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Robinsons to build regional mall in Mindoro

Robinsons Malls, one of the country’s largest shopping  malls and retail operators, will soon boost the shopping and leisure venue of Region IV-B as it becomes Oriental Mindoro’s first and largest commercial establishment to rise within the project Xevera Neo Calapan, in Calapan City.

This was confirmed by Robina Gokongwei-Pe, senior vice president and general manager of Robinsons Retail Group, a division under Robinsons Land Corporation, property development arm of JG Summit, during Xevera Neo Calapan’s recent grand open house.  

According to Oriental Mindoro Congressman Rodolfo G. Valencia, Robinsons is a full service mall offering quality consumer products and services, allowing it to easily blend with the concept of Xevera Neo Calapan.  The mall will pave the way for Xevera Neo Calapan to fulfill its objective of providing 3,000 housing units, livelihood to some 5,000 local labor force in the entire construction period, and continuing employment opportunities thereafter.

The one-stop-shop destination will also rev up business in real estate allied industries – from construction and architecture to interior design and furniture.  These economic benefits are expected to spill over to other component provinces of Region IV-B, otherwise known as the MIMAROPA consisting of the island provinces of Mindoro Oriental and Occidental, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan.

Further, the sprawling mixed-use complex has been chosen by the Regional Development Council as the official site of the MIMAROPA Regional Government Center, spurring the relocation of some 39 government agencies and their 2,500 employees from Metro Manila to Calapan City.  

Situated in Barangay Sto. Niño, this City, along the Strong Republic Nautical Highway, Xevera Neo Calapan is a mixed-use zone combining first-class residential, commercial, institutional and recreational facilities for a trendy, self-contained community.  Its residential area will consist of modern, well-planned single-detached and townhouse units for all market segments.

A first of its kind property development in this City, Xevera Neo Calapan is a joint venture between Xevera Neo-Calapan Development Corporation, subsidiary of Globe Asiatique Realty Holdings Corporation, and the Filipiniana Resorts Development Corporation (FRDC).

Part of Robinsons’ drive to launch new destinations in different key locations in the country, this latest addition to the bevy of Robinsons commercial establishments dotting the archipelago will be its first outlet in Oriental Mindoro.  As of December 2009, Robinsons malls all over the country have reached a total of 28 outlets.  Among those that opened during the year are the Robinsons Cybergate Davao, Robinsons Place in Tacloban City, Dumaguete City, Ilocos Norte and Robinsons Gensan, its flagship outlet in Mindanao.

 

Pag-IBIG supports Mindoro housing program

The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or Pag-IBIG has predicted a potential investment of around P 3 to 4 million in Xevera Neo Calapan, touted as a major vehicle for economic change in Mindoro and the entire Region IV, with housing opportunities that cater to all market segments.
    
This was announced by Jaime Fabiaña, Pag-IBIG chief executive officer, as he expressed support for the landmark mixed-use property development located in the Oriental Mindoro capital of Calapan City.  

Situated within Neo Calapan, a 100-hectare prime property at the heart of the capital, Xevera Neo Calapan is a joint project between Xevera Neo-Calapan Development Corporation, subsidiary of Globe Asiatique Realty Holdings Inc., and Filipiniana Resorts Development Corporation (FRDC), flagship company of Neo Calapan.  

Housing:  the way toward progress
The multi-billion residential-commercial complex offers affordable single-detached and townhouse units, with delivery of the first batch totaling 275 units scheduled for March 2010.

According to Fabiaña, Pag-IBIG’s low interest rates and extended repayment periods will facilitate home ownership for buyers of Xevera Neo Calapan’s residential units. “The financing package is even strengthened by Republic Act 9679, or the Home Development Mutual Fund Law of 2009, which infuses more funds into the agency to pump up benefits to Pag-IBIG members,” Fabiaña said.  

