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DMCI Homes, the country's only triple A builder/developer recently entered into a partnership with Equitable PCI Bank (now BDO-EPCIB, Inc.), one of the country's largest banks, for the development of Riverfront Residences, a charming mid-rise residential enclave in the heart of Pasig City.

DMCI Homes brings to the table its sterling reputation of being a leading innovator in today's burgeoning residential development scene, in addition to its illustrious history of building some of the most recognized landmarks in the country.  It is the nation's only builder/developer that provides young families of modest means high-quality and affordable homes in centrally located and fully-serviced communities.

On the other hand, EPCIB, especially now with its merger with Banco de Oro, provides the financial muscle to give the buyers various options for exciting home financing schemes at among the lowest rates in the market and up to 25 years installment payment terms.

With this, things can only get better for future residents and prospective buyers of Riverfront Residences.

Set on 3.2 hectares of prime land along Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave. and bordered by the tranquil Marikina River, Riverfront Residences boasts of nine elegantly designed residential buildings interspersed with resort-like amenities, manicured landscapes, and sprawling open spaces.

Construction is currently on going and sales, as expected, are brisk.  Buyers are easily regaled by the quiet allure that a Riverfront lifestyle promises. One of the property's highlights is a majestic 300-meter Sunset View Park that curves around Marikina River and is dotted with an assortment of family-friendly activity areas.  Moreover, this serene enclave is within convenient distance of major commercial and entertainment hubs, leading education and medical institutions, and the premier commercial and business districts of Ortigas, Taguig and Makati.

True to its reputation, the Philippines' first Quadruple A real estate developer DMCI Homes has once again exceeded homeowners' expectations with the completion of the two buildings of The Birchwood at the Acacia Estates in Taguig City, months ahead of the target finish date.

The first two buildings of The Birchwood - Alder and Evergreen - have been recently ready for occupancy.  Both were completed months earlier than the committed schedule.

With the early turnover of these buildings, residents can now settle into their new homes and become part of a peaceful and cozy neighborhood. The condominium enclave, in particular, is tucked away at a quieter corner of the Acacia Estates, a master-planned community of DMCI Homes, at the heart of Taguig City.

Designed to be a dream home for those who aspire to have a relaxing and premium city lifestyle, The Birchwood is made up of five buildings that rise at six storeys each. The condo community promises privacy and exclusivity especially for discerning families, individuals, and property investors.

The development showcases Modern Balinese architecture, combined with a resort-inspired design and beautiful landscaping that DMCI Homes' communities are known for. Its options of two- and three-bedroom unit configurations are spacious, quality crafted, and versatile enough to suit the dynamic needs of homeowners.

This distinctive atmosphere of coziness and sophistication combined with spacious living are specifically the qualities that won over homebuyers Don and Annaliza Flores together with their three children. The family, having lived in Singapore for over ten years, found their ideal home at The Birchwood.

"The community has a Singapore vibe, that's why we really like it actually," said Annaliza, who shared that she had already heard about DMCI Homes while in Singapore and was excited to look at the units when they moved back to the Philippines.

Having recently received the keys to their two-bedroom unit, the couple is now even more excited to move in and live at the condo as it provides not only comfort, but also much needed security for their children. "I feel that it's safer. There's security even from the entrance," Annaliza shared. "We feel like we can leave our kids safely at home," Don added.

The couple said they are looking forward to the prospect of coming home to a spacious unit and enjoy the breeze and refreshing view from their balcony. "Family bonding at the balcony area can be an evening tradition. We can drop our gadgets and just enjoy the view," smiled Annaliza.

The Birchwood's amenities, which include a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, fitness gym, and entertainment room to name a few, also appealed to the couple greatly. While they confessed to being homebodies, the family could not resist the allure of the resort-inspired living of the community.

"The kids like the swimming pool. We like to stay home but there are so many outdoor facilities to spend our leisure time in," Annaliza said.

Despite the tucked-away feel, The Birchwood is easily accessible via the C5 road, making it only minutes away from major commercial districts in Makati, Ortigas, and Pasay. With many conveniences nearby - including a commercial center right across the development - the Flores family has all the tools for a smooth transition into their new sanctuary.

Evidently, The Birchwood residents have latched on and fallen in love with the top quality construction and excellent property management of the community, that only DMCI Homes can provide.

To know more about The Birchwood and other projects of DMCI Homes, call (632) 324-8888 or visit our website. For more updates, check out the official social media accounts of DMCI Homes on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and Twitter.

Employees of DMCI Group of companies joined Marikina City government officials and workers and other volunteers in planting fruit trees in an area of the Marikina watershed in Pintong Bocaue, San Mateo, Rizal on Sept. 26. The activity is part of the city's celebration of “Marikina Watershed Protection Week.”

The volunteers from resort-themed residential developer DMCI Homes, its construction arm D.M. Consunji Inc., Semirara Mining and Power Corp., and DMCI Power Corp. Came in droves all the way from Marikina City to Barangay San Jose in Antipolo City before trekking through a mountain trail to reach the planting site. Together with other volunteers, who included army reservists and members of Rotary Club of Marikina, they planted Bignay in the slopes of the mountain in San Mateo, Rizal.

Marikina City Mayor Del de Guzman, who led the activity, thanked all volunteers and private companies for supporting the event.

"This is not only for us but also for our children and grandchildren," de Guzman said in his speech.

The tree-planting activity highlights the week-long celebration proclaimed by a city ordinance in March and aims to reforest the watershed called Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape to prevent a repeat of heavt flooding in Manila. The “Marikina Watershed Protection Week” was made to coincide on the day the Typhoon Ondoy disaster struck six years ago. The watershed's  low forest cover, which failed to retain Ondoy's unusually heavy rainfall, was blamed for the flooding.

"Our employees' participation in this tree planting activity is not only in fulfillment of our Corporate Social Responsibility. It also forms part of our Environmental Management System (EMS) program," said Gary Montoya, head of the D.M. Consunji Inc. Environment, Health and Safety department. "We plant trees twice a year and we have planted 4,000 trees so far."

Montoya also said it is good for company employees to personally contribute to protecting mother nature, especially now that climate change has become a serious concern worldwide.

Aside from tree planting, the EMS program also includes cleanup, environmental protection awareness and landscaping drives, according to Montoya.

The efforts put in by the company's employee volunteers are helpful in encouraging the general public to plant trees particularly in denuded forests like the Marikina watershed, according to Leonida Mindaros, Community Development Officer of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' provincial office in Rizal.

"They are a big help because we can save on expenses for tree planting," Mindaros said. "The labor cost for tree planting is P250 per day, excluding related works like brushing."

DMCI Homes and D.M. Consunji Inc. are corporate partners of DENR in the agency's National Greening Program (NGP), which aims to plant 1.5 billion trees from 2010 to 2016. In June last year, employees planted 1,000 fruit and forest trees in a one-hectare property of the San Andres Elementary School in Barangay San Andres, Tanay, Rizal as part of the program. The site is also part of the Marikina watershed.