Iloilo Business Park Unveils First Christmas Village and Biggest Showroom

Fireworks display filled the skies with the exciting grand opening of Iloilo Business Park’s Christmas Village and Sales and Information Center

IBP SALES & INFORMATION CENTER BLESSING: (Left-right) Startek Iloilo Site Director Beatrice Lim, Reed Elsevier Manager Irwin Jordan Riola, Transcom Iloilo General Facility Head Deanna Madamba,  Estate Management Division Head – Megaworld Ernie Batac, AVP and Head of PR & Communications  Harold Geronimo, and IBP Marketing Head Jennifer Ann P. Fong.

The grand opening of Iloilo Business Park’s Sales and Information Center and Christmas Village is a well-attended event by Megaworld’s bigwigs, Iloilo City officials and Iloilo Business Park officers and staff

Rev. Father Wenefredo Losario (right) led the blessing of IBP Sales and Information Center with IBP Marketing Head Jennifer Ann P. Fong (left)

The entrance to Iloilo Business Park’s Christmas Village

Christmas is truly a celebration like no other. This season, we celebrate love and the tradition of sharing, loving and touching lives right in the heart of Western Visayas’ largest and most exciting business township, a new tradition will unfold- a new destination of lights and endless joy.

Colorful spectacles captivated Ilonggos and visitors in the grandiose lighting of Iloilo Business Park’s first Christmas Village and opening of the region’s largest lifestyle showroom – the IBP Sales and Information Center on December 8, 6PM.  Sharing thoughts and excitement the grand opening of Iloilo Business Park’s Christmas Village, Jennifer Ann Palmares Fong, Marketing Head of Iloilo Business Park welcomed every one with her special message. Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog gave his words of inspiration at the event. Representing Megaworld Corporation head office are Harold Geronimo, AVP and Head of PR & Communications and Arnie Batac, Estate Management Division Head. Other notable guests during the grandiose grand opening are  Reed Elsevier Manager Irwin Jordan Riola, Transcom Iloilo General Facility Head Deanna Madamba, Startek Iloilo Site Director Beatrice Lim, and Richmonde Hotel Iloilo Manager Natalie Lim.

Another milestone and spectacular destination in Iloilo Business Park was the unveiling of Iloilo Business Park Sales and Information Center, the edifice provides a closer glimpse of the luxurious lifestyle that awaits everyone in the vibrant township and considered as the biggest showroom in Western Visayas. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the blessing of the IBP Sales and Information Center was led by Rev. Father Wenefredo Losario.

OFFICIAL LIGHTING OF IBP CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: (Left – right) Estate Management Division Head – Megaworld Ernie Batac, AVP and Head of PR & Communications  Harold Geronimo, IBP Marketing Head Jennifer Ann P. Fong,  Iloilo City mayor Jed patrick Mabilog, Businessman Felipe Uygongco, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo Manager Natalie Lim and Reed Elsevier Manager Irwin Jordan Riola.

 The Troubadours of the University of San Agustin under the baton of the Artistic Director, Prof. Arne Sunico Lubasan performed timeless Christmas songs

A special Christmas Medley was performed by the University of San Agustin’s internationally-recognized choir – The Troubadours under the baton of the Artistic Director, Prof. Arne Sunico Lubasan. The well-attended event opened The Reindeer Park, a milestone partnership of Megaworld Corporation with Operation Smile Philippines as they celebrated the first ever Smile Day Philippines last November. Together with Transcom, Startek, and Reed Elseveir staff and employees, they painted the reindeer effigies with colorful designs to suit the colors of Christmas. 100% of the proceeds of this project were given to Operation Smile to fund children born with cleft.

