Endurance Weekend 2015: Exceed Your Limits

Follow the trail and unleash your competitive spirit once again in the Filinvest City Endurance Weekend 2015.

Now on its third outing, this year’s Filinvest City Endurance Weekend is a two-day Mountain Bike (MTB) event like no other as it challenges the rider to make the most laps within a 6, 12, or — for the extreme MTB riders —24 hour span. Here, the strongest, most skilful and the best strategist will be recognized as they endure the long hours on the trails. But because all these are set against this picturesque Garden City south of the Metro, one may not even notice the hours pass by. Expect this year’s competition to take you to a new adrenaline high as you exceed your limits.

Yes, the MTB race is set to happen round-the-clock extending until the break of dawn; thus, making the biking route even tougher and more challenging. The Filinvest City Endurance Weekend is scheduled on October 3-4, 2015 at Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Bikers and ultra-cycling enthusiasts (both male and female, solo or team) are all welcome to join. Medals, cash and more exciting prizes from their event partners Epic Cycles, Felt Bicycle Philippines, Ellsworth, Alpine Stars and Bell are up for grabs.

As Filinvest City is known for entertainment and spectacle, you can also look forward to a more colorful and exhilarating on-the-side activities plus some raffle prizes to give away. Expect this year to be the #BestEnduranceMTBRace and for sure, it can even be more rocking than their previous Endurance events.

Indeed, Filinvest City has become a growing community and a natural training ground for cyclists, runners and for all other sports enthusiasts. Whether you’re a pro or a newbie, Filinvest City caters to everyone who has a flair for scenic places and lush surroundings. Endurance Weekend is also a way of giving back to the community while nurturing the best sights of the South.

So are you ready to take on the challenge? Experience the unexplored areas of Filinvest City and let it take you away!

Filinvest City raises summer fun to the next degree

Summer is synonymous with freedom, excitement, and all kinds of outdoor fun.

As soon as the cool breeze of February begins to fade, people start to ask the question: Where can I find adventure this summer? How can I top the summer that came before?

Thankfully, you don’t need to go far to answer these questions. Look to Filinvest City in Alabang, and you will find all the elements you need for the most exciting experiences you can wish for. Summer only gets bigger and better in this Garden City as it hosts multiple weekend events that make every kind of active adventure possible.

Being in the city doesn’t mean water is out of the picture. This summer, Slidefest Filinvest City, the country’s first family-friendly, giant slip-and-slide water event will hit the streets of the south on May 16 to 17. Thrill-seekers will surely have hours of fun on this 1,000-foot water slide. But more than just a slide, it is a complete festival that celebrates the love for good clean fun – with music, food, drinks, water balloons and water guns!

Those who choose to go on two wheels for their version of thrills can sign up for the 5th Shimano Dirt and Play XC Fun Race happening on May 24 inside the trails of Filinvest City. Avid bikers are welcome to join the Community Ride, together with cyclists that have the same interest in bikes – whether they be folding or fat bikes, fixie, road, or urban riders. There are also Dirt Categories for the more competitive mountain bikers who want to push themselves to the limit. Kids categories, as well as inflatable play areas, are also available so that this adventure can be shared with the whole family!

After attracting thousands of participants to its run events in the first quarter of the year, Filinvest City is gearing up for more races this summer. While there will certainly be a lot of healthy competition, these runs are more about fun and the enjoyment of the outdoors.

The Nike Women’s 10K Run on May 9 is a buddy run where the ladies get to share the experience with a mom, a sister or a best friend! There is also the Just For Run, Join the Fun event happening on June 7 that aims to promote a healthier lifestyle and raise funds for the benefit of the Pedro E. Diaz High School and the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa.

And just to show that the sun need not be up to enjoy this summer, there is a night run happening on the streets of Filinvest City. The Color Manila Nite Run – Black Light Edition on May 16 will offer interesting twists and challenges to give you that extra burst of energy to complete the race.

So if you are craving for fun and adventure, head over to Filinvest City, where exciting possibilities are sure to heat up your summer!

Filinvest City raises summer fun to the next degree

Summer is synonymous with freedom, excitement, and all kinds of outdoor fun.

As soon as the cool breeze of February begins to fade, people start to ask the question: Where can I find adventure this summer? How can I top the summer that came before?

Thankfully, you don’t need to go far to answer these questions. Look to Filinvest City in Alabang, and you will find all the elements you need for the most exciting experiences you can wish for. Summer only gets bigger and better in this Garden City as it hosts multiple weekend events that make every kind of active adventure possible.

Being in the city doesn’t mean water is out of the picture. This summer, Slidefest Filinvest City, the country’s first family-friendly, giant slip-and-slide water event will hit the streets of the south on May 16 to 17. Thrill-seekers will surely have hours of fun on this 1,000-foot water slide. But more than just a slide, it is a complete festival that celebrates the love for good clean fun – with music, food, drinks, water balloons and water guns!

