Why should you buy a condo in Metro Manila?
Traffic congestion is a problem that every city resident knows too well. This is mainly because of the continued influx of people to the metropolis and the lack of adequate infrastructure for public transportation.
People are spending long hours on the road trying to get from point A to point A instead of using their time for productive and worthwhile endeavors. In fact, the business community in the capital have asked the government to step up in addressing the horrendous traffic which is estimated to cost the economy PhP3.4 billion each day.
However, moving to the less congested countryside is not a solution for many students, professionals and families in Metro Manila. Top schools and most job opportunities are still confined in the capital. So city residents have very few options to leave home early, find a school or a job near their home, or live near public transportation networks. This is where condo-living becomes relevant.
DMCI Homes condo communities are strategically located near major highways, train stations, and bus terminals in Metro Manila. Moving around is made more convenient and affordable. A typical 2-hour commute can be cut into 20-30 minutes. For an instance, you can get from Quezon City to Makati Central Business District via the MRT within 20 minutes compared to a potential 2-3 hour drive.
Choose DMCI Homes communities situated near transport networks. Below is a quick guide:
DMCI Communities in Quezon City
Quezon City is the biggest city of the capital. It has about 3 million residents, many of whom work in other cities such as Ortigas Center in Pasig City and the Makati City CBD. Accessible transport infrastructure is a top government priority to ease the hassles of traveling from Quezon City to elsewhere.
The government is building new infrastructure to improve movement across the capital. One of the major projects is the MRT Line-7. This 23-kilometer railway line has 14 stations from San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan to the MRT-3 North Avenue station. The MRT-3 line connects cities that EDSA passes through, from Quezon City to Pasay City. As of March 31, 2020, 51.84% of MRT Line-7 has been completed.
The Metro Manila Subway is a 36-kilometer line consisting of 15 stations that will run through Quezon City, Pasig City, Makati City, Taguig City, and Pasay City. It will also link to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The Metro Manila Subway, expected to be fully operational by 2025, will connect other rail transit services, namely LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3, PNR Metro Commuter Line, and MRT-7. It will also link the planned Makati Intra-city Subway, MRT-4 and MRT-8.
Another major transport network in the works is the NLEX-SLEX Connector which is bound to be completed by December 2021. This 8-kilometer toll expressway will extend the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) to the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), cutting travel time from Clark, Pampanga to Calamba, Laguna by an hour. The connector aims to decongest traffic in Metro Manila.
DMCI Homes develops resort-style gated neighborhoods near transport networks in Metro Manila, including the Lyre Garden Residences near the anticipated MRT-7. Below is a rundown of your housing options in Quezon City.
The Crestmont
The Crestmont is a high-rise condo located on Panay Avenue in South Triangle, Quezon City. This modern contemporary-themed community, as all DMCI Homes communities, ensures 24/7 security, standby electric generator and a well-secured perimeter fence and main entrance gate. Enjoy lifestyle amenities, including lounge areas, fitness gym, pools, entertainment room, and childrens play area.
The Crestmont is just a couple of minutes away from EDSA and the MRT-3 Quezon Avenue Station. It is 28-minutes away from NLEX, the gateway to north Luzon. This DMCI Homes community is surrounded by commercial centers (TriNoma, Vertis North, Centris Walk and SM Savemore), top hospitals (the Philippine Children's Medical Center, Capitol Medical Center and East Avenue Medical Center) and schools (the Philippine Science High School and the University of the Philippines – Diliman).
Status: Under construction
Cameron Residences
The Cameron Residences is a modern tropical-inspired condo community situated on Mapalad Street, Barangay Mariblo, Roosevelt Avenue, Quezon City. The featured facilities and amenities include a gazebo/cabana, lounge area, swimming pools, entertainment room, landscaped gardens, a roof deck, indoor gym, and children's playground. There is a convenience store, a water station and a laundry station inside the condo community.
The Cameron Residences is about 10 minutes away from the LRT-1 Roosevelt and the MRT-3 Quezon Avenue stations. No need to travel far for schools, as several top institutions are nearby, including the Trinity University of Asia, St. Theresa's College, the University of Santo Tomas and the University of the Philippines - Diliman. Commercial hubs are also about 15 minutes away. Relax and shop at TriNoma, SM North EDSA, Eton Centris or Fisher Mall.
Status: Under construction
Infina Towers
The Infina Towers sprawl along Aurora Boulevard in Barangay Marilag, Quezon City. Its two high-rise buildings are equipped with 24-hour security, provision for CCTV cameras, standby electric generator and WiFi access. Residents can enjoy well-designed lifestyle amenities, including a fitness gym, swimming pool, game room, and entertainment room. The Infina Towers also feature a multi-purpose court, a children's playground and a picnic grove.
