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Reflecting on Iloilo’s Historical Full Circle

October 15, 2015Uncategorizedaffordable living, amenities, APEC 2015, APEC Iloilo City, BPO, BPO landlord, business, Business District, call center, city of love, classy, classy lifestyle, condo, condo amenities, condominium, condominiums, culture, dinagyang, Dr. Andrew Tan, festivals, festive walk mall, hotels in Iloilo, Illoilo city, Iloilo, Iloilo Business Park, Iloilo City, Iloilo City condominiums real, Iloilo City condominiums real estate, Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo real estate, iloilobusinesspark, iloilobusinesspark.com, Ilonggos, infinity pool, international hotel, Lafayette Park, Lafayette Park Square, live work play learnmegaworldibp Leave a comment

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.

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The stunning Iloilo River Esplanade, photo by Felipe Uygongco

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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

October 2, 2015Uncategorized25 years anniversary, affordable living, amenities, APEC 2015, APEC Iloilo City, BPO, BPO landlord, Business District, city of love, classy lifestyle, condo, condo amenities, condominium, condominiums, dinagyang, festivals, festive walk mall, Fitness Program, hotels in Iloilo, i am iloilo, Iloilo, Iloilo Business Park, Iloilo City condominiums real, Iloilo City condominiums real estate, Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo real estate, iloilobusinesspark, iloilobusinesspark.com, Ilonggos, infinity poolmegaworldibp Leave a comment

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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

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.

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Less traffic roads and streets in Iloilo City

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.

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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

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.

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

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

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.

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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

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.

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Iloilo River Esplanade, Photos by Felipe Uycongco

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.

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

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.

IBP in Celestial Colors: New Mark, New History

September 2, 2015Uncategorized25 years anniversary, affordable living, amenities, animated motion graphics, animation, APEC 2015, APEC Iloilo City, awards night, awards night 2014, Bluejays Coffee, BPO, BPO landlord, business, Business District, call center, city of love, classy, classy lifestyle, condo, condo amenities, condominium, condominiums, culture, dinagyang, enrique eric soriano, fast food chain, festivals, festive walk mall, Fitness Program, Gloria Maris Restaurant, hotels in Iloilo, i am iloilo, IBP, Illoilo city, Iloilo, Iloilo Business Park, Iloilo City, Iloilo City condominiums real, Iloilo City condominiums real estate, Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo real estate, iloilobusinesspark, iloilobusinesspark.com, Ilonggo, Ilonggos, infinity pool, international hotel, Jennifer Ann Fong, jobs, Lafayette Park, Lafayette Park Square, lifestyle, livable cities, livable city, live work play learn, loft unit, luxury, Mandurriao, mayor jed mabilog, Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, Mayor Jed Patrict, McDonald’smegaworldibp Leave a comment

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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

August 7, 2015Uncategorizedamenities, animated motion graphics, APEC 2015, APEC Iloilo City, city of love, condo amenities, culture, hotels in Iloilo, i am iloilo, Iloilo Business Park, Iloilo City, Iloilo City condominiums real estate, Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo real estate, london, Megaworld Corporation, nature, old airport iloilo, old churches, paris, passion, riversmegaworldibp Leave a comment

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)

From Airport to Bustling Township, Megaworld Changes the Ilonggo life

July 21, 2015Uncategorized25 years anniversary, affordable living, city of love, Iloilo Business Park, Iloilo City condominiums real, Iloilo City condominiums real estate, Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo real estate, iloilobusinesspark, iloilobusinesspark.com, Ilonggo, Ilonggos, Mandurriao, old airport iloilomegaworldibp Leave a comment

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Pelagia Longno remember how she used to say “goodbye” to her husband, Jonathan Longno, a seaman OFW before leaving for his flight to Manila at the Iloilo Airport 25 years ago. That very moment left a pinch in her heart. Like the Longno couple and other Ilonggo OFWs, venturing professionally to look for high-paying jobs in other countries to provide a better future for their family, they are doing a great sacrifice.

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A Place of Sentiments and Dreams

According to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) records in 2014,there are more than 60,901 OFWs coming from the Province of Iloilo out of the estimated 187,971 OFWs throughout Western Visayas leaving to work in other countries. Iloilo City has the biggest number of OFWs with 28,890 who send large amount of remittances and taxes that helps our economy. For nearly 8 decades, the old Iloilo Airport in Mandurriao district served as the airline domestic entry point for Iloilo and other neighboring provinces. For most OFWS and their families, this airport has been a part of their lives. It leaves a sentimental spot, a place where they used to say their precious “goodbyes” to their loved ones and create bittersweet memories before leaving each other for the sake a better life.

