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 Motion Graphics 2015: Visions for Iloilo City

For Iloilo City and its resilient people – the Ilonggos, their love for cultural identity and their beautiful hometown is heartfelt. The old Iloilo Airport in Mandurriao District served as an important gateway to the world and the heart of their sentiments, hopes and dreams. When the airport closed in 2007 to paved way for a much bigger and modern Iloilo International Airport in the Municipality of Cabatuan, happy memories still lingers in this vast area. When Megaworld Corporation acquired the 72-hectare property, they decided to sow the seeds of their dream in Iloilo City by transforming it into a life-larger, business-centered and tourism-friendly township capable of opening global opportunities for Ilonggos. This is where the STORY of Iloilo Business Park started and continues to shape-up that would bring Iloilo in the forefront of prominent developments and surging investment potential.

IT IS THE STORY OF VISION MADE INTO REALITY.  Megaworld – Iloilo Business Park 2015 Motion Graphic tells the story of the old Iloilo Airport from its legacy as the city’s doorway to the world and its “final happy landings,” until its recent transformation as a vibrant business, tourism and lifestyle township, developed by Megaworld Corporation to elevate Iloilo’s economic prominence and Ilonggos’ future Central Business District, a destination for bright opportunities slowly shaping a whole new history. “Live-work-play” in Western Visayas’ largest and most prominent highly-integrated township. Created to spread the great news, we hope you will enjoy our passion to inspire through this visual work of art.

Visit Iloilo Business Park official website: http://www.iloilobusinesspark.ph/, call us at (033) 330-3465 or see for yourself the lifestyle you desire at our IBP Showroom located at the ground floor of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Reflecting on Iloilo’s Historical Full Circle

History has always been set to repeat itself. Everything goes on a cycle as we traverse life. Life in Iloilo used to be simple yet beautiful, a once sleepy town turned into a bustling city in 1889 when Spain’s royal majesty Queen Ma. Cristina granted it a special title as the most loyal city during the Spanish colonization era in the Philippines. Moving forward, Iloilo became a bustling city, an international port for textile industry, an attractive destination, center of commerce and trade next to Manila. For the most part of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Iloilo dominated the trading business, commerce and reached its peak as an affluent metropolis in the Southern Philippines. They say, that a country or a city with a strong connection to its cultural past and heritage can easily attain social and economic maturity because the past bridges the present towards a future of synergistic richness and prosperity.

The stunning Iloilo River Esplanade, photo by Felipe Uygongco

Calle Real, one of the oldest business districts in the Philippines, photo by Felipe Uygongco

The Paraw Regatta Festival held every February is Southeast Asia’s oldest sailboat race, photo by Felipe Uygongco

The magnificent Molo Church and Plaza, photo by Felipe Uygongco

The world-famous Dinagyang Festival, Iloilo’s cultural spectacle performing at the Iloilo Convention Center during the APEC ministerial meetings this year, photos by Felipe Uygcongco

Angelia Ong, Miss Philippines Earth 2015 is a typical Ilongga wearing the world-famous Hablon gown designed by Totong Gellagarin, photo by Felipe Uygongco

An Ilongga exude the natural charisma and passion. Hablon gown designed by Totong Gellagarin and photo by Felipe Uygongco

Looking at the present rise of Iloilo City as an envisioned setting of a strong economic prominence in Western Visayas, investment potential is surging high that paved way for visitors and investors to consider the city as a future business destination. Iloilo remained adamant to preserve its glorious historical past visible through the city government’s several projects that rebuild, revive and promote major historical landmarks including the old Calle Real, one of the country’s oldest business districts. An Eco-centered project such as the Iloilo River Esplanade anchored in the tourism development aspect of the city is making a name as the next most-watched destinations in the Philippines. The people, the sweet-loving Ilonggos and the charming Ilonggas, women of the southern Philippines whose charisma defines passion, true hospitality and soft-spoken nature that creates a welcoming image for Iloilo as a destination of people-centered culture. Visiting the city will tempt you to sink your palate to the countless delicacies and favorite local cuisines such as Batchoy, Biscocho, Pancit Molo, Seafood dishes and a lot more, a long-history of culinary passion preserved through the Ilonggo tradition. Ilonggos are also known as the most colorful people in the Philippines, and probably in the world, visualized through its prominent Dinagyang Festival and Asia’s oldest sailboat race – the Paraw Regatta. Iloilo presents a deep-rooted devotion to the Roman Catholic and well-known as a faith-based pilgrimage city with the existence of centuries old churches in Jaro District celebrating the annual “Jaro Candelaria” and St. Anne Church in Molo District. Central Philippine University is Iloilo’s version of an old American Protestant-founded university emerging as a tourism destination. Prominent infrastructure projects are filling up the “visual imagery” of Iloilo as a city of expanding modern metropolis yet passionate to preserve its past and harmonize with its ecological aspect. Social, cultural, ecological and, yes, spiritual aspects of Iloilo pieces up a puzzle of a ONE beautiful, harmonious, prosperous and progress-driven metropolis, one of the most livable, “next wave” cities in the world.

