local level, former Senator Manny B. Villar is a Filipino billionaire businessman known for his ascent from poverty to becoming the wealthiest man in the country. What makes these names so prominent is the fact that they earned their way up — a struggle, not every person is willing to go through for their dreams.

This journey from point A to point B sounds simple, yet took years of experience and wisdom to complete. And what makes the world admire them more is that they continue to persevere and reach new heights, as well as create a better world through their philanthropic charity work. A perfect example of this is Steve Jobs (1955-2011), who continued to innovate the Apple brand and product line until his last breath. Now the big question everyone has on their mind is, “How did they do it?” Although it is most likely that at one point, these individuals have also asked themselves, “How to become successful in life?”

As cliche as it may seem, but the greatest similarities that all these self-made billionaires have are that they are all passionate about their work and are consistently motivated to achieve great things. Let’s dive into more aspects these inspiring leaders have in common on how to become successful in life.

Knowing how to become successful in life starts with knowing yourself.

The Beginning of Your Journey to Success Stems from What You Want to Change

Success isn’t handed to you in a silver platter, not even an old rusty one. It’s something that you make for yourself over the course of years, decades, or sometimes, even a lifetime. It’s definitely not a one-hit-wonder like a catchy song or a lottery jackpot. Success is a long, arduous process, which entails the grit and the motivation to keep going. 

In the beginning, one can dream of wanting to have a luxury house and lot in a fancy location, but that stems from being unhappy with his current living space. Essentially, you wouldn’t want to change anything for the better, if you were already happy with what you have. However, this does not mean that you will constantly compare yourself to others who have it better, or that you won’t be grateful for what and who you have in life. It’s all about reflecting on you and your current situation, and the room for improvement.

What do you want to change? For many self-made billionaires, they wanted to alleviate themselves from Poverty; and now that they’ve earned billions from their hard-earned work, they decided to give back and provide opportunities for people suffering from the same living situation they started in — opportunities they wish they had back then. That’s what it’s like for media mogul Oprah Winfrey, who formed Oprah’s Angel Network, a public charity that creates opportunities to enable underserved women and children to rise to their potential. Likewise, Manny Villar founded the Villar Sipag Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance to keep one less child from the streets, one less person without a job, one less family without a home, and one less OFW stranded overseas.

Not all self-made billionaires started from nothing. Some just happened to see a problem and then wanted to solve it. One day, we will probably see a billionaire who finally found the cure for cancer with the premise that he just wanted to help. Bill Gates didn’t find the cure to any disease, but according to him, “We need a lot of innovation to solve problems like malaria or obesity, but we’re also going to be focusing more on improving the quality of life,” a statement he released on how to become successful in life. He co-founded Microsoft with childhood friend Paul Allen in 1975 after dropping out of Harvard, firmly believing that this software will open gates to different ways that would make life easier – ultimately becoming one of the most famous pioneers in optimizing the internet.

Working on yourself through a daily routine is also working on your future.

How to Become Successful in Life is Answered by the Way You Live It

The path to success in life isn’t just about motivation and passion, it’s also about the lifestyle — the everyday routine and hustle. No wonder the famous quote by Sean Patrick Flanery goes, “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” Of course, the self-made billionaires of the present have a lot to thank but are also very much thankful for themselves for the work that they had done and the fruitful decisions they have made in the past. No one can fast forward to the future to see if the decisions and struggles they are going through today will eventually bear fruit. There will definitely be times when it feels as though you are better off giving up, but remember that you didn’t come this far to only get this far.

The lifestyle you live right now is directly proportional to the future you are paving for yourself. If you live your life aimlessly, then you cannot expect a future of prosperity. Similar to athletes, you cannot win if you are not willing to dedicate your daily life to strenuous training, strict diets, early morning rituals, dedication to a coach, and a winner’s mindset, among others. Serena Williams, the most successful tennis player in the world, focuses each morning on playing tennis, while her afternoons are concentrated on fitness. Without impressive levels of hard and smart work, she wouldn’t have been able to achieve 23 major singles titles, eight number one rankings, and the record for most Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles combined — all while being a woman of color in a white male-focused industry (sports). 

A pro tip for a daily routine on how to become successful in life is to understand the factors that affect your productivity. Do you find yourself more productive in the evenings or early mornings? Are you a multitasker or a focused hustler? Do you work effectively with music or in complete silence? These self-reflections determine the best routine that will efficiently result in the best outputs, with fewer frustrations and unnecessary worries. A morning routine is the most important routine on how to become successful in life. Many billionaires swear by a strict morning routine of meditation to jump-start their day with a clear mindset. However, the business magnate is most famously known for founding SpaceX and PayPal, Elon Musk likes to get right down to business as soon as he wakes up at seven in the morning, claiming to work 120 hours a week. On average, billionaires wake up around 5:30 AM to give them enough energy and time that they need to be productive throughout the day.

Another important thing to note is that they prioritize their health. Similar to athletes, fitness and a healthy diet keep their mindset focused and positive. Along with exercise, billionaires like to read, either to benchmark, or be updated with the latest industry news from a variety of sources — national dailies, biographies, industry magazines, and business books. Not only does reading broaden their knowledge, but also interests them by providing them with new insights and business ideas. In fact, popular master investor Warren Buffet spends 80% of his days reading. At nighttime, these highly productive individuals take time to contemplate their next steps or short-term goals that they will work on in the succeeding days or weeks. They ask themselves questions such as, “What can I do to make more money?” “Does my job make me happy?” “Am I exercising enough?” “What other charities can I get involved in?” and even sometimes still, “How to become successful in life?” Last, but not least, is that rest and sleep are given so much importance. Founder of the multinational technology company Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes eight hours of sleep a nightly requirement for himself. These habits worth trying have proven to be highly effective. And if you want to know how to become successful in life, you need to establish the right routine and set of habits to keep you on track. After all, “In the long term, your habits will determine your future,” Rafael Badziag, an entrepreneur and expert in the psychology of entrepreneurship wrote in his book.

Let Your Success Speak for Itself Through Your Actions and Personality

As mentioned in the previous section, how to become successful in life very much depends on your everyday lifestyle — a lifestyle of hard work, precision, grit, and most importantly, routine. A set routine makes it easier to hardwire your body for success, and this requires discipline. Studies have shown that, on average, it takes more than two months before a new behavior becomes automatic; 66 days to be exact. With this, constant discipline is needed to turn behavior into a healthy habit. Of course, it goes without saying that this shift in lifestyle eventually also transforms your personality — a personality more suited for your established everyday routine and vision for success. This is manifested in your personality and mentality in many different ways. One of which is that you will find yourself less prone to distractions and unnecessary events when you have set your mind to a vision and a mission. Fortunately, over time, a combination of all your efforts internally will yield corresponding tangible results. One by one, you’ll be able to tick off items from your bucket list, while maybe adding some more.

With all that being said, words never really held much meaning without actions, materials, or facts to substantiate them. You don’t walk up to someone and tell them you’re successful unless you’re being interviewed regarding the subject. What makes one’s efforts and success known by their social circles lie in personal assets. These include cash and cash equivalents, PPE (Property, Plant, and Equipment), vehicles, furniture, patents (intangible assets), among others. However, the best asset that can speak for both of your personality as well as your success, is your luxury house and lot. This type of luxury embodies the location, exclusivity, security, and lifestyle that you deserve to enjoy every day.

Crosswinds Tagaytay is a Swiss-inspired mountain resort with a well-maintained and eco-friendly haven, without compromising luxury.

Brittany corporation offers luxury houses and lots that boast of your success. If your idea of how to be successful in life includes being well-traveled, feast your eyes on the assortment of themed developments Brittany offers, which are reminiscent of beautiful destinations in the world – namely Mediterranean-Italy, nature embraced Switzerland, Classic England, and charming America. With sprawling master-planned themed developments in key locations, 24/7 security personnel, well-maintained amenities, guaranteed exclusivity, all incorporated in beautiful landscapes, there is no other home that comes close to mind when one thinks of success. 

