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.

10 Best Reasons to Move Out of the Metro for a Stress-Free Lifestyle

Photo from Skyscrapercity.com

There’s more to lifestyle perspective in “megacities” than meets the eye. What makes bigger cities in the Philippines like Manila a notch higher than any other highly-urbane metropolises in the country is its economic dominance and “investment magnet” image. Megacities have established a reputation as melting pots of opportunities from business, finance, tourism and leisure that shine brighter than its stunning city-lights at night. But behind this fast-paced lifestyle, uprising cities in the provinces offer more than a promise of opportunities: the priceless advantage of a stress-free and pleasurable living.

Pleasurable, pollution-free and healthy lifestyle in Iloilo City, photo from iloilo.net.ph

1. Pollution

Everyone hates pollution in big cities. It’s absolutely suffocating, health hazzard and down-right deadly. But, don’t worry because you can always run away from this never-ending metropolitan syndrome. There is a huge difference in the air quality and pollution levels from big metro cities to out-of-town provinces. Just like Iloilo, this city has more air quality control than common metropolitan areas, signifying a more liveable atmosphere for people. Vehicular emissions are more controlled and minimal often emphasize by its environmental-centered community and a city government that promotes healthy lifestyle.

Photo from thenewstoday.info

Less traffic roads and streets in Iloilo City

2. Traffic

And while everybody hates a deadly pollution problem, people are also whining about megacities’ traffic. If you search http://www.google.com with the terms, “traffic in the Philippines”, nine (9) out of (10) of the search results will show unsatisfactory descriptions of the traffic in major metropolitan areas. Thinking of moving out from a big city? Well, Iloilo is the place for you with wide main roads and fast-moving highways.

Photo by Felipe Uycongco

Photo from pinasmuna.com

3. Overcrowding

Metro Manila is one major example of an over-crowding megacity where limited spaces are available for recreation and promote healthy lifestyle. Dense urban cities have a hard time managing their space, compared to the ratio of the people residing in such areas. If one million people are living within one small street side, that’s a lot of heads to turn to if you want to say “hi.” If you want to live in a place with enough people to get by, fly to Iloilo and leave your claustrophobic fears behind. In this city, more relaxing areas are open for public like the Iloilo River Esplanade, bike lanes along Diversion road and Iloilo Business Park.

Iloilo City Police Officers are always on the road to do their public service, photo from ilongo.weebly.com

4. Crime rate

It would be traumatic for someone to get robbed in the sidewalk or get mulled by a violent gang over a dark street. But in big metropolitan areas, it’s part of the normal day-to-day scene. Another data from Numbeo suggests that the safety one feels walking alone during night time drops to 23.71%. Try coming to Iloilo and see all the bright lamp posts from one street to the next, ensuring your safety even after the daylight hours. Iloilo City is noted for being one of the world’s safest place to live with less number of crimes recorded every year.

Stress-free city streets and typical public transportation vehicles in Iloilo City, photo from projectiloilo.com

5. Public transportation and driving

Megacities in the Philippines tend to get confusing and crowded with the existence of public utility and private vehicles filling up the roads. Traffic system in these major cities is constantly innovating to maintain smooth flow such as color coding and number coding of vehicles.  Streets are full of so-called “public utility vehicles” for any distances and people moving to their destinations in these huge cities are always in a hurry that often resulted to a congested atmosphere. Though megacities have wide roads and highways, these are not spared from the non-stop influx of vehicles of both public and private. Iloilo is still a rising megacity, its roads and highways are still sparred from traffic congestion. To create consistency, road widening projects are ongoing and well-managed traffic controls are being implemented by the city givernment to maintain a stress-free ambiance for motorists and vehicles.

 

Expanding IT-BPO industry in Iloilo City, photo from panaynewsphilippines.com

6. Affordable Cost of living in out-of-town provinces

Living in major metropolitan cities can be a rewarding lifestyle perspective because you have the best access to a lot of things: amenities and opportunities. But there’s always a catch living in big cities: the cost of living. According to Numbeo.com, 31.1% is spend on average monthly house or apartment rent and 28.8% is spend on food and groceries for a resident in a big city based on distribution of expenses statistical model. If this is the case, the slightly minimal low cost of living in the provinces in the Philippines could directly affect the expenses of a resident compare to those living in megacities. Since Iloilo City is experiencing a booming economy and influx of investments, multinational companies are opening jobs that offer higher salary close to other megacities like Manila or Cebu. Combined with the slightly low cost of living in Iloilo and better salary compensation from companies, this city could be an employment destination in the future.

