BACOLOR, Pampanga—Call center agent Jun Feliciano used to buy all his family’s weekly food supply when he had his day-off once a week.
Back then, he was still renting a one-room apartment in nearby Angeles City costing P3,500 per month.
But many things had changed since Feliciano and his family composed of four members availed themselves of one of the 4,000 houses at the Xevera-Bacolor housing project in Barangay Calibutbut.
Yes, Feliciano is now paying more – at least P5,000 monthly for his two-storey, two-room house at Calle 46. But he now has a dwelling he could consider his own.
Most units at Xevera had been awarded to working class people like Feliciano who are members of the Pag-Ibig.
“Yes, I still rent. But I rent to own,” said Feliciano, who was one of the pioneer residents at Xevera who transferred in 2007.
“My family is assured of a promising future because my hard-earned money allows me to own a house after some years of paying monthly amortization,” he added.
Feliciano disclosed that he enjoys the “simple rewards” of living at Xevera dubbed as affordable luxury by veteran journalist Sonny Lopez.
“My waking hours vary due to my kind of work. But no worries if I get hungry or when I have to buy what the family needs for the day in the market and other stalls,” said Feliciano.
“More importantly, I no longer buy a week’s supply of food and goods and store them in my refrigerator. I buy them fresh daily and within reach,” added Feliciano.
Some 30 outlets operate at the Xevera Market which has a cooperative-owned grocery opening seven times a week. Just before dinner, ready-to-eat food such as barbecues, grilled fish, fried chicken and lechon manok, pizza and other delicious meals are available until 10:00 p.m.
“The prices of goods at Xevera are almost the same compared to markets in other areas. I benefit more considering I just walk or ride my bike when I buy food and other stuffs,” said Feliciano.
Verna Liwag, Xevera assistant manager, disclosed that some 1,800 houses are now occupied at the housing project developed by Delfin Lee of Globe Asiatique. She added that the rest of the units had been acquired but have yet to be occupied.
“Only a few units are yet to be taken. We are about 90 percent full,” said Liwag.
Liwag disclosed that an eco-park at Xevera is about to be completed. It will be ready early next year, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy nature tripping and bird-watching activities.
“There will also be food bazaars in the eco-park,” she added.
Some 800 students are benefitting from the “quality” education at the Don Antonio Lee Chi Uan Intergrated School named after Lee’s father, disclosed Xevera officials.
Liwag said that Lee had already prepared for the influx of new students next year.
She disclosed that Lee had ordered the construction of the school’s extension even before they need it for the new students.
Earlier, Lee stressed that he and his family had a commitment to provide quality and free education at Xevera and their two other projects in Pampanga – Xevera-Mabalacat in Barangay Tabun, Mabalacat and Sameerah housing project in Barangay Sapa Libutad, Angeles City.
Lee’s firm also developed the equally successful Enclave, a high-end subdivision in Barangay Cutcut, Angeles City.
On December 19, Lee, Subic Clark Alliance for Development Council (SCADC) Chairman Edgardo Pamintuan and Balibago Village Chief Tony Mamac are expected to lead the opening and inauguration of the D’ Klub at the Courtyard along McArthur, Balibago, Angeles City.
The Courtyard is a business-entertainment building developed by Lee and is expected to fully operate before the year ends.
Back then, he was still renting a one-room apartment in nearby Angeles City costing P3,500 per month.
But many things had changed since Feliciano and his family composed of four members availed themselves of one of the 4,000 houses at the Xevera-Bacolor housing project in Barangay Calibutbut.
Yes, Feliciano is now paying more – at least P5,000 monthly for his two-storey, two-room house at Calle 46. But he now has a dwelling he could consider his own.
Most units at Xevera had been awarded to working class people like Feliciano who are members of the Pag-Ibig.
“Yes, I still rent. But I rent to own,” said Feliciano, who was one of the pioneer residents at Xevera who transferred in 2007.
“My family is assured of a promising future because my hard-earned money allows me to own a house after some years of paying monthly amortization,” he added.
Feliciano disclosed that he enjoys the “simple rewards” of living at Xevera dubbed as affordable luxury by veteran journalist Sonny Lopez.
“My waking hours vary due to my kind of work. But no worries if I get hungry or when I have to buy what the family needs for the day in the market and other stalls,” said Feliciano.
“More importantly, I no longer buy a week’s supply of food and goods and store them in my refrigerator. I buy them fresh daily and within reach,” added Feliciano.
Some 30 outlets operate at the Xevera Market which has a cooperative-owned grocery opening seven times a week. Just before dinner, ready-to-eat food such as barbecues, grilled fish, fried chicken and lechon manok, pizza and other delicious meals are available until 10:00 p.m.
“The prices of goods at Xevera are almost the same compared to markets in other areas. I benefit more considering I just walk or ride my bike when I buy food and other stuffs,” said Feliciano.
Verna Liwag, Xevera assistant manager, disclosed that some 1,800 houses are now occupied at the housing project developed by Delfin Lee of Globe Asiatique. She added that the rest of the units had been acquired but have yet to be occupied.
“Only a few units are yet to be taken. We are about 90 percent full,” said Liwag.
Liwag disclosed that an eco-park at Xevera is about to be completed. It will be ready early next year, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy nature tripping and bird-watching activities.
“There will also be food bazaars in the eco-park,” she added.
Some 800 students are benefitting from the “quality” education at the Don Antonio Lee Chi Uan Intergrated School named after Lee’s father, disclosed Xevera officials.
Liwag said that Lee had already prepared for the influx of new students next year.
She disclosed that Lee had ordered the construction of the school’s extension even before they need it for the new students.
Earlier, Lee stressed that he and his family had a commitment to provide quality and free education at Xevera and their two other projects in Pampanga – Xevera-Mabalacat in Barangay Tabun, Mabalacat and Sameerah housing project in Barangay Sapa Libutad, Angeles City.
Lee’s firm also developed the equally successful Enclave, a high-end subdivision in Barangay Cutcut, Angeles City.
On December 19, Lee, Subic Clark Alliance for Development Council (SCADC) Chairman Edgardo Pamintuan and Balibago Village Chief Tony Mamac are expected to lead the opening and inauguration of the D’ Klub at the Courtyard along McArthur, Balibago, Angeles City.
The Courtyard is a business-entertainment building developed by Lee and is expected to fully operate before the year ends.