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The beauty of living is an inherently human experience, hardwired into our DNA. In fact, the idea of beauty has been with us for thousands of years. From our ancient ancestors who made simplistic carvings on their cave walls to the great artists of the Renaissance period who honed beauty into fine art, the beauty of living was never lost on humans.

Today, more than ever, we are finding out about beauty and how it affects the human brain in a surprisingly holistic way.

For instance, beauty is known to have physical effects on humans, such as improving our ability to recover faster from various ailments. In an experiment conducted on hospital patients in Denmark, it was found that those with beautiful visual arts in their rooms healed significantly faster than those without.

Beauty is also shown to improve social health in a community, as exhibited in a project wherein abandoned lots were turned into beautiful communal spaces. Living in a beautiful environment, in particular, has been linked to daily satisfaction and improved mood and happiness.

You can see, therefore, that being surrounded by beauty is not just some form of vanity. It’s also a need. A beautiful living environment can greatly improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being — all of which are becoming more difficult to manage every day.

And that is why, here at Brittany, we are committed to the art of providing you the luxurious, breath-taking environment that you not only need but also deserve.

Santa Rosa: The Lion City of the South

Often dubbed as The Lion City of the South, Santa Rosa, is a premier city with one of the fastest-growing economies in Southern Luzon. This growth is facilitated by its ideal geography, a steady influx of investments by multinational companies, and solid local governance.

Location

Located less than two hours away from the country’s capital, Metro Manila, Sta. Rosa is very close to all the important landmarks. It’s easily accessible through the SLEX (South Luzon Expressway) and the CALAX (Cavite-Laguna Expressway), so traffic through and from the city is surprisingly minimal.

Weather

Santa Rosa is well-loved by residents and tourists alike because of its cool weather, a fresh reprieve from the heat of the megacity several kilometers away.

Economy

The city is currently one of the best economic hubs in South Luzon. Its prime industries include manufacturing, information technology, and about 10 shopping malls that can be located in the city. It also has around 20 universities scattered across its area, making it incredibly easy to find the best education available.

Attractions

It is near to the sights and attractions of Tagaytay and Batangas, which makes it a good springboard for travel. From Santa Rosa, you can reach some of the top tourist destinations in the country without having to pass through the dense Manila metropolis.

In terms of atmosphere and entertainment, Santa Rosa is also an ideal place to live. Being far away from the hustles and bustles of Manila, it has a laid-back atmosphere to it. This is delightfully contrasted by its vibrant and booming economy, which enables all kinds of leisure activities. Santa Rosa is home to the country’s largest amusement park — the Enchanted Kingdom, in addition to other fun-filled attractions.

All of these positives weave together to create the best canvas for us to paint our masterpiece: Brittany Sta. Rosa.

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Exploring Brittany Sta. Rosa

Occupying a 260-hectare of prime real-estate property, Brittany Sta. Rosa is crafted with every detail made for its esteemed residents. The area is composed of at least 9 residential areas with architectural and aesthetic themes coveted around the world. Each residence comes specially equipped with the most modern amenities and state-of-the-art luxuries. 

The idea of playing golf allows you to imagine what other kind of luxury you can have when you live close to a golf course community.

For one, it’s home to several noted golf clubs like the Santa Elena Golf Club, Canlubang Golf and Country Club, and more. It’s also near to nature parks and the best educational institutions in the city.

In addition to that, Brittany offers some of the best luxury homes for sale. Here, you’ll find homes that seamlessly blend modern functionality, eco-friendly designs, and classic, traditional beauty that transcends time. Brittany Sta. Rosa is master-planned not just for aesthetics, but for a healthy community. It seeks to create a welcoming, warm, and inclusive area for like-minded individuals and families to experience beauty in their daily lives. Some residences contain secret gardens, while some are found in a backdrop of lush greenery and breathtaking scenery. All this, for the sake of creating a living experience that is healthy not just for the body but also for the soul.

The residences themselves where the luxury homes are located have multiple green spaces for all kinds of events and activities, as well as functional, well-lit, and well-maintained road networks that are not just for convenience but also as a daily refreshment. They also have verdant environments made possible by environmentally friendly policies.

All residences are designed for longevity and sustainability, with top-class structures, essential systems like water and electricity, and dedicated maintenance personnel. For Brittany, lifestyle design is an art that we seek to perfect year after year. If that sounds good to you, here’s a preview of the beauty of living in the various luxury homes at Brittany Sta. Rosa.

A master planned community inspired by the English countryside.

Feel the Charm of the English Countryside at Promenade

The Elliot house model at Promenade exudes traditional Old English sophistication and charm.

Lush green fields, beautiful cobbled pathways lined with hedges and trees, and a cool breeze caressing your skin despite being in the middle of the hottest summer days. You don’t need to fly to Europe to experience the beauty of living with these things — you can wake up to them and more at the Promenade in Brittany Sta. Rosa.

Carefully designed to exude the spirit of the English countryside, the Promenade is a paradise tucked in the middle of the bustling city of Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Go through its gates and be transported from the hectic comings and goings of the city to a quaint countryside village, with masterfully designed English Manors surrounded by cozy hedges and spacious, manicured green spaces.

The luxury homes are designed for the classiest, laid-back lifestyle you can imagine. You can choose models with quartz countertops and spacious rooms that are both modernly simple and traditionally opulent. Each home is also equipped with a personal courtyard that you can design to suit virtually any purpose.

In terms of accessibility and location, the easy-going, luxurious lifestyle of the Promenade is supported by the Clubhouse, a beautiful English Country Manor equipped with functional halls, various sports courts, a fountain, and even a secret garden. Beginner and pro players alike can enjoy a leisurely afternoon golfing in the best golf clubs in the country, with the Country Club Philippines and the Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club is easily accessible from the residence. If you’re a person who wants to live a quiet life of luxury in the countryside with the ease and accessibility of the city within easy reach, then the Promenade is the home for you.

The Clubhouse at the Georgia Club in Brittany Sta Rosa.

Live the American Dream at the Georgia Club

Do you dream of living in a classic Southern American manor, with its extravagant architecture superbly fused with an active, outdoorsy life? You don’t have to travel to the Great Plains on the other side of the world for such a wish, because we have that right here at the Georgia Club in Brittany Sta. Rosa.

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Expertly crafted in the ideals of the old Southern American styles, the luxury homes at Georgia Club blend beauty and opulence with utility and convenience.

It features a luxury house and lot in classic American architecture, complete with wrap-around porches that offer you a panoramic view of the scenery. Each home is built with the best of materials, from handcrafted doors and furniture to elegant French windows and lovely rows of white picket fences.

Unlike the Promenade, the Georgia Club isn’t bordered by two country golfing clubs. It’s actually nearer to The Country Club and is only a 10-minute drive away from malls and other amenities like the Vista Mall Sta. Rosa, Paseo de Santa Rosa Laguna, and the Medical City South Luzon. It’s also a mere 5-minute drive to a distinguished university in the country, the University of San Carlos Santa Rosa Campus.

While it is near modern urban amenities, the Georgia Club enjoys an exclusive atmosphere that makes it feel as if it’s an entirely different world from the city. From there, the noise and hustle-bustle of the city might as well be non-existent.

If you prefer the ease of being near modern amenities like malls, schools, and hospitals, while maintaining the exclusivity and luxury that you deserve in a rich, Southern-themed property, then the Georgia Club is the perfect residence for you to experience the beauty of living.

Wake up to the sound of chirping birds at Augusta while living inside this gorgeous American-inspired Audrey house model.

Foster Beautiful Relationships at Augusta

Nestled right beside the Georgia Club, the privileged location of the Augusta brims with Old World charm while exhibiting contemporary designs — perfect for simple living and appreciation of the good life.

Augusta in Brittany Sta. Rosa boasts an exclusive location that is no slouch when it comes to both opulence and security. It features top-of-the-line units with a distinct classic charm. The aesthetic is traditional, blending the Old World atmosphere when life was still uncomplicated with the contemporary functions and state-of-the-art architecture found in modern times. Within the boundaries of Augusta’s prime real estate, one can focus on the good life, improving oneself, or fostering a healthy family amidst a serene environment.