Photo from iloilo-travel-guide.blogspot.com

Weekend cultural and special events at Calle Real, Photo from iloilo.net.ph

Zumba session and activities at Iloilo River Esplanade, Photo from Skycraperscity.com

The annual Iloilo Bike Festival in Iloilo Business Park, Photo from Iloilo.net.ph

7. Accessibility to modern amenities in Iloilo

Everything is within your reach in big cities when it comes to business opportunities, entertainment and leisure. Iloilo City is on fast-paced infrastructure developments from roads, shopping malls, business and having a new convention center which are all accessible to locals. To counter the stressful lifestyle in the metropolis, wellness centers and public parks hold wellness programs or activities. On Sundays, the city’s old business center, Calle Real where heritage buildings are being rebuilt to its original form is usually closed for public transportation and holds Zumba sessions, cultural shows and local concerts to emphasize significant weekend attraction to locals.  The city government is also establishing wellness-inspired recreation areas. One of them is the long-stretching Iloilo River Esplanade where wellness activities often attracts passersby, giving a boost both on its economy, tourism and additional modern amenities.

Iloilo River Esplanade, Photos by Felipe Uycongco

8. Appreciation of Nature

Looking for greens and bio-diversity in major cities? Crammed and congested it may seem to be but major cities are innovating to counter stressful lifestyle and avert the effects of pollution. High-end malls and shopping centers feature pocket gardens and trees within commercial areas. Bistros and restaurants are placed in open spaces or along the seashore to appreciate nature. Wellness activities are encouraged in open parks. Moving away from megacities, Iloilo City have the Iloilo River Esplanade with a glimpse of a protected bio-diversity, wide-roads with bike lanes for health buffs, and consistent wellness activities in public parks, a convergence of a nature-centered expanding metropolis with uprising progress.

9. Proper Sanitation

Most megacities have similar problems when it comes to their garbage accumulation and sanitation issues. Every day, tons of garbage are collected in the city to minimize pollution. The average garbage collected in most megacities is high compared to out-of-town provinces. Megacities have serious garbage problems due to lack of proper dumpsites. Proper sanitation is worse and public toilets are congested compared with those in provinces due to consistent influx and daily activities of people. Try visiting Iloilo and you’ll see minimal trash problems and public toilets are less congested. The city government of Iloilo is doing its best to counter the problems of garbage, littering and push for more clean-up drive projects in local communities.

Iloilo Floodway Project in Jaro District, photo from livefromiloilo.wordpress.com

10. Less flood levels

Probably one of the most visible dilemmas in major cities especially in the Philippines, is the unstoppable flooding during rainy season. Big metropolitan cities suffer a lot and cause delays such as suspension of work and classes in schools during typhoon. A lot of investment and business opportunities are lost for multinational companies, government services are delayed and millions of calamity funds from the city’s tax are spend to fix infrastructure damages and support victims of flooding. Flood levels in Iloilo have been minimized over the years because of a major flood control project centered in Jaro district. The local government is also pursuing an improved drainage system project within the city.

The surging investment and business opportunities in the country has long been potentially presented by megacities but less popular for their beneficial lifestyle and stress-free elements that can be seen in provinces. Iloilo City’s relentless rise as the next economic center point in the Visayas may prove as a game-changing concept of business mixed with desirable lifestyle for investors, visitors and its locals. The infrastructure and economic developments are elevating but the vision of ecological conservation is prominently emphasized. Leading real estate company, Megaworld Corporation has long seen this unique potential in Iloilo City by transforming the 72-hectare old Iloilo Airport in Mandurriao district into a mixed-used development community, a township solely dedicated for business and high-end leisure facilities known as Iloilo Business Park.

Who said megacities have everything it has to offer in determining its prominence and promising opportunities? Think about another concept of it: a city of greens and swift infrastructure expansion leaping a notch higher in defining a better quality of life.

8 Investment Advantages in Iloilo Business Park

The Megaworld Boulevard – long-stretching, wide road with bike lanes on the side (Sept. 2015 photo update)

Iloilo Business Park (IBP) is moving forward to become the biggest Central Business District (CBD) in Western Visayas. With the 72-hectare township established by Megaworld Corporation in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, IBP is now home to the most promising landmarks and leisure hub such as the Iloilo Convention Center, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, BPO buildings – One Global Center and Two Global Center. A shopping mall, longest shopping and dining strip in the country, upcoming international hotel and more BPO buildings are being constructed to complete the vibrant township. Infrastructure and residential developments are booming left and right in IBP, more investors are looking at the global potential of its very own Boutique Hotel and Commercial District.