The Iloilo Business Park Sales and Marketing Division led by IBP Marketing Head Jennifer Ann P. Fong (4th from the right)

Iloilo Business Park’s Sales and Marketing Managers led by its dynamic Marketing Head Jennifer Ann P. Fong (2nd from the right) with Rev. Father Wenefredo Losario

A glimpse of IBP Christmas Village Reindeer Park

The Gingerbread Houses designed to give life and colors at the Christmas Village displayed booths and stores where visitors can buy some of the most unique Christmas gift items, keepsakes, sweets and beverages to make their visit memorable. The Christmas Village concessionaires include American Legacy, ShareTea,  Belgian Waffle, Homemade Goodies, Don Rite Gourmet Food, Sabor Ilonggo, Sugar Art, Writing Lass, Fudifufu, Anikart, Table Matters, Sweet Carts, Amore’s, and Richmonde Hotel Iloilo. The IBP Christmas Village is open daily from December 8 to January 2, 2016 from 8am to 12 midnight. Some of the grandiose events to look forward to at the Christmas Village are Christmas Tree of Love (Dec 9-10), Acoustic Nights (Dec 9-10, 26), Talk to Santa for the kids (Dec. 9-10, 13, 20), BMW Exhibit (Dec. 9 and 20), Zyron’s Car Show Exhibit (Dec. 11-12), Open Mic (Dec. 14-15), Fireworks Display (Sundays of December), Santa’s Little Helpers, Dog Show by Pack Leader K9 (Dec. 16-17),McDonald’s and Magic Show (Dec. 18), Christmas Fire Truck Display (Dec. 21-22), Subaru Exhibit (Dec. 27- 28), Cordero Dance Studio (Dec. 29), Sprinkle of White Snow (Dec. 11-13, 20-22, 24-27).

IBP Sales and Information Center is open from Mondays to Sundays 8:30AM to 12 midnight. For inquiries, you may contact 0917-3524888.

Inspiring Day at Iloilo Business Park

Welcome to an inspiring day at Iloilo Business Park where the largest and life-changing developments in Iloilo City are taking shape to boost the lifestyle perspective of Ilonggos. In this 72-hectare business township located in Madurriao, Iloilo City, everything is possible – the best leisure destinations, iconic landmarks, luxurious experience and competitive jobs. Here’s the township’s signage in front of McDonald’s welcoming everybody in IBP.

A stunning morning view of Iloilo Business Park inviting Ilonggos to share their dreams and visit this significant leisure and lifestyle destination, a 72-hectare promising real estate property, highly-integrated investment township where the biggest establishments are rising swiftly to define Iloilo’s newest claim for prominence in Western Visayas.

World-class hospitality and luxury in one stunning destination, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo takes center stage in the heart of Iloilo Business Park, Megaworld’s 72-hectare business township in Mandurriao District. Richmonde Hotel Iloilo tickles the palate of Ilonggos and visitors with its sensational bistros – The Granary and Bizbar where international dining and leisure experience awaits them.

It’s almost Christmas in Iloilo Business Park with the unveiling of the Reindeer Park project last November 7 in all Megaworld townships all over the country. Check out these colorful Reindeer-themed Christmas decors hanged in Megaworld Boulevard lampposts. IBP will soon become the region’s perfect Christmas destination.

ICONIC: The 3,700-seater Iloilo Convention Center is the city’s most iconic structure these days symbolizing Iloilo’s cultural heritage where emblem of the Dinagyang Festival warriors are painted in the entrance as well as huge fins replicating the Paraw Regatta Festival. Iloilo Convention Center is now called ICON to showcase Ilonggo pride and passion.

Let’s take a look at the first two BPO Buildings of Iloilo Business Park – One Global Center (Transcom operation site) and Two Global Center (StarTek operation site) where high-end jobs and exciting lifestyle awaits call center professionals in the region. In the next 10 years, 8 more BPO buildings will rise in IBP to pave way for the biggest IT-BPO Park in Western Visayas.

Reindeer Park Project, Smile Day Phil. kicks off at IBP

Marking another significant advocacy for Megaworld Corporation through its Corporation Social Responsibility (CSR) arm – the Megaworld Foundation in partnership with Operation Smile Philippines, ventured to launch “Smile Day Philippine,” a project that would raise funds to help children born with cleft lip on November 7, 2015. On the same day, five Megaworld townships all over the country including Iloilo Business Park simultaneously launched the Reindeer Park project in time for Christmas wherein each reindeer effigy will be painted with various designs by Megaworld stakeholders and BPO partners. Each reindeer will raise funds to sponsor the advocacy of Operation Smile Philippines in helping kids with cleft lip obtain free operation to make their lives better.

