Camella launches second community in Balanga

MANILA, Philippines - At the heart of progressive, yet charming Bataan is its bustling capital city, Balanga.  It is here that Camella – the real estate brand with the widest geographic reach in the country – has chosen to follow the success of Camella Bataan with its second project  in the province – Camella Balanga in Brgy. Cupang.

The mid-market subsidiary of Vilar-led Vista Land and Landscapes, Camella has long been a familiar household name in the country.  In over 37 years, it has built a wide selection of high-quality homes and exquisitely themed communities and master planned “cities” across our islands – each one carrying with it Vista Land’s expertise in space planning, carefully thought out and sustainable architecture, and an innate knack for selecting the most accessible and attractive locations – always conveniently close to schools, business centers, transport hubs, and places of worship, entertainment and culture. 

In a 2011 study by Colliers International Research, Vista Land stood out as the leader in Philippine residential real estate development with over 18,422 houses, house and lots and condominiums sold out in that year.  Like its mother company, Camella understands the ultimate dream of every Filipino to have a home of their own.  Thus, it is their vision to build a home for every Filipino. 

To date, the group has built more than 250,000 homes and maintains a wide presence in Mega Manila and 31 other key provincial destinations and 63 cities and municipalities. 

Reaching even higher to bring better housing to Filipinos, Camella has introduced “Camella Condo Homes” or CCH – a selection of low- and mid-rise condominiums as beautifully and thoughtfully designed and built as its house and lot developments.

Outside Mega Manila, Camella builds, manages and markets its developments as well. Camella has been building houses and communities in the provinces for the affordable, middle and upper middle income segments offering Lessandra, Camella and Jewels Series homes respectively.

Balanga, which is an equally residential and agricultural city, is so strategically nestled in Bataan’s heart that is has become the province’s center for trade, commerce, services, and education.  Coupled with successful agriculture and fishing industries, Balanga – currently one of the wealthiest towns in Bataan – has become a good place for businesses and, with the facilities the blossoming province has to offer and continues to improve, an ideal place to raise a family.  This is one reason for the success of Camella Bataan in Brgy. Tuyo, the company’s first venture in the  capital city.

Company officials said Camella Balanga will be a stunning upgrade from the first community.  Equipped with a keen understanding of the Balangueños’ psyche – what they want and what they need – the 10-hectare community’s design is inspired by Italy’s ocean-side resort towns, bringing the exquisite Mediterranean charm to Bataan.

Camella Balanga will offer a selection of the more popular home models from the Camella Series – Marvela, Carmela, Drina, and Elaisa – as well as designer homes from the Jewels series – Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby.

Understanding every family’s need for leisure, exercise and letting off steam, the village comes with playgrounds for the kids and kids-at-heart; parks for walking, running and picnicking; and a basketball court for a bit of feisty but friendly competition.  The clubhouse itself, inspired by the quiet villas that dot the foothills of Capri, will offer a swimming pool, function rooms and a main hall for the neighborhood socials and occasional al fresco dining. A perimeter wall will enclose the village in safety, there will also be 24/7 roving security and a guarded main entrance to guarantee every resident’s peace of mind.

The site for Camella’s second Bataan community was specially selected precisely to be easy to get to and allow its residents quick access to whatever place or service they need to live comfortably and completely.  Top bus companies ply the Bataan-Manila, Bataan-Olongapo and Bataan-Baguio routes and an array of mini buses and tricycles traverse the inter-municipal road with Balanga as the terminal point – filling in the transport gaps. Main transport terminals close to the property gates make movement to, within and from the rest of the city and province a breeze.

With Balanga standing as the educational center of the province of Bataan, a number of the region’s top educational institutes are within easy driving distance from the community – the Bataan Peninsula State University, Bataan Montessori School, Tomas Del Rosario College, Bataan Infant Jesus School, AMA, STI, and the Asia Pacific College of Advance Studies.  In case of a medical emergency – or everyday health issues – the Bataan General Hospital, Isaac Catalina Medical Clinic, St Joseph Hospital, and the Bataan Doctors Hospital are very close by. 

Of course, leisure is definitely crucial to living a full life.  Galeria Victoria, Ocampo’s Mall and the Center Plaza Mall stand ready to fulfill the entertainment needs of Camella’s residents, and for the absolute necessities, there are Robinson’s Supermarket, Balanga Public Market, Elizabeth Supermarket, and Vercon’s Supermarket – all a few easy minutes from the village gates.

Beyond that, Balanga and its mother province Bataan offer a wealth of destinations for the adventure seeker, nature lover or history buff.  The glorious Mount Samat offers amazing panoramas and wonderful trekking and climbing possibilities.  There is also the Pawikan sanctuary – a collection of hidden beaches where the province’s most famous visitors, the massive sea turtles, come yearly to lay their eggs in the warn tropical sand before sliding silently back into the sea.  The province is also known for its amazing bird-watching sites, waterfalls, churches, and the many memorial shrines and landmarks that guarantee we will never forget the moments of horror and courage during World War II.

It is in the midst of all this beauty, inspiration and history, coupled with Balanga’s immense growth and expansion, that Camella has selected to create its newest community for Filipino families to grow, and bloom, and live the life they wish for and truly deserve.