Ela-G guest condo at Athena Tower III Condominium Baguio

By: Ela-G

126 Dominican Road Baguio City

Ela-G is a line of affordable guest condominium units that are designed for frequent travelers in the summer capital Baguio.  Ela-G series was offered by elabizProperties, targeted towards women clientele, backpackers, dabarkads, family get-together, corporate outings, etc. Come home & live with us.

Development Features:

7- story Mid-rise building

24/7-hour security
24/7 Brightly lit hallways

Ample water supply (Water utility provider / deep well)

A centralized garbage collection area

Free parking  slots

The space

Floor area: 72 sqm

Accommodates: 10

Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms: 2

Beds: 12

Check-In: 2PM

Check Out: 12PM (noon)

Property Type: Condominium

Room type: Entire condo pad /apt

Amenities

24/7 Wi-Fi enabled

Entertainment systems (flat screen TV w/ USB port + TV plus)  
Elegant modern furniture's 

Fully equips kitchen showcase including cooking range & refrigerator 

Provision of shower heater in modern bathrooms

Provision  of solar (emergency lighting & cellphone charging points

Specialized lighting system to suit your mood 

Laptop friendly workspace

Closet & hangers

Baggage rack (located inside bedrooms)

Free parking on premises (Note: 1-parking slot per unit only, fist come/first served)

Dedicated unit escape route 

Others:

Breakfast (Bread & jam, coffee - the first day only)

Bathroom essential pack

Family/kid-friendly

Prices

This  2-bedroom fully furnished condo unit cost: Php 5,000.00 ($100.00) daily

Extra people: Php 300.00 ($6.00) / night after 10 guests

Weekly Discount: 15%

Monthly Discount: 30%

Cancellation: Strict

Weekend & holiday Price: $110.00 / night

Prevailing exchange rate: 1.0 USD = 50.00 PHP (12/01/2017)

Description

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1 (green room)

2-queen & 2-single bunk beds 

Bedroom 2 (pink room)

2-queen & 2-single bunk beds

Common Spaces, etc.

Comfortable living area

Complete kitchen showcase

Comfortable Dining area

2-bathrooms (green/pink)

Guest access

SELF CHECK-IN (Key Safe Box)
As part of our continued innovations to enhance the operations at Ela-G guest condo Baguio, we recently installed a Key Safe Box to provide our guest with a self-check-in option if needed. Guest can enter the number of combinations provided to open the Key Safe Box. It is also a great way for us and our home’s caretakers to gain access without the hassle of bringing spare keys each time we want to visit the unit / when it is time to clean up. Waiting for the day when we will able to acquire igloohome Smart Lock from AirBnB.

You have access to the whole unit and the common areas of the condominium.

Interaction with guests and or backpackers

We and our staff will be attending to your needs pertaining to your booking and to any concerns that you may have.

Baguio Tourist Spots Itinerary

The neighborhood is peaceful with mountain views and pine trees. Only a few minutes’ drives to popular tourist destinations in Baguio City & nearby areas. Athena Tower III is only a few steps to/from Lourdes Grotto. For easy navigation, use Waze.

Getting around & transport facilities /routes

Victory liner (to/from Metro Manila) -  16 min 

Partas (to/from Ilocos ) – 15 min

Taxis can be called to take you to any point in the city. Uber and Grab Taxi services are also available in Baguio so getting around is convenient even without your own vehicle - 24/7.

Public transport utility (jeepney) line are available nearby which is about 5 minutes' walk from the place – Varies timing.

House Rules

No illicit drugs, liquor or smoking inside the unit. Smoke only in the designated area provided by condominium complex property management office which is near the main entrance.

No loud music, parties or events gathering

No gambling of any form is allowed
No hanging of clothes outside the windows, you can use the utility room on the 7^th floor
Kindly be considerate of others who are also staying in the condominium.

Please do not undertake activities offensive to the other unit owners, other guests and staff or damage to the common areas of the condominium.
Kindly park your vehicle only at the designated parking space

Safety features

Portable smoke detectors

Hallway emergency lightings

Fire extinguisher

Escape route

Legal Documents

Mayor's Permit

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Availability

The minimum night stay for this listing varies.

Add your travel dates & communicate with Evelyn L. Aguinaldo (Ela) at elabiz06@gmail.com for more details.

Hosted by Evelyn

A vacation property manager in Baguio and Metro Manila, I own and manage several properties in Baguio as in Metro Manila. If you are in need of fully-furnish housing, condominium pad, flat, apartment, and house better than hotel rates in Baguio as in Metro Manila, give us a call on +63 92139671170 or Fred II on +63 9151123284 and we will let you know we have in your budget. Thank you for your interest and we hope that you choose elabizProperties as your residential & vacation Specialist.