Like an investment magnet, IBP is steadfast in becoming the next most-watched Central Business District in the region and the whole Visayas area. Here are 8 big reasons why investing for IBP’s commercial lots, condominiums and office spaces are definitely worth it:

Location is the key

Iloilo Business Park is basically located in the old location of Iloilo Airport, the 72-hectare township is teeming with great opportunities as the most complete commercial area. Megaworld Boulevard, its main highway retained 30% of the old airport runway that stretches to both ends of the township. With the APEC 2015 ministerial meetings coming to an end this October 6, visitors and investors foresee the township as the next epicenter of finance, commercial and leisure activities. Multinational companies and firms see IBP as their next location for regional headquarters and offices.

BPO Building – Two Global Center is presently the office and operation site of BPO Company StarTek (Sept. 2015 photo update)

Accessibility is conducive

Getting to work, live a healthy lifestyle and going around the township is very easy in Iloilo Business Park with wide roads along the Megaworld Boulevard and open spaces between the buildings. The township is has less traffic and boosts with serene ambiance, making it easy for cars and motorists to traverse the Megaworld Boulevard.

One Global Center – Transcom Iloilo Office and Operation Site (Sept. 2015 photo update)

Safety and Security is guaranteed

Leave your worries behind once you step inside Iloilo Business Park because security personnel are moving round-the-clock. Well-lighted highways and corners in IBP with a lot of visual scenery at night will make you feel safe and secured. Its residential towers are also well-guarded that provides access to nearby establishments and leisure spots.

Sept. 2015 construction update of the Street of Festive Walk set for 2016 target completion

Wise Township Planning

No need to bring a pair of slippers or rain boots to work because IBP is flood free, boosts with wide roads, open spaces and parking areas for residents and visitors. IBP have complete township amenities and establishments from shopping centers like Festive Walk Mall, Street of Festive Walk to boutique hotels like Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Courtyard by Marriot. Call center companies hold their offices and operation sites in nearby BPO buildings, making it accessible for workers and employees who live nearby the township.

Round the Clock Power

Power interruptions aren’t a problem in IBP because buildings are supplied with backup power. This is highly favorable especially to BPO companies since they operate 24/7. Having no electricity and active systems for just a few hours can cost the company thousands of dollars.

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is a first-class hotel and Richmonde Tower holds various offices for IBP and BPO company Reed Elsevier (Sept. 2015 photo update)

More Options

Iloilo Business Park provides more options for potential investors and businesses to prop up because of accessibility, more office spaces and commercial lots to offer especially in the Boutique Hotel and Commercial District.

Iloilo Convention Center is a world-class convention venue that can hold up to 3,700 audience, is now the venue for APEC ministerial meetings from Sept. 21 – Oct. 6 (Sept. 2015 photo update)

Better Tax Rate and Efficient City Government

The City Government of Iloilo has been awarded many times for being efficient in terms of public governance and transparency. They also elevate their standard in terms of processing for business permits and assistance for business consultancy. Also, the city’s tax rate is far lower than most major metropolises in the country including Metro Manila. They also work hand-in-hand with investors especially with Iloilo Business Park to attract investors and open better opportunities for the local workforce and professionals, making the township a very competitive place for business.

Serenity and Appeal of Greens

Iloilo Business Park is an ecologically-centered and sustainable close-to-nature township where strips of greens along the Megaworld Boulevard create visual appeal to visitors and commuters. IBP have open spaces, bike lanes and wide roads with stripes of green where people can do healthy activities, have picnic and meet acquaintances. The Street of Festive Walk is a long-stretching shopping and dining destination, an open al fresco place where visitors and residents can enjoy without worrying about pollution. The Palladium, IBP’s tallest condominium tower have four sky gardens that replicates real rain forests.

Iloilo Business Park is truly an ideal place to invest in. With an environment that balances work with leisure, it’s not just another financial district on the rise. It’s a booming business oasis that will elevate the Ilonggos’ lifestyle.