The 3,700-seater Iloilo Convention Center, photo by Felipe Uygongco

Richmonde Hote Iloilo, the first luxury hotel that opened at Iloilo Business Park this year, photo by Felipe Uygongco

Visualizing Iloilo City on a higher ground of tangible changes, there is one “phenomenal” reason why this city magnetized a lot more investors and visitors to come in the past few years – Iloilo Business Park. Megaworld, the Philippines’ leading real estate developer and BPO office landlord realize the potential of Iloilo as a potential economic center and investment hub. The company invested P35 billion in a 72-hectare property in the old Iloilo Airport  located in Mandurriao District to developed the area into a highly-urbane township intended for business, lifestyle elevation, tourism and create a new destination for pleasure-seekers, tourists and people wanting to immerse themselves in the colorful yet passionate culture of Iloilo. Major shopping center, the longest dining strip in the country, international hotels, BPO office buildings, rising central business district, international-standard convention venue and various points of interests will emerge in this vast, all-expanding, and larger-than-life Megaworld township. Iloilo Business Park is the city’s high-life magnet and newest claim-to-fame in terms of investment credential.

The magnitude of progress, developments, cultural pride, dreams-turning-into-reality, and opening a doorway for global opportunities for this once sleepy yet beautiful city of “many wonders” are coming together, falling into place and rising up as ONE destination we can truly OWN. In the crystal clear waters of the Iloilo River, the present facet of the city’s modern image is reflected like those in the past. It is not about reclaiming a historical title as the original “Queen[’s] City” (owning it or embodying it), it has always been there etched in the deepest recesses of our cultural identity as Ilonggos. We are part of its pieced-up puzzle, full reflection of passion and splendor waiting to make the world see this city sparkle in full brilliance.  Iloilo steps up in full circle. Its history is destined to repeat itself through Iloilo Business Park… OUR OWN STORY to TELL soon.

Dreaming to invest in Iloilo City? call us at (033) 330-3465, visit us online at http://www.iloilobusinesspark.ph  or see for yourself the lifestyle you desire at our IBP Showroom located at the ground floor of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Live-Work-Play Defines IBP Lifestyle

Destined to create a lifestyle perspective of “live-work-play,” Megaworld in its 26 years of successful integration of vibrant townships in the Philippines brought their vision to Iloilo City, the next center point of business and investments in Western Visayas. Iloilo Business Park, a mixed-used commercial township rising in the 72 hectare expanding community where first-class lifestyle, commerce, leisure, tourism and landmark destinations creates synergistic developments for Iloilo City. This is where the best and world-class establishments will rise to pave way for significant changes in the Ilonggo lifestyle. Divided into four areas such as recreation, residential, BPO and commercial, Iloilo Business Park is a fully-integrated township where bustling activities and culture converge to define a brand new vision of life in the region.

Live in Privileged Lifestyle

Planned and inspired based on the high-end lifestyle of Megaworld’s internationally-known residential and condominium towers, Iloilo Business Park presented three faces of luxury which include the ultra-sleek contemporary lifestyle offered by One Madison Place, vintage-appeal living perspective showcased by Lafayette Park Square and The Palladium, embodying the mega-luxurious “sky garden lifestyle,” the tallest tower in the region with 22 floors. Simply live in an effervescent, interconnected luxuries and ecologically-centered community, Iloilo Business Park’s future residents and condo owners will experience the “only privileged lifestyle” incomparable to any other real estate developers in the country. Live graciously and enjoy the world-class amenities of condominium towers all in one serene community – traffic-free, spacious roads, bike lanes for physical activities and far away from pollution. Shopping malls, retail shops, longest dining strip, multinational companies, first-class hotels, a convention center and commercial district are just a stone’s throw away from where you are living. These vision sums up a real definition of a “privileged lifestyle” you can share with your loved ones, a future investment worth chasing.