This modern tropical condo community is in close proximity to the LRT-2 Anonas Station and the MRT-3 Araneta Center-Cubao Station. It is also 10 minutes away from the Araneta Center Bus terminal. The Infina Towers is surrounded by central business districts, namely the Araneta City, Eastwood City, UP-Ayala Technohub and Ortigas Center. Schools (University of the Philippines-Diliman and the Ateneo de Manila University), hospitals (the World Citi Medical Center and the St. Luke's Medical Center) and shopping malls are also nearby.
Status: Under construction
Viera Residences
The Viera Residences on Scout Tuason Avenue, Barangay Obrero, Quezon City is a modern symmetry-themed condo community. Its high-rise condo features various indoor and outdoor lifestyle amenities that suit resort-style living in Metro Manila. It has an A/V room, game area, fitness gym, kiddie pool, lap pool and lounge pool. There is also a children's play area and an activity lawn for outdoor activities.
The Viera Residences stands in the middle of Quezon City and parts of Manila. It is accessible via numerous roads, including Quezon Avenue, EDSA, Timog Avenue, E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Kamuning-Kamias Roads, Tomas Morato Ave. and Don Alejandro Roces Avenue. You can drive around Quezon City and the rest of Metro Manila easily.
Families with children in school will find the Viera Residences an ideal home. This condo for rent in Quezon is near St. Paul University, Xavier School, La Salle-Greenhills, Immaculate Conception Academy, St. Mary’s College and Trinity University of Asia.
Status: Ready for Occupancy
DMCI Communities in Pasig-Antipolo
Satori Residences
The Satori Residences is a sprawling resort-style community being built at F. Pasco Avenue in Santolan, Pasig City. Its five eco-friendly buildings are inspired by Japanese elements that bring relaxation and peace to residents. This neo-Asian minimalist community features a fitness gym, pool water slides, a Sky Lounge, multi-purpose hall, grill pits, A/V room and a game area. Residents can also enjoy the magnificent view from the roof deck, the calming pool deck and the expansive picnic/grill area.
This DMCI Homes community is near malls, including Ayala Malls Feliz, SM Marikina and Robinsons Metro East. It is also an easy commute to Eastwood City and Ortigas Center. The nearby schools include the Ateneo de Manila University, Miriam College and the University of the Philippines - Diliman. For hospitals, Satori Residences is a quick drive to the Marikina Doctors Hospital, St. Camillus Medical Center and the Salve Regina General Hospital.
Status: Under construction
Another DMCI Homes community near the new LRT-2 lines is Infina Towers in Barangay Marilag, Quezon City.
DMCI Communities in Pasig-Mandaluyong
The cities of Pasig and Mandaluyong are ideal residential choices for millennials working in Makati City and Taguig City. The areas are more affordable in terms of rent and cost of living compared to Makati CBD and BGC. Many parts of Mandaluyong are only one jeep or bus ride away from Ayala Avenue. Pasig has a transport network that connects EDSA and the rest of Metro Manila.
The government is currently working on the BGC-Ortigas Center Link Bridge which will connect Pasig and Taguig. This will cut the typical one-hour travel via EDSA to 12 minutes. The bridge will decongest EDSA and C5 and help people living in Pasig travel faster to their workplaces in the BGC and the Makati CBDs.
What DMCI Homes communities are accessible through major transport infrastructure in Pasig and Mandaluyong?
Brixton Place
The Brixton Place is strategically located on West Capitol Drive in Kapitolyo, Pasig City. This modern tropical community has two high-rise buildings equipped with fire alarm and automatic sprinkler system, fire cabinets and fire exits, garbage rooms, mailbox area, elevators and provision for CCTV cameras. The Sky Patio is designed with the eco-friendly Lumiventt Technology.
Brixton Place residents may enjoy the many lifestyle amenities, especially designed for a resort-style living. The amenities include a fitness gym, tree court, game room, view deck, multi-purpose court, gazebo/cabana, picnic grove and pool deck.
This vertical community is a perfect investment option for people wanting to earn rental income. You may lease your unit to millennials working in Ortigas Center, the Makati CBD or BGC. Brixton Place is also near malls and supermarkets (Greenfield District, Shangri-La Plaza, and Robinsons Place) and schools (Lourdes School, St. Paul College and the University of Asia and the Pacific).