By offering livable communities that are affordable at the same time, the project aligns itself with Neo Calapan’s objective of boosting Mindoro’s socio-economic development. “By allowing more Mindoro folk to acquire their dream homes and build a better future for their families, Xevera Neo Calapan is expected to help reduce poverty and steer Oriental Mindoro and the rest of Region IV toward long-term, sustainable development,” revealed Joseph Arnold P. Valencia, president of FRDC, owner-developer of Filipiniana Calapan Resort Hotel.    

Jobs and livelihood:  Economic booster

Valencia also stressed that significant housing developments like Xevera Neo Calapan will set the pace for a multiplier effect that will ignite a business uptrend in other industries thus benefiting more people.  “Employment and livelihood opportunities are also set to emanate from a major real estate project,” Valencia explained. “It starts from the project’s construction phase, when jobs are provided to carpenters, welders, and other skilled workers. Eventually, more professionals and workers from allied industries will be needed to complete the project - interior designers, painters, landscape architects, furniture makers, and the like so that even more jobs will be available.  This trend will extend beyond Mindoro toward other parts of the region, thus contributing to eonomic progress and sealing Region IV’s reputation as one of the country’s vital growth areas,” Valencia said.  


Once completed, Xevera Neo Calapan will also house Mindoro’s largest and only first-class mall, convenience stores, shops and boutiques, wellness and spa centers, amusement arcade, play area, food gallery, IT zone, regional government center, school and church, aside from its residential area.

 

(Manila Bulletin, December 14, 2009)

 

 

 

Xevera Neo Calapan - site of MIMAROPA RGC

 

The MIMAROPA Regional Development Council (RDC IV-B) recently issued Resolution No. 029-155-2009, approving Xevera Neo Calapan, a 50-hectare choice property at the heart of Calapan City, as site of the MIMAROPA Regional Government Center (RGC).

Located at Barangay Sto. Niño along the Strong Republic Nautical Highway, Xevera Neo Calapan combines residential, commercial, institutional, and recreational facilities.  The sprawling business and tourism zone is dubbed as the New City Development and deemed to be Calapan City’s most important landmark and major economic driver of the future. 

Pursuant to Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s Executive Order No. 682, Calapan City has been officially selected as RGC for MIMAROPA region (Region IV-B), composed of Mindoro Oriental and Occidental, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan, thus directing regional line agencies (RLAs) and other government institutions to relocate to Oriental Mindoro’s capital in order to streamline government services. 

The RDC IV-B also issued Resolution No. 029-156-2009, approving the BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) scheme for the development of the RGC and for the procurement of office space by the relocating RLAs. 
At present, satellite offices have been temporarily established in the city to start operations and services to the region.  Eventually, the 39 regional line agencies and other institutions that will comprise the government center will occupy a 5-hectare area of Xevera Neo Calapan.   

Tasked as lead entity in the development and establishment of the RGC is the City Government of Calapan, through City Mayor Salvador C. Leachon, who endorsed Xevera Neo Calapan to RDC IV-B through Oskar D. Balbastro, RDC vice-chair and National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Region IV-B director. 

The City Government, through its Technical Working Group, has found Xevera Neo Calapan to be flood free, accessible, and proximate to the central business district, prompting the former to give its thumbs up to the residential-commercial property after careful assessment of other proposed sites.

The project development is fully supported by Mindoro local leaders, owing to its potentials as an economic stimulus to the province in providing housing, employment and livelihood opportunities as well as business and tourism activities.

Aside from the RGC, Xevera Neo Calapan will also house Mindoro’s largest and only first-class shopping mall, 4,000 affordable shelter units, techno park, school and a church, among others.  With Phase I construction now underway, owner-developer Xevera Neo-Calapan Development Corporation confirms its full-blast efforts to build and complete the cluster of office buildings that will make up the MIMAROPA RGC. 

 

(Manila Bulletin, November 18, 2009)

 

 

Calapan District Set to Rev Up Business Climate

 

Xevera Neo Calapan, a 50-hectare first-class property development featuring residential, commercial, institutional and recreational facilities, is set to rev up business activities in Calapan City and contribute significantly to its socio-economic development.  