Every detail of this Brittany residence was designed with charm and finesse: the carefully-placed units, situated beside large open spaces to create a perception of exclusivity and privacy, the sense of community, allowing residents to foster beautiful relationships with one another, and the lush greenery, creating a fresh, healthy atmosphere.

Simple. Elegant. Indeed, no two words can better describe the spirit of Augusta residences. 

Giuliano Luxury House Model in Belle Reve, Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Make Your Dreams Come True at Belle Reve

Vast expanses of fragrant lavender fields, crumbling and mossy stone villages that have survived the test of time, open-air farm markets with the lively buzzing of countryside activity, colorful vineyards as far as the eye can see, and quiet pristine air of rustic relaxation. If you still haven’t conjured an image of France’s Provence region in your mind, then now is the time to do so.

Belle Reve literally translates to “beautiful dream” in the French language, a wonderfully apt description of this Europe-inspired residence. With Belle Reve in Brittany Sta. Rosa, every waking day is like being in a dreamy Renaissance masterpiece. 

Though the vast 20-hectare open land where Belle Reve is located doesn’t have Provence’s prolific vineyards, it at least epitomizes the spirit of France’s rustic countryside charm. The landscape of Belle Reve is dotted with rich flowers and towering trees, enchanting brooks, and beautifully architectured waterways.

The homes themselves are some of the most beautiful luxury houses and lots in Sta. Rosa. Living in Belle Reve will allow you to experience for yourself the spirit of French architecture, of refined elegance mixed with rustic charm, and of modern tastes blending with Old World sensibilities. Luxury is embodied in the lovely neutral colors that blend with the surrounding environment, in the high-quality, natural materials, the exposed beams, and the overhangs in the roofs. Rounded arches top the tall windows and elegant doors of the luxury homes, which overlook perfectly manicured lawns and green landscapes.

If you feel like waking up every day to the beauty of living the classic European beauty, look no further than the Belle Reve in Brittany Sta. Rosa.

The beauty of living in Brittany Sta. Rosa

Beauty should be an intimate part of our daily lives. We must seek beauty in the way we interact with each other, in the things we surround ourselves with, and most of all, in the places we choose to reside.

Being a seeker of beauty is nothing like vanity. It is ideal, reflecting our drive for the best — not just for us, but for our friends and family. Being surrounded by beauty in every aspect of our lives, especially in every detail of our living space, boosts our happiness and satisfaction. It is undeniable that beautiful things make us happy. And with the beauty of living created by Brittany’s latest luxury developments, your happiness and fulfillment are pretty much guaranteed.

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It has been known that living in an exclusive sanctuary in Tagaytay surrounded by nature gives a positive impact on one’s wellbeing. Nature has its own unique way of helping people create positive mindsets that will lead them to the path of success. Living harmoniously with nature sets up healthy lifestyles and habits that have lasting effects on one’s life. 

To live the best life is to have a positive outlook in life. Natural sceneries as what Crosswinds Tagaytay offers not only to help improve mental health but also give a positive effect on physical wellbeing. A hidden gem tucked exclusively at the highest peak of the city offers taking a casual morning walk to a higher level. At Crosswinds, your body refreshes and energizes by simply taking a walk in this exclusive sanctuary in Tagaytay, inside the community surrounded by 35,000 pine trees. Known as the only pine estate in the Philippines, Crosswinds Tagaytay promotes beautiful lifestyles for the privileged few. 

Residents can use amenities to establish positive relationships with their neighbors and to help them stay physically and psychologically well.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the metro that has harmful pollutants circulating everywhere, Crosswinds Tagaytay offers unpolluted and fresh pine crisp air that helps relieves anxiety, stress, and mental and physical wellness. Being one with nature at Crosswinds takes luxury to a whole new level. 

Choosing to build a home in places where nature is close by considers being a worthy investment. Investing in a property enclosure by nature is investing for a lifetime of luxury, tranquility, and serenity. At Crosswinds Tagaytay, one can experience the luxury of living harmoniously with nature to the fullest. 

Crosswinds Tagaytay redefines living luxuriously through a tranquil and exclusive setting. Giving your family the lifestyle that they deserve is a dream worth investing in. Aside from being enveloped in a nature-surrounded community, Crosswinds Tagaytay is known for its expansive living spaces that allow the family to have the time of their lives enjoying their own comfortable space. 

The Swiss-inspired community development at the highest peak of Tagaytay City is proof that living in mountainsides can be just as convenient as living in the city. Crosswinds is designed to have everything within reach for its homeowners. Aside from being surrounded by nature, Crosswinds offers a premium address that gives an edge to the privileged to have their own piece of the sanctuary. There’s no better place to spend weekdays, holidays, and vacations than in this luxury real estate development. Tagaytay has been known by many as the “holiday escape” or the “go-to place” during the holidays and weekends. 

Crosswinds Tagaytay is a Swiss-inspired mountain resort and an exclusive refuge in Tagaytay that provides a well-kept and environmentally responsible haven without sacrificing luxury.

Owning a house and lot or condominium unit inside the exclusive community of Crosswinds offers being in tune with nature that uplifts the physical and mental health of a person. At Crosswinds, all property types are offered, – Ready for Occupancy and Pre-selling condominiums, ready homes, and pre-selling lots and ready lot packages. All these property types offered by Crosswinds have their own way of contributing to one’s peace of mind. 

At Crosswinds, experience exclusive Swiss-living without having to go to Switzerland. Imagine waking up to cool breezy mornings while taking a walk at the breathtaking attractions inside Crosswinds, and waking up to mornings breathing in pine crisp scented air. 

Crosswinds by Brittany Corporation offers Alpine Villas, a pre-selling condominium unit with a view of the metro skyline. Alpine Villas is the ideal condominium property for those seeking a modern lifestyle surrounded by nature, away from all the noise and pollution of the metro. May it be a studio unit or a one-bedroom unit in Tagaytay, Alpine Villas at Crosswinds offers a change of scenery and a change of lifestyle. When it comes to density, Alpine Villas offers an uncrowded condominium community. The pre-selling condo is composed of six-to-eight story mid-rise buildings in the style of Swiss chalets. Aside from the breathtaking view, Alpine Villas offers close proximity to high-end dining at aesthetic-themed cafés and restaurants. Just across Alpine Villas, you will find Ruined Project, a café and restaurant serving mouthwatering dishes and the best coffee in town. To satisfy your Asian cuisine taste buds, Café Voila is just right beside the ever-famous Trone Giant Chair of Crosswinds Tagaytay. 

On the other hand, Crosswinds offers ready-for-occupancy condominium properties that sit at a high peak inside Crosswinds’ residential area. The Grand Quartier takes luxury living to a whole new level. The single-loaded buildings of the Grand Quarter let you bask in awe at the lush greenery of Crosswinds’ community. All units at the Grand Quartier have balconies meant for unit owners to enjoy Crosswinds’ breathtaking vantage point. 

Aside from condominium properties, Crosswinds Tagaytay also has ready lots and pre-selling lots available for its clients. Building a Swiss-inspired home in the midst of 35,000 pine trees is an investment beyond comparison. Crosswinds lots and Lausanne offer endless possibilities for recreational activities and productivity. Discovering new hobbies that involve interacting with nature is one of the best things to maximize when you’re living in a nature-surrounded community. Lausanne offers unlimited possibilities when it comes to utilizing your creativity and exploring recreational activities. 

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However, if you’re looking for a move-in ready house and lots in Tagaytay, Crosswinds’ offers two ready homes that offer expansive lot cuts. Chatelard, a 679-square meter luxury home inside Crosswinds’ residential area, is an ideal home for families seeking a luxurious lifestyle surrounded by nature and stunning attractions to enjoy while taking a walk around the community. For a smaller lot cut, Lucerne is a 639-square meter luxury home with three bedrooms and two toilets and baths. Uniquely constructed, Lucerne has a basement and attic which can be converted to art studios, home-office, or just a simple recreational room where your favorite hobbies are. 

