Haven in the metropolis

MANILA, Philippines - Antipolo City is just a few minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city but living there offers a peaceful “out-of-town” feel. The city is only 30 minutes away from the Ortigas commercial district.

Antipolo is named after the “tipolo” or breadfruit tree that grew in bountiful amounts on the cool, breezy central highlands of Rizal Province. It is bordered on the west by Marikina City and the Municipality of Cainta; on the east by Quezon Province; on the south by the municipalities of Taytay, Teresa and Angono; on the southeast by the Municipality of Tanay; and on the north by the municipalities of San Mateo and Rodriguez.

According to a recent report in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, people who live in the mountains may have longer life expectancies than people living at lower altitudes. The findings are based on research involving 1,150 inhabitants of three villages near Athens, Greece. One of the villages is located in a mountain region about 1,000 meters above sea level while the other two are located in the lowlands.

Researchers tracked cardiovascular health, risk factors and death rates over a 15-year period, and the results suggest that people who live in mountainous areas have better heart health than lowland dwellers.

The researchers concluded that the results could most likely be attributed to other “protective” factors, such as long-term physiological changes from living at higher altitudes, and the cardiovascular benefits of walking uphill regularly.

The city is also endowed with a breathtaking view of Metro Manila and its surrounding towns and captivating natural attractions and scenic spots. A visit to this Pilgrimage City will also give the intrepid traveler the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the devotion of people to our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage.

Real estate developer Robinsons Land Corporation has completed several subdivision projects in Antipolo City — Robinsons Homes East (36 hectares), San Jose Heights (3 hectares), San Lorenzo Homes (5 hectares) and San Jose Estates (1.9 hectares) and has also started with the development of St. Bernice Estates, which will occupy a gross land area of 3.5 hectares along the Antipolo-Teresa Highway in Barangay San Jose. The development, an expansion of San Jose Estates, which will rise on a 3.5-hectare property, offers lots only with an option for housing and two-story townhouses.

For more information, contact (632) 6836358, 6836307 and 09228159840, or go to www.robinsonshomes.com.ph.