Living in the World of Megaworld Townships

Megaworld is a name to reckon with in the Philippines as it is the country’s top developer of residential condominiums, number one as office space provider and developer, and recognized as the pioneer of the concept of “live, work, play, and learn townships.”  At present, it has presented 18 large scale townships located in various parts of the Philippines such as Newport City in Pasay, McKinley Hill, McKinley West, Uptown Bonifacio, Iloilo Business Park, Boracay Newcoast, Woodside in Pasig, Twin Lakes in Tagaytay, Davao Park in Lanang, Davao City, Suntrust City in Tanza, Cavite, and Newtown in Mactan, Cebu City.

It is estimated that by 2020, the population in these townships will reach 1 million living in 600,000 in condominiums and villages and another 400,000 as part of the business process outsourcing and office employees.  This will be an estimated increase of 150% in all Megaworlds’s townships from the current 250,000 residents and more than 150,000 office and BPO workers. This is an indication that opportunities indeed await not only for the country’s leading property developer but for the people residing and working in those places as well.  Over the years, Megaworld has successfully built commercial centers and malls in every township they establish.

With that, Megaworld is growing their township in more cities all over the Philippines and it can only mean that more exciting places and economic development in expected in places they bring their project to.  They have surely changed the Filipino way of living as condominium residents do not have to travel to buy household items, watch movies or relax. Office and BPO workers on the other hand do not need to commute just to buy food during break time or treat themselves to sumptuous meals and shopping spree during payday.

Some townships which Megaworld built not only offer commercial and residential amenities and comfort, it even has natural and rustic ambience as it is located in beach front areas such as The One Manchester Place in Newtown Mactan, Cebu City.  Take a look at the details below and find out why this condominium is a must have when it comes to condominium living or as an investment.

The One Manchester Place in Newtown Mactan, Cebu City

For the amenities, you experience high class living as it has a 25 meters lap pool, sunbathing deck, children’s playground, spa, gym, day care centre, business centers, fitness and Taichi area, and other important recreation areas like reading nooks and jogging area. Each unit is pre-furnished with split type air conditioning, LED TV, Home Theater System, cook top burner and range hood, furnished kitchen, bed frame, and entertainment cabinet.  With regards to establishments, you will find fast food joints, hospitals, grocery stores and shops, a Roman Catholic Church, and entertainment centers.

Located in Mactan, One Manchester Place condo residents have the privilege of owning a grand vista of the panoramic beachfront.  Only few condominiums offer this kind of living experience where urban atmosphere with rural ambience are merged into one. Thus, when you own a One Manchester Place condominium, you do not need to travel to faraway places just to entertain yourself, enjoy beach front views, and live comfortably.

Best Diving Spots in Mactan

Mactan is easily hands down when it comes to diving destinations.  It has breathtaking marine life and sanctuaries. The under the sea life is very diverse and colourful and one of the best reason why divers keep coming back to this island. Mactan offers the best diving facilities and of course different dive sites like deep walls, steep slopes, abysmal drop-offs, beds of sea grass, coral plateaus and mounts, caverns and caves, and even shipwreck sites.

In terms of marine life, you will get an assortment of species such sea snakes, blue ribbon eels, harlequin fish, stone fish, scorpion fish, leaf fish, frog fish, and many others. So if you’re planning to dive in Mactan, here are diving sites where you can find interesting marine creatures:

• Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary – considered as the premier diving site in Mactan which is in the northern east part of the island.  This is the home of lion fish, barracuda, parrot fish, healthy corals, and schools of jacks and silver batfish.  Like many dive sites in Mactan, Shangri-La starts at a shallow depth of 5 meters then progresses up to a 40 meters mark.  It is ideal for all levels of divers. 
• Kontiki House Reef – the best diving site for beginners. You can dive either from the shore or by boat. This diving site is famous for shrimps and crabs which appear during night time. If you want to see reef and steep slopes, this is the dive site to be. 
• Tambuli Reef and Airplane Wreck – this dive site is home to pretty seagrass beds and coral mounts.  There is an artificial reef at the sandy bottom of the reef slope.  According to diving enthusiasts, this is an ideal dive site for photographers if they want spectacular shots. 
• Nalusuan Island Marine Sanctuary – if you want to see blue spotted sting rays, dive in this site and find this creature in the sandy area at a depth between 5-20 meters.  You have to pay a close attention though as this specie of stingray is quite swift and you might not get a glimpse of it under the water. Aside from it, you can also find a huge population of large groupers and tableland of hard corals in this site.  This diving spot is also good for all levels of divers from amateur beginners to expert professionals.  
• Marigondon Cave – this diving site is strictly for the most advanced divers only. Divers are usually dropped off by dive boat meters away from where the cave is situated and divers drift off towards the cave swimming against strong underwater current.  Divers will find lion fish at the cave entrance, and going further deep in the cave, you will see a school of flashlight fish blinking in the dark.  You will also find giant crabs in this diving site.  Nitrox is a highly recommended spot when you dive in the Marigondon Cave.  

Whether you are a novice or professional or with advanced diving skills, you will find different diving sites based on your skills and experience in Mactan. This is why this place is a popular diving destination; it has everything for everybody.