Philippines Offers A New Life For Christchurch Earthquake Victims
The recent Christchurch earthquake has shattered the lives on many living in the city. Some may even consider relocating
and starting a new life elsewhere. This is easier achieved than many may realize.
Mr. Buddy Javier, the developer of this new residential European-style project in the Philippines is offering immediate
accommodation for a month to help those in Christchurch who have lost their homes to help them create a new future life
in a planned western-style residential housing.
The developer, a former senior government manager involved in tourism and transport and practicing Filipino attorney had
previously visited Christchurch and had fallen in love with the city. When he heard of the tragic news of the
earthquake, his thoughts immediately turned to how he could assist the people affected by this tragedy. He immediately
agreed to offer temporary beachside quality housing for people wishing to relocate to the Philippines until their new
purposefully designed homes are completed in 2-3 months.
The Philippines may not have been considered as a future home to New Zealanders, yet it has much to offer. Not known to
many, is that the Philippines welcomes new migrants coming to the country as investors or retirees. If you are over the
age of 35 you may qualify for a Retirement Visa, giving you all the benefits of a permanent resident.
The country has a great climate escape for those wishing to escape the cold winters of Christchurch to a land where it
is summer all year. As the residential project is located on a peninsula surrounded by sea, the climate is neither to
hot or cold throughout the year.
The low cost of living means that a migrant to the Philippines may have a high quality life at half the cost of living
in New Zealand. Food, labour and costs are all much cheaper than New Zealand. A new home fully furnished is less than
$200,000. One of the great benefits of living in the Philippines is the ready supply of cheap skilled labour, ranging
from gardening staff, home domestic helps to registered nurses.
The new development is located on the beautiful Catanauan Coast, and has is located on one of the most beautiful beach
in the world with golden white sand. The development is expected to become one of the leading retirement and holiday
communities in the world. The residential development has been planned to create a quality self-contained landscaped
community providing all the modern conveniences and infrastructure New Zealanders have come to expect. In addition to
having restaurants, sporting facilities, ambulance, swimming pool, shops, a medical clinic, hotel, etc the development
will have its own marina to cater for boat enthusiastic.
The Catanauan Coast is in Southern Luzon, facing the protected western coast which avoids the risk of damage from
typhoons. The sea in the area is normally very calm, with excellent fishing, making it a mecca for boaties, with many
nearby islands and bays to visit. Crystal clear waters, powder white sand, all reachable by land.
As a new development, there are a number of business opportunities for the astute investor ranging from service
industries, retail, to tourist operations. The developer requires owners to maintain high standards in keeping with the
project, and all businesses will be required to be approved by the project’s management committee. The whole project has
been designed and developed to be integrated into the beautiful tropical environment to retain an ecology balance to
create harmonious living conditions.
While crime is a problem in certain regions in the Philippines, it is seldom a problem in the area the development is
located. As a safe guard the project has its own security to ensure against the entry of undesirables.
The development will have access to fast internet and infrastructure for residents as they have in New Zealand. Each
residential plot will have sufficient grounds for gardeners to develop as they wish. The whole project has extensive
landscaped grounds to create a relaxing attractive living environment.
The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, is situated in the centre of Asia where East meets
West, and where English is widely spoken. It is forecast to become one of the tiger economies of Asia providing many
opportunities for investors.
The project is being marketed in New Zealand by Immigration Placement Services Ltd, a New Zealand company based in the
Philippines that specialises in relocating migrants to different parts of the world, and its Philippines business BNAC
Corp. The latter company is accredited by the Philippines Government to promote the Philippines as a retirement
destination and to arrange visas for those wishing to reside in the Philippines. As a Kiwi living in the Philippines for
the last 3 years we can recommend the benefits of living in the country. Special tour packages are available for
visitors to the Philippines to view the project.
ENDS