SMDC Gem Residences - LOCATION
SMDC Gem Residences is located at E. Rodriguez Ave. (C-5) cor. J. Cruz St., Brgy. Ugong, Pasig City, Metro Manila.
One thing that stands out for this property is its strategic location. Pasig City is a major urban center located along the eastern portion of Metro Manila. Gem Residences is suitably located along C-5 Road, Pasig City. Exact address is at E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, corner Jose Cruz Sts, Brgy. Ugong, Pasig City.
This location is a definite plus – bounded by other neighboring major cities such Marikina, Mandaluyong, Makati and Bonifacio Global City. An ideal home to young corporate professionals, couples who are just starting to build a family or perhaps, growing families. You will love this place simply because whatever you need is just a short drive away. Or if you plan to go to the other nearby cities – it is fast and easy for both public and private transportation. There are short routes you can follow. Public transport terminals are available so commuting will never be a problem.
The ladies of the house will be pleased to know that several malls are within the vicinity. These malls are perfect ‘bonding venues’ for the whole family. Malls such as: EDSA Shangri-La Plaza Mall, The Podium, SM Megamall, SM Supercenter Pasig, Robinson’s Galleria, Greenhills Promenade Mall, Metro Walk, Capitol Commons and Tiendesitas are where you can go and visit. This is a good selection so nothing beats shopping at your convenience. Less traffic and less commute are sure ways to enjoy leisurely shopping.
Education remains a top priority for parents. If you decide to live here at Gem Residences, you have a lot of good options for schools for your children. Mind you, these are some of the country’s top schools so wouldn’t that be a good reason for you to live here? Some of these schools include: St. Pedro Poveda College, Immaculate Conception Academy-Greenhills, La Salle Greenhills, University of Asia and the Pacific, Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, Xavier School and St. Paul College in Pasig City. If parents want quality education – then you need to check out the property. The fact that it’s being surrounded by excellent schools is a good enough reason to do so.
For your spiritual needs, you may go to churches of various denominations. Catholic churches nearby are the following: Nuestra Senora del Rosario, Holy Family Parish Church and Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Other churches are: Pasig Capitol Community Church, Victory Pasig, Pasig Church of Christ, Pasig Baptist Church, CCF Center and Pasig First Assembly of God. A lot of options for you here so you can be assured that your Sundays will be spent meaningfully.
For your emergencies and medical care needs, it is a must to have hospitals or clinics nearby. At Gem Residences, this won’t be a problem. Some of the best hospitals that you can go which are proximate to the residences are: The Medical City in Pasig City and Cardinal Santos Medical Center in Greenhills. You can also go to St Luke’s Hospital, either in QC or BGC. Perhaps, you can also go to Makati Medical Center and Rizal Medical Center, whichever you prefer. As long as medical needs are sought, you can be sure that there’s one to cater if you’re within the area.
For singles, couples and families – the location is somewhere near places of active and leisure pursuits. What do we mean? There are a number of various fun places to go to, during weekends and holidays. You might care to relax and recharge by visiting Ace Water Spa. Try their heated pools and be invigorated. Tired bodies after a stressful workweek will be refreshed. Or maybe for the strong and athletic – do a workout at Climb Central Manila, also in Pasig. Or perhaps, run or jog around the spacious Philippine Sports Complex, or more popularly known as ULTRA. Or kids and kids-at-heart alike can go for fun at Trampoline Park.
Bond with your families at Pasig Rainforest Park or the Pasig City Rainforest Adventure Experience. This is a public park so it’s free. If you want a recreational and natural park with a mini-zoo, then visit and enjoy this place. If biking is your thing – you can bike all you want with family and friends for a minimal fee at The Bike Playground at nearby Bagumbayan area in QC. This is what maybe interests you more – food-tripping. Yes, you can do so at the popular Kapitolyo where foodies love to go. A row of good local restaurants which you can choose – Filipino food, international specialties and desserts. If this does not look exciting, then we don’t know what is! Check and try them out.
For the professionals, nothing beats this location as there are various major business districts within the vicinity, namely the Eastwood City and Ortigas Center. Other business centers nearby are: Rockwell Business Center and the Bridgetown Business Center. For the millennials, Eastwood City is a favorite since most BPOs are located here. For the older professionals, Ortigas Center is the choice where some of the best Filipino companies are situated like MERALCO, BDO, Jollibee, to name a few. Some of the multinational companies have their main offices or branches here as well. Isn’t it convenient to have great workplaces that are near your home? This is less stressful for you since there’s less traffic and you will have more time to do other things in your home, like preparing meals for your family. Or perhaps, bond over watching a Netflix series or movie.
Schools
- St. Pedro Poveda College
- Immaculate Conception Academy - Greenhills
- La Salle Green Hills
- University of Asia and the Pacific
- Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
- Xavier School
- St. Paul College Pasig