MANILA, Philippines - One of the worst things that can happen to overseas Filipino workers  is to come home homeless.

The picture of hard-earned money not materializing into a decent dwelling has haunted the thoughts of every OFW. The cost of housing in the Philippines can be expensive and a lot of OFW’s have fallen into the scam of cheap housing deals that never materialize.

Bringing hope to OFW’s is New San Jose Builders, one of the premier developers in the Philippines known for its inexpensive and highly-networked urban and sub-urban residential developments. From October, 2007 to January 15, 2008, New San Jose Builders will be conducting a raffle promo in partnership with Manila International Airport Authority, Sun Cellular, Duty Free and Pag-Ibig. This is the second year that New San Jose Builders will be giving away residential properties to OFWs as a sign of their commitment to uplifting the lives of OFW’s.

All arriving passengers via the international airport terminals of NAIA Terminal 1 or Centennial Terminal 2 during the promo period are entitled to one raffle coupon for a chance to win a condominium unit from New San Jose Builders. Likewise, every documented OFW departing via the same terminals mentioned above gets the opportunity to own a house and lot.

“We recognize the importance of OFWs who we often call the “new heroes” of our times. We want to make our presence felt by providing their dream homes,” says Jose Acuzar, Chairman of New San Jose Builders.

It’s not the end of everything for the OFW’s whose names were not drawn from the raffle. Isabelle Valenzuela, the most recent and one of the flagship condominium developments of New San Jose Builders under the Isabelle Brand, presents OFW’s the opportunity to experience the conveniences of modern condominium living within their financial capacity.

Isabelle Valenzuela Tower I is the first of the 11-story condominium of a four tower complex built on a one hectare development. The Isabelle Valenzuela features a grand commercial plaza, an open space with lush greenery and a complete roster of amenities for leisure, wellness and recreation comparable to condominium developments found in Central Business Districts (CBD). Isabelle Valenzuela depicts the allure of urban living at the very heart of Valenzuela, Metro Manila that is not financially draining. Offering three-bedroom units with a starting price of P1.1 million or P26, 000/sqm, and an easy payment scheme that can go as low as P3, 300/month, this residential development is the ideal option for hard-working OFW’s who have long been dreaming to live in their very own homes. 

[The Manila Times]