Looking for a commercial lot, office space or classy condominiums in IBP? Contact us now and we’ll help you find the perfect choice for your desired lifestyle and business ventures. Call us at (033) 330-3462-65 or visit us in our showroom at the ground level of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. For online, visit us 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.

The Palladium: Defining Luxury and Beauty

A vivid definition of lifestyle luxury and sheer beauty, The Palladium is Iloilo Business Park’s “crown jewel” in its highly-sensational residential district. It is perfectly envisioned as the tallest residential tower in Western Visayas with 22 floors – all embracing and captivating for its ultra-classy condominium units and spectacular amenities – welcoming condo buyers and residents whose passion for living exude adventurous character, ambitious perspective and close-to-nature desires. The Palladium sums up only the most exciting lifestyle, ready for you to explore when you decide to build a bright future in Iloilo Business Park, Megaworld’s largest and classiest business township in VisMin.

Infinite Luxury

Drench yourself in the replenishing crystal clear waters of‪ The Palladium’s luxurious Infinity Pool where imaginations and pleasure goes beyond vision. A breathtaking view of the booming Iloilo City will elevate your senses as you experience an extraordinary pampering and leisure like no other. Pocket mini-garden with a touch of nature, open-air spaces for spa and elegant benches ready to provide comfort and pleasurable moments. The infinity pool located in the very heart of the tower will be the region’s biggest and most classy condominium amenity destined to redefine your lifestyle concept of class.

Loft Penthouse Luxury

The finest experience of luxury redefines the concept of condominium living with‪ ‎The Palladium’s Penthouse Loft Unit. Visually mesmerizing at the topmost floor of the tower, each of these posh condominium unit exudes spacious vision suited for interior design flair with a second floor for extended space and comfort. The unit provides a breathtaking view of the spectacular sights of metropolis Iloilo that ultimately gives you the power to be on-top and in control of your passion for a great life. Iloilo Business Park is township of vibrant lifestyle for the chosen few.

 

Sky Garden Living

A glimpse of serenity, a pocket space with nature’s beauty and tranquility, The Palladium takes pride of its very own four multi-level sky gardens that resembles real rainforest complete with pleasurable elements and design where residents can commune with the environment. It also provides an unobtrusive view of the Iloilo City on the top, experiencing an elevating lifestyle for those with adventurous and ambitious heart. The Palladium is the first and only residential tower to offer such distinct amenity in the region, cementing its reputation as the most luxurious and most-admired condominium tower inspired by Megaworld’s ultra-classy vision.

Luxurious Design

The luxury of space and impressive aesthetics of interior design is mesmerizing at‪ The Palladium. Explore color palettes, hues and tasteful shades that catch the eye for beauty. Maximize spaces, mix and match pieces of furniture, decors and weave a harmonious perspective of premium living experience. Express your tasteful personal art in decorating, innovating and painting your own condominium abode of serenity, style and senses. It’s more than style and art itself; it is a lifestyle you truly deserve. Every condominium unit at The Palladium from executive studio, one-bedroom unit, two-bedroom unit and the most classy of all – the Loft Unit with balcony at the Penthouse topmost floor is a work of art, a space solely designed for your lifestyle comfort and style.
Would you love to explore lifestyle possibilities and get the best that your heart can experience? Head on to our new office at the 4th Floor or check out The Palladium showroom at the ground level of Richmonde Tower, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City for an exciting business meeting with our property consultants and site tripping. For details, call us at (033) 330-3462. Visit us online at www.iloilobusinesspark.ph.

IBP in Celestial Colors: New Mark, New History

Iloilo Business Park in celestial colors – Photo by Marx de Silva

Iloilo Business Park, Megaworld’s stunning mixed-use integrated urban township rising at the old Iloilo Airport in Mandurriao district epitomizes a relentless elevation for Iloilo City as the newest center point of business, commerce, lifestyle, investment and tourism within a 72-hectare property. Iloilo Business Park is now the home of the biggest IT-BPO Park in Western Visayas with an expected 10 BPO Buildings rising in the next few years, giving bright opportunities for local workforce to attain competitive employment offered by multinational BPO companies. BPO companies Transcom and StarTek now operates in the township’s newly-completed BPO Buildings One Global Center and Two Global Center.

