MANILA, Philippines – With many modern-day seafarers engaging in work overseas, parents now face the reality of leaving their children behind to secure their future.
Camella, a member of Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. and the Philippines’ leader in affordable housing, honors the sacrifice of these brave men and women by ensuring that the families they leave behind are living in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. It is a commitment that dates as far back as 1975 when the very first Camella home ever sold was purchased by an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) seafarer. Since then, Camella has become the preferred development of migrant Filipinos for their families in the Philippines. Majority of OFW Camella homeowners today are seafarers.
“More than anything else, this is about peace of mind,” said Camella president Maribeth C. Tolentino. “Our seafarers live for months or even years at a time on cruise or merchant ships, plying the treacherous waters every single day. They are away from their families and would not immediately be able to come to their aid should the need arise. What Camella provides is a home that is safe and secure — one that could extend the protection they would want to give their families even in their absence. Camella offers a nurturing community that assures our seafarers that their families enjoy a higher quality of life worthy of their sacrifices.”
With over 200,000 homes built, Camella has established presence in 19 provinces and 44 cities and municipalities. Each Camella development is established in well-chosen areas to ensure accessibility to commercial districts, schools and hospitals. Every single Camella community offers a wide range of model homes with each one especially designed to cater to the different needs of people in different stages of living. From newly-weds to empty-nesters, there is a Camella home that fits everyone.
“Camella does not merely build homes. Through the years, it has risen to become a builder of true communities and has developed a range of amenities that respond to the needs of its residents,” expounded Ric Pallesco, Camella’s division head for mega Manila. “Our developments have a clubhouse, basketball court, swimming pool, parks and playgrounds and pocket gardens. The properties also offer 24-hour security, a perimeter fence for protection, and an entrance gate to welcome its residents. Furthermore, terminals within the community provide shuttle service that brings residents to nearest transport hubs.”
Last December, Camella partnered with Smart Link for a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the GS Maritime Training Center in Manila especially for seafarers and their families. The occasion was a celebration of the continuing relations between Camella and seafarers. It was also an event that acknowledged their sacrifices and honored their numerous contributions to the country.
“We are proud to partner with Camella in our shared vision to honor our valiant Filipino seafarers and celebrate their bravery and contributions,” said Tina Mariano, Smart Global Access group head. Smart Link and Camella are working hand-in-hand to bring these families closer to their dream opportunities. Furthermore, Camella is opening its doors to seafarer families who wish to hold family activities at select subdivision clubhouses.
“We salute our OFWs, especially our seafarers. We admire their unwavering commitment to improve the lives of their families. In turn, we at Camella are equally committed to providing a higher quality of life that they deserve. Better homes, better communities, better lives. This is our shared vision. And Camella stands by every Filipino seafarer in their journey to turn this dream into a reality,” concluded Tolentino.
For more information on Camella developments, call 584-1182 or 0917-8576494 for direct marketing; 772-1096 for South Manila; 723-5013 for East Manila; 352-4457 for North Manila; (044) 796-0078 for North Luzon; (043) 757-0702 for South Luzon, (033) 337-7699 for Visayas and (082) 298-0387 and (082) 298-0300 for Mindanao projects, or log on to www.camella.com.ph.