In time for the scheduled December launching of Xevera Neo Calapan Phase I in Oriental Mindoro, RGV Real Estate Center, Inc., project exclusive marketing manager, recently conducted a whole-day training seminar on lease management among its officers, staff and sales agents. 

Held at the RGV Center office in Makati, seminar principal speaker Ms. Divine Lee, vice president for marketing of owner-developer Xevera Neo-Calapan Development Corporation, shared the experience and practice of its mother company, Globe Asiatique Realty Holdings Corporation, in the professional management and administration of its existing shopping malls at its twin commercial centers at the Xevera Bacolor and Xevera Mabalacat in Pampanga.

Lee presented the widely accepted policies and guidelines governing the Lessor-Lessee relationship which includes lease rates for commercial units, lease period, manner of payment, security deposit, common use service areas (CUSA), security and maintenance, among others.

On the other hand, Joanna Marie P. Valencia, RGV Center president, disclosed that already there are no less than 369 interested businessmen in Calapan City who have submitted their letters of intent. 

Fronting the Strong Republic Nautical Highway, the first building in Phase I will house commercial units evenly distributed in three (3) levels.  Its ground floor is allotted for anchor establishments of Metro Manila-based food chains and restaurants.  Banks and business establishments could occupy the second level while the upper floor is reserved for fine dining.

Valencia added that as the project exclusive marketing manager, RGV Center is now ready to accept and process applications for lease of commercial units.  Within the whole month of October, RGV Center will handle documentation and final execution of the enabling lease contracts. 

The formal turnover of the commercial units to the lessees will take place on November 30, preparatory to the grand launching of the project in December signaling the start of the mall’s business operations during the holidays.
 
(Manila Bulletin, October 28, 2009)

 
 
Xevera Neo Calapan
 
 

The newest emerging commercial landmark in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, held its groundbreaking and blessing ceremonies recently. A 32-hectare property (Phase I) within Neo Calapan, the multi-billion project fronting the Filipiniana Calapan Resort Hotel with owner-developer Xevera Neo Calapan Development Corp., features a commercial center and 4,000 housing units.  In photo during the capsule laying event, from left:  Oriental Mindoro First District Cong. Rodolfo G. Valencia, Gov. Arnan C. Panaligan, Second District Cong. Alfonso V. Umali.,. Calapan City Mayor Salvador C. Leachon, and Globe Asiatique president and chairman Delfin S. Lee.
 
(Manila Bulletin, August 2, 2009)
 
 
Landmark project sparks livelihood, housing for Region 4
 
Heightened activities in Calapan City’s residential-commercial sector are expected to accelerate Oriental Mindoro’s growth as Xevera Neo Calapan gears up  construction for Phase 1. 

Xevera Neo Calapan, one of the city’s most awaited multi-billion property developments, aims to provide housing and livelihood opportunities to locals and nearby provinces resulting from a favorable multiplier effect, said Cong. Rodolfo G. Valencia, chairman of Oriental Mindoro Investments (ORMINVEST) Foundation.

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A project of owner-developer Xevera Neo Calapan Development Corporation of Globe Asiatique Realty Holdings Corporation, the property is a 32-hectare complete community, primed to become an important center for tourists, businessmen and visiting dignitaries.  It will combine residential, commercial, recreational, educational, and government centers with a techno park to boot.

According to Oriental Mindoro Governor Arnan C. Panaligan during the groundbreaking and blessing rites, the project will set off a domino effect in business, sparking developments on allied industries like construction, cement, paint, architecture, engineering, and furniture, among others.

Calapan City Mayor Salvador C. Leachon further stressed that having the regional government center particularly in Xevera Neo Calapan is a welcome development as this will invite more businesses to open shop in the area and rev up the city’s cash flow.

With the jobs and livelihood opportunities generated thru a major project like Xevera Neo Calapan, Oriental Mindoro is set to be the next bastion of progress, transforming the provincial capital into a highly urbanized and modern city, Leachon said. 