Since its operation in the 1930s, the old Iloilo Airport in Mandurriao District ended its operation in 2005. It was replaced by a much-bigger and modern Iloilo International Airport in the nearby municipality of Cabatuan in Iloilo. After its closure, the old airport property had its untimely slumber – the place became sleepy and the noise of the airplanes died down. The Iloilo City Government formulated a plan to revive the area into a possible commercial and residential complex ushering an extension of the city’s unstoppable progress. Megaworld Corporation, the country’s leading real estate and township developer saw the property’s investment potential. In 2007, they successfully acquired the 72-hectare old airport property. Soon, Megaworld unveiled their visionary plan of transforming the property into one of their biggest township projects, their most ambitious venture outside of Luzon with a total of P35 billion investment – the Iloilo Business Park.

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Relentless Developments

“Iloilo Business Park is the city’s new central business district, a most welcome addition to the city’s urban development landscape that will help realize the city’s vision of becoming a premier city,” says Jose Ronie Penalosa, Iloilo City Planning and Development Coordinator. He believes that Iloilo Business Park is a “strategic location, a valuable connectivity and carefully planned mixed-use development that strongly supported by an eco-friendly network of walk-able green urban spaces, bikeways and public transport-oriented corridors that makes it an excellent place to live, work and play in.” The township perceived to be the most high-end infrastructure and business-related project in Iloilo City since it features significant developments that would pave way for strong investments, commercial and employment opportunities.

Megaworld’s 72-hectare master-planned township was carefully envisioned to unlock Iloilo City’s global potential with the opening of Iloilo Convention Center equipped with a massive seating capacity of 3,700 audiences where this year’s Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) side events are set to take place. The township is teeming with commercial investments where a lifestyle mall – the Festive Walk Mall, a mall annex and the long-stretching 1 kilometer Street of Festive Walk, a shop-and-dine avenue are preparing to rise very soon. The Information Technology – Business Process Outsourcing (IT-BPO) industry is destined for a global boost with the opening of BPO office buildings where multinational companies like StarTek, Reed Elsevier, Transcom and many others will find a new home, giving local graduates and professionals the most competitive employment opportunities. Comprising the Boutique Hotel and Commercial District, international hotels such as the 10-storey Richmonde Hotel Iloilo designed by Getty’s, the world’s most prestigious hotel interior designer, and the first of its kind hotel in the country from the Marriot group – the Courtyard by Marriot, are both looking forward to provide world-class hotel accommodation for visitors and investors.

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Life-changing Jobs

“I’m lucky enough to be able to have my OJT (on the job training) in one the best call centers in Iloilo Business Park. The opportunity provided young people with a better-paying job. Young professionals like me are hoping to stay and get employed locally rather than to leave our city,” says 20-year-old James Tan, a graduating IT professional from a provincial state university. Tan is one of the competitive young professionals who is now taking part, and will soon benefit from the expected 30,000 job openings foreseen by Megaworld when most of their BPO buildings will open in full swing for the next 10 years. The continued infrastructure developments within the area have benefited local engineers and construction workers. It includes 30-year-old Joemar Villanueva who is working full-time to complete the Festive Walk Mall, the city’s next shppping center. Villanueva hopes to work in the mall as utility staff with his friends soon after the construction of the mall is complete. Iloilo Business Park is currently providing significant employment opportunities to local workers who are all looking forward to benefit from its existence.

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Significant Changes

With Iloilo Business Park’s larger-than-life significant relation to Iloilo City’s urban development, Peňalosa of the Iloilo City Planning and Development Office has further expressed his thoughts: “Hosting the city’s taller and modern buildings, IBP is going to be a showcase of contemporary Philippine architecture and urban design that is executed in ways at effectively complementing the old world charm and historic beauty of the city’s other districts.” With the township’s promising concept of viability for future businesses, tourism industry and commercial sector, it can usher a new age of economic renaissance for Iloilo City, giving the locals the chance to experience how their vibrant city will grow and prosper as one of today’s most livable cities in the world. For visitors and investors who will be looking for the best place to travel or to relax can fully appreciate their stay in Iloilo as they can see the past being revived and embed in the present. Investments will soon start to pour in and serve as seeds to lay the groundwork for a long-term, sustainable developments and progress. Iloilo City equates in its people’s heart the value of treasuring the past and keeping it all alive, a true inspiration to build a better future.

