Laguna, a bustling province south of the metro, is known even to certified urbanites as host to picturesque little towns and cities such as Sta. Rosa, Biñan, Calamba, Canlubang, Cabuyao, and San Pablo, each touting its own visitors’ lure. However, it is Calamba City that stands out not only as our national hero’s birthplace, but also as a booming tourists’ destination.
Laguna, one of the most progressive provinces south of the metro, has long been considered a prime residential location, thanks to its proximity to Metro-Manila. The growing business and employment opportunities in Laguna have also spurred the locals—and townsfolk from neighboring municipalities—to seek work in the province. And because of Laguna’s rich history and cultural heritage, it has likewise become a popular tourists’ attraction.
It is no surprise, then, that even people who work in the metro and nearby provinces are looking to settling down in Laguna. Due to this exciting development, BRIA Homes, the fastest-growing mass housing developer in the Philippines, acknowledges the demand for superior quality but affordable homes in this prosperous province.
Upcycling, the process of turning used goods or waste material to produce something that is often better than the original, is the most viable option. This was the idea behind Amaia Steps Parkway Nuvali’s The Upcycling Challenge.
Last Oct. 17, 24, and 25 at the Solenad 1, Nuvali, 13 groups were each given 24 hours to create marketable and practical home products using a selected material, in this case, plastic soft drink bottles.