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Linguine
September 24th, 2010, 07:47 AM
courtesy SUV111....


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5017494595_d3fc5bf919_b.jpg

Sleepwalker
September 24th, 2010, 07:51 AM
^^That's the way....Aha! Aha!...I like it!...Aha! Aha! :banana::banana::banana:

Hope one from you mga Migs, can post some photos of the site...Salamat nga damu! :cheers:

Linguine
September 24th, 2010, 08:01 AM
Teaser.....


Baw natandaan mo gid migs ba ... :) this is what i can share anay ... got this as im riding a jeep this morning... censya indi gid mayo angle and wala gid na cover ang the whole fenced area .. :) Good Morning Bacolod City !!!

Rumored Ayala BPO Site ... Talisay City

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/sscA.jpg?t=1285040030


courtesy greenflare...

Sleepwalker
September 24th, 2010, 08:05 AM
Salamat nga damu, Sir Linguine...With Verdana, Avida and Amaia as neighbors, this will become another bussiness center for Bacolod... :cheers:

Linguine
September 24th, 2010, 08:07 AM
^^That's the way....Aha! Aha!...I like it!...Aha! Aha! :banana::banana::banana:

Hope one from you mga Migs, can post some photos of the site...Salamat nga damu! :cheers:


Sure migo, that's the invite for SSC-Bacolod for the groundbreaking next week, we'll just wait for the pics and maybe the rendering too....:).....only a maximum of 3 from SSC are invited, SUV, Sugarfairy and pomperadz.....:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Linguine
September 24th, 2010, 08:08 AM
Salamat nga damu, Sir Linguine...With Verdana, Avida and Amaia as neighbors, this will become another bussiness center for Bacolod... :cheers:


Daghang salamat man bai...:okay:..:D...

Henz
September 24th, 2010, 12:11 PM
guys, i think this is a duplicate thread already..

please check this out;

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1105369

SUV111
September 24th, 2010, 12:17 PM
i think we should make use of this one than the previous thread made by @fly :)

national guard
September 24th, 2010, 10:57 PM
^^ I agree.
based on the Ayala Land invite, the name of this project is Ayala NorthPoint Techno Hub.:)

SUV111
September 26th, 2010, 01:07 PM
dalawang tulog na lang

bacolodchamp
September 26th, 2010, 05:59 PM
RENDERING

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7890/bacolod.jpg

SUV111
September 27th, 2010, 11:05 AM
^^ this is nt the official design...we'll check it tomorrow the final design :) hehehehe

Linguine
September 27th, 2010, 12:13 PM
dalawang tulog na lang



Baw may countdown pa...hehe...remember ko dayon ang countdown sa opening sa McDo Lacson sang 1992 if I remember right.....very much awaited event man to kay the first McDo daan....:cheers1:.....:banana::banana::banana:

SUV111
September 27th, 2010, 12:43 PM
isang tulog na lang :) hehehehehe tomorrow is the day :) yahoo off ako :)

dandman
September 27th, 2010, 10:06 PM
guys i've been following this and the Bacolod thread and I really appreciate all your inputs and photos......keeps me abreast of what's going on in our beloved city/province.

especially interested to get more info. on this Ayala Technohub groundbreaking...for I own a property at Ayala North Point...but i'm currently here in Los Angeles......so i get my updates from you guys.....

salamat gid sa inyo tanan!!!

Linguine
September 28th, 2010, 03:35 AM
guys i've been following this and the Bacolod thread and I really appreciate all your inputs and photos......keeps me abreast of what's going on in our beloved city/province.

especially interested to get more info. on this Ayala Technohub groundbreaking...for I own a property at Ayala North Point...but i'm currently here in Los Angeles......so i get my updates from you guys.....

salamat gid sa inyo tanan!!!


Welcome to the thread @dandman, three of our Bacolod-based SSCers will be attending the Ayala Technohub groundbreaking today, just follow this thread for updates....salamat man and hope you could also join us in the Bacolod main thread....good day...:)

SUV111
September 28th, 2010, 08:50 AM
AYALA NORTHPOINT TECHNOHUB

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5032619248_7977ed73db_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/5032619462_97fb88f01d_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5032619716_1fdc790690_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5031999185_85a0f128ab_z.jpg

Linguine
September 28th, 2010, 09:19 AM
^^

at last....thanks migo SUV......:applause::applause:....:cheers1:....:banana::banana::banana:

national guard
September 28th, 2010, 10:06 AM
posted by SUV111
( from the main thread )
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5032677034_feeed3c071_b.jpg

Ayala Land Breaks Ground for Talisay BPO Campus


Sept 28, 2010 -- Ayala Land, Inc. broke ground today for its first Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) campus in the city of Talisay, Negros Occidental. The Ayala North Point TechnoHub is envisioned to be a fully-integrated Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled services community designed for 24x7 operations.

When completed, the campus will consist of several BPO facilities with a total gross leasable area (GLA) of approximately 40,000 square meters, supported by a retail component on the ground floor of each office building, all within a 215-hecatare property that Ayala Land is developing in the city.

“Talisay is one of the major growth centers Ayala Land would like to have a strong presence in,” said Ayala Land senior vice president Marivic Anonuevo.
We are encouraged by the support of the Talisay city government units and our partner, the Lacson family, in facilitating the early start of this project.”

According to Anonuevo, this project brings the success of the company’s existing environment-friendly developments such as the UP-AyalaLand TechnoHub in Quezon City and One Evotech in NUVALI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, to the Talisay community.

The initial phase of the project will involve the construction of the first 2-storey building with approximately 4,500 square meters of GLA. It is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2011.