Work Nearby

Megaworld is the biggest and most-recognized BPO Office Landlord in the Philippines by integrating all of these opportunities with their prestigious townships. Iloilo Business Park is envisioned to establish the largest and expanding BPO center, the largest IT Park and destination for bright opportunities in Western Visayas. In the next 10 years, Megaworld aim to provide more than 30,000 jobs and employment to local workforce in Iloilo City and nearby provinces. In 2014, BPO Buildings – One Global Center and Two Global Center were completed to hold the regional offices for call center companies Transcom Asia and US-based StarTek. Two more BPO Buildings are under construction to boost more jobs such as One Techno Place and Two Techno Place. The 9.2 hectare and 10 blocks Boutique Hotel and Commercial District is the location for the rising business setting that rapidly shapes the investment potential of the township. Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Courtyard by Marriot are two prestigious hotels located in this area will support the tourism industry of the city. The 3,700-seater Iloilo Convention Center is also the center of future international events and conventions. Commercial lots owned by banks, financial institutions and private entrepreneurs will pave way for more businesses and financial opportunities, determining  the establishment of the next Central Business District (CBD) next to Makati and other major metropolises in the country. Professionals and executives living in the township’s residential area will find it easy to look for high-paying jobs nearby, emphasizing a modern metropolitan lifestyle, fully-integrated and pleasurable living experience.

Play, Enjoy and Experience Countless Pleasures

Tourism, commerce and culture are three aspects that Iloilo Business Park will elevate in terms of lifestyle for locals and visitors in Western Visayas. Beyond its economic importance, the township will open various leisure areas and landmark destinations that everybody will surely celebrate in the coming years as a fully-integrated community. Festive Walk Mall, the township’s very own shopping mall and commercial center will feature international known brands, boutiques, retails shops and bistros.Eight world-class cinemas, events center and food court will pamper various entertainment happenings and interests. The Mall Annex is the shopping center’s extended destination for onlookers and visitors. The longest shop-and-dine strip in the country – the Street of Festive Walk will feature the most popular names in the culinary and dining business. Either internationally-known or locally-conceptualized, various restaurants, bistros, coffee shops and food havens, all of these will converge in the Street of Festive Walk to create an international appeal showcasing Iloilo City as the “Mecca” of classy culinary destination in the region. Nightlife culture will never be the same again and will surely boost once these prominent establishments will soon open to the public. These commercial centers are set to have its soft opening and first phase completion in 2016. The biggest McDonald’s in Panay Island is located near the Festive Walk Mall.  Megaworld Boulevard which retained 30% of the old airport runway is not just the main highway interconnecting all the destinations in the township, but anchors the healthy lifestyle concept of Iloilo Business Park to its future residents by having its own Bike Lane and spacious areas for jogging, walking and biking. In fact, it is the lifetime venue for the Iloilo Bike Festival, an annual sports-related national event in the Philippines.

No other real estate projects and fully-integrated townships in Western Visayas that combines bustling business activities, supports the tourism industry, emphasize cultural destinations and promotes highly-anticipated leisure spots comes close to Iloilo Business Park. This is where the high-life begins and a lifestyle for the privileged few where global opportunities are shaped to bring the Ilonggo culture to the world.

Iloilo Business Park means passion to “live, work and play” in unlimited perspective, a definition of a modern, highly-elevated and global-concept of lifestyle in Western Visayas. Live, dream big and invest now!

For more information, call us at (033) 330-3465, visit us online at http://www.iloilobusinesspark.ph  or see for yourself the lifestyle you desire at our IBP Showroom located at the ground floor of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

‘Selfie’ Tips you can do at IBP

Social media netizens are going crazy about the “selfie” phenomena these past years. In fact, the term itself has entered the list of modern-day dictionaries online. For most people around the world, “selfie” is the new revolutionary pop culture by photo-enthusiasts, posting it online in social networking sites using the smartphones is what makes a defining habit of this present generation. Using a “selfie stick” attached to smartphones for better proximity, “selfie 101” is far more exciting and trendy.

