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Brittany Corporation Bags Awards in the 2014 Southeast Asia Property Awards

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Portofino, one of Brittany’s premier developments, an Italy-themed luxury residential community in Vista City, Alabang, bagged the “2014 Best Housing Development Award (Philippines) ” at the recently concluded Southeast Asia Property Awards. The prestigious event was held at Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore last October 16, 2014 and was attended by real estate giants in the Asian market.

The highly rated award follows the “Best Housing Development (Manila) ” Award received by Brittany Corporation last August of this year from the Philippine Property Awards.

The award won by Portofino is a most coveted prize among industry bigwigs and is a shining testament to Portofino’s excellence of concept and quality.

The Southeast Asian Awards’ stringent criteria for judging include design and amenities, location, value for money, use of space, construction and materials, unique selling points, state of completion, and success in sales. Portofino’s luxurious home designs, features and amenities have passed rigorous judging procedures and emerged victorious among the vying entries.

Another Brittany development, Crosswinds, a Swiss luxury residential resort located in Tagaytay, also reaped recognition as one of Southeast Asia’s “Highly Commended ” condos under the Best Condo Development (Philippines) “.

The highly rated award follows the “Best Mid-range Condo Development (Resort) ” Award received by Brittany Corporation last August of this year from the Philippine Property Awards.

DMCI Homes launches its first Makati residential condominium

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Premier real estate developer DMCI Homes finally brings its trademark resort-inspired condominium living to the bustling city of Makati with Brio Tower.

The 30-story high-rise residential condo is DMCI Homes’ first development in the well-known business capital of Metro Manila. It is set to rise on a prime 5,760-square meter property in Guadalupe Viejo, along the major thoroughfare of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue or EDSA.

The location is conveniently accessible being near the Estrella transportation hub, and is bounded by low-density commercial and residential districts such as the Rockwell Center. The Makati Central Business District is merely a few minutes away, with its flagship office buildings, reputable schools and learning institutions, and world-class malls and shopping centers.

Home seekers can look forward to a city refuge among its efficiently planned one-, two- and three-bedroom unit offerings ranging from 24 square meters to 84.5 square meters. Brio Tower will deliver DMCI Homes’ distinctive resort atmosphere through the tower’s Asian Contemporary design incorporating the developer’s proprietary building technologies.

DMCI Homes’ Lumiventt design technology allows ambient light and fresh air to permeate the building’s common areas as well as unit spaces, achieving better cross-ventilation and spelling physical and mental well-being for residents.

Brio Tower will have Sky Patios, Central Atriums and breezeways in every five floors, providing additional venues for rest and recreation, and for bringing a genuine sense of nature indoors.

Brio Tower will provide unit owners the stunning views of some the most highly regarded locales in the metro—from Makati to Taguig and the Ortigas business district in Pasig City.

A large part of the enduring value of DMCI Homes properties is the superb and reliable services of its very own Property Management Office, overseeing round-the-clock security and efficient operations of the entire condominium community.

As with other DMCI Homes developments, clienteles of Brio Tower are further reassured of worry-free living with the DMCI Homes Quality Seal—a two-year limited warranty on the back of the developer’s proprietary quality management system. The DMCI Homes Quality Seal represents the company’s commitment to deliver homes that are built to last.

With Brio Tower, city living in the original central business district of the country will definitely be revolutionized—finally providing a comforting and relaxing abode especially for today’s breed of hard-working and aspiring individuals and families. Calling a home in Makati City can finally be a reality that is sure to bring lasting value for many years to come.

10 Most Expensive Luxury Cars in the Philippines

November 11, 2014November 11, 2014 Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

We recently gave you the 6 least expensive cars available in the Philippines where we mentioned that you sometimes just need a decent car to have a comfortable ride. Today, we give you a list of cars that are on the opposite side of that spectrum where comfort and power both headline and run the show. Check out these different vehicle makers and some of their most expensive cars (we’re talking as high-end as Php40M a pop!).

The cars below are the ones we came across with that already have local pricing and can be bought here in the Philippines. As per usual, we note down key specs, notable features, and also included the top speed of most cars. They are arranged according to their price tags from the least expensive down to the most expensive. Let’s get started!

10. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG V8 DCT

Specifications and features:
6.2L DOHC 32-Valve V8 engine
RWD
571PS @6,800rpm
650Nm @ 4,750rpm
7-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission)
Gas
19 x 9-inch front/20 x 10-inch rear alloy rims
Front and rear proximity sensors
Keyless entry and alarm
Power steering/lock/window/mirror
HID lights with foglamps
Leather seats
Design: 2-door coupe
Dimensions: 4,638 x 1,939 x 1,262mm
Wheelbase: 2,680mm
Weight: 1,695kg
Top speed: 198mph (320kph)
Price: Php18,500,000

9. Porsche 911 GT2 RS MT

Specifications and features:
3.6L DOHC 24-Valve Flat-6 engine
RWD
620PS @6,500rpm
680Nm @ 2,200 – 4,500rpm
6-speed MT
Twin Turbo Intercooler/VarioCam Plus
Gas
19 x 8.5-inch front/19 x 12-inch rear alloy rims
Rear proximity sensors
Keyless entry and alarm
Power steering/lock/window/mirror
HID lights with foglamps
Leather seats
Design: 2-door coupe
Dimensions: 4,469 x 1,852 x 1,285mm
Wheelbase: 2,350mm
Weight: 1,440kg
Top speed: 205mph (330kph)
Price: Php19,000,000

8. 2013 Bentley Continental GT

Specifications and features:
4.0L DOHC V8 engine
AWD
500PS @6,000rpm
487Nm @1,700rpm
6-speed AT
Twin Turbo
Gas
20-inch aluminum rims
Keyless entry and alarm
Leather seats
Design: 2-door coupe
Dimensions: 4,805 x 1,905 x 1,404mm
Wheelbase: 2,745mm
Weight: 2,295kg
Top speed: 205mph (330kph)
Price: Php20,000,000

7. 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Specifications and features:
6.5L DOHC V12 engine
AWD
640 PS @8,000rpm
469Nm @ 6,000rpm
6-speed MT
Gas
18-inch alloy rims
Leather seats
Design: 2-door coupe
Dimensions: 4,610 x 2,057 x 1,135mm
Wheelbase: 2,664mm
Weight: 1,746kg
Top speed: 205mph (330kph)
Price: Php20,000,000

6. 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia

Specifications and features:
4,5L DOHC V8 engine
RWD
562PS @9,000rpm
398Nm @ 6,000rpm
7-speed AMT
Gas
20-inch aluminum rims
Front and rear proximity sensors
Keyless entry and alarm
Power steering/lock/window/mirror
HID lights with foglamps
Leather seats
Design: 2-door coupe
Dimensions: 4,526 x 1,939 x 1,214mm
Wheelbase: 2,649mm
Weight: 1,379kg
Top speed: 201mph (323kph)
Price: Php22,000,000

5. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

Specifications and features:
5.2L DOHC V10 engine
AWD
570PS @8,000rpm
540Nm @ 6,500rpm
6-speed AMT
Gas
19-x 8.5-inch front/19- x 11-inch rear alloy rims
Front and rear proximity sensors
Keyless entry and alarm
Power steering/lock/window/mirror
HID lights with foglamps
Leather seats
Design: 2-door coupe
Dimensions: 4,386 x 1,900 x 1,165mm
Wheelbase: 2,560mm
Weight: 1,340kg
Top speed: 202mph (325kph)
Price: Php23,000,000

4. Rolls-Royce Ghost V12 AT

Specifications and features:
6.5L DOHC 48-Valve V12 engine
RWD
570PS @5,250rpm
780Nm @ 1,500rpm
8-speed AT
Twin Turbo
Gas
19-inch alloy rims
Front and rear proximity sensors
Comfort Access Smart Key
Power steering/lock/window/mirror/door/sunroof
HID lights with foglamps
Leather seats
Design: 4-door sedan
Dimensions: 5,399 x 1,948 x 1,550mm
Wheelbase: 3,295mm
Weight: 2,940kg
Top speed: 155mph (250kph)
Price: Php25,900,000

3. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

Specifications and features:
5.4L DOHC 24-Valve V8 engine
RWD
617PS @6,500rpm
575Nm @ 3,250rpm
5-speed AT
Intercooled supercharger
Gas
18-inch light alloy rims
Remote keyless entry
Cruise Control
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
HID lights with foglamps
Leather seats
Design: 4-door sedan
Dimensions: 5,834 x 1,990 x 1,632mm
Wheelbase: 3,570mm
Weight: 3,050kg
Top speed: 208mph (335kph)
Price: Php36,000,000

2. Lexus LFA 4.8L V10 AT

Specifications and features:
4.8L DOHC 40-Valve V10 engine
RWD
552PS @8,700rpm
354Nm @ 6,800rpm
6-speed AMT
Gas
20 x 11.5-inch painted alloy rims
Remote door locks
Power steering/lock/window/mirror/door
Xenon HID lamps
Leather seats
Design: 2-door coupe
Dimensions: 4,505 x 1,895 x 1,220mm
Wheelbase: 2,606mm
Weight: 1,580kg
Top speed: 202mph (325kph)
Price: Php36,500,000

1. Rolls-Royce Phantom V12 AT

Specifications and features:
6.8L DOHC 48-Valve V12 engine
RWD
460PS @5,350rpm
720Nm @ 3,500rpm
6-speed AT
Twin Turbo
Gas
21-inch alloy rims
Front and rear proximity sensors
Comfort Access Smart Key
Power steering/lock/window/mirror/door/sunroof
HID lights with foglamps
Leather seats
Design: 4-door sedan
Dimensions: 5,834 x 1,990 x 1,632mm
Wheelbase: 3,570mm
Weight: 3,050kg
Price: Php40,000,000

Special Mentions

Though still not priced locally but available upon request to order, we’ve included the following cars and their international pricing:
1. Bentley Mulsanne – $298,900 (approx Php13M)
2. Ferrari F12 Berlinetta – $315,888 (approx Php14M)
3. Porsche 918 Spyder – $845,000 (approx Php37.9M)
4. Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package – $929,000 (approx 42M)

Have something to add? The comments section awaits!

