We reply to your request for clarification on the news article entitled “8990 Holdings unit to build P10.2-B Tondo housing project” posted in Manila Bulletin (Internet Edition) on December 29, 2016. The article reported in part that:
“Tondo Holdings Corporation (THC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of mass housing developer 8990 Holdings, Inc., is investing P10.2 billion for the construction of 13-storey residential buildings in Tondo, Manila at a price range of P700,000 to R2 million per unit.
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By way of clarification, The CEO said, “This news article is accurate, and the Company is pleased with the decision of the Board of Investments to include Urban DECA Homes Manila in its Investments Priority Plan that granted the project tax incentives.”
It is important to note that the construction of the project is on-going and is expected to be operational by January 2017. The project involves the development of around 85,000 square meters (sqm) on Vitas Street, Tondo, Manila with the construction of thirteen (13) 13-storey buildings with a total capacity of 13,212 units.
The proposed condominium project comprises of studio type units measuring 22.95 sqm per unit, 1 bedroom (27.42 sqm), and 2 bedroom, type A and B measuring 32.18 sqm and 30.6 sqm, respectively, with tiled finish flooring (interior), toilet and bath and kitchen counter already tiled. It will have amenities such as a community mall and children’s playground. Residential units are expected to have package prices ranging from P1,200,000 to P2 million per unit. |