Alternative places to enjoy premium living

With less pollution, lower costs of living and smaller population densities, what’s not to love about living in developing cities outside the country’s center? Premier developers are recognizing the potential of these places, with new exclusive communities being built in some of our country’s most beautiful landscapes.

If you’re looking to move outside Metro Manila, but have no idea where to go, check out these places to call your next home. These destinations offer a tranquil environment while still maintaining access to modern comforts. By moving to these spots, you’ll be able to strike the ideal balance of city and country living in a premium environment.

Pampanga

Dubbed as the “next big economic frontier,” Pampanga is an exciting destination for both tourists and migrants.

Angeles City, in particular, has become a comfortable place to call home, with its gastronomical delights, exceptional institutions, promising work opportunities and rising infrastructure. Even if you work in Metro Manila, a home in Angeles City remains feasible, as Manila can be easily reached via road and railway.

Rockwell at Nepo Center is a collaborative effort to highlight the best of Angeles City, Pampanga in a world-class environment.

One exciting development in Angeles City is Rockwell at Nepo Center, a collaborative effort between the local Nepomuceno Group of Companies and Rockwell Land. This 4.5-hectare mixed-use development, which aims to put Kapampangan character and culture at the forefront, will feature 78 percent open spaces and greenery, a Power Plant Mall, as well as mid-rise residences such as The Manansala and The BenCab.

Batangas

With its wonderful festivals, accessible beaches and relaxed environment, Batangas is one place in the country you’ll never wish to leave. Lipa City, in particular, is a convenient place to settle in, as it is easily reachable from Metro Manila via the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).

As the so-called “Coffee Granary of the Philippines”, Lipa offers superb coffee, beautiful heritage architecture, a cool climate, natural tourist spots and a rich biodiversity of plant and animal life.

Soon, Lipa will offer the Rockwell lifestyle. The 46-ha Terreno South by Rockwell is a neighborhood offering a 1:1 house-to-tree ratio, wherein each lot will be sold with an accompanying tree on the property. Future residents can expect exciting amenities such as the clubhouse, multi-purpose court, jogging paths, pavilion, gym, swimming pools and picnic areas.

Cebu

As the Queen City of the South, Cebu is no stranger to modern developments and new infrastructure. This Visayan powerhouse, however, also offers rich marine biodiversity and historical destinations, making it an ideal hometown offering culture, nature and city comforts.

If you’re looking for a high-rise home, there’s 32 Sanson in Lahug, Cebu. With its 70 percent open space and five residential towers, you’ll enjoy your home surrounded by lush greenery and first-class amenities. It’s basically a garden community a few minutes away from the city center.

32 Sanson in Lahug, Cebu is a garden community that is just a stone’s throw away from Cebu’s bustling business centers.

If you’re looking for a unique home in the island, however, consider Aruga Resort and Residences by Rockwell in Mactan. Offering beachfront properties in both condominium and villa building types, you’ll be able to enjoy the premium lifestyle in a paradise of sun and sand—with its 270-meter long beachfront, sea-facing swimming pools, pool deck and lounge, an indoor gym, a yoga studio and vast open grounds.

Aruga Resort and Residences in Mactan, Cebu offers a unique, beachfront home that is done Rockwell style.

Bacolod

With its warm locals, great tourist spots, and exceptional architectural heritage, Bacolod is arguably one of the country’s best places to live in.

In recent years, it has also seen the rise in new infrastructure, outsourcing work opportunities and other modern developments. Taking these things into consideration, it’s no wonder why Rockwell Land turned to this cheerful city for its next project in Visayas.

The Nara Residences offers both vertical and horizontal projects for aspiring homeowners. The community will stand on an 11-ha terrain, providing retail shops and leisure amenities, while still retaining 80 percent of its total area as open spaces—thus striking the perfect balance between nature and urban conveniences.

A premium lifestyle outside Metro Manila

With various developments rising in different parts of the Philippines, perhaps it’s time to widen your horizon and venture beyond the boundaries of Metro Manila. Check out the rising projects of Rockwell Land in Luzon and Visayas where you can enjoy the premium lifestyle in an environment that perfectly balances country and city comforts.

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Ar. Vittoria Mawis-Aliston

A Filipino architect who has a Master's Degree in Interior Design of Commercial Spaces from IED Barcelona, Spain and with twelve years' worth of experience under the tutelage of Filipino architectural firms.