True progress transcends more than just the physical infrastructure development of a certain city or locality. If its locals are experiencing better and promising opportunities that could raise their standard of living, such change will socially and economically indicate significant elevation, a higher step to sustain competitive progress. In its vision to shape the future Ilonggo lifestyle, Megaworld is sharing their dreams to put Iloilo City in the forefront of swift developments.

On a sunny afternoon, Pelagia was passing by the very site where the old Iloilo airport was once located. She can’t it help but put a smile in her face, and most of the time, she feels enthusiastic to look ahead in the future. In this very site, a new dream destination – Iloilo Business Park will vibrantly emerge in this city where her retiring OFW husband Jonathan will be coming home soon. One of her two grown-up sons is already an employee working in the township’s BPO company – Reed Elsevier. She’s hoping to spend quality time with her family after her early retirement. Her beautiful city, Iloilo is now teeming with better opportunities for everyone willing to stay home and chase their dreams.

She thought that maybe there will be no more “goodbyes” but a heartfelt “hello” for a bright future and a possible investment opportunity for their family. Well, buying a condominium unit might be a good start of her new life in this bustling township where memories of love was once built. (Ronelo Sanchez Ladiao)

Astonishing Iloilo

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Iloilo Business Park (Marx de Silva)

Iloilo is an astonishing city. The beauty of its glorious past replicates the vision of the future – sustainable, progressive and culturally-passionate. Since its destined elevation from a simple town into a royal city under the royal decree of Spain’s Queen Maria Cristina in 1889, Iloilo started to chase the tides of time and made a remarkable mark as the most important city right next to Manila with its economic and cultural supremacy.

Iloilo Dinagyang Festival (osmiva.com)

La Paz Batchoy (kusinamaster.asia)

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Sinamay weaving in Villa de Arevalo (Ronelo Ladiao)

Calle Real, Iloilo City (Bert Andone)

Astonishing Mark

Iloilo is a city with multi-facetted legacy that transcends inspiration and pride to its people. It is known as the “weaving capital of the Philippines” during the 18^th and 19^th centuries with the boom of local fabrics and hand-woven works of weavers like hablon, sinamay and piňa cloth. Fashion and tailoring heightened the dynamic business along the famous Calle Real, one of the oldest business districts in the country. If the Province of Iloilo is known as the “food basket of Western Visayas,” Iloilo City tickled the taste buds of visitors with its world-famous La Paz Batchoy, Biscocho, Roberto’s Queen Siopao, Barquillos, mouth-watering seafood from Villa and many other must-have, must-taste luscious keepsakes or “pasalubongs.” Iloilo City redefined and properly-elevated the standard of Philippine festivals with the innovations introduced by its world-famous Dinagyang Festival, a fusion of spectacular choreography, intricate multi-colored costumes embedded with deep Catholic devotion to the Child Jesus celebrated every third week of January. The Paraw Regatta Festival relieves the oldest boat sailing competition in the Southeast Asia and attract crowds with its “Samba de Regatta” spectacle every February. Jaro District Fiesta and “Nuestra Senora dela Candelaria” feast are the most grandiose religious and traditional fiestas in the Philippines every first week of February.

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Iloilo Business Park (Iloilo Travel Guide)

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Iloilo River Esplanade (Felipe Uygongco)

Iloilo City at night (Litratistang Agustino Studio)

