MANILA, Philippines - As the dawn breaks, families awaken to the gentle rays of the sun, the comforting sounds of children’s laughter, the sweetness of a lush garden in bloom, and the inspiring view of Spanish-Mediterranean homes coming to life with the morning rituals of aromatic breads and brewed coffee for breakfast. It is a picture of contentment — the fulfillment of a promise that life can only get better after a hard day’s work and the inspiration of a loving family. It is the vision of Camella, and this promise begins with Cerritos Heights.
Constantly transforming the landscape of the housing industry’s affordable segment, Camella reaffirms its presence in South Manila with its latest development, Cerritos Heights. Building on the success of Cerritos, its flagship project in the area, and Cerritos East which continued the same concept successfully in Pasig, Cerritos Heights fulfills Camella’s promise of an accessible, secure community complete with recreational amenities but on a much larger scale.
The phenomenal growth of the development — both in concept and range — does not come as a surprise as Camella continues to strengthen its position as the industry’s “nationwidest.” The pioneer in the affordable housing segment, it has built over 200,000 homes through 87 projects — maintaining a strong presence in Mega Manila and 17 other key provincial destinations and 36 cities and municipalities, while aggressively expanding to other regions.
“Cerritos is the success story of the GMA-South and it is only fitting that we replicate this success but on a grander scale. This new development — one of the year’s biggest launches in the South — sits on a larger land area and offers more amenities. But at the heart of Cerritos Heights is the Camella signature which has 30 years of success and growth behind it — a well-crafted, affordable home within a safe and secure community that is accessible and provides recreational amenities,” said Maribeth Tolentino, president of Camella.
Located at Daang Hari, Cerritos Heights is centrally located in South Manila. It is just a stone’s throw away from the area’s central business district and merely 30 to 45 minutes away from Makati and Ortigas. A shuttle service is provided to the residents from the subdivision to the major destinations in the area, making it far more accessible and allowing homeowners to leave behind the worries of driving and hunting for parking spaces.
It is within easy reach of the area’s retail hub but homeowners need not step out of the development’s boundaries when the sugar runs out. It is a self-contained community with its own commercial area and a school that ensures a safe, learning facility that is a skip and a hop away.
Furthermore, it boasts various amenities that truly make Cerritos Heights not merely a collection of homes but a true community of neighbors. It offers a basketball court, parks and playground, and a swimming pool to encourage active play. A clubhouse and shophouses ensure friendly interaction among neighbors in a relaxed environment.
Cerritos Heights draws inspiration from Spanish Mediterranean architecture, with creamy white and terra cotta exteriors of its two-level model homes crowned by ample balconies where couples can enjoy coffee and the newspaper while basking in the morning sun.
It offers a choice of seven model homes — each one specifically designed to meet the wide range of requirements of different clients. Marvela, Lara, Drina and Carmela have floor areas ranging from 52 square meters to 64 square meters. The first two are two-bedroom units while the last two offer three bedrooms. Furthermore, Carmela has two toilets and bath while Drina has three as well as a maid’s room. All four have provisions for a balcony and carport.
Sandra, Reana and Margarita range from 35 square meters to 46 square meters in floor area. All three are two-bedroom units with one toilet and bath. House-and-lot packages range from P895,000 to P3.5 million. Packages can be as affordable as P13,192 per month.
“At the heart of every development is Camella’s vision to provide a higher standard of living that is affordable for every Filipino,” said Tolentino. “Cerritos Heights is a fulfillment of that vision — offering a truly wonderful neighborhood that is safe and within reach; a home to shelter the family and a community to nurture friendships.”
Cerritos Heights was developed by Camella, a subsidiary of Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc., the country’s largest homebuilder. For more information on Cerritos Heights and other Camella developments, call: 772-1096 for South Manila; 718-1896 for East Manila; 418-0975 for North Manila; (044) 796-0078 for North Luzon; (043) 757-0702, (033) 337-7699 for Visayas and (082) 298-0387 for Mindanao projects, or www.camella.com.ph. Camella communities are present in Mega Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Isabela, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Batangas, Camarines Sur, Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Cebu, Leyte, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, General Santos, and will soon open in Tuguegarao and Legaspi City in Albay.