An architectural landmark that features hotel amenities, rental income opportunities and access to CaSoBe’s hospitality and leisure attractions

The Nautilus, Landco Pacific Corporation’s newly-launched 10-storey condotel at the 15-hectare Landco BeachTowns, CaSoBe, draws its inspiration from the famous submarine, Nautilus, featured in Jules Verne’s classic novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Commanding, like a ship on the shore, the iconic structure of The Nautilus carves the beach skyline as a homage to the legendary Nautilus, captained by the enigmatic Captain Nemo, known for its advanced technology, mysterious allure, and exploration of the unknown depths of the ocean.

“This is more than a home – it’s a sanctuary where infinite possibilities are anchored in every sunrise, every sunset, and every wave that laps the shore,” said Erickson Manzano President & CEO, Landco Pacific Corporation.

Living in this beachfront condotel offers a vibrant lifestyle. Mornings can start with yoga or a cup of favorite brew on the private balcony, where sea views inspire mindfulness. Community ties strengthen through beach potlucks and events, fostering belonging. Residents engage in activities like jogging, beach volleyball, and water sports, while creativity thrives in the lively atmosphere. Outdoor spaces are also perfect for unwinding and relishing the stunning sunsets at CaSoBe.

The Nautilus is master-planned by an award-winning international team of designers and thought leaders of sustainable built environments.  Its architecture was designed by Pomeroy Studio in Singapore and Visionarch, ranked 57th in the World Architecture 100 in 2024. Its target turnover is in January 2029.

The mixed-use beachfront condotel offers 171 residential units and 5 commercial units in a 4,614.5 sqm land area. Unit sizes are comprised of: Studio (38.1-39 sqm), One-bedroom (63.1-92.2 sqm), One-bedroom loft (65-79.9 sqm), Two-bedroom (76.4-96.5 sqm), Two-Bedroom Loft (123.4-124.6 sqm) and Three-bedroom (138.2-182.7 sqm). Commercial units range from 45.3 to 235 sqm.

All units have a priceless view of the bay and either facing the CaSoBe development along Miami South Street or Aquaria Water Park; open air private outdoor spaces (balcony); generous floor-to-ceiling height of the general area at approximately 2.80 meters and select energy-efficient appliances in place.

The Nautilus is accessible with vehicular and pedestrian access, pedestrian access from the boardwalk, residential and hotel guests parking area, and commercial parking area.

Sustainability Meets Luxury

The condotel is distinctive for its sustainability features that use: recycled non-potable water for toilet flushing and plant irrigation, water-efficient plumbing fixtures or low flow plumbing fixtures to reduce water consumption, solar panels at the rooftop and parking canopies, double glazed low-E windows for better energy efficiency and reduced solar heat gain and improved sound insulation.

The building incorporates reinforcing bars made from recycled steel, window frames using recycled aluminum, and low carbon footprint cement for masonry works.  Its design features natural ventilation with garden courts at the hallways, mandatory use of LED lighting fixtures and use of energy savings appliances for all units, as well as Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations for its residents and guests.

Like all recent Landco Pacific developments, The Nautilus is registered and proudly pursuing EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification with at least 20% energy savings, water savings and embodied energy in materials.

Condotel Rental Income Opportunities

Landco Lifestyle Ventures (LLV) operates the leisure amenities and extraordinary accommodations in Landco’s BeachTowns situated in Laiya and Calatagan in Batangas and Samal Island, Davao.  At CaSoBe, with its team of hospitality experts, LLV shall provide hospitality management services for the rental program of The Nautilus.  LLV shall operate the building as a 4-star hotel, focusing on the value appreciation of our clients’ investments.

Year-Round Summer with Unique Resort Amenities at the Award-Winning CaSoBe

LLV’s alluring accommodations and facilities also enhance the overall experience of guests at CaSoBe, which is recognized as a Highly-Commended Best Mixed-Use Development at the prestigious 12th Annual PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards.

Its dedicated events team ensures that all logistics and personalized touches are managed seamlessly so that clients can focus on their event’s objectives. The resort’s seaside locations serve as an unforgettable backdrop for events, enhancing productivity and recreation. 

Offering diverse leisure and hospitality amenities, LLV makes the Landco BeachTowns, attractive beach havens, weekend getaways, work from a resort options and venues for events and conferences in vibrant beach communities.

Crusoe Cabins at CaSoBe, the refitted container vans turned into unconventional accommodations with modern amenities, is recognized as the first EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies)-certified resort in the country.

