Why I love South Forbes

MANILA, Philippines - Have you been house hunting lately? The market is just so packed these days that there’s just too many to choose from. So let’s narrow down the criteria. Choosing a home -- how it looks, how many rooms there are, does it come with a garden -- is easy, but deciding where to build it is the major question.

The Long Run. What is now the ideal place to set up and sustain businesses, educational institutions, and residential developments with the availability and continuous improvement of major infrastructure such as roads, communication systems, and electricity is the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor. Over the years, it has boomed to become the new metropolis of “the South” and has become the new ground for fresh ideas and blossoming dreams.

South Forbes Golf City, Cathay Land’s flagship project, is the country’s largest fully-integrated, self-sustaining, and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor and its general proximity to all aspects of living -- work, education, leisure, and nature -- makes it a prime investment.

Lifeblood. Within South Forbes, the planning has been deeply rooted in the tenets of New Urbanism where, because of the creation of walkable districts, there is a reduction in the dependency of automobiles and a conscious preservation of critical lands. South Forbes is intended to be a sustainable and pedestrian-friendly city.

Its lifestyle template is the 5 Clusters of Excellence where an internationally-themed Residential Cluster works in synergy with a highly-diverse Education, Business, Wellness, and Leisure Clusters so that all residents experience a balanced, dynamic, and sustainable lifestyle.

“Our residents need not leave the confines of the city since all aspects of living are within comfortable walking distance from home,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng. “In fact, with our thrust for a greener environment, people enjoy the walking experience by breathing in fresh air and not smoke from the muffler.”

Pamper yourself with heavenly spa treatments at the Astoria Plaza South Forbes Wellness Center.

United Colors. In what is labeled as contained diversity, South Forbes’ Residential Cluster turns on an international look with enclaves reflecting a foreign culture and lifestyle spiced up with our own Filipino sensibilities.

“This uniqueness earned South Forbes the Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, and the Highly Commended Award for Best Development by the 2010 Bloomberg Asia-Pacific Residential Award,” said Mr. Ng.

The Residential Cluster comes in four types: Communities where utilities are in hybrid form, the Mansions with underground utilities, Condos with medium-rise structures, and Fairway or housing along the golf course. 

Balancing Act. South Forbes plans to develop an Information Technology park within its Business Cluster, called the Cyberpark, expected to primarily attract Information Technology locators that are engaged in, but not limited to, software development and application, IT-enabled services, content development for multi-media or internet purposes, knowledge-based and computer-enabled support services, business process out-sourcing, and IT research and development.

Presently, the Education Cluster is beefed up with the Learning Links Academy of Sta. Rosa which offers pre-school to secondary levels while the South Forbes City Colleges will have modern facilities equipped with fiber optic connectivity to insure that the future potential applicants and enrollees will be educated and trained on an international standard.

Wellness is all about harmony of body and soul and nowhere else is that the mantra than at the Astoria Plaza South Forbes Wellness Center.

Indeed, there are a lot of reasons to love South Forbes. 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.