Empress and The Galleon As Well-Equipped For The New Normal
If you’ll try to check my previous articles, it’s hard not to notice that most of them are related to the ongoing global health crisis. While there’s overlapping information, it only emphasized the degree of importance of such valuable knowledge. Also, I value your time, so as long as the topics are worth repeating and still updated, I’ll keep on giving you the most crucial information needed in each article without you necessarily have to go through my other written articles.
Nowadays, most property seekers are not only compelled with the aesthetic design and proper location, but these wise individuals also look for assurance of sustainability to live in harmony with the new way of life. For this article: we’ll be more specific on why these two of the largest construction projects of Ortigas Land, one of the first and biggest real estate developers in the Philippines, are well-equipped for the so-called new normal.
While the COVID-19 outbreak changed the criteria for ideal homes, with time-tested foresight and expertise, Ortigas Land managed to address such changes. The 56-story Empress in Capitol Commons and the 51-story Residences at The Galleon in Ortigas central business district proved the readiness of the forward-thinking company.
Contactless Technology
As you might already hear from the news, anyone suspected positive for the virus should be held on quarantine for at least 14 days, and we’re always reminded to observe social distancing. These rules are due to the nature of COVID-19, though it could not travel far, it could stay for days. Also, experts enforced us to regularly sanitize our hands and disinfect surfaces properly.

Arguably, the best prevention for a viral infection is to avoid all forms of contact in any way possible in the first place. Thus, Residences at The Galleon and the Empress, contactless technology that supposedly a high-end security feature suddenly became also a means to secure your health and the people you frequently interact with.
Using a mobile app, you can remotely monitor and control your electrical appliances and other utilities. The state-of-the-art software can link your television, smoke detectors, kitchen appliances, lightings, air conditioners, contact sensors, and temperature scanners. Having said that, the surface that you might only need to disinfect regularly is the screen of your smartphone.
Large Residential Space
Obviously, it would be almost impossible and maybe improbable to implement social distancing at home. Your loved ones would always need you at a closed range to sustain great relationships. However, if not for social distancing, a spacious residential home is still essential to accommodate more needed purposes for this pandemic period.

As you might be at home more frequently, you should have enough space for indoor house plants, materials for crafts and arts, virtual classrooms, passion projects, home offices, a personal gym, and other amenities. This large space will enable you to cope with the new normal lifestyle better as you try to lessen your outside exposure while still having the means to find alternatives for outdoor, office, and other commercial activities.
For prospective purchasers, Empress has plenty of units from a studio to a spacious three-bedroom unit with areas ranging from 30 up to 241 square meters. Meanwhile, Residences at The Galleon has options from single-bedroom, two-bedrooms, and penthouse units with areas from 69 to 411 square meters.
More Accessible Establishments
Twice a month, President Duterte announced the quarantine level of every province in the Philippines. Regardless, throughout the quarantine period, authorities either warn or prohibit us from taking any nonessential travel. This is because the more we are exposed outside, the more the likelihood we’ll get infected.

With location masterfully planned for many crises such as this ongoing viral outbreak, Empress and Residences at The Galleon minimized this kind of exposure. Essential activities such as reporting to work or school, grocery shopping, exercising, and even an appointment to the doctor can be made downstairs or near outside the building.
Both are close to establishments such as shopping centers, office spaces, entertainment hubs, and medical facilities. Also, both are easily accessible to the airport and expressways. In the future, many under construction huge public transport systems will soon be accessible as well.
Make The Most Of The Community
As you are bound to always be at home, you most likely get more chances to socialize with your neighbors. In this time of crisis, having a community that can look up to each other is another essential advantage that you should make the most of. Empress and Residences at The Galleon both have communities to serve you best in creating social connections and self-worth.
Empress, in particular, build the country’s first wellness lifestyle, real estate. It was designed to seamlessly integrate the balance in wellness and sustainability. Both projects include amenities to encourage building-up communities such as the lounge, social hall, children’s area, and other means to help the residents socialize and bond.

Also, both have additional spaces for exercise and quiet zones for meditation. Though isolating yourself and your family at home is a good practice, personal connection to nearby communities could help you in knowing updated news within your area and getting sources of immediate essential goods while having the chance to help other people in need. You can even commune with the concerned neighborhood while buying groceries, having business transactions with the government, and doing your tasks at work.
Finding Residential Units Inside Empress And The Galleon
There are way too many details to tackle about Empress and Residences at The Galleon. However, the mentioned information is hopefully sufficient enough to let you know that there are already constructed residential spaces ideally fit for the new normal. If you’re looking for specific properties, then these two residential towers are what you’re looking for and, without a doubt, qualified for the current situation to sustain and protect its residences.
As part of the Ortigas Land organization, I could help you get the best residential spaces both in Empress and Residences at The Galleon according to your preference and budget. Contact me at your most convenient time, and I’ll be happy to serve you.
Looking for a condo unit around Ortigas? I am Glenn Dineros, a licensed Real Estate Broker with PRC License # 5171. Reach me +63 977 852 3852 or +63 939 588 9352. You may also send your email at inquire@ortigasproperties.com(opens in new tab) so I can help you locate yours.