Status: Under construction
Fairlane Residences
The Fairlane Residences is a modern tropical-inspired condo community that will soon rise on West Capitol in Kapitolyo, Pasig City. The high-rise condo features a reliable fire alarm and automatic sprinkler system, fire exit and fire cabinets, garbage rooms, mailbox area, passenger elevators and provision for CCTV. There will also be landscaped atriums and a Sky Patio engineered with Lumiventt Technology.
This condo community suits millennials and families who would want a quality lifestyle in the middle of the metropolis. The Fairlane Residences feature an A/V room, game area and a fitness gym. For outdoor activities, residents may use the picnic and BBQ area, grill pits, multi-purpose court, pool deck and interactive water play.
The Fairlane Residences are only 15 minutes away from MRT-3 Boni Station and EDSA. It is near business and commercial hubs such as SM Megamall, Shangri-La Plaza, Robinsons Galleria and Capitol Commons. This condo community is also less than 30 minutes from the St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City, The Medical City and the Victor Potenciano Medical Center.
Status: Under construction
Allegra Garden Place
The Allegra Garden Place will soon rise on Pasig Boulevard, Barangay Bagong Ilog in Pasig City. This modern Moroccan-inspired condo community is perfect for retirees who want to spend their golden years in the Philippines. There will be a wide selection of lifestyle amenities, including an entertainment room, game room, open lawn/picnic grove, Sky Lounge, View Deck, lap pool and leisure pool. You may also stay physically active in the fitness gym and the Sky Promenade.
The Allegra Garden Place will be accessible via the Metro Manila Subway, Santa Monica Bridge and BGC-Ortigas Center Link Bridge. It is strategically located near Ortigas Center and BGC as well as various commercial hubs, including Shangri-La Plaza, SM Megamall, SM Aura, Ayala Mall, the Estancia Mall and Market! Market!. If you are a retiree, it is good to know that the Allegra Garden Place is a quick trip to St. Luke's Medical Center, The Medical City, and the Victor Potenciano Medical Center.
Status: Under construction
Sheridan Towers
The Sheridan Towers is a two-building condo community located on Sheridan Street, Pasig City. The modern tropical design promotes resort-style living in the metropolis with its selection of amenities. This type of home is ideal for hardworking millennials aspiring for a quality lifestyle.
The Sheridan Towers features a well-equipped indoor gym, leisure pool, game room, entertainment room, and pool deck. There is also a spa and a multi-purpose court. For families with kids, they will appreciate the safe children's playground and children's recreational space/daycare.
Like other DMCI Homes communities, the Sheridan Towers is situated near transport networks. It is a short walk to MRT-3 Boni and Shaw Boulevard stations. If you are driving, you may take EDSA or Boni Avenue to get to other parts of Metro Manila.
The Sheridan Towers is surrounded by commercial hubs, including Shangri-La Plaza, SM Megamall and the Greenfield District. It is also in close proximity to Ortigas Center and roughly five kilometers away from the Makati CBD and BGC.
Status: South Tower is ready for occupancy; the North Tower is under construction
Lumiere Residences
The Lumiere Residences is a three-building modern tropical-inspired condo community located on Pasig Boulevard corner Shaw Boulevard in Pasig City. This gated neighborhood features numerous amenities that promote a well-balanced lifestyle amid the fast-paced city life. Residents have access to a fitness gym, game room, jogging/biking path, entertainment room, function hall and pools. There is also a study room for students and workers on work-from-home arrangements.
The Lumiere Residences is engineered to allow the natural circulation of air and sunlight in buildings, hallways and outdoor common areas. D.M. Consunji, Inc.’s Lumiventt Technology helps condo residents save on power usage and live well in a healthy environment.
This premier DMCI Homes community is accessible via Shaw Boulevard, Meralco Avenue, C5. It is perfect for families with school children and college students, as it is near St. Paul College, Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, Pasig Catholic College, the University of Asia and the Pacific, and the Pamantasang Lungsod ng Pasig. If you are a working professional, choosing the Lumiere Residences will allow you to save time traveling to and from business districts (Ortigas Center, Eastwood City, Makati CBD and BGC).
Status: The East Tower is ready for occupancy; the West Tower is ready for occupancy; the North Tower is under construction
DMCI Communities in the South
The South of Manila is composed of the cities of Makati, Taguig, Pateros, Pasay, Paranaque, Muntinlupa and Las Piñas. You will find the country's largest business districts, top schools, hospitals and entertainment hubs in these Metro Manila cities. The South is indeed an ideal option for your residential needs.
Soon, it will be easier to move from the southern to the northern cities of the capital region, and vice-versa. The Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 will connect Buendia in Makati City and NLEX in Quezon City. This 18.83-kilometer expressway will link the SLEX and the NLEX, and decongest traffic on EDSA, C5 and other parts of Metro Manila. The Skyway Stage 3 extension is expected to be completed by December 2020.