Other enticing facilities include the pod-like accommodations of the Cocoons with murals of marine life, the newly-launched Chairman’s Cabin and lighthouse, Apollo and Cupola; Aquaria Water Park with three-story slides; the 300-capacity the Canopy events space; and Sands and Captain Barbozza restaurant. 

The beachfront Chairman’s Cabin has exceptional features curated and customized for Metro Pacific Investments Corporation Chairman and CEO and concurrent Landco Pacific Chairman Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan. The 300-sqm villa’s common areas and rooms except for the private suite of Mr. Pangalinan, is available for guests from Monday to Thursday only.

The CaSoBe Lighthouse standing over 5 storeys high with a 360-degree viewing deck, is the sprawling property’s newest landmark. It serves as a beacon to guide residents, tourists, and visitors to CaSoBe as the place they can call home.

For the adventurous travelers, another choice is the Cupola, a one-of-a-kind geodesic and dome-shaped accommodation with its own toilet and bath, and private jacuzzi. Taking glamping up a notch, five units of Cupola are available for a luxurious beach getaway.

Condotel Facilities and Amenities for the Adventurous at The Nautilus

The Nautilus showcases a myriad of facilities for residents, guests and visitors. There are The Captain’s Table for lounging and light snacks, The Chamber conference room, The Abyss spa and Nemo’s Grove for lush greenery at the ground floor.

At the 10th floor, Nemo’s Den and Sanctuary for relaxation and The Engine Room for workouts highlight an impressive view of the seascape and skyline. There’s also The Arcade, a billiard hall; Captain’s Hideout bar, and Horizon Pool Deck with an infinity pool and double deck that feels like one’s at a cruise line on land and Celestial Cuisine for comfort food in a modern Bohemian chic ambiance. A panoramic view of the seascape and sprawling CaSoBe awaits at The Observatory at the 11^th level.

Other Condotel amenities include two RFID-enabled scenic passenger elevators plus a service elevator, Concierge for the residents and a separate Concierge for hotel guests, exclusive drop-off bay, 100% standby emergency power, CCTV monitoring for common areas, Wi-fi provision at selected common areas, linen room per residential floor, and a clinic, to name a few.

For more information about Landco Pacific Corporation and The Nautilus, visit their website or Facebook page.

KUKA HOME IS NOW AT OUR HOME

KUKA HOME and OUR HOME launch an exclusive furniture collection featuring KUKA’s luxurious chairs, designed to cater to diverse tastes and preferences through exceptional craftsmanship, quality materials, and modern design.

Dedicated to enhancing everyday moments, KUKA’s beautiful and functional furniture serves as a backdrop to life’s important experiences, contributing to lasting comfort and happiness. Each KUKA chair embodies a unique personality, ensuring a perfect fit for everyone.

Founded in 1982 by the Gu Family in Hangzhou, KUKA HOME has built its reputation on a foundation of traditional craftsmanship and modern design. Inspired by the rich woodworking heritage of their region, the founders aimed to merge artisanal skill with a contemporary aesthetic. Under the leadership of Jason Gu, the next generation of the family, KUKA HOME has expanded internationally while staying true to its roots in quality and craftsmanship.

Each piece of KUKA HOME furniture is crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring each item is a work of art made with care. The international design team, drawing inspiration from cities like Milan, Florence, New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, incorporates diverse cultural insights into their designs, creating a unique fusion of styles.

From sleek, modern designs to classic styles, each chair seamlessly blends comfort with aesthetic appeal, making it a perfect addition to any living space. This collaboration with KUKA HOME by Golden Fashion reinforces OUR HOME’s commitment to providing high-quality, stylish, and innovative furniture that caters to the needs of every customer—there’s a Kuka chair for everyone!

Visit OUR HOME today to find the chair that reflects your individual style, and bring home happiness with the KUKA HOME furniture collection, available exclusively at OUR HOME. For customers who prefer to shop from their homes, OUR HOME offers Call to Deliver at 0917-8308037. Visit Kuka’s page at OUR HOME’s website.  Click https://bit.ly/KukaHomeXOurHome to know more.

Iloilo City is poised to claim the title “Philippines’ first green MICE destination,” as it embarks on an aggressive Green Meets Great campaign as outlined in the city government’s 2025 outlook and presented by a team led by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas, at a gathering on October 22. 

As one of the few local government units in the Philippines to establish a thriving Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) Office, Iloilo City meets the conditions to be a top MICE tourism hub for Southeast Asia.  