Those who choose to go on two wheels for their version of thrills can sign up for the 5th Shimano Dirt and Play XC Fun Race happening on May 24 inside the trails of Filinvest City. Avid bikers are welcome to join the Community Ride, together with cyclists that have the same interest in bikes – whether they be folding or fat bikes, fixie, road, or urban riders. There are also Dirt Categories for the more competitive mountain bikers who want to push themselves to the limit. Kids categories, as well as inflatable play areas, are also available so that this adventure can be shared with the whole family!

After attracting thousands of participants to its run events in the first quarter of the year, Filinvest City is gearing up for more races this summer. While there will certainly be a lot of healthy competition, these runs are more about fun and the enjoyment of the outdoors.

The Nike Women’s 10K Run on May 9 is a buddy run where the ladies get to share the experience with a mom, a sister or a best friend! There is also the Just For Run, Join the Fun event happening on June 7 that aims to promote a healthier lifestyle and raise funds for the benefit of the Pedro E. Diaz High School and the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa.

And just to show that the sun need not be up to enjoy this summer, there is a night run happening on the streets of Filinvest City. The Color Manila Nite Run – Black Light Edition on May 16 will offer interesting twists and challenges to give you that extra burst of energy to complete the race.

So if you are craving for fun and adventure, head over to Filinvest City, where exciting possibilities are sure to heat up your summer!

Botanika Nature Residences reaches 2nd floor

Located in Alabang, in an exclusive and quiet portion of Filinvest City, the premiere CBD and garden city of the south, is a vision of greenery you will call home.

In much the same way that an apartment with a view and easy access to New York’s Central Park is considered a premium property, Botanika’s centralized garden system offering scenic walks through the 1.55 hectare property with three towers is differentiating the project from other ultra high-end developments in Makati and Bonifacio Global City, according to Catherine Ilagan, executive vice-president of Filinvest Alabang, Inc., Botanika project developer.

“Open green spaces are getting more and more scarce in the metropolis,” she says. “Our planners thus thought of offering Botanika residents a system of gardens that would allow them to enjoy nature’s healing properties right at their doorstep.”

Various studies have shown that nature has the power to renew one’s senses as well as to clear one’s thoughts so that contemplation and inspiration can take place. “Nature is the perfect setting for a walk or a swim. It encourages movement and discovery.” explains Ilagan.

Departing from the conventional residential condo environment where space is limited, Botanika’s 369 units ranging from 123 to 343 sqms. and spread out over three towers will be open to nature while offering privacy to residents. Botanika is the first of the Filinvest Group’s Exclusive Collection, the newest and highest-end brand category.

From the top, each of the buildings takes the shape of a leaf. At the center of each building will be an atrium, that will allow natural light to go through the structure. The atrium will also force air through the edifice offering passive ventilation. From the ground level, the atriums will be interconnected to each other and to a central pool area through a paved walkway that naturally blends with the lush tropical landscape.

A stroll through Botanika’s meandering walkway system will offer various experiences. Each of the three atrium lobbies will offer a different theme: one will focus on a reflecting pool; another will highlight various textures in a Zen setting; the third will emphasize landscape mounds of earth covered in greenery. From each of the atriums, it is a minute’s walk to the swimming pools.

This location boasts of excellent accessibility via the Skyway with entry and exit points right inside the CBD as well as other major roads such as SLEX, Alabang-Zapote Road, West Service Road, and Daang Hari.

Set to be an architectural gem upon its completion, Botanika Nature Residences is the first project under Filinvest’s Exclusive Collection.

Corporate Success has a New Address

The skyline of Alabang’s business district has a stunning new addition—and it aims to raise the bar for office developments in the country.

Created by Filinvest, one of the country’s top property developers, Parkway Corporate Center is a 32-storey office condominium that combines state-of-the-art design with a plethora of amenities to create the ideal work-life balance. It is the first project to be part of WorkSpaces by Filinvest, a line of premium corporate headquarters.

Parkway Corporate Center’s office spaces are replete with amenities that make a workday much more pleasurable—from the business center and luxurious podium deck garden for events, to the retail shops and healthcare facilities for those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle. The flexible layout of the units allow them to suit businesses of any size, and all units have windows that overlook picturesque views of Festival Supermall River Park, Laguna de Bay, or the city skyline.

It has an enviable location in the heart of Filinvest City, a fully-integrated, self-contained, master-planned community. It is situated only 10 minutes away from NAIA and 15 minutes from Makati, making it easily accessible for local and foreign business people.

Essentially, Parkway Corporate Center is the kind of office setting that makes coming to work a joy—the perfect place for dynamic businesses to come and thrive.