In his keynote address, Globe Asiatique president and chairman Delfin S. Lee said that Oriental Mindoro is the only province he has seen with united local and provincial leaders in their vision for socio-economic development.

Second District Congressman Alfonso V. Umali added that these benefits will spill over to the rest of Region IV composed of CALABARZON and MIMAROPA, which have both spurred the region to attain greater economic advancement. 

Development of Xevera Neo Calapan is now in full swing, following its recent groundbreaking and blessing rites in Calapan City. 

Manila Bulletin
July 1, 2009

 

 

   

   

MINDORO LEADERS SUPPORT LANDMARK PROJECT – Xevera Neo Calapan, the newest commercial landmark to rise in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, wins full support from local and provincial leaders. From left: Naujan Mayor Romar G. Marcos, Oriental Mindoro Investments (ORMINVEST) Foundation chairman and 1st District Cong. Rodolfo G. Valencia, Globe Asiatique president and chairman Delfin S. Lee, Victoria Mayor Alfredo G. Ortega Jr., San Teodoro Mayor Apollo E. Feraren, 2nd District Cong. Alfonso V. Umali, Gov. Arnan C. Panaligan, and Calapan City Mayor Salvador C. Leachon, during the groundbreaking. A 32-hectare multi-billion project fronting Filipiniana Calapan Resort Hotel, Xevera Neo Calapan is a project of owner-developer Xevera Neo Calapan Development Corporation. (Manila Bulletin, June 27, 2009)

 

 

 

 

Jobs and housing expected in Calapan

Calapan City’s recent designation as official site of the Regional Government Center for MIMAROPA has resulted in initial gains such as the expected creationof some 5,000 jobs in Oriental Mindoro with the investments from mixed-use land developers.

This was stressed by Oriental Mindoro 2nd district Congressman Rodolfo G. Valencia that this development would catapult the city into a highly urbanized growth center.

The MIMAROPA region or Region 4-B consists of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan, with Calapan City is its center as mandated by President Arroyo under Executive Order 682.

Valencia announced that Xevera Neo Calapan formally holds today June 14, its groundbreaking and blessing rites in the city.

A subsidiary of Globe Asiatique Realty Holdings Corporation, the leading realty developer of well-known Xevera projects, recently acquired a 32-hectare prime land from Filipiniana Resorts Development Corporation upon the invitation of Congressman Valencia, for development into a mixed-use area of commercial, residential, recreational, educational, techno park, and government centers, thus formed Xevera Neo Calapan Development Corporation.

The project aims to provide affordable shelter to complement the government housing program for national development, particularly thru Pag-IBIG Fund, specifically, 4,000 standard housing units.

Globe Asiatique president and chairman Delfin S. Lee said they chose Oriental Mindoro as location of their businesses because they recognize the province’s potentials for socio-economic development.

(Manila Bulletin, June 14, 2009)

 

 

 

Xevera Neo Calapan Now in full swing 

 

 

Real estate development in Oriental Mindoro shifts to high gear with the presence of Xevera Neo Calapan. Photo shows Cong.Valencia and Mr. Lee during the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement together with (L-R) Joseph Arnold P. Valencia, president, FRDC; John Nico P. Valencia, chief of staff, Congress Office; Joanna Marie P. Valencia, president, RGV Center; and Dexter Lee, executive vice president, Globe Asiatique.  (Not in photo is Divine Lee, vice president for sales and marketing, Globe Asiatique.)

 

 

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Let me express my deep gratitude to the people behind Xevera Neo Calapan and its supporters.

I eagerly welcome the latest Xevera project to rise in the Philippine real estate scene, particularly here in Oriental Mindoro.  As our way of fulfilling our promise to continue the vision of progress and development for the province as well as for its constituents, we are now introducing a premier venue for business and family gatherings.
 