Evelyn Lopez Aguinaldo (Ela-G) – Owner / Broker / Property Manager 

#Ela-G 

At Ela-G we offer wide ranges of accommodation from condo units to vacation houses. Come home and live with us to an exclusive year-round mountain top sanctuary.

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My former student is now a Real Estate Investor

By: Evelyn L. Aguinaldo

As a founding parent/teacher at the Philippine School Doha, I am blessed to see my former students succeed in their chosen careers. The solid foundation through education that we teachers have imparted gives a lot of meaning when we see our students become accomplished. Though some are already married and have their own families, some still choose to invest in order to secure a good life ahead of them.

After my joyous stay at the Philippine School Doha, I opted to venture out in the Real Estate industry and became an investor, eventually I also became a full-time representative to major real estate developers in the Philippines. I highly encourage parents and my co-teachers to invest in the real estate industry particularly in condominium acquisitions – in fact, one particular condominium situated in Manila’s University belt is being referred to as “the Philippine School Doha condo” because of twenty-one (21) Qatar-based parents opted to buy the unit(s) from me one-after-the-other. Many of my clients use their condominium unit(s) as a transit home while vacationing in The Philippines but primarily occupied by their children while studying in different universities. Some clients opt to rent-out their acquired units in order to generate passive income for their family whilst keeping their day job abroad.

To date, a lot of my former students has already finished their studies in the Philippines and has begun to come back to Qatar in order to secure better employment opportunities.

This week there is something that truly makes me happy. One of my former students, Mikki Morales, whom I still have contact through social networking decided to once again listen to my teachings. Now that she and her older sister is working and eager to have a clearer direction in life they wanted to control their finances and  I encouraged them to invest “sa isang investment vehicle na may basehan” which is of course, through real estate investing.

Why real estate? “Sa Pilipinas, ang pinaka-magandang negosyo ay ‘yung kumikita ka na mayroong asset na base sa real estate”.

With the help of my colleague Abe Malicdem of Vistaland International group, we were able to showcase a variety of presentations to the Morales siblings. Today, the Morales’ eldest, Karen, decided to acquire a condominium unit at the Vista Residences Taft (near De La Salle University) while her younger sister Mikki choose a condominium unit at the newly-launched Vista GL Taft (across UP-PGH campus).

Young & beauteous entrepreneur - the Morales sibling

If my former student is already taking control of their financial life through various investment vehicles at such a young age, particularly in the Real Estate investing, there’s no reason why you can’t.

The signing of reservation agreement (November 07, 2014)

This article is intended to inspire budding entrepreneurs especially those in the real estate industry. I believe that the best way to acquire skills in this field is to learn to get the right information. You are encouraged to share this article with everyone in your circle or share a quote or your views by simply participating in the forum. Let us join hands in promoting real estate investing as a major source of passive income for everyone.

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Financial literacy - a positive approach in gaining wealth for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)

Fredolin P. Aguinaldo – Doha, State of Qatar

Courtesy of Jessie Gabiola Ako Pinoy president 

Philippine embassy officials in Qatar recently lauded leaders of Filipino community organizations who are gaining recognition through their financial advocacy program that encourages their compatriot Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and their family to go into business.

Their latest training program is in line with the vision of the Philippine Ambassador to Qatar, H.E. Crescente Relacion in equipping OFWs with the knowledge to save.

The training was first offered to the leaders of different Filipino organizations in Qatar who then prepared their own training syllabus and modules to be used and implemented by their respective members.

The training was conducted by several Filipino financial advocate members from Overseas Filipino Investors and Entrepreneurs Movement (OFIE-M) and – Pinoy WISE Movement (Pinoy Worldwide Initiative on Savings and Investment and Entrepreneurship) in partnership with the Philippine Embassy. It was held at the premises of the new Philippine Embassy in Jalaih area, Doha, Qatar on September 25, 2013.

About ten (10) community leaders representing their organization attended the training program.  Attendees were compromised of engineers, financial analysts, well respected educators, technical staff, health care professionals and government institution representatives – the like of the Social Security System (SSS) and Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-ibig.

Filipino community leaders first batch attendees

The program kick started with Mr. Jun Villena – United Filipino Organization in Qatar Advocacy & Training member and moderator of the day, who introduced Engineer Danilo de la Torre – pastor, Pinoy WISE Movement member who leads the invocation.