It’s an all-time high for upscale, high-end living as IBP captivates the imagination and lifestyle preference of Ilonggos and investors with their three multi-faceted residential towers such as the 3-tower One Madison Place, classic-themed Lafayette Park Square and the tallest tower in the region with 22 floors and 4 sky gardens – The Palladium. Iloilo’s title as the “city of love” is further emphasized with the opening of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and next year’s Courtyard by Marriot. These two international hotels provides the highest standard of accommodation, distinct comfort and heartfelt service that replicates the Ilonggo’s “warmth and welcoming nature.”

Representing a new culture of shopping, pleasure and leisure experience, the township’s two high-end entertainment centers – Megaworld Lifestyle-inspired Festive Walk Mall and longest shop-and-dine strip – Street of Festive Walk, emulates Iloilo’s flair for unique flavors, good food, nightlife affinity and discriminating taste for pleasure. Expect a colorful convergence of classy bistros, restaurants, international-branded boutiques, retail shops and 8 world-class entertainment cinemas at these two significant establishments. Proving as the newest epicenter of finance and business in VisMin, IBP will open the largest commercial district in Western Visayas where business and investment potential will surge high, enough to attract investors and visitors to share a slide of success happening in Iloilo City. The Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) will be opening on September 14 with both cultural pride and vibrant possibilities of claiming as the most modern convention venue in the country boasting with 3,700 seating capacity and function rooms. ICC is the venue of APEC 2015 Ministerial Meetings on September 21- October 6 with expected arrival of foreign dignitaries, guests and visitors taking a glimpse of the city’s rich cultural heritage and sustainable developments. Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino III will lead the official inauguration of ICC on September 14, highlighting a memorable day for Iloilo City as it open its economic doorway to the world.

By far, IBP is Megaworld’s biggest single investment worth P35 billion, ready to transform this once sleepy city into one of the most livable metropolis in the world. IBP upholds the vision as Megaworld’s true fulfillment of its successful “live-work-play” extraordinary township slogan that will re-write and bring Iloilo to a prestigious level of progress, it’s truest “claim-to-fame” edge as the original “Queen City of the South.”

This 2015, IBP will open the gateway as more than just a tangible picture of progress and lifestyle elevation for Ilonggos and investors. More than a BIG reason to invest and live beautifully, it is destined to make a new MARK and a new HISTORY for Iloilo City… the countdown begins right now!

Excited to find out about it? It’s happening very soon. Yes, IBP is Iloilo’s BIGGEST STORY ever!

SEE THE WORLD THROUGH ILOILO

Iloilo City, the Philippines’ “city of love” and the historical city most favored by Spain through the royal decree of Queen Regent Maria Christina during the Spanish colonial era, is now on its way for a newfound elevation, a magnificent rise as one of the most favored economic centers, a new investment hub, and world-class cultural heritage. A passionate site-seeing within this vibrant metropolis would give visitors and quests some glimpses of different world wonders. These resemblances are often associated with its grandeur history, culture and optimistic people whose values and perspective focuses mainly in their deep cultural pride. Take a journey with us and SEE THE WORLD THROUGH ILOILO…

Singapore’s Esplanade and Iloilo River Esplanade: Nature and Progress Fuses Beautifully  

The Esplanade is a waterfront location just north of the mouth of the Singapore River in downtown Singapore. It is primarily occupied by the Esplanade Park, and was the venue where one of Singapore’s largest congregation of satay outlets until their relocation to Clarke Quay as a result of the construction of a major performance arts venue, the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, which took its name from this location.

Iloilo River Esplanade is an esplanade along Iloilo River in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Philippines that was opened on August 18, 2012. It stretches 1.2 Kilometers from Diversion Road (officially Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue) to Carpenter Bridge. The project cost ₱58.7 million. and was designed by Paolo Alcazaren, who also designed the Singapore quay and river esplanade.

There are proposals to extend the Esplanade from the Carpenter Bridge to Barangay Sooc, Arevalo, Iloilo City and from the Diversion Road to Jalandoni Bridge.

Singapore’s Esplanade and Iloilo River Esplanade both showcases the harmonious fusion of ecology, progress and stunning scenery, a picturesque vision of sustainability and commitment to our environment where people can truly appreciate. It’s the same vision and passion for nature… SEE THE WORLD THROUGH ILOILO!

Paris Buildings and Iloilo’s Calle Real: Stunning Historical Scenery

Featured in the photo is one of the classic-designed buildings in the city of Paris. Paris is the capital and most-populous city of France. It is situated on the Seine River, in the north of the country. Paris was founded in the 3rd century BC by a Celtic people called the Parisii, who gave the city its name. By the 12th century, Paris was the largest city in the western world, a prosperous trading centre, and the home of the University of Paris, one of the first in Europe. In the 18th century, it was the centre stage for the French Revolution, and became an important centre of finance, commerce, fashion, science, and the arts, a position it still retains today.