Astonishing Developments

Iloilo is swiftly becoming the face of progress, steadfast developments and expansion that turned this once shy and reserved royal city into a bustling economic melting pot in the Philippines, claiming good governance recognitions, infrastructures projects and investment potentials. Iloilo is creating a synergy of balance between uprising modernization, manageable ecology and inspiring slogan as one of the most livable cities in the world. To preserve not only the bio-diversity of Iloilo River, a multi-billion peso, long-stretching Iloilo River Esplanade was made possible through the cooperation of national and local government. The site is giving an inspiring face to Iloilo River as its cultural and ecological treasure. Another advocacy of preserving the past is the preservation and rebuilding of heritage buildings in Calle Real. Along the Diversion Road, the city’s promising district where businesses are propping up, shopping centers are expanding and nightlife spots elevate, wide roads with walkable red-brick bike lanes and green stripes create a promising perspective for Iloilo’s future. In Mandurriao district where the old Iloilo Airport property was once located, is the very site where one of the country’s leading real estate visionary, Megaworld Corporation established their P35-billion investment master-planned commercial and lifestyle complex called Iloilo Business Park. It is a 72 hectare modern township conceptualized through the company’s “live-work-play” success-driven vision that’s creates a massive buzz and fame for Iloilo, claiming a new title as the next epicenter of virtually almost all kinds of investments. Megaworld integrates an economic-uplifting township where the most exclusive and high-end destinations can be found such as Festive Walk Mall, 1 kilometer shopping-and-dining avenue Street of Festive Walk, the most modern convention venue – Iloilo Convention Center, the biggest McDonald’s branch in Panay, several BPO Buildings used as office-operation site of multinational call center companies, and first-class international hotels with recognizable names such as Richmonde Hotel and Courtyard by Marriot. A foretaste of high-life living can be experienced with the township’s elegant residential towers sporting names such as the 3-tower One Madison Place, 16-level Lafayette Park Square and 22-storey The Palladium. It is expected that the township’s BPO buildings will provide more than 30,000 quality jobs in the next 10 years. Almost 30% of the old airport highway was retained by Iloilo Business Park to become its major vein of transportation. And of course, the green-inspired walkable lane for those looking for a perfect destination as venue of healthy lifestyle activities is open to its residents and passersby. The township presents more than just a stunning addition to the modern and expansive physical-facelift for Iloilo City, it is a sustainable community that opens wider and bigger doorway for global investments, tourism and job opportunities.

From the promising progress that swiftly re-writing Iloilo City’s modern history and legacy, the country’s real estate industry is truly destined to find a “pot of gold” in the shores of this pulsating metropolis called by many people as the “city of love.” But for its people, the Ilonggos whose tireless resilient voice, hardworking nature and passionate sentiments for their cultural heritage, somehow believes that their city, their home is an astonishing destination for all the world to see.

For visitors and strangers who happen to laid eyes in Iloilo, what’s truly astonishing in this city does not entirely depend on its newfound face of progress or its well-preserved past, but the warmth of its people that starts with heartfelt “welcome” greetings. Such passion makes Ilonggos capable of showing it effortlessly to the world. Wouldn’t you like to call Iloilo your new home, too? (Ronelo Sanchez Ladiao)

Shop, Dine, Live, Work in Limitless Passion at Iloilo Business Park

July 18, 2015Uncategorized25 years anniversary, affordable living, Bluejays Coffee, BPO, BPO landlord, business, Business District, call center, city of love, classy lifestyle, condo amenities, condominiums, fast food chain, Illoilo city, Iloilo Business Park, Iloilo City condominiums real, Iloilo City condominiums real estate, Iloilo Convention Center, iloilobusinesspark.commegaworldibp Leave a comment

There’s a brand new lifestyle that gives you the rush, the feeling to be at the top and the sight of luxury that goes beyond your expectations. Just shop, dine, work, make business and live a relaxing life in this upscale urban township – the Iloilo Business Park located in the 72 hectare old airport property in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Find a highly-competitive corporate job in the township’s multinational Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) companies that operates in the township’s modern BPO buildings. Secure a rewarding employment opportunity that harnesses your world-class potential in communication and other professional skills, elevates your confidence and gives your the visionary perspective of a real corporate life. Finding a great job is easy as visiting the township, looking around and finding out what fits your personal skills to be in touch with the world, and reward yourself with a great career. BPO buildings One Global Center and Two Global Center are the new homes of call center companies Transcom and StarTek. Reed Elsevier operates at the third floor of Richmonde Tower. One Techno Place and Two Techno Place are being constructed and will soon open with more job opportunities for highly-competitive Ilonggo professionals.

Live exclusively and experience pure condominium luxury with high-end residential towers offered by One Madison Place, an upcoming 3-tower condo with a more upscale-chic lifestyle perspective; Lafayette Park Square is classic-vintage-style tower that gives you a glimpse of French and Spanish architectural design and equally offers elegant amenities, and The Palladium envisaged as the tallest tower in the region attractive for its 4 multi-level sky gardens, penthouse-level ultra-classy loft units, infinity pool and amenities that expresses incomparable luxury. Dreaming to own a condo unit in a high-end township that gives you access to an excellent lifestyle? Now’s your chance to choose and invest something great.

On a lazy day or after work, shop in limitless pleasure with Megaworld’s very own lifestyle leisure center – the Festive Walk Mall. This first-class landmark shopping center is just a few steps away from the township’s residential towers and BPO buildings where residents can spend their day relaxing. Fulfill your shopaholic-craving, your eye for fashion, entertainment and cuisine trek in the mall’s high-end boutiques, retails shops, international brands and bistros. Are you a movie lover? the mall has 8 high-tech cinemas to entertain you and your loved one with passionate cinematic experience.

