The Camella Prestige Home Series, Fiona, Giana, and Hera were introduced to support multigenerational living. Camella, the Philippines’ most trusted and preferred housing brand, concluded 2025 with sustained expansion, portfolio diversification, and market strength—reinforcing its dominance as a growth driver within the national real estate sector. The flagship brand of Vista Land, the...
The two-hectare Camella Belterre in Santa Maria, Bulacan draws inspiration from the French words for beautiful (belle) and land (terre), translating to ‘beautiful land’. A Perfect Blend of Yesterday and Today The fifth most populous municipality in the country, Santa Maria has grown into one of the busiest commercial and financial provincial hubs over the years. Santa Maria in Bulacan is a...
By Herbert Kikoy - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=87019673 “Pit Señor!” is the constant chant you can expect to hear in Cebu City's Sinulog Festival. But just what does it mean? Pit Señor is a heartfelt cry of devotion and joy that echoes through the entire city during the Sinulog Festival. Roughly translated as “Hail to the Señor,” the...
In Metro Manila, you can expect light parades and public Christmas events leading up to Christmas Day. In nearby Kawit, Cavite, there's the Maytinis Festival that reenacts the nativity on Christmas Eve. Christmas has always been magical for Filipinos, both in the capital of the Philippines and outside it—but Christmas in Mindanao carries a charm all its own. The region's rich cultural...
Creating a truly accessible home has become a necessity that allows people with disabilities to live with dignity, comfort, and independence. In the Philippines, this need is especially significant. According to government estimates, about 1.44 million Filipinos live with a disability, and the number continues to grow as the population ages. Many PWDs also live in rural areas, where access to...
The Philippines may be known for its summer heat and warm temperatures during the dry season, but from December to February, the country enjoys what many call the “cooler season.” Expecting Cooler Weather The cool climate comes after or during the end of the rainy season. During this period, the Philippines' weather sees a drop in temperature, typically ranging from 20°C to 26°C in many...
Image source: Freepik Introduction Media Noche in the Philippines turns every neighborhood into one extended dining room. Families prepare some of the best media noche dishes to share with neighbors as the year shifts. The table fills with food linked to hopes for a long and healthy life, good fortune, and new beginnings. These traditions do not stay inside one home because sharing with friends...
Image source: Freepik Whether you're planning your first home, upgrading an existing home, or trying to give your existing property a second life, the desire to create more space is universal. Many families reach a point where the layout no longer works, the living area feels tight, and the possibility of a new home simply isn’t realistic. This is where smart house and lot expansion tips become...
Image source: Freepik The stretch from December to New Year's Day brings warmth, gatherings, and that familiar festive glow that fills every Filipino home. But once the celebrations slow down, the task of removing holiday decorations waits in the corner like a quiet reminder that the holiday season has officially wrapped up, often left up until February. Many families approach this cleanup with...
For Filipinos, Christmas is more than a season. It's a deeply cherished celebration woven into our identity and our most cherished memories. The moment the holiday season begins, usually as early as September, homes across the country start transforming with Christmas decorations, twinkling lights, and the familiar sound of Christmas carols filling the air. Few things capture the Christmas...