Iloilo Business Park BPO partners and various divisions in the township rallied in front of One Global Center to celebrate the launching and showcase of their creativity by painting their respective reindeer. Jennifer Ann Palmares-Fong, Iloilo Business Park Marketing Head led the event with her words of inspiration. She was join by IBP Estate Manager Rey Oreo, BDLD Senior Manager Angelo Natividad, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo General Manager Natalie Lim and Interim Estate Manager John Lorenz Lucio during the formal opening of the program. The painting of reindeer effigy by Megaworld stakeholders and employees followed.

The winners of the Reindeer Park painting design contest project are: 1st Place – Iloilo Business Park Operations Division, 2nd Place – Monocrete Construction Philippines, Inc. (contractor of Festive Walk Mall) and 3rd Place – Iloilo Business Park Sales and Marketing Division held on November 7, 2015 during the launching of Smile Day Philippines, a partnership project of Megaworld, Megaworld Foundation and Operation Smile Philippines to raise funds for children with cleft lip.

Facets of One Global Center

One Global Center, the current operation site of Transcom Asia continues to uplift the lives of Ilonggo call center workforce in Iloilo City. The various facets of this prestigious BPO building energizes the BPO sector in Iloilo Business Park, conceptualized by Megaworld to complete the biggest IT Park in the region. One Global Center is a modern BPO office building located in nearby conveniences and prestigious establishments in Iloilo Business Park. It is located across the Festive Walk Mall and Street of Festive Walk, two commercial centers in the township where sprawling restaurants, bistros, retail shops, boutiques and event centers will create shopping and dining excitement to its call center workers. Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and the Iloilo Convention Center are just a few steps away for those looking for luxury and ultimate leisure. Beside the building is the Bike Lane of Megaworld Boulevard solely intended for healthy lifestyle activities among the visitors and residents like walking, jogging or biking. Working as a call center professional in Iloilo City has never been this exciting with Iloilo Business Park as a township where everything you’re looking for a stylish and desirable lifestyle can be yours. One Global Center as part of the highly-integrated IT-BPO district of the township will continue to provide more than 30,000 jobs in the next 10 years.

IBP’s Stunning Developments

One Global Center, the current operation site of Transcom Asia continues to uplift the lives of Ilonggo call center workforce in Iloilo City. The various facets of this prestigious BPO building energizes the BPO sector in Iloilo Business Park, conceptualized by Megaworld to complete the biggest IT Park in the region. One Global Center is a modern BPO office building located in nearby conveniences and prestigious establishments in Iloilo Business Park. It is located across the Festive Walk Mall and Street of Festive Walk, two commercial centers in the township where sprawling restaurants, bistros, retail shops, boutiques and event centers will create shopping and dining excitement to its call center workers. Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and the Iloilo Convention Center are just a few steps away for those looking for luxury and ultimate leisure. Beside the building is the Bike Lane of Megaworld Boulevard solely intended for healthy lifestyle activities among the visitors and residents like walking, jogging or biking. Working as a call center professional in Iloilo City has never been this exciting with Iloilo Business Park as a township where everything you’re looking for a stylish and desirable lifestyle can be yours. One Global Center as part of the highly-integrated IT-BPO district of the township will continue to provide more than 30,000 jobs in the next 10 years.

2 New BPO Buildings soon to provide jobs to Ilonggos

One Techno Place October 2015 photo update

Two Techno Place October 2015 photo update

Artist’s perspective of One Techno Place and Two Techno Place

Another significant addition to the expanding IT Park in Iloilo Business Park is One Techno Place and Two Techno Place, both are 4-storey BPO Buildings expected to be finished on the second quarter next year. These two BPO office towers are envisioned to generate more than 8,000 job vacancies for call center workers and elevate the region’s IT-BPO business in the next 10 years.

IBP, Pack Leader and Jaro Dog Lovers present SPOOKY PAW-RADE

Throughout history, Dogs are popularly considered as “man’s best friend.” These soft-hearted and playful pets have more than hundreds of different breeds, and there are at least around 400 million dogs in the world today. In Iloilo City, there are various groups of Ilonggos whose passion is to train and educated dog owners how to take care of their pets. For them, having a dog as a pet comes with responsibility to nourish and provide them with a healthy life they deserved.