Iloilo Business Park, the 72-hectare business and lifestyle township developed by Megaworld in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, is the center of fast-paced infrastructure developments and economic activities. Sprawling landmarks and high-end establishments within the township arises to open a new gateway for Ilonggos to appreciate their city. With the APEC 2015 ministerial meetings happening in the Iloilo Convention Center, the 3,700 seating capacity, modern events venue inspired by Iloilo’s culture, Iloilo Business Park is at the center of international spotlight. Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, a first-class hotel recently opened along with two BPO buildings serving as operation sites for multinational BPO companies, exciting opportunities and leisure activities are propping up in Iloilo Business Park.  Shopping and dining destinations such as Festive Walk Mall and the 1.1 kilometer – Street of Festive Walk underway for completion next year, the culture of entertainment and pleasure becomes well-anticipated in Iloilo City. The biggest Boutique Hotel and Commercial District in Western Visayas is also taking shape in Iloilo Business Park, giving investors and visitors the edge to venture their businesses locally.

So if you’re on your way to Iloilo Business Park and you want to make it a habit to experience more often the high-end lifestyle, don’t limit yourself and do the “selfie” habit in this bustling business township. Here’s a list of the best locations to do your “selfie” craze:

1. Are you fond of signage and on-location “selfie” photo snaps revealing where you are without saying a word? Aside from “I am Iloilo” signage located in the Iloilo River Esplanade, head on to IBP McDonald’s where the township’s signage is located. It would surely give you an inspiring day as you share your photo online telling the world that you’re standing at the biggest Megaworld township ever.

2. Wanting to share the Ilonggo cultural pride to the world? Why don’t you try to drop by in front of the Iloilo Convention Center, the state-of-the-art events destination in the region and find your best “selfie” post. After all, you’ll truly appreciate yourself being a real Ilonggo by having this Dinagyang and Paraw Regatta-inspired structure in all its visual glory behind your photo.

3. Even on daytime or nighttime, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is visually impressive with its blue silhouette, giving visitors and onlookers the perfect “selfie” backdrop to beat. To feel more spectacular, just wait for the lights show of this stunning edifice at night and snap more “selfies” as you can.

4. Feeling like a true “seflie” health buff, just have a morning jog, walk or biking in the long-stretching Megaworld Boulevard to capture the impressive sights. There are strips of greens and impressive lampposts along the boulevard to make your photo-snapping exciting to the eyes. In the evening, it is even more impressive with the lights on at the township. You can choose which angle would suit your “seflie” mood.

5. BPO Buildings – One Global Center and Two Global Center are impressive landmarks where you can position your “selfie” snaps to look more visually appealing with your friends or acquaintances working in call centers located in these buildings.

These are just a few suggestions how to make your “seflie” guide thrilling in Iloilo Business Park. Try to be more creative and innovative by looking around to find the perfect “selfie” spots for you. In the future, more establishments will be completed to excite your “selfie” trip. Just come around, enjoy the scenery and have fun.

Turning Dreams into Reality at Iloilo Business Park

Megaworld Boulevard Sept. 2015 Photo Update: One Global Center (left), Richmonde Hotel and Tower (middle), and Festive Walk Mall (right)

Iloilo Convention Center (middle-right) and Courtyard by Marriot (far-left) Sept. 2015 Photo Update