United Filipino Organization in Qatar or UFOQ Ways and Means Committee officer Mr. Edd Alcantara gave a brief summary about the chosen speakers and the topics to be discussed during the training as part of his opening address. The crowd was eager for more so when Mr. Villena asked everyone to introduce themselves and speak out, the participants were more than willing.

The author, who was also present, started the ball rolling with a “Gusto kung yumaman, papaanu ko gagawin yun?” (I want to be rich, how can I make it possible). Another attendee, Mr. Pol said, ”Wala akong ka-ide-ideya kung papaano ako mag-sisimula” (I don’t have that slightest idea how to start).

De la Torre took these questions into consideration and started off with these words: My friends, you are not alone – there are thousands and thousands of OFWs out there who are in the same shoes as you are now, it is a good thing that I am now rich",  he laughed as he started his discussion.

Contents of his presentation depicted the way of life by most Filipinos working abroad: that OFWs are easily being exploited, that they tend to change their lifestyle easily because money sources are easily available now and how they end up returning home with little or no savings and sadly, easily being attracted to others tending to forget his/her family values – a typical story of OFWs abroad.

With this in mind, de la Torre discussed about the impact of social reasons regarding Filipinos migration and investments. Aided by impressive technical knowledge clearly seen via his presentation, that is seemed to surpass those being used by prominent speakers worldwide and his expertise on his topic he was well received by the public.

During coffee break, the writer had the chance to ask a lady volunteer on how they acquire funds for learning materials, freebies that are given and food that are served during trainings. It is indeed a classic example of volunteerism, simply because it is being financed mostly from the group's budget wherein a huge chunk comes from generous Filipino entrepreneurs who believes in their financial literacy training program. This well mannered and very accommodating lady was none other than Atty. Daisy Tingson who acts in her capacity as adviser of OFIE-M.

The writer also got to talk with a very important person whom he believed to be one of the pillars of the on-going advocacy program. He is an engineer by profession and later talked about his group's on-going training program at POLO/OWWA office at Bin Omran held every Monday evening.

“OFIE-M has been continuously providing training to our college OFW for the past year dubbed as “Seminar on Financial Literacy” together with various related topics until participants acquire enough knowledge to go into business when they plan to go back home for good,". He was revealed to be Engineer Julius Espina – founding member of OFIE-M who steers their group into helping others to succeed.

The next speaker claimed to be very gentle – in fact, they always addressed him as “Ginoong Billedo”.  His vast experiences in foreign affairs gave him all the right to tackle some of the key issues regarding the social cause of migration. His presentations was aided by factual data gathered from different government posts so that the agencies tasked to oversee the welfare of Filipinos abroad have clear idea on how they can best serve the needs of OFWs. Richard T. Billedo is the present Philippine Embassy Consular Assistant, Cultural Officer and Attaché in Qatar.

In a nutshell, the training program’s main topic was that of issues regarding the social causes of migration and how to cope with problems during their stay abroad. "Financial literacy is another key topic that the organizing committees tackled during the training program - just as more-and-more OFWs are now beginning to realize their best options to handle their finances productively, Filipinos in Qatar have to take advantage of this kind of training program", Billedo said. 

Pinoy Ads Qatar (PAQ) Grand Eyeball Party

By: Fredolin P. Aguinaldo – Doha, State of Qatar

Nowadays sharing experiences with friends near or far can be done by a mere click of a button. For people abroad, the gap between them and their loved ones back home are now linked by modern technology. In Qatar, virtual friends had a chance to see each other and come together in a Grand EB party as what Pinoy Ads Qatar (PAQ) did for their online members.

Held at the picturesque beach of Wakrah City in July 05, 2013, Pinoy Ads Qatar (PAQ) - the first and No.1 Filipino on-line virtual market place in Qatar – hosted their 1^st grand eyeball party with their active online members and friends to celebrate with them the growth and success of their group.

Spearhead by the webpage creator Ms. Minda S. Obeidat along with her fellow administrators, revelry started at around 6:00 AM and lasted until the wee hours of the next morning. Coupled with good food brought by the members, good times were shared by each and everyone while getting to know more about each other. When karaoke time came, the stage suddenly became a showdown amongst fellow members who completely ignored the sun’s heat and the scorching sand alongside the beach.

The event was generously sponsored by some of its members, who gave away prizes as well. The merrymaking was also covered by ABS-CBN Global Ltd. correspondent through admin Delfin Montenegro and Jen Pacleb respectively who happens to be active members of the group.  

The party was meant as a thanksgiving occasion for the dynamic on-line entrepreneurs of Qatar and a way of solidifying the relationship between members and supporters who share their time, views and effort towards the continued development of the group with their combined passion in entrepreneurship and love for social networking.

