Retirement is no longer just for seniors. In fact, the new definition of retirement that is adhered to globally is “the withdrawal from one’s position or occupation or from an active working life.”
Age is no longer a consideration. Many career-oriented individuals all over the world retire early when they have saved enough or when they feel burned out. Some prefer to retire young to start their own business or while they are still healthy. Others retire early to be able to take every opportunity to “see the world.”
Many Americans, British, and Indians enter the military at the age of 18, and after serving their country for 20 years, they retire and start looking around for a restful, affordable new destination that their monthly pension can cover.
A lot of digital nomads maintain a base outside their countries of origin, then eventually decide to permanently stay there for varied reasons. Because of this new trend, the global retirement industry is growing by leaps and bounds.
Several countries are now recognized as popular retirement destinations. Of course, the Philippines wants to be up there on that list as well; thus, the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) has been created by law to make our country a haven for foreign retirees.
We have all the right reasons for foreigners to decide on spending the rest of their golden years here on our shores. The bounty and the beauty of nature are within easy reach for them. The cost of living here is way below that of other countries. Our renowned hospitality makes them feel at home the moment they reach our shores. We have good health care facilities, a plethora of delectable Pinoy cuisine to please their taste buds, and our English communication skills give us a distinct advantage over our Asian neighbors.
To cope with the continuously rising demand for retirement facilities in the country, we, at PRA, try our best to encourage more investors for these facilities, so when we come across a new one, we rejoice and practically sing praises to high heavens.
Tucked away far from the hustle and bustle of the city is the quiet neighborhood of Riverside Village in Pasig City. Nestled within is the new, world-class, 48-unit The Ancestry Suites, recently accredited by PRA as an Independent Living Retirement Facility. Designed for active retirees who value their privacy amid luxurious comforts, this new facility provides a maintenance-free lifestyle that allows its residents to embark on a new chapter of cherished independence and enjoyable connections.
Although shielded from the noise of the concrete jungle, this new facility is only one block away from a big shopping mall and minutes away from a large hospital, two landmarks that are important to the senior community.
Thoughtfully planned with the residents’ well-being in mind, this facility offers fully furnished studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, which are spacious enough to accommodate family visits. For the residents’ convenience, the usual monthly dues, water, and electricity bills are already included in the rates. Each unit comes with free Wi-Fi access, housekeeping services, fully equipped kitchen, a complete set of chinaware, an in-room safety deposit box, and 5 gallons of drinking water, which is replenished weekly. All other amenities are available upon request.
There are also the children’s and adults’ swimming pools, which never fail to attract the residents for a refreshing dip. Delectable cuisine is available at Tiago’s Restaurant, which is open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily, but its adjoining lounge is open 24/7. The restaurant also offers packed meals which residents can easily reheat in their own kitchen. Still, Room Service is available 24/7.
I took the time to do an ocular of The Ancestry Suites’ rooms and facilities, and I immediately fell in love with the 2-bedroom Unit 103 on the ground floor. I couldn’t help but daydream about the years when I will be fully retired, enjoying my golden years in that unit, one bedroom for myself and the other for my visiting grandchildren. Then I will have nightly get-togethers in its very spacious al fresco patio, creating beautiful moments with family and friends, enjoying il dolce far niente —the sweetness of doing nothing! Wouldn’t that be the best reward I could give myself, after more than six decades of tireless perseverance in the corporate jungle?
More information on The Ancestry Suites is available through www.theancestrysuites.com or through (02) 8421 9427 and (63917) 708 0102.
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