Iloilo Business Park (IBP), located in the old Iloilo Airport in Mandurriao district will usher the relentless rise of world-class infrastructure buildings, a lifestyle destination set to open a gateway for sustainable developments. The township will be a promising investment destination, a melting pop of opportunities that would redefine the business and tourism ambiance of the region.  The iconic 7,000-seater Iloilo Convention Center (ICC), a design inspired by the Dinagyang Festival and Paraw Regatta is set to put Region VI in the convention map. ICC and the whole IBP township was officially inaugurated last September 14 graced by President Benigno Aquino III together with the presence of Megaworld Chairman Dr. Andrew L. Tan, Senator Franklin Drilon, Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor and other notable local government officials. From September 21 until October 6, ICC will hold the APEC Minister Meetings, welcoming international delegates, dignitaries and visitors in Iloilo City.  International BPO companies will now find its new home in Iloilo Business Park as BPO buildings such as One Global Center, Two Global Center, the under construction One Techno Place and Two Techno Place are looking to hire quality professionals and graduates to work for the local BPO industry. Fulfilling its promise as the newest lifestyle avenue among visitors and locals, Megaworld is set to open its own lifestyle shopping center– the Festive Walk Mall, a potpourri of international brands and boutiques where mall-goers can enjoy an exciting leisure experience. Right across the Megaworld Boulevard, is the longest walk-and-dine destination – the Street of Festive Walk, a 1.1-kilomenter line-up of international restaurants and classiest bistros in town set to tickle the taste buds of food aficionados. The world’s biggest brand of hotel chains will now pamper locals and tourists with the opening of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Courtyard by Marriot, the true definition of class and luxury.

Two Global Center where BPO Company StarTek operates

Street of Festive Walk Sept. 2015 Photo Update

Richmonde Hotel Sept. 2015 Photo Update

One Global Center where BPO company Transcom operates

Artist’s Perspective of IBP Residential Towers (from the top) Lafayette Park Square, One Madison Place and The Palladium

Iloilo Business Park introduces the luxurious lifestyle with its world-class residential towers vibrantly linked within the promising township. One Madison Place is a 10-storey residential tower that uplifts the life of the chosen few. Lafayette Park Square is a condominium tower with 10 floors exuding pleasure with its unique amenities and lifestyle. The Palladium, Western Visayas’ tallest residential tower and most luxurious condominium promotes the “sky garden lifestyle” with 22 floors, loft-type penthouse unit and grand infinity pool.    If you’re an investor dreaming to fulfill your most desired business ventures located in a business-immersing prime property, premium commercial lots can be availed at the Boutique Hotel and Commercial District of IBP.

Turn your dream into a possible reality at IBP. For inquiries, call us at (033) 330-34-62-65 or visit us online at http://www.iloilobusinesspark.ph

Falling in Love with The Palladium

Falling in love with the classy lifestyle of The Palladium, Iloilo Business Park’s most luxurious condominium tower soon to rise in the township’s residential district is like pursuing the desires of your heart. As Iloilo City becoming the real estate center of Western Visayas, IBP’s The Palladium stands out as the classiest of all residential towers by being the tallest with 22 storey. On its third floor, the amenity level awaits future residents with rejuvenating experience provided by its own grand infinity pool overlooking the cityscape of Iloilo. The infinity pool is adjacent to an open-air spa, kiddie pool, outdoor and indoor gym that elevates extraordinary lifestyle. The tower’s most vibrant feature is its four multi-level sky gardens that mimics a real rain forest suited for meditation, relaxation or when one decides to relax while watching the stunning view of metropolis Iloilo. On its 22^nd floor, comes the prized-luxury of the tower called the Penthouse level where ultra-classy Loft Units provides a clear view of the city. These Loft Units are the first to be offered in Western Visayas and takes pride of having the Megaworld lifestyle signature. Of course, The Palladium offers Executive Studio Unit, One-Bedroom Executive Unit and Two-Bedroom Executive Unit wherein condo buyers can create a certain lifestyle perspective they can choose for themselves.

The Palladium may be the tallest tower in the region but its stunning convergence and lifestyle link to the whole 72-hectare area of Iloilo Business Park makes it the most desirable and dream-like condominium you could find in the region. It is adjacent and a stone’s throw away to the township’s first-class establishments and destinations such as the Festive Walk Mall and its one-stop shop-and-dine Street of Festive Walk, BPO buildings, international hotels – Richmonde Hotel and soon-to-rise Courtyard by Marriot and the iconic Iloilo Convention Center.

The Palladium’s future residents can pursue a desirable lifestyle by experiencing Megaworld’s “Live-Work-Play” concept of a true township capable of bringing comfort, convenience, passion and exciting living, all in one location right in the very heart of Iloilo Business Park.

Chase The Palladium lifestyle and make it your own experience soon. For inquiries, drop by our IBP Showroom located at the ground level of Richmonde Tower, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Call us at (033) 330-34-62-65 or visit our website at http://www.iloilobusinesspark.ph.

