I was not born here. But I grew up here.
I'm now in my mid-40s and I haven't changed location yet. If I could write my life's script, I want to die in my house in Mandaluyong.
Mandaluyong is more known as the place where the National Mental Health Institution (used to be known as National Mental Hospital) is located. But there's more to it than being associated with mentally-deranged people. There's a famous joke that when people found out that you live in Mandaluyong, they will ask if you live inside Mandaluyong or outside Mandaluyong. Because inside Mandaluyong refers to the mental health institution.
I will not exchange my house for a place in down South or up North. I deem it the center of everything.
Even the Municipal Hall is very efficient when you need something. And the City Hall is housed in a new building.
Malls abound. There's Mega Mall, Shangrila Mall, Robinson's Place Pioneer, Pioneer Center, Cherry's, Liberty Center, Puregold, SM Hypermart.
I'll stop short of listing down nearby establishments like hospitals, schools, churches, and other services that you can find within minutes drive lest I sound like a real estate brochure or flyer.
The point is this. Everything is in Mandaluyong within reach. No need to drive far or get out of Mandaluyong.
That's the beauty of living in a tiger city like Mandaluyong. Progress is evident. Real estate construction is booming. As a testament to the city's prime location, Henry Sy's real estate arm, SMDC, is putting up Light Residences, a 3 tower residential condominium project interspersed with office/commercial establishments at the lower floors. Superb amenities are not lacking either. You have 5 different types of pools, catering to different needs (lap, wading, etc.). Best of all, all units in Tower 1, being the first building to be launched, are fully-furnished and VAT-free. No wonder, investing in Light Residences is a win-win proposition.
I just live at the other side of Light Residences, across or Boni-side. And I'm looking forward to its completion to enjoy condo living in a prime location.