Bonding with nature together with the family has lasting effects on health and wellness, physical wellbeing, relationship, change of life perspective, and many other more benefits of being one with nature. Countless recreational activities and breathtaking views of the lush hills of Tagaytay, metro skyline, lush greenery, are things that can never be experienced in the busy city of the metro. Living in this Swiss-inspired luxury community in Tagaytay indeed feels like each passing day is a walk in the park. Crosswinds Tagaytay guarantees a healthier lifestyle, mind perspective, and tranquility while not compromising safety and security. 

Living in Crosswinds Tagaytay gives a refreshing ambiance and a serene environment that changes how we live our lives. From all the stress of the busy metro life, Crosswinds is the best exclusive sanctuary in Tagaytay when you want a change of scenery or just simply want to pause for a while and savor life’s beauty. At Crosswinds, you’ll get to appreciate nature’s incomparable beauty. Crosswinds Tagaytay lets you experience beautiful scenery every day. 

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There are a lot of fresh and new inspirations and trends when it comes to decorating your condominium unit. If you are looking to make your second home in the city or your vacation home feel more fresh, stylish, and sophisticated, this is the best month to look at the top trends for luxury condo living of the year and discover which ones fit your personality the most. 

Top interior design trends for luxury condo living

Laid-back luxury condo living

Who says you cannot enjoy a luxurious lifestyle, comfortable and relaxing vibe, as well as lavish living space? 

You definitely can. Turn your vacation condo unit into a personal sanctuary by combining soothing and cozy design elements like furniture pieces in luxurious fabrics, plush carpets, and mixed textures to create a sophisticated and comfortable condo living. 

Sustainable and Natural Materials

With everyone being environmentally conscious nowadays, it has become a trend to apply sustainability in condo living. 

Think about the materials that complement an eco-friendly lifestyle which include natural materials like wood, linen, wool, marble, and velvet, which are both sustainable and luxurious choices. 

Natural materials bring warmth, depth, and an earthy element to a condo interior. These materials make for living spaces that are more relaxing and calming.

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Eclectic 

If you have been conservative the past years in terms of condo interior and styling, now is the time for you to bring out your personality and eclectic style! 

Think about having unusual materials, one-of-a-kind artwork, and distinctive furnishings that will make your home stand out. Say goodbye to neutrals, and say hello to beautiful colors that are shining bright this year. 

Do not be afraid to go bold in selecting design elements, embrace patterns, and explore contrasting colors. You can forget about minimalism and explore adopting maximalism and embracing the grandeur!

It is about time that your luxurious condo interior design reflects who you are and your interesting story. Allow your authentic style to be curated and narrated in your own living space.

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High-Quality Classics

The affluent market is becoming more aware and conscious of the ecological and environmental impacts of what they do and buy. Aside from fashion, they also apply this concept to interior design and home living. 

More and more people now are saying goodbye to fast condo furniture and decor. They are now into investing in beautiful, high-quality, and classical pieces that will stand the test of time. 

What do you think of having a luxurious, stylish, and velvet couch in your luxury condo in Tagaytay? Makes your vacation home a lot more elegant, right? 

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European-inspired Pieces to match luxury condo living

European-style interior design is all about sophistication. It includes mixing antiques with new decor items, perfectly layering the old with the new, and embracing the unique combination of elegance, comfort, and art. 

In terms of furniture, European-style simply means having plenty of curved lines, asymmetrical details, metal legs, and luxurious and high-quality materials.

Two-toned kitchen

We bet you have been keeping an all-white kitchen, which has been trendy for years. This 2021, it might be high time to try having a two-toned kitchen.

A kitchen with two tones has more depth and personality and can also provide an ultra-chic interior design statement. 

Whether you are upgrading your current interior style or saving pegs to apply to your new vacation home, interior design trends are a must and a great way for you to get inspired with your newfound place. You just have to remember that you always have the opportunity to explore, have fun, and most importantly reflect your personality in whichever condo interior style you apply to your home. 

If you are buying a new condo, remember to choose a property that will fit your personal preferences, lifestyles, wants, and needs. The process of personalizing living spaces is a pleasure many dream about and a rare opportunity that you should not miss out on. 

Reward yourself with a once-in-a-lifetime investment. If you want to live in a luxurious condo away from the hustle and bustle of Manila, consider Crosswinds by Brittany, a 100-hectare Swiss-inspired mountain resort encircled by 35,000 pine trees and known for its elegance and exclusivity. The beautiful splendor of nature is also available at Crosswinds by Brittany, with spectacular views of the Metro Skyline and Laguna Bay.

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Crosswinds Tagaytay is a Swiss-inspired mountain resort with a well-maintained and eco-friendly haven, without compromising luxury.

You can just wake up to a picturesque vista of pine trees at Crosswinds by Brittany and enjoy some fresh air as well as the cold and breezy weather. You can also get the calm you deserve with a laid-back lifestyle where you can walk around the exclusive community without worrying about your safety, see magnificent Swiss-designed homes in a very private environment, and be close to what you want and need without compromising convenience or privacy.

Apart from a Swiss-inspired lifestyle, Crosswinds by Brittany also has the Alpine Villas, a collection of six to eight-story mid-rise condominiums designed in the form of Swiss chalets. Alpine Villas provides you with the pleasure of everyday privileged living, including special access to premium amenities, high-level security, and an unrivaled Swiss-inspired community. Alpine Villas is also viewed as a good source of passive income, with rental options from travelers looking for a quick weekend break in Tagaytay city.

Bernese, the first building of Alpine Villas, is set for turnover in the fourth quarter of the year while the second building, Blanc, is set for turnover in the second quarter of 2022. 

Alpine Villas at Crosswinds will undoubtedly become the ideal holiday area in Tagaytay City as new improvements take place. Spa, zipline, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities are available to residents and guests. Alpine Villas at Crosswinds is also planning a country club and a casino hotel.

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The home is considered to be a place of rest and relaxation. As a shelter, it is a safe haven against all harm from man and acts of god. As a sanctuary, it is a place you feel most comfortable, understood, and loved. As a prized possession, it’s a place that speaks your personality and aspirations in life – whether that be in the form of architecture, interior design, furniture, awards and achievements, family portraits, or even collector items.

Amidst the new normal, you may have started taking a liking to certain items, with all the time you’ve spent scrolling through the internet or reconnecting with key persons of influence. Fortunately, it’s the perfect time to personalize your luxury house and lot with items you’ve been eyeing, instead of just admiring them from afar. It’s time to treat your home as a prized possession. However, the hobby of collecting isn’t as effortless as it seems. If done without third-party consultation, the formal practice includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining items that are of interest to an individual collector. But that is exactly why now is the perfect time to champion this undertaking, either individually or as a bonding activity with family members. It’s the perfect way to enjoy staying at home.

Not all collector items have to be taken too seriously. Although there is a recommended formal process of the hobby, remember that this is personal to you. The setting is your home, where everything goes your way, by your own rules. That’s where the fun is. You have the option to collect items based on type, color, style, background, previous owners, monetary value, geography, or even historical significance, among others. Some even keep a home display of merchandise or items associated with their favorite movies or musical artists – whether that may be the Game of Thrones iron chair, The Beatles vinyl records, or Michael Jackson’s white leather gloves. You can go crazy. But if you want a collection that represents your affluent lifestyle in your luxury house and lot, here’s a list of highly valuable collector items you can start admiring at home.

10 highly valuable collector items to keep at home

1. Fine works of art are respected collector items.

In European academic traditions, the concept of fine art is a type of art developed primarily for aesthetics or beauty, but the meaning digs much deeper than superficial appearance. In the aesthetic theories developed in the Italian Renaissance, the highest art was that which allowed the full expression and display of the artist’s imagination, unrestricted by the process in which it was made, or other practical considerations; that makes fine art the highest form of art there is, and therefore the most valuable one at that.

Fine art is a visual art considered to have been created primarily for aesthetic and intellectual purposes and judged for its beauty and meaningfulness – specifically in painting, sculpture, drawing, watercolor, graphics, and even architecture. This means that even your luxury house and lot can be a work of fine art. 