Calle Real (Royal Street) or the Iloilo City Heritage and Cultural District old buildings that were constructed in the Commonwealth era in Calle Real, Iznart, Aldeguer and Guanco were declared as a heritage site of Iloilo by the National Historical Institute. Also known as the downtown area of Iloilo City, it is one of the oldest and affluent business districts in the Philippines where the first department store Hoskyn’s was established in 1877.

The classic similarity of buildings in Paris and Calle Real would give onlookers the same feeling of nostalgia. Both refuted as cities of love – Paris and Iloilo exudes passion with their architectural designs from the past and transcends a cultural value in their future. A walk in Calle Real would also give the same view of architectural excellence with the world-famous city of Paris… SEE THE WORLD THROUGH ILOILO!

Covadonga Church and Molo Church: Reflections of Faith

Our Lady of Covadonga is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a Marian shrine devoted to her at Covadonga in the province of Asturias in north west Spain. The Spanish shrine rose to prominence following the Battle of Covadon in 722, at which the Moorish invasion of Spain was first resisted. A statue of the Virgin Mary, secretly hidden in one of the caves, was believed to have miraculously aided the Christian victory. Our Lady of Covadonga is the patron of Asturias, and a basilica was built to house the current statue. Pope John Paul II visited the shrine at Covadonga to honour the Virgin Mary.

Molo Church is a famous Spanish-colonial church and heritage site in Molo District. It known for the prominent red spires that crown its tall bell towers and as “the feminist church” because of the all-women ensemble of saints represented in 16 statues perched on the aisle pillars. Built in neogothic style, the church is one of the Iloilo City’s most familiar landmarks and top tourist attractions.

Probably the greatest link between Spain and the Philippines is their deep-rooted devotion to the Catholic Religion. 300 years of colonialism by Spain, etched a strong ties through Christian faith. In their physical manifestation of religious faith, these two old churches – the Our Lady of Covadonga and St. Anne Church have quite similar architectural concept and design, forged by the same religion and destined to become timeless… SEE THE WORLD THROUGH ILOILO!

 

Sydney Opera House and Iloilo Convention Center: World-Class Venues

The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Situated onBennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the facility is adjacent to the Sydney central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens, between Sydney and Farm Coves. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the facility formally opened on 20 October 197

Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) is a state-of-the-art convention center in the Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Philippines which is expected to be completed in 2015 in time for the APEC 2015 hosting. It is built on a 1.7-hectare of lot in the district of Mandurriao donated by the Megaworld Corp. The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority allocated P200 million for the construction of the convention center, while another P250 million was sourced from the Priority Development Assistance Fund of Senator Franklin Drilon.

Australia takes pride of Sydney Opera House as a world-class convention and venue of events. Likewise, Iloilo Convention Center is the most-anticipated convention facility in the Western Visayas region. Both venues can hold thousands of audiences and have cultural connection from the past. They both showcase contemporary architectural design – classy and impressive and a product of vision and dreams. A visit to ICC will also make you feel you’ve visited Sydney’s beautiful convention destination. Would you like to SEE THE WORLD THROUGH ILOILO?

Novotel Nanjing Central and Richmonde Hotel Iloilo: Getty’s Masterpieces

Novotel Nanjing Central is located in the heart of Nanjing, China, convenient to all of its historical centers, commercial complexes and businesses. The hotel boasts with 297 beautifully appointed guest rooms or suites with their magnificent views on Xinjiekou.

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is the first international hotel that opened in Iloilo Business Park, Megaworld’s 72-hectare business township in Western Visayas region. The hotel boasts with gracious service and world-class accommodation that provides comfort with its 149 rooms and amenities.

Getty’s, one of the world’s most prestigious hotel designers both showcased their expertise and passion to build hotels that exudes masterpiece vision and style. When Getty’s conceptualize impressive designs, they always infuse a large part of the cultural heritage of the city or country where their hotel projects are being built. Both of these hotels showcase unique architectural and interior flair but maintains the same element of perspective – minimalism, dynamism and grandeur. Staying at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo will make you SEE THE WORLD THROUGH ILOILO.