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YugaTech Total Gaming Solution under Php50K

November 11, 2014November 11, 2014 Ronnie Bulaong Leave a comment

Building a decent gaming rig shouldn’t always have to cost a lot of money. With proper understanding of your needs as a user and a little bit of research, you’ll be surprised by how much you can get out of your budget allotment. Having said that, let’s take a look at the components we picked for our own budget editing/gaming rig worth under Php50,000.

ASUS Total Gaming Solution

For our motherboard we opted for the ASUS H97-PRO Gamer. At Php6,890, this mobo is not as cheap as compared to other low-cost boards out there. But when it really comes down to it, this ATX board gives you more value for your money because of the extra features that you don’t usually find on a board at this price point.

Why we chose it:

* Affordable for what it has to offer
* All the good stuff of H97 Chipset
* Longevity (Gamer’s Guardian Suite)
* Best built-in audio solution (SupremeFX, Sonic Radar II, etc.)
* Gigabit LAN with GameFirst II technology

The SupremeFX audio technology already saved us a couple of grand because it pretty much took care of our audio needs, both for editing and gaming, without the need to buy a dedicated sound card for our system.

Then there’s also the Intel Gigabit Ethernet complete with ASUS’ GameFirst tweak. Not only does it minimizes the latency, but also requires less CPU performance to operate.

For our graphics card, we went for the ASUS STRIX GTX 750 Ti OC. It’s not the most powerful card around, but it can handle popular game titles at high settings with respectable frame rates.

Why we chose it:

* Respectable frame rates on popular game titles on high settings
* Generous factory overclocking right off the bat
* Low power consumption
* Great cooling solution
* Zero-decibel fan noise
* NVidia G-SYNC Ready
* Easy-to-use ASUS GPU Tweak

Of all the features of the STRIX GTX 750 Ti, the thing we liked the most is how quiet this GPU operates. It’s a product of ASUS DirectCU cooling solution and the GTX 750 Ti’s ability to produce decent performance without generating a lot of heat, making it an ideal choice for people like us who prefers to work in a near-silent environment.

If you’re interested to see what kind of performance this graphics card can provide, we suggest taking a look at our full review One

Here are the rest of the components on our rig:

Intel Core i5-4690 (Php9,900)
8GB ADATA XPG V2 1600MHz DDR3 RAM (Php3,590)
128GB ADATA SP900 SSD (Php3,300)
1TB Western Digital Green HDD (Php3,090)
EVGA 500B Power Supply (Php2,000)
Noctua NH-L12 (Php2,590)

Apart from the processor, all of the components above are from our old rig. But for the sake of this article, we still listed down its respective prices so you guys will also have an idea of how much we’re dealing with here.

With everything set, all that’s left is the decent monitor. We were torn between getting a monitor specifically for gaming or go for something that’s a good all-rounder that we can also use for non-gaming stuff.

In the end we opted for the ASUS VX239H 23-inch AH-IPS monitor which, in our opinion, is one of the best 23-inch display under ten grand. It offers great value for money because of its outstanding color reproduction, great viewing angles, and it comes in a slim form factor with a frame-less design.

Why we chose it:

* Good value for money
* Good viewing angle
* Relatively fast response time for an IPS panel
* Impressive Contrast Ratio
* Six video presets to suit different needs
* Crosshair and Timer overlay

YugaTech Midrange Gaming Rig:

Intel Core i5-4690
ASUS STRIX GTX 750 Ti OC
ASUS H97-PRO Gamer Motherboard
8GB ADATA XPG V2 1600MHz DDR3 RAM
128GB ADATA SP900
1TB Western Digital Green 1TB HDD
Noctua NH-L12
EVGA 500B Power Supply
ASUS VX239H Monitor
Total Cost: Php49,600

We know that fifty grand isn’t exactly cheap, but considering that this rig will allow you to play most of the popular titles with decent frame rates and still be able to handle processor-heavy tasks, then we think that it should be a worthy investment.

So what do you guys think about our rig? Do you have any suggestions to further improve our setup or make it more cost effective? Please leave a comment a below and share your thoughts about it.

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November 10 2014 Breaking News Obama authorizes 1500 troops if it walks like military boots

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