Go classy and pamper your palate, rediscover the township’s Street of Festive Walk, a one kilometer dining and culinary strip, the longest in the country to showcase high-end restaurants, bistros and pubs covered in flickering lights. It is a pleasurable destination where food lovers fill their hearts with some of the world’s most expensive cuisines and classy dining experience all in one unforgetable visit.

Pleasure, leisure and business converge perfectly with two of the most-anticipated international hotels in the township – Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Courtyard by Marriot. Meet up with your clients and guests while being pampered in a classy ambiance where first-class hospitality, comfort and gracious service gives you the best time of your life.

Whatever you aspire and look forward to experience, Iloilo Business Park is more than just a lifestyle business township, it is where the best of life mixed with the passion of Iloilo’s cultural past, a vibrant perspective of leisure and tourism that creates a new story to tell – the heartfelt experience for classy, grandeur and memorable often starts to define the Ilonggo lifestyle most of us are dreaming to see and explore. Iloilo City have what it takes to bring leisure and pleasure to a higher level with Iloilo Business Park.

Explore the brightest and most promising township in Western Visayas now. For exciting information, call us at (033) 330-3462, check us onlinehttp://www.iloilobusinesspark.ph or visit our Showroom at the upper ground floor of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Live your way on Top at The Palladium

July 6, 2015Uncategorizedcondo amenities, condominium, Iloilo Business Park, Iloilo City condominiums real, Iloilo City condominiums real estate, Iloilo real estate, Megaworld Corporation, the palladiummegaworldibp Leave a comment

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Are you ambitious, goal-driven and confident? Then, The Palladium must be the perfect residential tower where you can start living and build your dreams.

The Palladium elevates to a higher pedestal as the region’s tallest tower with 22 floors, a symbol of power and success while living a great life in Iloilo Business Park. Named after the rarest metallic element of the Earth, The Palladium fits the personality of thrill-seekers and those that appreciate the view of a vibrant city like Iloilo. For top executives and frequent vacationers living in the tower, it is a personification of their pride, perseverance and passion to be on top of everything they aspire. Nature lovers and those who appreciate ecology will surely find their perfect respite in the tower’s multi-level 4 sky gardens replicating a real rain forest. The tower’s amenity level on the 3^rd floor have all the exclusive amenities of a high-life for the chosen few with infinity pool, outdoor spa, kiddie pool and pocket gardens. On the topmost floor lies the stunningly exclusive Penthouse Loft Units that takes visual command of a lifestyle for the royalty.

The Palladium is part of the residential district of Iloilo Business Park, Megaworld Corporation’s largest business and commercial township outside Luzon with 72-hectare property expansion and interconnected to the bustling economy of Iloilo City. The township is located at the old airport in Mandurriao district.

Live your way on top of the new lifestyle trend and invest for a promising future. Call us at (033) 330-3462, check us online http://www.iloilobusinesspark.ph or visit our Showroom at the upper ground floor of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Sparkling lifestyle at Lafayette Park Square

July 6, 2015Uncategorizedaffordable living, city of love, classy, condo amenities, condominiums, Iloilo Business Park, Iloilo City condominiums real estate, Iloilo real estate, residential towermegaworldibp Leave a comment

A sweet life is all we need to make the most of everything we desire. Lafayette Park Square is more than just a vintage-designed condominium tower as part of the residential district of Iloilo Business Park, the largest 72- hectare business township developed by Megaworld Corporation in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. For most of it, it is a prized home for aspiring residents and condominium buyers.

Lafayette Park Square is a distinct residential tower that gorgeously depicts French and Spanish architectural design, a glimpse of European lifestyle that gives you exclusive access to the high-end conveniences of Iloilo Business Park. With 16 floors and 316 total condo units, the tower is set to create a “sweet impression” for those who enjoy the beauty of their investment, upscale lifestyle and amenities. Lifestyle-wise, Lafayette Park Square is even more appealing with its elegant amenities. For ultimate leisure, it boasts with Swimming Pool, Pool Lounge, Kiddie Pool, Jacuzzi, Fitness Gym, Reading Nook and Garden. For business meetings and events, there’s a spacious Function Room. Daycare and Children’s Play area takes care of the kids while their parents are busy with work or meetings.