 

Musselburgh Golf Club and Iloilo Golf Club: Legends in their own Right

The Royal Musselburgh Golf Club is a golf club at Prestongrange House, Preston grange near Prestonpans, East Lothian,Scotland. The first golf clubs were founded in the 18th century. The first was the Royal Blackheath Golf Club, instituted in 1706, followed by the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfersin 1744, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in 1754, and the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club in 1774. These clubs gradually accepted some responsibility for the links on which they played.

The Iloilo Golf and Country Club, formerly and informally known as the Santa Barbara Golf Course in Brgy. San Sebastian,Santa Barbara, Iloilo on 35 hectares of plain and rolling hills. It was built in 1907 by a group of British and Scottish expatriates building the Panay line of Panay Railways, also completed in 1907.  The club was the first Philippine club accepted as an affiliate of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in Scotland.^[1] Since it is the oldest golf course in the country, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in 2012 approved the placement of a national historical marker.

The Guinness Book of World record considered Royal Musselburgh Golf Club as the oldest in the world while Iloilo Golf and Country Club is considered as one of the oldest in Asia. Both destinations are icons and legends in their own right. Thus, a trip to Iloilo Golf and Country Club would be like visiting the oldest golf club in Scotland… SEE THE WORLD THROUGH ILOILO!

River Thames and Iloilo River: A Tale of Two Timeless Rivers

The River Thames is a river that flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom, after the River Severn. While it is best known for flowing through London, the river also flows alongside other towns and cities, including Oxford, Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Windsor.

The Iloilo River located in the Province of Iloilo, Philippines is actually an estuary.

The river starts in Oton at Batiano River, which is also an estuary, then traverses the Iloilo City districts of Lapuz, Lapaz,Mandurriao, Molo, Arevalo and the city proper, before emptying into the Iloilo Strait.

Iloilo River wharf, including Muelle Loney in the Iloilo City Proper, is a natural harbor which made it a preferred port of call for ships seeking protection from strong winds and tropical monsoons. It serves as port for inter island ferries that travel from Iloilo City to Bacolod on Negros and to Guimaras.

London is hailed as a royal city, the capital of England and home to the British Royal Family. Iloilo is historically considered as the “Queen City of the South” in the Philippines. Both cities take pride with their natural wonder – a grand river of ecological and historical value that sustains life, resources and commitment for preservation. These are veins and lifeblood of both royal cities that creates a synergy between the past and the future. So, a stroll around or boat ride at Iloilo River would give you a heartfelt appreciation for nature and history like those in London… SEE THE WORLD THROUGH ILOILO!

Orchard Road and Iloilo Business Park: Vibrant Spots of Progress

Orchard Road is a 2.2 kilometre-long boulevard that is the retail and entertainment hub of Singapore. It is a huge tourist attraction, in addition to being the most popular shopping enclave in the city-state. Often, the surrounding area is known simply as Orchard, partly because the MRT station that serves the vicinity is named Orchard MRT.

The Orchard Planning Area is one of 55 urban planning areas as specified by the Urban Redevelopment Authority and is a commercial district. It is part of the Central Region and Singapore’s central business district, the Central Area.

A 72-hectare master planned mix-used development community project of Megaworld, Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao District is the vibrant future township of business and lifestyle in Western Visayas.

Iloilo Business Park is Megaworld’s biggest single investment outside Luzon of 35 billion. Gorgeously rising in this vibrant township are BPO Buildings, the iconic 7,000-seater Iloilo Convention Center, international hotel brands – Richmonde Hotel and Courtyard by Marriot, lifestyle shopping center Festive Walk Mall, the country’s longest dinning destination – the Street of Festive Walk and luxurious condominium towers – One Madison Place, La Fayette Park Square and The Palladium, the tallest tower in Western Visayas.

Orchard Road is the busiest business capital of Singapore, a proof of its dominance in terms of economy, investments and tourism. Iloilo Business Park is currently the most talked-about business, leisure and tourism, a mixed-used commercial complex in Iloilo and Western Visayas region, giving a great boost for opportunities. People converge in these business centers to chase a good life and work hard to sustain their dreams. The bright lights and vibrant ambiance gives us a glimpse of progress. Therefore, roaming around and starting a life in Iloilo Business Park replicates the same vein of opportunities like any other business centers in the world.

So, are your ready to SEE THE WORLD THROUGH ILOILO? It’s time to open your eyes and widen your vision.

(some parts of this article were taken from Wikipedia.com)