The government is also constructing an LRT-1 extension, the Dr. A. Santos Avenue station located on Dr. Santos Avenue corner C5 Extension in Parañaque City. This new station is targeted to be operational by 2021.
Another major transport infrastructure in the works is C5 South Link which will stretch from R-1 Expressway to SLEX/C5. This 7.70-kilometer toll road project will link business districts in Makati and BGC to Parañaque, Las Piñas and Cavite. It will reduce the travel time of South residents working in Makati and in Taguig.
What DMCI Homes communities are near transport networks that connect the South and the North?
The Celandine
The Celadine is a premier condo community situated on A. Bonifacio Avenue, Quezon City. Its high-rise building is equipped with a fire alarm and automatic sprinkler system, fire exit, fire cabinets, provision for CCTV, passenger elevators and parking spaces. There are landscaped atriums, a reception lobby and sky patio engineered with Lumiventt Technology.
Residents of The Celandine may enjoy the many lifestyle amenities, including a fitness gym, a leisure pool, a pool deck, a game room, an entertainment room, and a jogging/biking path. This secure community also features grill pits, an open lawn for picnics, a roof deck and a lounge area.
The Celadine is accessible via LRT-1 Balintawak Station in Quezon City and the upcoming Skyway Stage 3 extension. You either take the railway station to other parts of Metro Manila or drive through the expressway.
This DMCI Homes community is surrounded by schools, including the Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, Our Lady of Grace Academy, St. Jude College and the University of the Philippines-Diliman. It is also a quick commute to commercial centers such as TriNoma, SM North and Landers.
Status: Under construction
The Atherton
The Atherton is a high-rise condo that will soon rise along Dr. A. Santos Avenue in Parañaque City. This modern tropical-themed residential community features well-designed amenities that aim to promote quality living in the metropolis. Residents may get physically active in the badminton court, the fitness gym, on the jogging/biking path or in the pool deck. They may also relax with family and friends in the entertainment room, the game area and the roof deck.
The Atherton is accessible via SLEX and Dr. A. Santos Avenue which leads to NAIA 1 and 2. Soon, it will also be a stone throw away from LRT-1 Dr. A. Santos Avenue station and a quick drive from northern Metro Manila through the Skyway Stage 3 extension.
Business districts and commercial hubs surround The Atherton. The Alabang Town Center, Festival Mall-Alabang, SM City BF Parañaque and Sucat, Virramall and the Madrigal Business Park are nearby. Major hospitals, including the Asian Hospital and Parañaque Doctors Hospital are in close proximity.
Status: Under construction
Sonora Garden Residences
The Sonora Garden Residences is being constructed along Alabang-Zapote Road, Talon Uno in Las Piñas. This condo community is designed with modern contemporary inspiration, creating a laid-back residential environment for city dwellers.
Residents are welcome to use the lifestyle amenities including the Sky Lounge, gazebo/cabana, fitness gym, function hall, and game room. For outdoor activities, there is a basketball court/playcourt, children's playground, pool deck and jogging/biking path.
The three high-rise buildings of the Sonora Garden Residences have parking spaces, landscaped atriums, a mailbox area, garbage room, elevators and a Lumiventt Technology-engineered Sky Patio.
This DMCI Homes community is accessible via SLEX, Alabang-Zapote Road and Coastal Road. It will also be an easy commute via the upcoming LRT-1 Dr. A. Santos Avenue station.
Residents of the Sonora Garden Residences will be near business and commercial hubs (Madrigal Business Park, Alabang Town Center, SM Southmall, and SM Las Piñas), schools (San Beda College Alabang, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, the University of Perpetual Help System, and PATTS College of Aeronautics), and top hospitals (the Alabang Medical Center, Perpetual Help Medical Center, Las Piñas Doctors Hospital and the A. Zarate Medical Center).
Status: Under construction
Final thoughts
There are so many benefits of purchasing a condo in Metro Manila. If you are to buy a unit for your personal use, it will ensure that you are able to move around easily and more efficiently. DMCI Homes communities are strategically located near major transport networks, business districts, commercial hubs, schools and hospitals. The accessibility and resort-style design of DMCI Homes projects promote quality living in the midst of bustling metropolis areas.
If you are getting a condo for investment purposes, you can easily find prospective short- and long-term renters. The location, facilities and amenities of DMCI Homes neighborhoods are truly attractive to city dwellers.
Call DMCI Homes today and know your condo unit options.