Xevera Neo Calapan brings Globe Asiatique’s famous seal of quality to Calapan City, following the overwhelming success of its major projects  such as the G.A. Towers along EDSA in Mandaluyong City, Xevera Mabalacat and Xevera Bacolor in Pampanga, both now creating inroads into the market with their mixed-use concept and sophisticated designs and layouts.
   
Like the Pampanga projects, Xevera Neo Calapan will stamp its mark in our bustling city as a 32-hectare residential, commercial, recreational and government complex within Neo Calapan, affording our people with an alternative lifestyle where elegance, convenience, accessibility and cost-efficiency are main fixtures.
 
In our quest further to provide better life for Mindoreños, we are likewise concerned with the upliftment of the socio-economic condition of Pag-IBIG members from both government and private sectors, and the provision for basic needs such as livelihood, education and more importantly, shelter.

To begin with, Calapan City’s designation as official site of the Regional Government Center (RGC) for Region IV-B (or MIMAROPA region, consisting of  Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) as mandated by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal  Arroyo under Executive Order No. 682, offers a bright note for the city’s future.
 
The RGC will bring to Calapan City no less than 2,000  employees from various regional offices of the national government, including regional directors, officers and staff, thus bringing in more business and livelihood opportunities. 

Aside from the shopping mall and the RGC, the project also features a church and a school. Plus provision for some 4,000 affordable housing units thru Pag-IBIG Fund, in compliance with the government national housing program.

Moreover, the project will create and generate about 5,000 jobs during the construction period and expectedly yield employment opportunities upon its completion.

Xevera Neo Calapan is perfectly in sync with the  K-4 Program with its thrust on uplifting living standards in the province by providing affordable housing in a        self-reliant community that likewise offers urban amenities. 

Said program for long-term sustainable development underscores the importance of the four Ks, namely Kabuhayan, Kaunlaran, Kinabukasan, Kalikasan, aimed to promote self-sufficiency, poverty alleviation and progress for the province. 

    As we mark this day with groundbreaking rites for the project, let us look forward with hope and eagerness, encouraged by the promise of Xevera Neo Calapan in boosting Oriental Mindoro’s socio-economic development, truly a symbol of progress in our city and testimony of our strength as a people. 

Maraming salamat and mabuhay!
 
Cong. Rodolfo G. Valencia
Chairman, Oriental Mindoro Investments
(ORMINVEST) Foundation 
 
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Congratulations to Calapan City for the groundbreaking of Xevera Neo Calapan, touted as the next big thing in tourism for the entire province.
 
I am honored to witness these positive developments taking shape during my term as governor.  It also makes me proud that Oriental Mindoro’s limitless potentials are well     supported by companies like Globe Asiatique whose people have the foresight to identify ideal locations for their exceptional projects like Xevera Neo Calapan.  Of course, the project would not have been possible without the vision of Cong. Rodolfo G. Valencia while Globe Asiatique led by  its president and chairman Mr. Delfin S. Lee, jumpstarted the development of the residential-commercial complex destined to be a symbol of progress in Oriental Mindoro.
 
Let us support this grand project for the socio-economic progress of the province.

Hon. Arnan C. Panaligan
Provincial Governor, Oriental Mindoro
 
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The city of Calapan welcomes the introduction of Xevera Neo Calapan:  The New City, the newest addition to the rising wave of commercial developments in the capital. 
 
Billed as a future symbol of progress, the project offers a complete package of economic benefits for the city.  It comes at a most opportune time with Calapan’s selection as Regional Government Center (RGC) for Region IV-B (MIMAROPA), mandated by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.  As proposed site of the RGC, Xevera Neo Calapan has a unique concept combining residential, commercial, office and recreational spaces in one complex. This favorable scenario will encourage more investments in infrastructure, retail, tourism and others, thus hastening the city’s socio-economic development.
 
On behalf of my fellow Calapeños, I would like to thank Xevera Neo Calapan Development Corporation for their confidence in our city and the promise it offers for the future of Mindoreños.

Hon. Salvador "Doy" C. Leachon
Calapan City Mayor