However, fine art comes at a high price – literally. As of 2021, the most expensive painting in the world ever sold at an auction was by the hand of Leonardo da Vinci, unsurprisingly. In 2017, for an enormous $450 million, his Salvator Mundi was sold. Of course, the price is substantiated by considerable factors – that being the subject of art connoisseurs and critiques around the world for decades, the efforts it took to restore it, the galleries its been showcased in, its historical significance as it was a work from the renaissance period, and of course, being the handiwork of the most famous painter in history.

A collector item: Tinikling Dance (1962) Painting by Fernando Amorsolo

One of the most notable Filipino painters who produced beautiful masterpieces includes the ‘Grand Old Man of Philippine Art’ Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972). He single-handedly captured the beauty of the nation’s culture and heritage in a collection of paintings, most famously for the way he was able to reflect the Philippine sun and spread out its color in every inch of his paintings. 

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2. Gems and pieces of jewelry are a collector’s must-have.

Precious stones are deemed as such, mostly due to their rarity. According to old traditions from the west, the true precious gemstones are diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald, due to their very limited supply in the world. All other stones are only deemed semiprecious. What also makes them precious is their brilliant and timeless beauty. As the late Marilyn Monroe sang, “Men grow cold as girls grow old. And we all lose our charms in the end; but square-cut or pear-shaped, these rocks don’t lose their shape. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.”

Since time immemorial, jewelry has been symbolic in society. As metallurgy techniques developed, gems were inset into crowns, rings, clasps, brooches, and belt buckles. At one time in Europe, only the wealthy and high-ranking church officials were allowed to wear gemstones. This was a sign of wealth and power. As they became more common, precious stones were made available to those who could afford them. A famous symbol of love and commitment, the wedding ring is best with diamonds.

A collector item: The Nightingale of Kuala Lumpur by Faisol Abdullah

At present, precious stones can be integrated into all varieties of objects, such as the Nightingale of Kuala Lumpur, a silk and chiffon red dress containing more than 750 diamonds and has an estimated retail cost of $30 million, as well as an 18-carat white gold encrusted Hot Wheels car with more than 2,700 diamonds. In this category, there is much to collect just make sure to research how to polish or maintain jewelry properly.

3. Luxury Automobiles

A collector item: Debuted in 2018 with the price of $17.5 million, the most expensive automobile in the world is the Zonda HP Barchetta by Pagani

Rare and high-end cars parked in the garage screams wealth in every language. It’s a conversation starter that will definitely leave your guests and neighbors filled with envy. However, collecting cars is not just a hobby, but also a commitment. Due to the myriad of factors to be considered, and apart from the expense, personal car collections tend to be small. Storage space, maintenance, and international shipping of rare cars can require a lot of preparation and effort – not to mention wealth.

Once you’ve sorted out all the above-mentioned factors, the next step is to get started. You can have a variety of cars in your collection; but if you want to be organized, the major categories of cars are as follows:

Antiques. Typically defined as an automobile produced before 1918, most were mass-produced, gas-powered vehicles. Examples include the 1917 Pierce-Arrow Runabout or the 1916 Woods Mobilette Roadster.

Vintage. Automobiles manufactured between 1919 and 1925 are in this category, including the 1919 Studebaker Big Six and the 1924 Ford Model T.

Classic. Automobiles produced between 1925 and 1948, such as the 1927 Aston Martin or the 1948 Jaguar, are considered “classics.”

Muscle. These vehicles were generally two-door models with the most powerful engines possible. The 1967 Pontiac GTO and the 1966 Oldsmobile 442 were the epitome of muscle cars.

High-Performance. Automobiles designed for high acceleration and cornering speeds, also known as sports cars, fit into this category, the fastest being known as hypercars. Examples include the Aston Martin DBS V12 or the Ferrari 488 Pista.

Exotic. This category comprises high-performance, luxury cars produced in limited quantities and available to only the wealthiest buyers. Examples include the Bugatti Veyron and the Königsegg Regera.

4. Fine Wine

Wine is a luxury home staple. It is a social imperative that you pop one or two out every home celebration – whether that be a birthday, an anniversary, or just any other day worth the sip of wine. Fine wine, however, is an investment and a statement, typically sold for thousands of dollars. What is so well sought-after are the famous wines such as Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Riesling, which boosts tourism in the country regions they were named after, as well associate them to a distinct taste. Unsurprisingly, the top three countries that produce wine are Italy, Spain, and France, in respective order. No wonder these countries are famously known for their elegance and luxury.

What differentiates fine wine from regular wine, apart from the monetary value, is not as simple as the taste – whether it’s delicious or not. This is because creating a standard for taste is tricky when scrutinized by different people with naturally different tastes.

Characteristics of highly valued collectible wines include:

A proven track record of holding well over time

An extensive drinking-window plateau (i.e., the period for maturity and approachability)

A consensus among experts as to the quality of the wines

Rigorous production methods at every stage, including grape selection and appropriate barrel aging

Particular selections called “Verticals” contain multiple vintages of a specific grape and vineyard. The most notable one is the Château d’Yquem 135-year vertical, containing every vintage from 1860 to 2003, which was sold for $1.5 million. If that seems ostentatious, the most expensive bottle of wine ever sold is more expensive than a house. The Screaming Eagle Cabernet 1992, costing a whopping $500,000 dollars, is aged in 60% new oak and has an aroma of blackcurrants, a subtle trace of oak, and an opaque purple appearance.

5. Classic Timepieces

Collecting timepieces is a predominantly male hobby since most women consider their classic watches as jewelry. After all, it’s not uncommon for a highly valued watch to be decorated with precious stones nowadays. Traditionally, a watch is often the only piece of personal adornment for a man, and its appearance is intended to signal the status of the wearer. That is why male collectors of timepieces will be very particular with what they wear – tending to even match a watch for certain occasions or sport one for a specific outfit.

Similar to cars, the value of a watch is also based on provenance or the history of the timepiece and the notable people who have worn it. In fact, one of the most famous watches in the world is Neil Armstrong’s Omega Speedmaster Professional, which he wore during his space travel to the moon. This watch is now a featured display at the Smithsonian Space Museum. Of course, as mentioned, the value also increases with the incorporation of precious gemstones. Likewise, the most expensive timepiece in the world is the Hallucination by Graff Diamonds, which is set into a platinum bracelet and made from 110 carats of rare colored diamonds of various cuts and finishes.

The value of an item is measured by many different standards, due to the multitude of ways it could be interpreted and perceived by different people. As the saying goes, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” and within your luxury home, the beholder is you. You may find valuable collector items at an auction, a listing, or a shop. Wherever you may purchase an item, the way it’s stored or presented within the confinements of your showroom or area is completely personalized according to your style. In the same way, your precious home collection must be stored in the finest luxury house and lot that matches your lifestyle and distinct taste.

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Brittany Corporation by Vista Land offers only the most elegant and timeless luxury houses and lots, with all the comforts you could ask for. Reminiscent of beautiful destinations around the world, the themed communities are situated in sprawling landscapes of lush greenery. With 24/7 security, on-call personnel, well-maintained amenities, guaranteed exclusivity, Brittany’s developments are the perfect homes to store your valuable collector items, as well as live an exclusive lifestyle.

As we hit the one year quarantine anniversary of the Philippines, the longest recorded COVID-19 lockdown in the world, we realize that, according to the World Economic Outlook, the Great Lockdown in 2020 is the worst recession since the Great Depression, even far worse than the Global Financial Crisis between mid-2007 and early 2009. And in a span of one year to study its effect on the economy, there has been an influx of research and articles on various topics, all tailored in the context of the global pandemic. These studies have helped the country, as well as the world, slowly but surely ease into a new normal; a normal where we can observe productivity safely. Moreover, these studies aim to answer important industry questions that have bothered plenty of investors throughout the year. A prime concern of these individuals is where to devote their attention and finances, and whether or not to divest holdings, during a time of economic downturn. However, you’ll be surprised to know that this period proved to be an opportunity to thrive in sectors that invested in pandemic-proof technology; one of which stands out is luxury real estate investment.

