10 Years of ILOILO BUSINESS PARK: A Timeline of Milestones and Significant Events
Can you believe it? The Iloilo township has reached a remarkable milestone – 10 years of growth, achievements, and innovation!
Check out IBP’s decade in review below.
The Early Years
2011
2013
Iloilo Business Park was launched by Megaworld Corporation
MARCH
One Madison Place (OMP1) was announced for preselling
MAY
OMP1 almost sold out; surprised everyone
One Madison Place (Tower 2) launched for preselling
Richmonde Hotel Iloilo announced further details and design
AUGUST
One Madison Place (Tower 3) launched for preselling; Tower 2 almost sold out
SEPTEMBER
First Iloilo Business Park Fun Run
10B php added to Iloilo Business Park; acquire another 18 hectares of land for the township
Megaworld Lifestyle Mall teased
OCTOBER
Iloilo Convention Center construction begins
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel introduced to be opened soon
2013
2014
Sales & Marketing Division Founded and Strengthened under Jennifer Fong
JANUARY
Sales & Marketing Office established in Plazuela Building
FEBRUARY
Lafayette Park Square launched for preselling
MARCH
Iloilo Convention Center Hard Hat Ceremony
MAY
One Madison Place groundbreaking ceremony
JUNE
President Aquino visited and inspected Iloilo Business Park
Opening of McDonald’s IBP
JULY
Very first IBP Sales Awards Night held at Hotel Del Rio
AUGUST
Megaworld Corporation celebrated its 25th anniversary
SEPTEMBER
The Palladium residential tower was launched for preselling
OCTOBER
1st Iloilo Mayor Car Show held in the township
IBP participated in mangrove restoration campaign
StarTek formally opened and operated in Two Global Center and became the first BPO company in IBP
2015
Year of many Firsts as National Recognition of the Township Grew
JANUARY
Reed Elsevier Iloilo started operations on the third floor of Richmonde Tower
Another First: Iloilo Business Park took part in the Dinagyang Parade (Mardi Gras)
”Luces in the Sky” – the first fireworks show in IBP
FEBRUARY
Thanksgiving and the very first Chinese New Year celebration held in Iloilo Business Park
MAY
2nd Iloilo Bike Festival
JULY
Richmonde Tower operational; Sales office transferred to 4th floor of the tower
Soft Opening of Richmonde Hotel iloilo
First model unit (Studio) open for viewing at Richmonde tower
AUGUST
Multinational company Transcom operated at One Global Center
SEPTEMBER
President Aquino and Chairman Andrew Tan at the inauguration of Iloilo Convention Center (ICON)
APEC delegates enjoyed Ilonggo hospitality
OCTOBER
Iloilo Business Park marked the first-ever Dog Blessing; established township as a pet-friendly
DECEMBER
First ever Christmas village installed around showroom building grounds
2015