MANILA, Philippines - Long before words like gravity, kinetics, heat or even energy were invented, ancient man knew how nature worked by simple observation of his environment. This knowledge, together with Yin and Yang principles, has formed the backbone of all Chinese culture, including Feng Shui. One of the basic principles of Feng Shui is the principle of five elements, which are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water -- when, in balance, brings about harmony.
Similarly, what brings about order and harmony to South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, and recipient of the Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, and, recently, the Highly Commended Award for Best Development by the 2010 Bloomberg Asia-Pacific Residential Award, is its prime feature, the 5 Clusters of Excellence, where five development elements work in synergy to provide residents with a place to live, study, work, relax, and play.
Green. The first element is wood because it is the beginning of new life. No better element can describe the Residential Cluster where the homes of loving families and individuals become the source of life in every community.
What makes this cluster unique within South Forbes and every other residential development in the country is its international theme. Each enclave embodies a feature city and culture and reflects these in the planning and design, from the home to the feature amenities, even the streets.
Red. “The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled,” said Plutarch. And in South Forbes, every mind will be set on fire with the quality of education its notable schools offer. The Learning Links Academy of Sta. Rosa offers from pre-school to secondary levels, which also has its own daycare, while the South Forbes City Colleges by GCIC offers tertiary levels.
Other renowned institutions nearby are the De La Salle University Canlubang, St. Scholastica’s, Don Bosco, and Brent International School, while Xavier School will open next year.
Yellow. Earth symbolizes the “center”. And with today’s stressful lifestyle, there is more need for South Forbes’ Wellness Cluster where we can find our center and bring balance to our bodies and spirits.
Fortunately, with the Astoria Plaza — South Forbes Business Hotel and Conference Center which houses the spa and specialist clinics to serve the wellness requirements of the young, adult, and even the retirees from here and abroad, all will be well. Hospitals like the Southern Luzon Hospital and Medical Center will offer nothing but the best medical facilities and treatment.
Gray. Metal -- which comes in many forms like gold, silver, bronze, etc. — represents money, the lifeblood of every industry. South Forbes’ Business Cluster, where residents can establish their businesses or hold careers, will include the South Forbes Cyberpark, featuring world-class, built-to-specification buildings suited for BPOs and call centers, as well as an established business and technology node in Metro Sta. Rosa.
Blue. We all know from experience that taking a shower or a bath relaxes us. The water washes the negative emotions and tiredness away. Water refreshes and cleanses our aura and body.
Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.