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On the bright side, along with the rollout of the vaccines, the global crisis’ huge impact on people’s livelihoods has compelled large corporations and organizations to strategize accordingly and help stabilize the world’s economy. These strategies are based on the researches made to substantiate economic decisions. For investors, it’s a matter of choice. It goes without saying that without facts to back critical decisions, there will be financial repercussions. With this, it’s good to know that not all industries are affected on the same scale. Based on the International Monetary Fund, the industries most affected globally are travel or transportation and insurance. Meanwhile, the services industry flourished. More specifically, and on the local level, sectors that thrived are food manufacturing, grocery stores, telecommunications/broadband service, as well as sin products: liquor and tobacco. This is due to the consumer behaviors affected by the deviation from office work and physical schooling, towards the work and study from home setup. The sectors under the services industry particularly thrived, having been subject to technological innovations to comply with health restrictions. These online services continue to make it easier for people to adapt to the new normal, right in the comforts of their homes.

Along with the spike in sectors under the services industry and the government-mandated nationwide quarantine, it’s quite self-explanatory that the real estate industry would correspondingly rise – and there are studies to justify this statement. In line with travel bans and imposed social distancing measures, there is no better investment than a luxury house and lot.

The real estate industry has shifted from traditional marketing methods to more modern digital platforms for an easier customer experience during the new normal.

Luxury real estate investment continues to be resilient during times of crisis

As stated in Collier’s reports, the impact of the pandemic is probably worse than the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-2009, but it’s important to note that the country is faring better than it did during the Asian Financial Crisis. This is because the Philippines’ financial system is actually much stronger now. The Asian Financial Crisis, also known as the “Asian Contagion,” was a two-year series of currency devaluation and declines in the Asian market, beginning in the year 1997. Such an economic calamity pushed Asian leaders to come up with some much-needed financial and government reforms. This led to a more resilient economy and the nation as a whole.

Likewise, the Philippine real estate industry remains optimistic, according to leading real estate service company Santos Knight Frank. Manila’s prime residential market registered one of the highest growth rates globally in 2019, increasing by a whopping 6.5 percent in Knight Frank’s Prime International Residential Index. That makes the residential market growth rate of Metro Manila alone, the eighth highest globally and impressively the third highest in Asia. This growth is driven by a tight supply of luxury and high-end properties, an increasing number of Filipino UHNI or ultra-high net worth individuals, and continued demand from foreign buyers.

Ultra-high net individuals have chosen to invest in real estate giants that continue to progress through technological innovations and by quickly adapting to the new normal.

The luxury property market is financially nonvulnerable

The prolonged nationwide lockdown has resulted in a strong demand for alternative residences in the affluent market, given that this segment mostly comprises high net worth individuals, middle-aged and above, who have families. With this, there is definitely a rise in interest in the luxuries of wide spaces, green landscapes, 24/7 strict security, and of course, complete COVID-19 protocols. This is especially true for wealthy retirees who want to settle down in healthy environments away from crowded areas that could potentially be hubs for spreading the virus. Indeed, they are more than willing to invest in the health, safety, and comfort of their families during these times. Spending habits may have adapted to the new normal in terms of digital platforms and online payment options; nonetheless, the luxury market is composed of business savvy individuals who are financially non vulnerable in a global pandemic.

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Moreover, real estate giants such as Brittany Corporation by Vista Land have the experience and background from previous economic downturns in history to know how the market behaves during these trying times. Presently, the industry leader has implemented successful marketing strategies to attract affluent folk by investing in research and monitoring market trends. With the rise in demand for high-end easy-to-use technology, Brittany Corporation has presented to its stakeholders’ innovative approaches to generate sales in the context of the pandemic. From strategically placed online advertisements, impactful social media presence, and user-friendly websites, to virtual tours, online discussions, and easy online payment methods like the AllEasy app, the corporation has every part of the online customer journey covered and tailored for ease. Furthermore, the wide collection of beautiful luxury houses and lots it offers are remarkably attractive themselves. Complete with the thematic appeal inspired by scenic destinations in the world, exclusively well-maintained amenities, around the clock security personnel and staff, a master-planned landscape of lush greenery, and impressive mansions as model units of classic architecture, there’s no questioning why Brittany Corporation is the top-of-mind luxury home choice of the affluent folk.

Your daily choices influence your vitality as you age. At this time, you may have already realized what you need to do to enjoy a healthier and happier life – exercise regularly, eat healthy food, or find a way to simply de-stress yourself. Now, more than ever is time to actually start with a healthy change in your life.

However, you might still be used to old habits that make it difficult for you to change and start fresh. Do you still drive to nearby locations instead of walking? Would you rather reach for a donut instead of an apple? Remember, you need to embrace that healthy change, you just have to set your mind in order for you to do so. Gradually working toward that healthy change will improve the odds of your success. 

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Jumpstarting healthy change in your life comes with shaping up your personal plan. You have to set your goal and break down your choices into tiny steps to help you succeed.

Here are some tips that can help you jumpstart a healthy change in your life.

1. Choose a goal 

You should choose a goal that is suitable for you – goals that are compelling to you and you feel that you can achieve no matter what. 

2. Identify your big dream

Have you ever asked yourself if you have a big dream that pairs with your goal? A big dream might be running a marathon or playing games and enjoying more time with the kids. Ask yourself the big question: What is my big dream?

3. Pick your choice

If you already set your mind on jumpstarting healthy change in your life, the next thing you should do is to pick your choice for that change. Check yourself which of these changes you want to prioritize – do you want to eat healthier, diet more effectively, exercise daily, or avoid stress? Focus on just one choice at a time and if you are comfortable enough with the first choice you made, then, that is the time you can focus on the next. 

4. Commit to your goal

Making a promise to yourself is one of the simplest ways to help you achieve your goal. Be honest about yourself as to change you want to have in your life and why that change matters to you. Review your goals and go back to your commitment once in a while so you can always keep yourself on track. 

5. Eliminate easy obstacles

Maybe you have already enlisted the things that you would like to do. Maybe you would love to try meditating but you cannot imagine having the time (even 5 minutes) to do that. Or perhaps, you would want to eat healthy yet when you check your refrigerator and kitchen cabinet, all you can see are junk food and sweets. 

Remember to scout out these easy obstacles to avoid the temptation of not being able to pursue your goal.

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6. Think of how you can address these easy obstacles

Once you have identified the easy obstacles that you have to eliminate in your life, it is time for you to think of ways to address these obstacles in the soonest possible time. 

Think of how you can overcome these roadblocks. Ask yourself – no enough time? Why not get up 30 minutes earlier for easy exercises? Walk for 5-10 minutes in between breaks? Cook your own healthy food rather than taking out from fast-food restaurants. There are so many ways to address this concern. 

7. Reward yourself

You deserve some reward for a job well done! Rewarding yourself can be as simple as treating yourself to a relaxing spa over the weekend or it can also be investing for a lifetime of health and wealth.

Yes! You can definitely choose to reward yourself with an investment of a lifetime. An opportunity not only to jumpstart a healthy change in your life but also a financially sound mindset that you would enjoy for the rest of your life. 

Jumpstart healthy change in your life by investing in a place that is away from the hustle and bustle of Manila. Why not reward yourself with a luxury of health and sound investment at Crosswinds by Brittany, a 100-hectare Swiss-inspired mountain resort surrounded by 35,000 pine trees, which is characterized by luxury and exclusive living. Crosswinds by Brittany offers the scenic beauty of nature with a majestic view of the Metro Skyline and Laguna Bay. 

At Crosswinds, you can book your private accommodation for a quick escape from the city since within this exclusive and Swiss-inspired sanctuary sits the Grand Quartier, a six-storey luxury condominium hotel where one can simply relax and experience a premium and exclusive vacation in one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.

At Crosswinds by Brittany, you can simply wake up to a scenic view of pine trees and enjoy some fresh air as well as the cold and breezy weather. You can also enjoy the peace of mind you deserve with some laid-back style of living where you can simply walk around the exclusive community without having to worry about your own security, see beautifully Swiss-designed homes in a very secluded setting, and be close to what you need without sacrificing convenience and privacy. 

