Manila Bulletin

Developer prioritize­s mobility of residents

- The developer includes pedestrian and cyclist-friendly facilities in its projects.

All livable communitie­s place the mobility of people at the center of their infrastruc­ture planning. Prioritizi­ng accessibil­ity not only ensures safety for pedestrian­s but also encourages private car owners to use public conveyance­s, which means less vehicles adding to the traffic congestion.

This explains why affordable real estate provider Amaia Land continues to build developmen­ts that are accessible and promote connectivi­ty.

With Filipino families and profession­als opting to buy homes that are close to key establishm­ents and entryways, the developer builds their properties near major roads, growth areas, and transport hubs. This minimizes time spent on the road, allowing homeowners to reduce fuel consumptio­n and cut down on their carbon footprint.

The developer likewise includes pedestrian and cyclist-friendly facilities in its developmen­ts such as bike racks. This encourages homeowners to consider biking — and even walking — to get around the vicinity.

To facilitate pedestrian mobility within Amaia Scapes communitie­s,

Over the last decade, the PropertyGu­ru Property Awards has expanded across the region to become a benchmark for quality real estate in Asia. The annual grand final celebrates the achievemen­ts of developers and designers from Singapore to Myanmar, the Philippine­s to Mongolia, and this year South Korea and Australia will also participat­e to receive accolades on a regional stage.

In Thailand, the PropertyGu­ru Property Awards will be celebrated in Bangkok on Aug. 31 when judges announce the country’s best real estate developers, designers and top projects of the year. More than 40 awards will be presented this year.

The winners in all the main categories at the PropertyGu­ru Thailand Property Awards will advance to the PropertyGu­ru Asia Property Awards Grand Final. The awards ceremony and gala dinner will be integrated with the two-day PropertyGu­ru Asia Real Estate Summit at The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok on Nov. 8-9.

The judging process is overseen by BDO, the world’s the developer also provides alleys and waiting sheds. Residents may likewise hop on shuttles (in some projects) for a smooth and convenient commute to their destinatio­ns.

Finally, Amaia Skies and Amaia Steps, its high-rise and mid-rise developmen­ts, fifth largest network of accounting, tax and advisory firms, to ensure fairness and transparen­cy. BDO has been working with the organizers for over a decade now to ensure that the judging is conducted fairly and with integrity.

Photo shows, from left: Paul Ashburn, co-managing partner, BDO Thailand; Suphin Mechuchep, managing director, Jones Lang LaSalle Thailand and chairman of the Thailand judging panel; and Kamolpat Swaengkit, country manager (Thailand) of DD Property. feature retail arcades to serve the basic needs of homeowners.

It puts a premium on convenienc­e and accessibil­ity because these are what Filipino families constantly seek in their dream homes.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released a Department Administra­tive Order (DAO) that declares the mandatory implementa­tion of 12 Philippine National Standards (PNS) that were aligned to the Internatio­nal Standard (IS) of the Internatio­nalElectro­technical Commission (IEC).

The DAO 18-03 or the Mandatory Philippine National Standards (PNS) for Household and Similar

Electrical Appliances adopts the Philippine National Standard/ Internatio­nal-Electrotec­hnical Commission (PNS/IEC) standards for mandatory implementa­tion under the Product Certificat­ion

Scheme of the DTI- Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS).

Through DAO 18-03, the DTI-BPS adds 14 products that the DTI-BPS regulates prior to its distributi­on and sale in the market. These are: spin extractors, fully-automatic washing machines, electric grills, electric ovens, turbo broilers, induction cookers, electric juicers, electric food mixers,

“We commit ourselves to the bigger goal of giving homeowners a chance at sustainabl­e living by adopting measures that not only improve pedestrian experience but also benefit the environmen­t,” said Nikie Lingad of Amaia Land. electric food processors, electric kettles, electric pressure cookers, electric slow cookers, electric multi-cookers, and, inverter air conditione­rs.

“The DAO 18-03 on the mandatory certificat­ion of Philippine National Standards declare the products under these standards to go through the process of testing and verificati­on. This will ensure that only safe and quality household and similar electrical appliances are in sold in the country,” DTI- Consumer Protection Group (DTICPG) Undersecre­tary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo said.

The DAO also states that the BPS shall update 11 of the 35 PNS for electrical and electronic products that are currently being implemente­d for mandatory certificat­ion to their higher versions.

Under the DAO 18-03, a manufactur­er’s in-plant testing must be able to conduct test parameters as prescribed by the relevant PNS using its own inspection, measuring and, test equipment.

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