One of those active organizations in Iloilo City that promotes dog welfare and wellness is Pack Leader K9 Dog Training led by Dog Head Trainer, Joseph Jiro Gabasa. The organization has been around for several years and remained committed to pursue the well-being of dogs and equipped dog owners with the much needed knowledge on how to train their pets. The organization provides effective services that expand dog owners’ knowledge such as basic and advance obedience training, protection training (personal or property protection), rehabilitation of problematic dogs, dog board and lodging and stud services.  Their business office and training center is at Lot 3, Block 10, Ledesco Village, Jaro, Iloilo City. They can be reached through these telephone numbers (033) 3207845 or mobile numbers 09216375542. Another dynamic group of dog enthusiasts is the Jaro Dog Lovers whose advocacy focuses on assisting dog owners not just to take care of their pets but to further expand their knowledge on how to train them and make them as protectors in times of danger. Together these two organizations often collaborate and create events that pursue dog wellness. Their expertise and experience in the field of dog training and educating dog owners creates a sense of awareness in Iloilo City.

This coming Saturday, October 24, 2:30PM, Iloilo Business Park together with Pack Leader K9 Dog Training and Jaro Dog Lovers are looking forward to hold the first “SPOOKY PAW-RADE” (Spooky  Parade) in front of The Palladium Showroom – Richmonde Tower. The event is a gathering of dogs and their owners in Iloilo City that will showcase various activities and contests such as dog parade, dog blessing, dog fun match and dog product booths. Pack Leader K9 Dog Training head, Joseph Jiro Gabasa will conduct as dog training lecture for dog owners. The highlight of the event is the first-ever Halloween-themed dog costume contest and mini-fashion show. Registration for the event is available at the site or participants can register ahead of the event by calling (033) 330-3465 or contact the organizers.

Iloilo Business Park is emphasizing its vision as one of the best locations for dog activities and events, creating an image as a recreational and leisure destination where Ilonggos can converge, enjoy a healthy lifestyle and appreciate nature. For this exciting activity, dog lovers can enjoy the township as the best place to do their dog walk routine.

So come and join us for a day of total fun, games and excitement with your furry friends this weekend.

Iloilo: Live + Invest

One of the heritage buildings at Calle Real, photo by Felipe Uygongco

Two words best describes Iloilo City these days: LIVE and INVEST. There is no doubt that this bustling metropolis outside of Luzon is making a spark and a name as the next center of investments, economic affluence and developments, a city of opportunity shaping the future of Western Visayas – Iloilo City.

Named after the nose-shaped river, “Irong-irong,” a Hiligaynon term which later became Yiloilo (as pronounced by the Europeans during the Spanish colonization period) and settled for its modern name Iloilo. A meeting point for international culture, trade and industry during the Spanish and American period in the Philippines, Iloilo is synonymous for its flourishing textile industry and ultimately instrumental in giving birth to the prosperous sugar industry of Negros through its rich elite capitalists in the olden days. It has cemented its claim as the irreplaceable “Queen City of the South,” the only city with such title in the archipelago given by Spain’s Ma. Christina as the Spanish crown’s “most loyal city” and popularized by its influential economic clout in the late 18th century and 19th century.

Top view of Jaro Cathedral Chruch, photo by Felipe Uygongco

The serene ambiance of Iloilo River Esplanade, photo by Felipe Uygongco

Iloilo is synonymous for its sweet and culture-loving people – the Ilonggos, whose passion transcends great resiliency, valor, artistry, optimism and spiritual devotion. Proofs of the city’s intact religious-cultural legacy are the existence ancestral houses, old churches, oldest business district – the Calle Real, age-old Hablon weaving industry, colorful festivals, beautiful clean river and mouth-watering delicacies like Batchoy and Biscocho that define Iloilo as a convergence of eco-cultural-culinary tourism destination incomparable to any other cities in the Philippines.