Aside from the Swiss lifestyle at Crosswinds by Brittany, the said enclave offers a one-of-a-kind premium investment for local investors and families who deserve a lifetime investment of value and enjoyment. At Crosswinds by Brittany, you can capitalize on a luxury house and lot or condominium for your home away from home or your lifetime investment.

You can invest in pre-selling condominium units at Alpine Villas, a collection of six to eight-story mid-rise condominiums in the style of Swiss chalets tucked exclusively within Crosswinds at Brittany. Alpine Villas gives you the luxury of everyday exclusive living with special access to premium amenities, high-level security, and a Swiss-inspired community that is beyond compare. Alpine Villas is also seen as a perfect source of passive income with rental opportunities from tourists who want to stay in the city of Tagaytay for a quick weekend getaway. 

Bernese, the first building of Alpine Villas is set for turnover in the fourth quarter of the year while the second building, Blanc, is set for turnover in the second quarter of 2022. 

Future developments in Alpine Villas at Crosswinds will surely make it the best vacation spot in Tagaytay City. Residents and guests can enjoy amenities such as a spa, zipline, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities. Alpine Villas at Crosswinds will also soon develop a country club and a hotel with a casino.

Meanwhile, for those who want to retire and live peacefully away from the city life, Crosswinds by Brittany has big and luxury ready lots (Crosswinds lots) and pre-selling lots (The Terraces of Lausanne) that are perfect to invest in and take advantage of the property value appreciation. 

The Terraces of Lausanne is a 24-hectare development inside Crosswinds, specifically situated at the highest peak of Crosswinds, offering a breathtaking view of Laguna Bay and Metro Skyline. Inside the residential area of Crosswinds, one can delight and bask in awe at the stunning beauty of nature.

Crosswinds by Brittany also offers luxurious Swiss-inspired ready homes for families and property seekers searching for a new home. Crosswinds ready for occupancy luxury homes such as Chatelard and Lucerne offer calming view of pine trees and terrains, a perfect view to wake up to each and every morning. Aside from these luxurious move-in ready homes, Crosswinds by Brittany also features La Verne Park where one can enjoy a blissful walk within the exclusive community.

For more information on Crosswinds by Brittany and the latest updates on its luxury developments, visit our property page. 

If you look back to 15 years ago, where did you imagine your life would be at this time? What job or business you would be running? Where you would be living and with whom? What future did you once envision for yourself? Did you ever imagine your life to be this grand?

People often form visions of where they’d like to end up, of what they wanted to be when they grow older. Most children only dream of the basic things in life, like becoming a teacher, a firefighter or maybe a princess. Adolescents base their dreams of off what adults tell them they should do, in order succeed in life. For most people, they find themselves living a life much different from what they envisioned. For the lucky few, the results have ended up much more favorable than what their younger selves could have ever conjured. 

As kids grow older their dreams grow with them and as they mature these dreams not only include their future professions, but also a more defined picture of what they want their lives to look like, what type of husband or wife they would be, how many pets they would have, in what home they would live. There are those who dream of white picket fences of the countryside and those who strive for the city life. But there is one thing most dream of and it is a luxurious and happy life.

Life at Vista Alabang

Vista Alabang offers life’s pleasures within its vicinity, accessible through major road networks and thoroughfares. The Evia Lifestyle Center is one of the main highlights of this area and is the center of the beauty that is Vista Alabang. Evia is filled with numerous well-known food establishments that are sure to excite culturally diverse palates; dining has never been this fine with Evia’s wide assortment of delicacies.

Moving into the best surrounding communities has never been so easy with AllHome’s amazing interior option selections, from furniture, hardware and home appliances. Everything that you may need for new home can be found right there at AllHome.

Evia Lifestyle Center is filled with all that you may need from these home-related needs to even more hobby specific stores and retail options for a variety of people, stores like AllDigital, a store filled with various entertainment and technological equipment; AllBike, a store perfect for every bike enthusiast beginners and pros alike; the newly opened, Pet-Buddy, ideal for every furparent and their adorable pets; Coffee and book lovers’ paradise, the Coffee Project x Fully-booked oasis. 

Given the situation the pandemic has brought, the access to world-class healthcare institutions has never been seen as this important. Vitacare Unimed Hospital is one of the major projects to come along Vista Alabang. This hospital is a result of a partnership with the Villar Group’s VitaCare Health Group Corp. and Unimed Joint Venture Corp. It is a 12-storey high establishment that would house 250 beds and 45 clinics to give its patients and clients the best care possible. 

This hospital will house modern diagnostic and laboratory facilities and equipment, and would be staffed with only the most competent of healthcare professionals with a wide-range of specialties. VitaCare Unimed Hospital and Medical Center will provide residents of Vista Alabang the highest possible quality of healthcare there is to receive.

Vista Hub, a 10-hectare business district earmarked to become one of the most advanced business IT parks in the country is also set to be developed within the confines of Vista Alabang. University Town, a 100-hectare fully integrated development that will feature globally competitive educational institutions is also a part of the plan for Vista Alabang, along with the already existent educational facilities nearby like, De La Salle Zobel, PAREF Woodrose Scool, San Beda Alabang, and Southville International School, to name a few.

Another gem found within the community of Vista Alabang is the luxurious event center, Palazzo Verde, one of the country’s most sought-after events venue. Its exquisite and glamorous Victorian architecture and high-end facilities makes it the perfect place for the grandest of occasions, such as debuts, christenings, weddings, galas, balls, and corporate affairs.

Being the best master planned community, with Vista Alabang, you no longer have to travel far to get what you need because everything you love would always be near. So, what better place is there to live than in the center of all you hold dear?

Luxurious Residential Communities of Vista Alabang

A residential neighborhood is what makes a master planned community. Brittany Corporation is the premier name in luxury real estate in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Vita Land & Lifescapes, the largest homebuilder in the country and the pioneer of themed residential communities. Brittany creates masterpieces with each of its themed luxurious developments, from Old World European, American, and Brittany Alabang’s Italian themed projects. These masterpiece communities are upscale and exudes sophistication in every square inch of its properties, be it the homes itself or the high-class amenities these communities provide.

Brittany has three luxury developments at Vista Alabang; Portofino South, Portofino Heights and Amore at Portofino. These are upscale Italian-inspired communities situated in the 1,500-hectare master planned development of Vista Alabang, offering residential lots, and house and lot packages. All three developments are within a 5-minute drive away from the Evia Lifestyle Center, 10 minutes away from the Asian Hospital Medical Center, 20 minutes away from BGC and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, and 30 minutes from the Makati Central Business District.

The most convenient access point to reach Brittany Vista Alabang is the Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway or the MCX, and daang hari road. Though Brittany Vista Alabang is surrounded by more road networks and major thoroughfares providing ease of access to the Metro and other surrounding cities. 

Imagine waking up to a grand home, opening your balcony doors to a beautiful view of the sun rising and an array of thematic homes in your vicinity. Your daily life filled with the serenity and exclusivity that Portofino provides, without the sacrifice of living away from the city. The convenience of living in the middle of a thriving neighborhood with only the best of the best developments. This is what living in Brittany Vista Alabang has to offer.

The residential communities of Brittany Vista Alabang all offer underground utilities, high-end amenities, round the clock security with electric fencing, 24/7 roving patrol, and CCTV camera at all entry and exit points, and of course, the best luxury homes in the Philippines. 

Portofino Heights

Portofino Heights is the biggest luxury themed residential development of Brittany Corporation at Vista Alabang. With 75 hectares of the charms of old-world Italy and the contemporary chic of modern Europe, Portofino Heights offers luxurious living like you could have never imagined. Being a development of Brittany Corporation, Portofino Heights, provides nothing less than a perfect community. A countryside lifestyle with masterfully designed luxurious Italian homes, with premier location. 