The tower’s mezzanine floor is intended for retail space and parking slots. The residential lobby and retails shops are located at the ground floor. Condominium units available in the tower vary from Studio, Executive Studio, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom to Three Bedroom.

Lafayette Park Square evokes romance, passion and a vision for the classic with its vintage concept, giving residents a chance to experience the ambiance of the past and fusion of modern lifestyle. For those longing for the “sweet life,” the tower is more than just a home, it is a penultimate definition of the “suite life” where luxury, sophistication and exclusivity harmoniously converge.

Find out how we can elevate your lifestyle, call us at (033) 330-3462, check us online http://www.iloilobusinesspark.ph or visit our Showroom at the upper ground floor of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Great Amenities, The Palladium Luxury

July 3, 2015Uncategorizedcondo amenities, condominium, Iloilo Business Park, Iloilo City condominiums real, Iloilo City condominiums real estate, Iloilo real estate, infinity pool, Megaworld Corporation, the palladiummegaworldibp Leave a comment

The Palladium is considered as the tallest residential tower in Western Visayas with 22 floors set to rise in Iloilo Business Park, a 72-hectare higly-urbane business and commercial complex in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Named after the rarest metallic element of the earth, The Palladium is a condominium tower fit only for the lifestyle of the chosen few and those who believe they are on top of the lifestyle trend.

To elevate further its elegance and sophistication, the tower offer “Great Amenities” in the 3^rd Floor Amenity Deck that investors should look ahead upon living in The Palladium:

Infinity Pool. If you want grand and great pleasure, The Palladium’s very own Infinity Pool provides unobtrusive view of vibrant Iloilo City while taking a swim and enjoying your leisure time with friends, loved ones and family. It’s like living in a luxury hotel with the benefit of residence. It is surrounded by shade of greens and nearby pocket gardens to give you a close-to-nature appeal. The In-pool Lounge and Open Bench nearby provides relief and relaxation when you want to embrace the sun or view the night sky during an early evening swimming.
Kiddie Pool. Kids will have their own pool to swim and enjoy complete with facilities and scenery to make their leisure moments enjoyable.
Day Care. Living in The Palladium can be stress-free for parents especially for young families. Children and kids can have a “play-time” place while parents are busy having a busy schedule for meetings, acquaintances, work and shopping in nearby malls and retails shops in the community.
Outdoor Spa. If you want to take a ultimate relaxation route while living in this high-end tower, head on to the Open Spa where residents will be pampered and rejuvenated. The ambiance will give you a space to breathe and enjoy body massage surrounded by shade of greens.
Outdoor Dining Area. Sit and dine with your friends, families and guests in the tower’s Open Dining Area where you can chat, converge and spend quality time together.
Modern Fitness Gym and Outdoor Fitness Area. Staying fit and healthy is always a pleasure in The Palladium with the tower’s very own Fitness Gym. Flex your muscles and enjoy your day while viewing the bustling city-scape from inside or outside the gym.
Function Hall. Bringing your business associates and guests elsewhere isn’t a problem anymore while living in The Palladium. The tower’s spacious Function Hall will provide a place where you can meet and converse with your business associates in a modern state-of-the-art location.
Another important recreational space in the tower is the Children’s Playground where kids can play around and stay entertained throughout the day.
Main Lobby. It’s the welcoming ambiance and first impression that lasts while living in The Palladium with the tower’s main lobby. Designed to impress and establish a chic modern interior appeal, the Main Lobby will serve as the major meeting place of residents and guests of the residential tower.
Sky Garden. Probably the most luxurious condominium amenity introduced in Western Visayas, The Palladium have four sky gardens in located in the balconies of 7^th, 14^th and two in the 22^nd floor (north wing and south wing balconies). The Sky Gardens is a gorgeous replication of a rain forest shaded by greens and trees suited for relaxation. It is one way to meditate, get close to nature and experience pure luxury.

Also, The Palladium is the first to in the region offer various types of Loft Penthouse Unit in the tower’s topmost floor with wider space and picturesque view of the city. Aside from the usual condominium units such as Studio, Executive Studio, One-Bedroom, Two-Bedroom, the various types of Loft Units are by far the most high-end offering for condo living in Iloilo Business Park.

Life is a reflection of beauty and class when you choose to live in The Palladium. Invest something “priceless” at Iloilo Business Park. Let us know what you think. Call us (033) 330-3462 – 65, visit us online at http://www.iloilobusinesspark.ph or check out our showroom located at the upper ground level of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

ILOILO BUSINESS PARK

Megaworld's 72-hectare high-end township in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Philippines