P.A. Properties, Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp. continue to reshape landscape of Filipinos living across the country

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In photo (L-R): HHPC Director Chikara Nakajima; P.A. Properties SVP for Joint Venture Atty. Mark Anthony Bayquen; HHPT Managing Director Mitsuhiro Nakazawa; P.A. Properties President Atty. Marianne Reyna Lina-Cruz; HHPC Senior Managing Director / General Manager Tomiyuki Matsuda; P.A. Properties Chairman Romarico T. Alvarez; P.A. Properties Vice Chairman Jonathan G. Lu; HHPC Executive Officer / Senior General Manager, Overseas Housing Division Masahiko Toda; P.A. Properties Operation Director Peter Jude T. Alvarez; and HHPC Manager, Overseas Housing Division Keiji Okamoto.

The collaboration between P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (P.A. Properties) and Japanese property developer Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corporation (HHPC) over the years has been nothing short of extraordinary.

These two real estate companies have seamlessly woven their expertise to create not just homes but entire communities, reshaping the landscape of Filipino living.

For years, these industry leaders have embarked on various projects across the country, including those in Laguna, Batangas, and Cavite. These initiatives are not merely construction projects, they are part of P.A. Properties’ commitment to providing Filipinos with quality homes and addressing the nation’s housing backlog.

Since their groundbreaking partnership in 2017, P.A. Properties and HHPC have nurtured their alliance, leading to the development of groundbreaking communities such as IDESIA in Dasmarinas, Cavite, Lipa Batangas and Cabuyao, Laguna.

Their partnership is more than just about brick and mortar, it’s about the fusion of cultures and expertise. P.A. Properties, with its impressive track record of over 21,000 homes across 43 communities, brings the Filipino essence of home into its projects.

Meanwhile, HHPC, with its extensive experience in the Japanese real estate market, adds a touch of global finesse, creating a blend that caters to the diverse needs and aspirations of Filipino families.

Their latest endeavor, IDESIA San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan, exemplifies this synergy.

The project succeeds in creating an environment where modern living meets the warmth of community spirit.

Located at Sitio Gulod, Sapang Palay Proper, IDESIA San Jose Del Monte is spread across 15.84 hectares. It’s a housing complex and lifestyle destination in one. With 931 units of townhouses and 350 units of single-attached homes, IDESIA San Jose Del Monte offers a diverse range of housing options designed to cater to various preferences.

One of its notable features is the abundance of open spaces where residents can socialize, bond, and make connections. From lush gardens to an amphitheater and even an outdoor gym, IDESIA San Jose Del Monte provides the perfect backdrop for building relationships and creating memories with neighbors and friends.

IDESIA San Jose Del Monte is strategically located near schools, the city hall,churches, and shopping centers, which ensures residents’ convenience. Plus, with the upcoming MRT Line 7 and the La MESA Parkway project, transportation to and from IDESIA San Jose Del Monte will become even more seamless, connecting residents to the broader Metro Manila area.

IDESIA San Jose Del Monte is a 15.84-hectare development that offers a diverse range of housing options to suit different preferences. With 931 units of townhouses and 350 units of single-attached homes, there’s something for everyone. It features an array of top-notch amenities, such as a clubhouse, an indoor gym, a basketball court, and a swimming pool. There’s also a pet park, an amphitheater, a garden, and a playground.

Looking ahead, the partnership between P.A. Properties and HHPC promise even more exciting ventures. With their eyes set on new projects across the country, future homeowners can anticipate not just houses, but homes that reflect the essence of Filipino living infused with global standards.

As they continue to weave their legacy, Filipino families can rest assured that their dream homes are not just on the horizon, they are being crafted meticulously by the hands of collaboration and care, ensuring Filipinos get to live the vibrant life they deserve.

Novel:Theater presents "The Gracious Ones"

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Novel:Theater, a student-led production company of the Benilde Theater Arts program, is proud to present “The Gracious Ones” - a one-act retelling of the Ancient Greek play ‘The Eumenides’ of Aeschylus’ Oresteia Trilogy which tells a story about justice and revenge, and follows Orestes as he is hunted by The Furies, primordial creatures of the underworld who seek to punish him for the murder of his mother. 

Directed by John Angelo “Janji” Gamboa, an alumnus of the Benilde Theater Arts program, the play aims to be a thought-provoking piece that portrays how justice is defined and redefined by each party involved in Orestes’ trial. A conflict emerges between the “old” and “new” systems of justice upheld by The Furies and the Greek gods and goddesses respectively. The play then raises an argument about whether the systems in place actually uplift the pursuit of justice, or merely silence this for the sake of peace and order. 

The Gracious Ones will be staged at the 6/F Black Box Theater of D+A Campus (DAC), De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Manila on November 15 to 18, 2023 with shows at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Regular ticket prices will be sold at 350 Php, but are sold at a discounted price (300 Php) for current Benilde students. Tickets are also available for our Gala Show (17 November, 4PM) at 500 Php, and come with inclusions such as one (1) tote bag and one (1) complimentary coffee from Tago Coffee Roasters Co. per ticket.

You may avail tickets through the online order form which can be found on Novel:Theater’s social media pages (see below), or through visiting the physical ticket booth at the 12/F Cafeteria in the D + A Campus.

For more information about Novel:Theater, check out their following social media pages:

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UP scientist’s novel tech empowers rural fisherfolk

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Innovative data-driven technologies are empowering Filipino coastal communities by enabling them to make better informed decisions on when and how to utilize marine resources. 

An advocate of sustainable fishing practices, Dr. Aletta Concepcion T. Yñiguez of the UP Diliman College of Science’s Marine Science Institute (UPD-CS MSI) has been working closely with small-scale fishers and government agencies to help rural fisherfolk with technologies developed by UP scientists.

Dr. Yñiguez holds a SensPak tube, developed by UP scientists, off the coast of Bolinao in June 2021. Once lowered in the water, such devices can help scientists and fisherfolk monitor the health of the marine environment almost in real time. (Photo credit: UPD-CS MSI DOST HABHazard Program)Yñiguez and her fellow MSI researchers created ARAICoBeH (A Rapid Assessment Instrument for Coastal Benthic Habitats), an inexpensive tool for taking underwater photos of endangered areas such as coral reefs without needing to dive. She also spearheaded HABhub (Harmful Algal Bloom Hub), an online platform that facilitates the detection and reporting of algal blooms, which could threaten both the lives and livelihoods of affected fisherfolk. HABhub also provides robust early-warning systems that would allow for more proactive mitigation and enhanced understanding of these phenomena.

These and other innovations and insights from Dr. Yñiguez were the focus of a recent iStories webinar, hosted by the UPD-CS.

“To ensure the sustainable utilization and management of ocean resources, it is critical that observational, monitoring and decision-support tools are in place to provide concrete, science-based information and management. But the technologies, tools and capacity for these are sorely lacking,” Dr. Yñiguez said at the event.

“Our present efforts help bridge this gap through interdisciplinary collaborations to develop cost-effective sensors that automate ocean observation, building ocean data repositories and models for understanding, forecasting and decision-support,” she added.

For her work, Dr. Yñiguez was bestowed The Outstanding Women in Nation’s Service (TOWNS) award in 2022. Given by the TOWNS Foundation, Inc., the prestigious award honors Filipinas 21 to 45 years old who have contributed greatly to Philippine society in their chosen fields.

iStories is a series of monthly innovation-themed talks, storytelling, and activities featuring local and international scientists. The initiative aims to ignite the creativity and inventiveness of young scientists not just from UPD-CS but from other institutes inside and outside UP.