MANILA, Philippines - Tuguegarao, the capital city of the province of Cagayan, is sheltered by the Sierra Madre Mountains in the east, the Cordilleras in the west, and the Caraballo Mountains in the south, which gives guests a breathtaking 360-degree view of some of the Philippines’ most beautiful mountain ranges.
What began as a small settlement governed as a barangay grew into a mission pueblo under the Spanish rule. The city flourished quickly and today, it is home to a mixed population of Ybanags, Ilocanos, Tagalogs, Itawis and Pampangos as well as descendants of the Chinese and Hindu settlers who are now taking advantage of the various developments that have been marking its progress.
Tuguegarao is the site of various colonial structures, including the Saints Peter and Paul Metropolitan Cathedral built in 1761, and the Ermita de Piedra de San Jacinto, which is the oldest brick structure. Linking Tuguegarao City to the rest of the province is Buntun Bridge, the country’s second longest, which offers an unobstructed view of the majestic Cagayan River.
It is home to the Callao Caves with its seven chambers fashioned by Mother Nature. Not too far is the 400-year-old pilgrimage site of Our Lady of Piat — welcoming devotees from all over the world. The Alcala Church, on the other hand, is home to the oldest church bell, which dates back to the 15th century. And for beach buffs and nature trippers, Port Irene is where one can find the Anggib Beach; its pristine waters often remind visitors of rustic Boracay of two decades past.
It boasts over a dozen universities, and public and private elementary and high schools. Students come from as far as China, Congo, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and South Korea to earn a degree in nursing, biology education, and medicine. An emerging metropolis, Tuguegarao is the site of the Regional Trading Center and the Regional Support Service Center for Tourism and Industrial Development and Agricultural Modernization.
Indeed, Tuguegarao today continues to enjoy the abundance of resources that its early settlers were drawn to. And the presence of Camella in the city completes and complements its status as a first-class city.
Situated along the Maharlika Highway (National Highway), the centrally located Camella Tuguegarao is a nine-hectare development offering a safe, well-planned and secure community.
“Camella Tuguegarao provides the same quality of affordable housing they’ve been offering to prime cities all over the country,” said Camella president Maribeth C. Tolentino.
“Offering a wide range of units, residents of Tuguegarao are sure to find one that best suits their lifestyle. From single professionals to starting families and even empty-nesters, each home is designed to maximize the space, ensure comfort, and create a loving home that one can be proud of,” noted Dante Julongbayan, Camella operations head for North Luzon.
Camella Tuguegarao also offers prime amenities such as a clubhouse, an adult and kiddie pool, and a playground where children can play in a safe environment.
The grand launch of Camella Tuguegarao was highlighted by the unveiling of the Camella Affordable Series, which boasts four model homes: Elaisa, Drina, Carmela and Marvela. Also included in the showcase area is Lessandra series, which offers units that are easily within one’s budget.
“Camella Tuguegarao is a picture of serenity. Surrounded by the majestic mountains, and within easy reach of the city’s major commercial hubs, life cannot get any better than a home in Camella,” said Tolentino.
Camella is a subsidiary of Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc., the country’s largest homebuilder. It has 35 years of experience, built more than 200,000 homes through 87 projects and is maintaining a strong presence in Mega Manila and 19 other key provincial destinations and 44 cities and municipalities, while aggressively expanding to other regions.
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