Ela-G student condo at Pacific Grand Tower Manila

Dapitan St. cor. Santander St., Sampaloc, Manila

Ela-G is a line of affordable student condominium units that are designed for students, reviewers, and young professionals. Most of our condo units are strategically situated at the university belt Manila. Ela-G student condo at Pacific Grand Tower is located adjacent to UST gate 2. Ela-G series was offered by elabizProperties, targeted towards woman clientele, single occupancy, dabarkads, etc. Come home & live with us.

Perspective

Development Features:

24-storey High-rise building

24-hours security

Retail Area / Commercial Space

CCTV Camera

Restaurant

Swimming pool & gym

Ample water supply

Centralized garbage collection area

Two elevators/access for residential units

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Space

View: Manila Bay view

Balcony: Yes

Floor area: 23 sqm 

Accommodates: 2

Bathroom: 1

Beds: 2

Property Type: Condominium

Room type: Studio pad /apt

Amenities

Air-conditioning unit & wall fan

Entertainment systems (flat screen TV w/ USB port, sky cable)

Complete kitchen showcase including electric stove & small refrigerator unit 

Provision of additional overhead cabinets in bathroom

Laptop friendly workspace

Closet & hangers

Cloth drying area

Gym

Utilities & other

Water & electricity, cable and association fees are for the account of clientele

Note: You can pay your water & association fees at the condominium association office. All other fees can be paid to the nearest utility providers offices or accredited pay points 

  

Prices

This fully furnished studio pad condo unit cost: Php 17, 500.00 monthly

Maximum occupants: 2

Description

Sleeping arrangements

Single bunk bed

Extra bedding when required  

Common spaces, etc

Comfortable living area

Complete kitchen showcase

1-bathroom

Swimming pool

Resident access

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

Interaction with guests and residents

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

Note: Gym access is for members only

Getting around & transport facilities /routes

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

Public transport utility (jeepney) line are available nearby, a minute walk from the place – Varies timing. For easy navigation, use Waze.

House Rules

No illicit drugs, liquor or smoking inside the unit. Smoke only in the designated areas provided by condominium complex property management office.

No loud music, parties or events gathering

No gambling of any form is allowed
No hanging of clothes outside the windows

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

Fixed smoke detectors 

Hallway emergency lightings

Fire extinguisher

Escape routes

Availability

The minimum stay for this listing varies.

Communicate with Evelyn L. Aguinaldo (Ela-G) 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 092139671170 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 

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375 OFWs Graduate from 9th “Tulay” Project in Qatar

By: Fredolin P. Aguinaldo – Doha, Qatar

H.E. Amb. Crescente R. Relacion delivering his Inspirational Message

Out of 555 enrollees – a total of 375 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their dependents received certificates in Doha, Qatar after completing the renowned Microsoft’s “Tulay” Project.

“Tulay” is part of Microsoft Unlimited Potential Community Skills Program implemented in partnership with the  Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Blas F. Ople Policy Center.

The 9th “Tulay” Commencement Exercises was held on Friday, 15 June, 2012 at the Al Fayrous Ballroom, Doha Marriott Hotel State of Qatar.

Robin R. Oira from the Microsoft “Tulay” Volunteers (MTV) led the roll call of participants and gives guidelines for the graduate smooth flow.

During the commencement exercise, scores of Filipino community members and embassy officials turned up to witness the event.

Ms. Evangelina A. Tanig, graduate of the PC Assembly, Troubleshooting and Networking lead the prayer for the Christian community and Mr. Joel S. Buac, graduate of Basic Computer Fundamentals lead the prayer for the Islamic Community to boost-start the activity.

Labor Attaché II Mr. Leopoldo B. De Jesus delivers his Welcome Address and after which, Ms. Irene A. Fortes from the Microsoft “Tulay” Volunteers (MTV) introduce the Guest Speaker. 

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary H.E. Cresente R. Relacion graced the ceremony and conveyed his message to the graduates. “I congratulate these participants on their achievements and I wish them continuing success in their workplace and the knowledge achieved here will be used and served them well throughout their career. I thank all the volunteers for contributing so much to the personal development of our graduates, and trough them, the development of our society and to our country.”  