Evelyn L. Aguinaldo, an active Real Estate property seller paid tribute to the community members and said: “When Ms. Minda S. Obeidat started the group through FB, she had no idea that it would become this big and that it would be a venue for budding entrepreneurs like us to sell and offer services”. She was also quick to note that she enjoys the group because everyone shares their opinions regarding different issues, from personal problems like love life to views about current events in politics.

Pinoy Ads Qatar (PAQ) was created on September 05, 2011 by Ms. Minda S. Obeidat It is a place of trading in Facebook. You can sell, buy or swap your products and offer services with any interested members. To date, 13,406 active members are listed and hundreds of new members are added on a daily basis. In recent admin discussions, by-laws have been amended and to keep track of the activities of its members, additional administrators has been pre-drafted who are hoping to be of service to other members very soon.

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Green Architecture: The in-thing in Real Estate Investments in the Philippines

By: Fredolin P. Aguinaldo - Doha State of Qatar

With Elements Eco-Efficient building in mind, the developer’s perspective in urban eco-living will be envisioned on their up-coming project at the Nerou Tower and the Aire Tower which is tragically located at the heart of Metropolis along Shaw Boulevard, Kapitolyo, in Pasig City.

Elements Eco-Efficient Residences Invites all kind of conveniences and amenities to complement your modern unban living. Resort -style swimming/lap pools, child-safe indoor playground, theater room, a spa and wellness center, fully equipped gym, Wi-fi lounge, business center and boutique mall with cozy restaurant and quaint shops are just step away from your elements.

In order to see and hear the features and award winning specs of the above project themselves despite everyone’s busy schedule shifting from work and social activities including that of OFW’s right to choose and vote for their bet in National and Local post trough the absentee voting in various locations in Qatar, a sizable crowd of fifty (50) prospective investors gathered for the grand launch of the newest landmark in Shaw Boulevard was held last night at Emerald Function Room at Holiday Villa Hotel & Residences Doha, Qatar.

The organizing head of the event Ms. Evangeline A. Yia thanks everyone who participated in the preparations including those logistics made by the sales team of Qatar and further, welcomes all visitors.

Ms. Doreen L. Carlos talks about the art of investing and found that her exemplary professionalism on how she managed to keep the crowd alive and on fire and to further amuse those heckling questions from the crowd makes her very successful in her chosen field.  To top it all - She further says, as OFWs one has to learn to manage their finances well and channel their extra income trough Real Estate investing.

Charmaine addressing the crowd

The beauteous Ms. Charmaine Ibanez from the Elements Eco-friendly Residences said that due to the project buyability, the zoning requirements in the area has been slightly altered to accommodate the futuristic twin-building design that has been up-graded to 28 floors iconic green architecture who then expertly explains all the technical aspect and building details of the project.

Prices ranges from P2.0 million to P8.3 million with livable areas from 23 square meters to 90 square meters. 

The site preparations are now in full-swing according to her and buyers is set to move-in by December 2015 she continues.

International food menu was served to the delight of everyone attending the presentation – and while everybody is busy having dinner; Ms. Ibanez gladly announces buyers who confirms their interest on the project.

The presentations last past 10:00 P.M, Doha time and by gauging Filipinos interest in Real Estate investments – there is still a lot of room for Real Estate investments by our own OFW’s in Qatar to whom I recon – will be a delight to those more than hundred-fifty (150) home-grown property developers in the Philippines.

My wife’s dream wedding becomes a reality: A tribute to our 25th year’s married life.

By: Fredolin Pagdilao Aguinaldo – Doha, Qatar

Because of my wife Evelyn’s dream to be blessed in a church wedding ceremony, my eldest daughter Rea Lynne together with my son Fredolin II and youngest daughter Anna Mae planned six (6) month ago supposedly surprise wedding and celebration to our 25th year of married life.

However, our plan wasn't the surprise we hoped it would be because we had to reveal it a few weeks earlier for some Roman Catholic Church requirements that need the bride’s personal appearance. Nevertheless, we still managed to prepare all the necessary arrangements without her knowing. We managed to ask her to dress-up for a supposed photo shot for Fredolin II school project but ended up bringing her to the Basilica De San Sebastian in Quiapo, Manila for a needed pre-wedding seminar and other paper requirements.

A twist of event nearly ruined all our efforts and plans when I had a misunderstanding with our only son Fredolin II the night of Pagdilao’s clan yearly reunion on the 30th of December 2012. Thank God we were able to sort out our differences before the year ended despite missing out on the opportunity to be with my extended family and friends.