The Green Meets Great campaign signals a liveable, sustainable, highly urbanized Iloilo City, offering a wide array of green MICE options for traveling groups eager to experience. Records from the Department of Tourism showed that Iloilo City clocked a total of 752,301 tourists in 2022, and 886,283 in 2023.

Moreover, Iloilo City was declared a Clean Tourist City by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), making the city a good ground to promote sustainable energy practices in the country. 

As bestowed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Iloilo City has also been named in Creative City of Gastronomy in 2023.

Initiatives under the Green Meets Great program include accreditation of solar panel and energy saver establishments, government buildings, and accommodations as well as renewable energy adoption incentives, and waste management protocols especially for streets and parks.

The Green Meets Great program also aims to improve sustainable tourism mobility with its bikeable city plan, having won the Gold Award for Most Bicycle-Friendly City last year.

Programs are geared towards a sustainable environment including paperless registrations and bookkeeping, cashless transactions down to the markets, an emphasis on the city’s no smoking city ordinance, and no styrofoam and no plastic directives in events, pivoting toward 100 percent compostable materials.

Encouraging stakeholder participation in renewable energy adoption, in May, 2024, the Department of Energy (DOE) lauded the success of its Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign on the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) and other voluntary renewable energy programs in Iloilo City. 

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recognized Iloilo City at the 2024 Lunsod Lunsad Awards for innovative local growth projects in August,  2024, becoming a recipient of a PHP2-million grant under the Lunsod Lunsad Project.

This gave rise to the Iloilo City Lunsod Lunsad Creative Gastronomy Mapping, Strategy Development, Showcase, comprehensive mapping of the gastronomic landscape of Iloilo City.

Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod presents ‘Plate for the Planet,’ curated by executive chef Fines Dungca. The special 4 to 6 course meal features an all-organic menu that is 100% locally sourced from partner farms in Bacolod and the rest of the province, from the produce, herbs, poultry, cage free eggs, and the like.

The menu also varies depending on what’s available from the farms.

The lunch showcases SMCHH commitment to sustainable practices and empowering local farmers.

Airspeed, an end-to-end logistics service provider in the Philippines, has set excellence standards for over forty years. Recently, it was honored as the Circle of Excellence for Service Company of the Year at the Asia CEO Awards 2024. This accolade highlights Airspeed’s steadfast dedication to providing outstanding logistics solutions and surpassing client expectations.

Airspeed offers comprehensive services, including international and domestic multimodal freight forwarding, customs clearance, specialized logistics, storage solutions, and e-commerce fulfillment. With a modest beginning in 1985 with six committed individuals today, Airspeed has built a reputation for reliability, efficiency, and innovation. With a mission to provide safe, on-time, and seamless logistics solutions, the company fulfills the diverse needs of its clients.

A Testament to Hard Work and Dedication

Airspeed’s recognition at the Asia CEO Awards is a testament to its hard work and dedication. The company’s success depends on every employee’s hard work and commitment, from the ground staff to the executive leadership. The award recognizes the relentless pursuit of excellence and maintaining high service standards –- all to make things happen for its stakeholders.

Leadership and Vision

Airspeed’s success has been led and driven by Rosemarie Rafael, the company’s Chairperson and President, whose vision has contributed to its success. With over 40 years of experience in the logistics industry, Rosemarie Rafael has been one of the main driving forces behind Airspeed’s innovative strategies and customer-centric approach. Her vision and entrepreneurial spirit have propelled the company to new heights and earned her recognition.

She has been recognized as a Circle of Excellence for ASIA CEO Woman Leader of the Year 2024. Rosemarie Rafael is also one of the 11 outstanding entrepreneurs for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Philippines. This global award-giving body recognizes entrepreneurs in diverse industries who are transforming communities, offering more opportunities, and uplifting the nation through businesses and enterprises.

Airspeed’s Commitment to Excellence

Airspeed’s success is built on solid values and a commitment to excellence. It prides itself on adapting to the ever-changing logistics landscape, leveraging technology and innovation to enhance its services. Airspeed’s comprehensive logistics solutions are designed to meet each client’s unique needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service delivery.

Each of the recognitions received by the Airspeed Group reflects not just the individual achievements but also the company’s collective effort and commitment to delivering seamless services that set them apart from other logistics providers.

For more information about Airspeed and its services, please visit www.airspeed.ph or send an email to info@airspeed.ph