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ILOILO: A Fast-Rising Metropolis

There is no doubt that this bustling metropolis is making a name as the next center of investments, economic affluence, and development; a city of opportunity that is shaping the future of Western Visayas. Read more

Iloilo Business Park Site Update February 2016

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Iloilo City embraces the vision of a fast rising metropolis that beautifully preserves its glorious past amidst highly elevating progress and developments.

One of its significant phases of progress and claim to fame is Iloilo Business Park — a 72-hectare business township in the old Iloilo airport of Mandurriao district — developed by Megaworld Corporation, the country’s leading real estate developer and township pioneer.

Let’s take a look at the recent developments in this exciting business and lifestyle destination…

We start our tour at the Iloilo Business Park Sales and Information Center, where you can see the impressive and luxurious model units. This is touted as the biggest and grandest lifestyle showroom in the region where visitors can have a glimpse of the classy lifestyle.

Welcoming visitors in the township is the biggest Mcdonald’s branch in the region. Next is the Festive Walk Mall, the township’s lifestyle shopping destination. Soon to house the biggest brands, restaurants, events center, food hall, and eight world-class cinemas. It is scheduled to open in the last quarter of 2016.

Right now, let’s take a glimpse of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo. Its interior design is conceptualized by Getty’s — the world’s popular designer of international hotels. It has 149 rooms and 12 floors with luxurious amenities including a grand swimming pool.

We are looking at the iconic Iloilo Convention Center. It can accommodate 3,700 guests. Complete with modern venue facilities and an exterior architectural design inspired by Iloilo City’s two major festivals — the Dinagyang and Paraw Regatta.

Straight ahead is the Courtyard by Marriott — the first brand of Marriott in the Philippines. It boasts 314 luxurious rooms, stunning amenities, and classy bistro. This business hotel is expected to elevate the world-class hotel accommodation in the region and is set to open this year.

Take a look at Iloilo Business Park’s Boutique Hotels and Commercial District. A 9.2-hectare prime property composed of 60 commercial lots in 10 blocks. The district is envisioned to become the next central business district of Visayas. More than 70% of the commercial lots are already sold to bank institutions, local entrepreneurs, and companies.

As we take a turn, we can now see the Two Techno Place and One Techno Place. Both are 4-storey BPO office towers complete with modern facilities ready to open this year.

Straight ahead is Two Global Center — the operation site of US-based BPO company, StarTek — providing quality jobs to local call center workforce.

Next is One Global Center. The first BPO office tower that opened in the township. This is now the operation site of two BPO companies, TransCom and WNS. They are currently employing hundreds of call center workers and professionals.

Right now, you are looking at the Street of Festive Walk. Considered as the longest retail, shopping, and dining strip in the country where topnotch restaurants, bistros, bars, and boutiques will soon rise to provide ultimate pleasure in the township.

This is the Mall Annex — standing right across the Street of Festive Walk. The Mall Annex is an extension of the Festive Walk Mall, another exciting destination in the township.

To elevate the lifestyle perspective of Ilonggos, Iloilo Business Park showcases its first class residential towers…

Let’s check the site of One Madison Place — a 3-tower cluster condominium with 10 floors each — boasting with high-end amenities. One Madison Place is fit for those who are outgoing, dynamic, artistic, and enthusiastic in life.

Next is Lafayette Park Square — the 16-storey European-inspired condominium tower — stunning for its standout units and amenities. The tower evokes passion for life and romance in classical perspective.

Finally, the first of its kind in the region. The Palladium is the tallest residential tower with 22 floors showcasing the Skygarden Lifestyle. The tower is stunning for its infinity pool and loft units in its topmost floor.

Iloilo Business Park swiftly embraces the vision of being the centerpoint of everything beautiful about Iloilo City. This is where the best of lifestyle, leisure, and business take shape to create a promising future.

Where else would you be but at the center of a passionate lifestyle — Iloilo Business Park.

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Top 3 Major Developments in Iloilo City: Head-to-Head

Welcome to the city of tower cranes, Iloilo City.

For resident Ilonggos, these cranes are regarded with pride — taking them as symbols of progress and abundance. For tourists, the prevalent sight of these metal structures gradually building the beautiful concrete jungle is awe-inspiring.

At this rate of urban development, considering Iloilo City as progressive is a total understatement.

Let’s take a closer look at 3 of the most anticipated mixed-use developments in Iloilo City. Read more

Common Ilonggo Quirks and Amusing Characteristics

Let’s talk about regional idiosyncracies as we explore Ilonggos’ quirkiness and understand why they behave the way they do.

This is a short list of observed Ilonggo quirks and their origins. Some would make you proud; some might infuriate you. Read on, and feel free to comment! Read more

Differences between Iloilo Business Park Condos

I guess you have already heard about the several condominium projects here in Iloilo. These condos are from real estate giants such as Megaworld, Ayala, Filinvest, and Double Dragon (Injap).

Surely, investing in one of these properties is a smart financial move but it’s understandable for a judicious investor to think deeply about his choices — which condo to choose?

We don’t have all day to mull over these projects so we’ll just cover the top 3 condominiums and how they would differ from each other. This would definitely help you choose the one that suits you.

Condo Comparison:
One Madison Place VS Lafayette Park Square VS The Palladium

Iloilo Projects and Development: Year In Review

These are city developments, achievements, projects, and motions in 2014 that could directly impact Metro Iloilo’s economy in the next coming years.

Iloilo’s Noble Past, Developing Present, and Strong Future

Old Iloilo

Iloilo City, the prominent center point of culture, trade, finance, recreation, education, and commerce converges Western Visayas (Region 6) into a global melting pot into a global melting pot of opportunities. Read more

5 Ilonggo All Souls Day Traditions (Pista Minatay)

Filipinos have the longest holiday celebrations as they tend to observe religio-cultural events for several days. All Souls’ Day is just one of the major holidays observed in the Philippines.

It should be noted that All Souls’ Day is observed by Filipinos in conjunction with All Saints’ Day (Todos Los Santos), and Halloween. Read more

Iloilo Business Park: Something BIG is coming!

Iloilo is flourishing, yet again, and with the drive to reclaim the “Queen City of the South” title comes the ever growing need for residential and commercial establishments. People are coming home to Iloilo, and the city is alive now more than ever. The market is warm and waiting, development is climbing the helm of its realization and years of anabolic hiatus has finally come to a close, something big is coming. Read more

Convention Center Now 1 Billion Pesos

By: F. Allan L. Angelo and Wenceslao E. Mateo Jr

THE cost of the proposed Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) has ballooned to P1 billion.

No less than Senate President Franklin Drilon, proponent of the ICC project, announced the latest adjustment to the project cost in his message during the Ati-ati dance competition of the 2014 Dinagyang festival Sunday, January 26. Read more