Two (2) weeks ago, Evelyn and I finally shared our vows in a church wedding together with our family, old and new friends minus a very important figure – my father Anton who passed-away early last year. The effort of our event coordinator daughter Rea Lynne to bring the best for our wedding anniversary celebrations paid-off when she saw that everyone was having fun. Every detail was masterminded by her up to the tiniest detail.

I felt like a stranger when we had our civil wedding rites twenty-five (25) years ago (because I went to General Santos City all alone) – but the adrenalin that ran through my whole body during that time still lingers as of today. Evelyn is still gorgeous as she used to be despite having three (3) kids taking a toll on her once slim body. I, on the other hand, survived four (4) chemotherapy sessions due to cancer which made my body really frail. Twenty-five (25) years have passed and after treatment, a brand-new and better me is all I can offer and share with my wife.

Celebrating our love along with our two lovely girls Rea Lynne and Anna Mae including our only son Fredolin II made it a memorable occasion. I always tell my siblings that this might be my last “hurrah” but they always ignore my jokes and say: “masamang damo-mahirap ma-matay” – how I wish it is true.

After so many disagreements in life throughout that twenty-five (25) years of living together, I think we are still in love. No - we are still in love. My siblings, close friends, and family members think that NGO’s and Women’s advocates should give my wife “matiisin or martyrdom” award because of my temperamental attitude. I still remember when I was bedridden for 6-months I would say “wiwi” (I want to pee) and my wife was always there to assist me. I fully agree that the “matiisin” award is best fitted for her; no one can surpass my wife Evelyn - because of that, I love her more than my life.

Marriages are not an easy journey, but with our faith to each other were able to weather it all. We have each other to cling on and those three (3) beautiful children; they are the reason for living. Every negative incident we encounter should be forgotten and replaced with love and affection.

I have found happiness with Eve and never have I planned to let her go. I know I have shortcomings but I will always try to find ways to make up for them. I always treasure her love and as a result, hope to be together with her until the very end.

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878 España – Not Your Ordinary College Address.

By: Fredolin P. Aguinaldo – Doha, Qatar

878 Espana investors, guest & Vista Land representatives - Doha, Qatar

With almost 35 percent reservations on its initial LOI offering, officials of Camella  Qatar is gearing up to top all sales abroad including that of Singapore who is leading the sales race for now.

Despite some un-expected turn of events, a sizable crowd gathered for the grand launch of the newest landmark in the university belt Manila that was held last night at Emerald ballroom at Holiday Villa Hotel & Residences Doha, Qatar.

The same ladies who cared for me at St. Lukes & Hamad during my hospitalization

Everyone is at awe as soon as they entered the venue because everything is on its best.

The organizing head of Vista Land thanks everyone who participated in the preparations including those logistics made by the sales team of Qatar.

Abraham M. Malicdem International Marketing Manager welcome all visitors and after the ceremonial wine toasts, He introduces the 37-storey building that completes Camella Condo Homes' university project series, built to upgrade every students' usual college experience, and designed to generate income for the persistent investor. 878 España will prove to be more than your usual college address.

Engineer Rowel Santiago said that due to the project un-expected volume on its initial LOI offering and inquiries, the original 25 floor building design has been up-graded to 37 floors iconic green architecture who then expertly explains all the technical aspect and building details of the project.

...now they are all busy selecting their OWN units

Prices range from P2.4 million to P5.0 million and areas from 25 square meters to 72 square meters. 

The construction is set to begin in May next year while buyers will be able to move in by June 2017 He continues.

International food menu was served to the delight of everyone attending the presentation – and while everybody is busy having dinner, Rowel continues his presentation on various payment scheme designed to attract all kind of interested condo investors.

Young but persistent investor

While everyone settles down – Abe on the other hand introduces one of Qatar community leader.

Since “ako pala yun” - I then continued introducing myself and further about my own experiences in real estate investing.

Being on the business for almost 10-years now – I did assure the audience that condo rental situated at the university belt area is on its best and continue to be a “SURE FIRE” passive income generator as long as students from abroad as in the provinces continue to flock Manila for their studies.

As OFWs, one has to learn how to manage their finances well. What we see and learn today from those presentation made by industry experts - is an alternative or approach for earning and investing.

It is not how much an individual could earn my friend - but how much one get to keep or save.

In order to attain this, please continue to seek alternate avenues to be educated in order for you to be literate to know how to save or keep and eventually grow ones saving. My friend there is always a way, and that is trough investing. 

878 Espana will be a trusted brand and a good part of one’s investment portfolio.

Thank you all - Good Morning.

The entrepreneur author & Fe Martinez - Ex. Volunteer Business Counselors of Doha 

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