I have the chance to deliver a Message on behalf of the PC Assembly, Troubleshooting and Networking group and Ms. Lilibeth P. Dagaojes convey her message in behalf of the Computer Fundamentals group.

OWWA-Officer in Charge & Project Director Mr. Philip T. Alano leads the Presentation and Confirmation of the Graduates follows by the distribution of Certificates by the Ambassador - Engr. Arcadio M. Manalo, Head of the Microsoft “Tulay” Volunteers (MTV) assisted the Ambassador.

Of the 375 graduates, 255 successfully finishes “Computer Fundamentals”, 18 completed “Webpage Design Fundamentals, 18 completed “Microsoft Access”, 45 completed “Adobe Photoshop’ while 39 mastered “PC Assembly, Troubleshooting and Networking” whom I belong.

Ms. Violeta D. Illescas Assistant Labor Attaché gives Her Closing Remarks and mentioned the importance of maintaining the high quality of Microsoft "Tulay" Program in Qatar for not all post or countries is having this kind of Computer literacy programs offered to deserving OFWs and their dependents. To this date, "Tulay" computer training programs is offered free of charge in Qatar. 

“Tulay” is part of Microsoft Unlimited Potential Community Skills Program designed for OFWs and their dependents technology enhancement program. “Tulay” utilizes the Unlimited Potential curriculum – customizable training modules to train OFWs and their families in basic Computer, etc.

The valuable knowledge and skills gained from the training course aims to increase workers opportunities for a better job - anywhere.

It also prepares OFWs and their dependents to become IT specialist and to become successful entrepreneurs – the like of owning a computer shop as part of the government re-integration program when they go back home in the Philippines and to be with their loves ones for good.

Since the project launch in 2007, Microsoft “Tulay” Volunteers (MTV) has trained more than 2, 400 Filipino migrants and their beneficiaries in Qatar.

Besides the Ambassador, Philippine Embassy Officials, Asst. Labor Attaché Ms. Violeta D. Illescas, Labor Attaché II Mr. Leopoldo B. De Jesus, OWWA-Officer in Charge & Project Director Mr. Philip T. Alano were among others present.

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Metro Manila’s university belt ‘the most sought after’ location for rental homes

By: Evelyn L. Aguinaldo / Author / Investor / Cyber Real Estate Property Seller

Transactions in the Philippines residential leasing market picked up significantly during pre-enrollments of up-coming students in May-June each year as several foreigners, Filipino foreign dependents as to those well-to-do provincial-based students find housing for their continued studies in the prime cities particularly within the university belt areas in Metro Manila, as I noticed on my leasing business transactions nowadays.

“The location most in demand is in the university belt area particularly within the vicinity of the University of Santo Tomas, University of the East, Far-Eastern University, San Sebastian College, San Beda College and Centro Escolar University in Sampaloc, Manila.

In Taft Avenue, De La Salle University, Philippine Women’s University, Philippine Christian University, Saint Benilde College, Saint Scholastica’s College, Saint Paul College & the University the Philippines comprises the university belt area.

Whereas in Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City is where Ateneo De Manila University, Miriam College and the University of the Philippines continues to be the University belt’s prime development for many students.

CAMELLA Condo Homes, Katipunan Avenue Quezon City

The average rental rate for a 16.5 sq. mtrs studio pad condo unit at the UniversityTower Manila during the first quarter of 2012 was Php 9, 000.00 to Php 12, 500.00 a month while a 1-bedroom condo unit of 22 sq. mtrs was Php 18, 000.00 a month. The sought after studio pad condo unit of 24 sq. mtrs – that can be expanded as 1-bedroom at the Pacific Grand Tower and is strategically located near to UST’s Hospital building was priced at Php 18, 500.00 monthly.

“The cheapest condo rental is found at the Espana Tower, near Mabuhay rotunda where a fully-furnished 22 sq. mtrs studio unit is priced at Php 12, 500.00 to Php 15, 000 per month. España Tower is reviewers’ paradise because of rental affordability as well as being near to most review centers in Manila. 

University Belt "best" students' condo for investment & residences  

Rental rates depend upon the furnishing offered by the lessor, for high-end condo units in Makati financial district as in the Fort Global city area commands a much higher price.