But there is more to Portofino Heights than just being a luxurious community, there is more to it than living a life you have dreamt of living since you were a child. Portofino Heights provides financial independence to those who choose to invest in its vision, and a life well lived to those who continue to invest in its promise. A promise to reside in the world class neighborhood of Vista Alabang.

Vista Alabang continues to develop as one of the most promising neighborhoods in the south. The Evia Lifestyle Center’s continuous expansion and wide array of shops, restaurants and recreational hotspots is only a 3-minute drive away from Portofino Heights. 

Portofino Heights feature high-end facilities located in the community amenity area, Monte di Portofino, which includes swimming pools, a fitness gym, an indoor badminton court, the grand function room, a basketball court and a tennis court.

Available lots at Portofino Height start with a size of 287 square meters to 548 square meters. Aside from the available lots, there are also three luxurious home models available to be built and bought as pre-selling house and lot packages: Pietro, a two story, 264 square meter three-bedroom home; Antonello, a two-story Italian home which has 286 square meters of floor space and 4 bedrooms; and the largest available non-ready for occupancy home, Rafaello – a three story, 292 square meter home with 4 bedrooms. For those who are looking for a ready home to move into, in order to sooner experience the luxurious life at Portofino Heights, they offer two ready for occupancy homes, which is the Pietro ready home and the Raphael Model Unit.

Portofino South

Not too far away from Portofino Heights is Portofino South. Portofino South is every bit as much as luxurious as Portofino Heights, if not more. With 50 hectares of luxury living, Portofino South exudes the same Old World Italian charm and contemporary chic of modern Europe, that Portofino Heights offer. It is around a 5-minute drive away from Portofino Heights and a 3-minute drive from Evia Lifestyle Center.

The recreational facilities of Portofino South, Parco di Portofino, highlights Italian design with the mix of nature and well-maintained landscaping, which is right beside the swimming pools, fitness gym, grand function room and the basketball court. Portofino South is also located right after the well-known luxury events venue, the Palazzo Verde.

Portofino South is already sold out leaving the bulk if Vista Alabang’s inventory with Portofino South and the third development of Brittany Alabang, Amore at Portofino.

Amore at Portofino

Amore is the newest among all Portofino enclaves and is the first to introduce the cluster and landscaped corridor concept in its development. Like the other enclaves located in Brittany Vista Alabang, Amore is a themed development, with a community that is inspired by the rustic appeal of Tuscany. It was awarded as the Best Housing Development in Manila and the Best Housing Development in the Philippines at the Philippine Property Awards for the years 2014 and 2015, forever certifying the beauty and luxury this Tuscany-inspired community provides.

Amore at Portofino is located just a minute away from Portofino South, making it only around 6 minutes away from the Evia Lifestyle Center. Just right beside Amore is also the future development and road network known as the Vista Avenue, ensuring ease of access to even more places. 

At Amore’s amenity center, residents get to enjoy breath-taking features such as, the swimming pool, basketball court, community hall, and a meditation garden.

Being the latest addition to the luxurious enclaves in Brittany Alabang, Amore at Portofino hold the greatest number of remaining inventories. Available lots at Amore starts at 195 square meters up to 642 square meters. King lots or combined lots for Amore are also available for those seeking grand spaces for their luxurious homes. These King Lots start at 625 square meters up to 1,061 square meters. 

Lorenzo, a luxurious ready home is for sale at Amore. Lorenzo is located in the Phase 3 of Amore and has a floor space of 177 square meters and a lot area of 209 square meters. This home boasts of a beautiful master’s bedroom with doors leading to a beautiful balcony overlooking the awe-inspiring community of Amore. 

Portofino Enclaves at Brittany Vista Alabang

The luxurious enclaves of Portofino all boast of incomparable location, world-class facilities, a secured environment and are an investor’s dream with its high investment yield. The property value in the area of Vista Alabang continues to appreciate with each passing quarter and each released development in the area, and given the fast growth of Vista Alabang, values would continue to skyrocket even more in the years to come growing as high a 10% – 15% per annum.

A life at Brittany Alabang is a life that most desire. A life filled with luxury, security and convenience. Have you ever imagined living in such a splendid community? Did you ever imagine your life to be this grand? At Portofino Alabang, imagination becomes reality, dreams are actualized, and life becomes truly extraordinary.

Within the master-planned development of Vista Land – Vista Alabang, one can find comfort and a sense of harmony, by experiencing the best outdoor dining at Evia.

Evia Lifestyle Center is located down South and is very accessible via Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway. In Evia, you will experience an outdoor extension to its upscale neighborhood, Portofino where you can find luxury homes for sale in Daang Hari.

There’s no better place to relax and dwell within the captivating atmosphere of an Italian-emblazoned lifestyle center with your family and loved ones. You will find comfort and safety staying in Evia, with its open space features, and open airy restaurants that provides scenic view while enjoying your meal. Visiting Evia is like traveling to a world-class dining experience with its must-try restaurants that you would experience.

Must-try restaurants with an outdoor-like dining experience

Coffee Project Black

Now, who doesn’t want to dine and chill at this coffee shop-slash-restaurant-slash bookstore? The interiors alone can provide an experience you shouldn’t miss. Image from Coffee Project / Facebook

First on the list, Coffee Project Black, a proudly homegrown brand that has elevated the café experience for Filipinos since its introduction in 2014. Coffee Project Black has always provided us world-class coffee, desserts, pastries, and affordable meal as well but there are even more things to expect about it. Recognized as one of the world’s most Instagram-able restaurants, people tend to enjoy not only the captivating menu of the Coffee Project but also the impressive interior designs of its every branch. It surely lets you relax and be productive simultaneously.

In Coffee Project Black, you will experience peace and comfort while sipping your favorite blended coffee. It also offers a complete set of meals so you don’t have to worry when taking your lunch or dinner. 

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If you’re also a book lover, you will surely love staying in Coffee Project Black. It features a variety of good books from Fully-booked, and enjoy reading while under the trees and majestic views.

Another Story

Another Story in Evia Lifestyle Center is a short drive away from Portofino Heights in Vista Alabang. Image from Spot.ph

Here’s Another Story, telling stories of different cultures from around the globe by installing world-class dining facilities that showcase multiple traditions. Offering vibrant ways of indulging your food from its colorful accent chairs to its splendid dining tables, Another Story truly jumped to another level.

This captivating restaurant provides mouth-watering home-cooked comfort food for people who love to explore the finest cuisines. Famous for its salted caramel cheesecake, you will surely love staying in Another Story all day with your friends. If you’re also looking for a terrace outdoor vibe, Another Story is the place to go. You will enjoy the panoramic view of the class and the vibrant experience in Evia.

Italianni’s

Italianni’s dining experience at Evia Lifestyle Center is one-of-a-kind as it features a spacious and vibrant setup. Image from Italiannis Evia Facebook Page

Famous for its pizza and pasta, Italianni’s is one of the most sought-after. With its elegant interior designs that ensembles minimal aesthetics and modern wooden dining facilities, this restaurant will always conquer every diner’s heart. Behind all the delicious Italian cuisines served in its every table come with the story of a humble beginning to a success narrative.

Teppanya

The fine dining experience at Teppanya Evia Lifestyle Center offers mouth-watering Japanese cuisine with your favorite dishes. Image from Teppanya – Evia Facebook Page.

There’s nothing compared to a teppanyaki dining experience, right? Treat your family to Teppanya for an interactive, dynamic, and classy show of flipping and chopping — a show better seen than explained when it comes to a restaurant that incorporates fresh ingredients, homegrown talent, and well-executed Japanese classics at the forefront.

What else in Vista Alabang?

Evia Lifestyle Center holds way too many great reasons for any one of us to drive down South including its beautiful landscape, IG-worthy coffee shops, convenient grocery shopping, and boutique for your pets.

Aside from being a master-planned development that offers a convenient lifestyle with present restaurants in Evia, it’s also a home to the three grand enclaves of Portofino – Portofino Heights, Portofino South, and Amore at Portofino. Filled with classic Italian-inspired luxury homes, it completes your experience from a fine dining escapade in Evia to luxury living at Portofino.

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