Dinagyang Festival, Ilonggos’ famous cultural spectacle performed at Iloilo Convention Center during the APEC ministerial meetings this year, photo by Felipe Uygongco

Today, Iloilo City is shedding another side of its eloquence and splendor – its newfound fame as the next vibrant investment and economic prominence creating a synergistic image of globalization, bridging its past glory and its present rise. Life in Iloilo is simple, serene, healthy and stress-free due to its old-world charm, a clean river creating ecological harmony and well-managed urban planning – envisioning a balance between developments and environmental preservation. Investment potential of the city is surging high due to its business-friendly and global perspective programmes, planning and visionary effort between public and private partnership, strong leaders working with its people to pursue the goal of fast-forward thinking and prosperity without neglecting the city’s cultural and ecological resources.

Benigno Aquino Avenue at night, photo by Felipe Uygongco

Megaworld Boulevard by day, photo by Ronelo Ladiao

Iloilo Business Park at night, photo by Marx de Silva

There is another face of futuristic-modern Iloilo that needs to be seen and appreciated not only by Ilonggos but by visitors and investors – the 35 billion investment – Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park, a 72-hectare business township rising in Mandurriao District where modern lifestyle, recreation, leisure and tourism create a magnetizing appeal for the city. This is where we can find the first biggest convention center, lifestyle mall, the country’s longest shop-and-dine strip, international hotels, luxurious condominium towers, BPO office towers and iconic landmarks that will paint a highly-global destination for visitors and investors. The biggest Central Business District (CBD), an epicenter of finance and commerce will be established here to change the landscape of global business in Iloilo City.

There is no stopping the “city of love” from reaching the top, moving up to a higher ground of affluence and progress, open a gateway of exciting opportunities and making a new mark as a destination to perfectly live and invest. Experience Iloilo NOW through Iloilo Business Park!

Do you need to know more? Visit http://www.iloilobusinesspark.ph or call (033) 330-3465.

IBP’s SPOOKY PAW-RADE Halloween Sensation

There’s a new Halloween sensational event coming in 5 days at Iloilo Business Park – yes, we’re talking about your cute and cuddly dogs turned into scary, SPOOKY PAW-RADE stealing the spotlight!

SPOOKY PAW-RADE is a Halloween-themed costume and dog appreciation day organized by Megaworld – Iloilo Business Park in partnership with Pack leader K9 Dog Traning and Jaro Dog Lovers. Set on October 24, Saturday, 2:30PM in front of The Palladium Showroom in Richmonde Tower, the event ensures dog lovers and owners for an exciting treat. It will start with a registration period for each dog participant and by showing the dog’s latest vaccination papers. It will be followed by an interaction activity with dog and their owners for an early warm-up. By 3:30 PM, the Dog Parade around Iloilo Business Park will start followed by a formal opening of the event. There will be a Dog Blessing and Dog Fun Match which include the following game categories – Puppy and Small Breeds, Medium Breeds and Large Breeds at around 4PM to 6PM. At 6:30 PM, Expert Dog Trainer, Joseph Jiro Gabasa of Pack Leader K9 Dog Training will showcase training demonstration tips and techniques to dog owners. The most awaited part of the event is the Dog Halloween Costume Contest and mini-fashion show that will put all dog participants in the spotlight for the most unique and creative costumes. Awarding of prizes for the winners in various dog fun match games and Halloween contest will end the event with a bang.

Come and join the biggest dog show event in the region’s largest business and leisure destination where BIG things are happening. Join now and register your dogs now to SPOOKY PAW-RADE!

For more inquiries and ticket reservation, please call us (033) 330-3465, visit us online at http://www.iloilobusinesspark.ph.

PLAY a fun life at IBP

There’s always a reason to “play” and experience ultimate pleasure, recreation and adventure at Iloilo Business Park with the Street of Festive Walk, considered as the longest avenue for endless shopping and dining. Prepare for international and local restaurants to tickle the discriminating palate of Ilonggos and visitors. Enjoy shopping, relaxing walk and al fresco dining in this grand destination set to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2016. IBP is inspired by Megaworld’s “live-work-play” township concept.
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It’s time to “Play” soon and enjoy the high-end shopping experience, non-stop spectacles and fun at the Festive Walk Mall, still under construction and scheduled in the fourth quarter 2016 opening, this new leisure destination will showcase classy clothing brands, boutiques, retail shops, restaurants and 8 world-class cinemas. Festive Walk Mall will complete Megaworld’s township vision of “live-work-play” in Iloilo Business Park.
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