Pres. Aquino Inaugurates IBP, Richmonde Hotel and ICC

VIBRANT TOWNSHIP KEY: Megaworld Chairman Dr. Andrew L. Tan passionately shows President Benigno Aquino III the symbolic township key of Iloilo Business Park, the 72-hectare newest epicenter of business, finance, tourism and lifestyle destination in Western Visayas, ushering better employment opportunities and investment hub for everyone. They were surrounded by notable government officials including Senate President Senator Franklin Drilon, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog and Megaworld officers. Iloilo Business Park, Iloilo Convention Center and Richmonde Hotel Iloilo were officially inaugurated yesterday, Sept. 14.

VISIONARIES: Megaworld Chairman Dr. Andrew L. Tan (center) gladly shows new visionary projects that will soon elevate Iloilo Business Park and influence the swift progress of Iloilo City to President Benigno Aquino III (second from the left) who led the inauguration of the township, the 3,700-seater Iloilo Convention Center and Richmonde Hotel Iloilo yesterday, Sept. 14. Looking on the IBP scale model are (from the left) Senator Franklin Drilon, Megaworld First Vice President and Commercial Division Head Andrew Kevin Tan, Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog and Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor.

We envision #IloiloBusinessPark to be Iloilo’s central business district and a center for lifestyle and tourism of Western Visayas. In the next five years, we hope to generate around 250,000 direct and indirect jobs for Iloilo, not just in the BPO sector but also in our hotels, malls and commercial centers, residential buildings, transport, security, construction and even here in the convention center.

We hope to encourage future graduates of Iloilo to stay in this beautiful city for work instead of going out to search for greener pastures. We also hope that those who have decided to work in Manila, Cebu or even abroad, will go back to Iloilo, be united with their families and loved ones because they have already found job opportunities here. This is the idea of reverse migration that our townships hope to achieve and contribute to the community and to the country.

— Dr. Andrew L. Tan
Chairman and CEO, Megaworld Corporation

PASSION AND VISION: Dr. Andrew L. Tan, Megaworld Chairman sincerely shared his message yesterday, Sept. 14 to inspire Ilonggos by looking ahead in the future as Iloilo Business Park, the company’s prominent 72-hectare business and leisure township will become a magnet of investment, better employment opportunities, tourism destination and a symbol of Iloilo’s economic glory will beautifully change their lifestyle. IBP, Iloilo Convention Center and Richmonde Hotel Iloilo were officially inaugurated yesterday led by President Benigno Aquino III.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony of Iloilo Convention Center yesterday, Sept. 14 led by Senate President Franklin Drilon, Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog and other prominent officers DOT and MIWD before the formal inauguration.

President Benigno S. Aquino III, Senate President Franklin Drilon, Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor and other notable government officials take part in the historic inauguration of the 3,700-seater Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo’s state-of-the-art convention venue that would elevate the tourism industry, international conventions and job opportunities. Also, a symbol of Iloilo’s rich cultural heritage and artistry. The event was successfully held yesterday, Sept. 14 at Iloilo Business Park.

Megaworld Officers at the official inauguration of Iloilo Business Park, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Iloilo Convention Center. (From left to right) Jericho Go – Megaworld First Vice President for Business Development and Leasing Group, Jason Faller – Vice President for Account Management Division, Harold Geronimo – Assistant Vice President / Head of Public Relations and Communications Division, Jericho Barcelon – Assistant Vice President for Project Integration and Development, Jennifer Ann Palmares- Fong – Iloilo Business Park Head of Sales and Marketing, Astrid Cruz – Vice President for Special Project / Interior Design and Virgilio Carsido – Vice President for Visayas Operations.

IBP and ICC Inauguration Media Hype

  

Megaworld – Iloilo Business Park is making a great buzz and prominent exposure today in all national and local newspapers highlighting the much-hyped inauguration of Iloilo Business Park, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Iloilo Convention Center yesterday, Sept. 14 led by President Benigno Aquino III. Truly, Iloilo Business Park is making a great move to elevate Iloilo City’s economic prominence as the newest tourism destination and business district in Western Visayas. Thanks Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, The Manila Times, The Standard, Panay News, Daily Guardian, Watchmen Journal and many others.