“If demand continues at this level, and, assuming no new residential buildings in phases are delivered during the school opening on June 2012, rental rates for the best-configured condo & apartments may witness a slight increase. However, several condominiums, apartments, and dormitories across all areas of Metro Manila and all other progressive cities in the Philippines will become more affordable because of continuous constructions activities of prime-condo developers in these areas.

Several condo units at the University belt are now on its finishing stage namely: the University Tower II in Galicia Street, Pacific Grand Tower II in Dapitan Street and Crown Tower in P. Campa Street – all mentioned condo towers are located in Sampaloc, Manila and One Archers place in Taft Avenue, Manila is now ready for occupancy as well.

Fully Furnished Condo @ AURORA HEIGHTS Residences, QC

Up-coming and under-construction university belt condo in or around the university belt areas are as follows: University Tower P. Noval Manila, Camella Condo Homes Taft Avenue Manila, Camella Condo Homes Katipunan Avenue Quezon City, SM Blue Residences Katipunan Avenue Quezon City and Aurora Heights Loyola Quezon City are amongst the few condo buildings that will cater to the housing needs of students.

Apart from rental homes, the residential condo sales market saw improved levels of inquiries during the first quarter of this year as investors, eyeing the Philippines promising medium-to-long term capital appreciation prospects, sought alternative investment opportunities to cash reserves.

SM Blue Residences, Katipunan Avenue Quezon City

The majority of inquiries were from Overseas Foreign Workers (OFWs) all over the world, Filipinos with dual residency status outside the Philippines - particularly from the US / Canada sector and local investors seeking to purchase a property from reputed developers in the Philippines.

Inquiries continued to be for residential purposes ranging from a studio pad and 1-bedroom condo unit both in rentals and sales. This segment of the market is relatively undersupplied compared to prime, shell and core offices that are available today.

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Do you think you can make it?: OFWs kids’ educational journey in the Philippines

By: Evelyn L. Aguinaldo / Author / Investor / Cyber Real Estate Property Seller

Now that high school graduating students is on their final days in school - choosing accommodation for their continued educational journey in the Philippines is one daunting task – not only to those foreign students but to their OFW parent’s as well.

Traditionally, parents opt to entrust their siblings to their family members back home and continue working abroad in order to provide their family’s everyday need but often-times this kind of arrangements creates a rift between the provider (OFWs) and their counter-part (trustees) on how to perfectly handle the day-to-day activities of their charge.

In addition to those expert opinions on the subject and based on my frequent interaction with prospective condominium lessees, I came to know that the majority of the up-coming well-to-do students want to be independent and looking forward to a pad, they can call it “their own”. For those students with limited or marginal budget, sharing accommodation is their only option - the very reason why a lot of boarding houses dotted the university belt area for this purpose.

Futuristic Grand Lobby on one of the up-coming University Belt Condo near UST

Even big and well-established condo developers join the bandwagon and continuously putting-up condo buildings, dormitories, and hostels near or around the university belt area to cater to the needs of this up-coming accommodation conscious clientele.

Some developers called it “CONDORMITEL” - a project that is operated as a condominium, dormitory and a hotel with a registration desk, cleaning services and more. The investor has the option to enroll their unit(s) to the property management operator for exclusive managements of their unit(s) or cyber manage it remotely as the case of some of my condo buyers abroad including myself.

The innovative arrangement of beds into one small condo unit

Due to rental affordability of those University Towers condo units nowadays, 24/7 security, complete facilities the like of Wi-Fi enabled study rooms, wellness center, splashing pool, and jogging pathways – condo living is easily becoming a student first choice.

Everyday, thousands of renters use the net to search for rental properties, making rental business more profitable the like of the up-coming AurumOne project in Makati – a net is a tool for renters, property owners, property developers and prospective clientele to virtually connect online.

In this regard, property owners and developers invite you to feel right at home on their Web site - search as much as you want, whenever you want…FREE! Choose from thousands of available rental homes, apartments, and condos across the country particularly in the university belt area. You are only a click away from easily and conveniently selecting the home of your choice.

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After finding the perfect rental home on-line, one has to visit the target place to personally, assess the unit and the facilities offered – if not, ask your friends or your nearest kin in the Philippines to do the same for you. Ask anything and everything about the rental property of your choice before entering to any agreements that lead you to your contract signing.

For those up-coming students: Good luck with your studies and happy accommodation searching.

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