Camella: The OFW seafarers' top choice

MANILA, Philippines - A nation of 7,107 islands, the Philippines ’ love affair with the sea runs deep in our blood. We take to the water with the same ease that we do on land – calling this powerful element of nature a friend, a source of life, and in many ways, a home. But for many Filipino families, the sea has also become a wall that separates loved ones. With many modern-day seafarers engaging in work overseas, parents now face the reality of leaving their children behind to secure their future.

Camella, a member of Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. and the Philippines’ leader in affordable housing, honors the sacrifice of these brave men and women by ensuring that the families they leave behind are living in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. It is a commitment that dates as far back as 1975 when the very first Camella home ever sold was purchased by an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) seafarer. Since then, Camella has become the preferred development of migrant Filipinos for their families in the Philippines. Majority of OFW Camella homeowners today are seafarers.

“More than anything else, this is about peace of mind,” Camella president Maribeth Tolentino said. “Our seafarers live for months or even years at a time on cruise or merchant ships, plying the treacherous waters every single day. They are away from their families and would not immediately be able to come to their aid should the need arise. What Camella provides is a home that is safe and secure – one that could extend the protection they would want to give their families even in their absence. Camella offers a nurturing community that assures our seafarers that their families enjoy a higher quality of life worthy of their sacrifices.”

With over 200,000 homes built, Camella has established presence in 19 provinces and 44 cities and municipalities. Each Camella development is established in well-chosen areas to ensure accessibility to commercial districts, schools and hospitals. Every single Camella community offers a wide range of model homes with each one especially designed to cater to the different needs in different stages of living. From newly-weds to empty-nesters, there is a Camella home that fits everyone.

For more information on Camella developments, call: (02) 584-1182 or 0917-8576494 for Direct Marketing; 772-1096 for South Manila; 723-5013 for East Manila; 352-4457 for North Manila; (044) 796-0078 for North Luzon; (043) 757-0702 for South Luzon, (033) 337-7699 for Visayas and (082) 298-0387 and (082) 298-0300 for Mindanao projects, or log on to www.camella.com.ph.