Upon completion, the development is expected to generate more than 15,000 jobs for the local community from the BPO offices, retail establishments and support maintenance services.

national guard
September 28th, 2010, 10:09 AM
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5032677034_feeed3c071_b.jpg
pic courtesy of SUV111

RENDERING

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7890/bacolod.jpg

^^ this is nt the official design...we'll check it tomorrow the final design :) hehehehe

Korek ka guid migo SUV! Ayala did change the design.:)

national guard
September 28th, 2010, 10:29 AM
posted by SUV111
( from the main thread )

site plan of Ayala Retail and BPO project

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5032620672_8f3e1dc9bf_b.jpg

Linguine
September 28th, 2010, 11:21 AM
^^


Puede gid nila mahampangan ang ila plans kag designs kay kalapad sang area.....:cheers::banana::banana:

greenflare
September 28th, 2010, 11:34 AM
^^ The place is so huge ... kadamo sang blocks na may label "Future BPO Developments" ..! ... :banana::banana::banana: :cheers:

Christendom
September 28th, 2010, 11:50 AM
^^


Puede gid nila mahampangan ang ila plans kag designs kay kalapad sang area.....:cheers::banana::banana:

yup mig,,,it is a BIG BIG Central Business District - AYALA NORTHPOINT BUSINESS DISTRICT...:banana:

SUV111
September 28th, 2010, 03:16 PM
yup mig,,,it is a BIG BIG Central Business District - AYALA NORTHPOINT BUSINESS DISTRICT...:banana:

hahahahaha!!!! its difficult to fill in the 125 hectares land area of AYALA in Negros migs :) I even asked miss anonuevo kung may condos...sabat niya lang kalapad sang AYALA sa Bacolod...indi mag layo na mabutang sila once the demand is there na :)

Linguine
September 28th, 2010, 04:13 PM
hahahahaha!!!! its difficult to fill in the 125 hectares land area of AYALA in Negros migs :) I even asked miss anonuevo kung may condos...sabat niya lang kalapad sang AYALA sa Bacolod...indi mag layo na mabutang sila once the demand is there na :)


Hehe....everything comes in their proper time ah....wala man ta ya gadali....:D

Christendom
September 28th, 2010, 08:49 PM
hahahahaha!!!! its difficult to fill in the 125 hectares land area of AYALA in Negros migs :) I even asked miss anonuevo kung may condos...sabat niya lang kalapad sang AYALA sa Bacolod...indi mag layo na mabutang sila once the demand is there na :)

tawa man ko bah...for me,,,series of development na siguro ah...:)

bacolodchamp
October 15th, 2010, 11:01 AM
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/ayala3.jpg?t=1286855447

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Oct 12,2010

Photos by greenflare
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/ayala2-1.jpg?t=1286855555

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/ayala1.jpg?t=1286855597

greenflare
October 21st, 2010, 05:07 AM
Ayala Technohub Campus Updates (10/19/2010)

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/ayala10.jpg?t=1287630067

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/ayala11.jpg?t=1287629952

bacolodchamp
October 21st, 2010, 08:01 AM
^^thanks @greenflare for the update...looking at how fast the construction phase is, hopefully it will be finished before the year ends

national guard
October 21st, 2010, 08:16 AM
^^ Sorry to disappoint you migs, but it will be finished by the FIRST QUARTER OF 2011.:)

The initial phase of the project will involve the construction of the first 2-storey building with approximately 4,500 square meters of GLA. It is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2011.

But who knows, basi mag-change of plans ang Ayala and it'll be finished earlier?:)

Linguine
October 21st, 2010, 08:25 AM
^^


Thanks sa updates migo greenflare.....nice to see na kadasig sang ila obra....:okay:...:banana::banana:

bacolodchamp
October 21st, 2010, 08:31 AM
^^ Sorry to disappoint you migs, but it will be finished by the FIRST QUARTER OF 2011.:)

The initial phase of the project will involve the construction of the first 2-storey building with approximately 4,500 square meters of GLA. It is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2011.

But who knows, basi mag-change of plans ang Ayala and it'll be finished earlier?:)

^^oooops...why am i such in a hurry? hehehe. after it is finished, the next question will be, what company is gonna occupy it?

greenflare
October 21st, 2010, 08:46 AM
^^thanks @greenflare for the update...looking at how fast the construction phase is, hopefully it will be finished before the year ends

^^


Thanks sa updates migo greenflare.....nice to see na kadasig sang ila obra....:okay:...:banana::banana:

welcome guys .. :)

^^oooops...why am i such in a hurry? hehehe. after it is finished, the next question will be, what company is gonna occupy it?

i remember @suv said that the reason why they made the first building two storey only because "someone" wants the project be finished the soonest possible... i guess this "someone" knew of the soon to be tenant of this building.. :)

national guard
October 22nd, 2010, 06:33 AM
^^ ESEP...ESEP!:nuts::lol::lol::lol:
Or maybe, this "someone" is the one who'll occupy this building actually!:)

Calling migo SUV, share man dira sa amon abi ang HH ( or it's not HH 'nymore?:D) of the future occupants of this first building? http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/nationalguard_ssc/avatars/51.gif

greenflare
October 22nd, 2010, 11:17 AM
^^ mmm there's a big possibility migs ... hehe if so..., Then the next question is "Who is this Someone" ??? ... :D:D esep2x again .. :D

SUV111
October 22nd, 2010, 03:40 PM
^^ ESEP...ESEP!:nuts::lol::lol::lol:
Or maybe, this "someone" is the one who'll occupy this building actually!:)

Calling migo SUV, share man dira sa amon abi ang HH ( or it's not HH 'nymore?:D) of the future occupants of this first building? http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/nationalguard_ssc/avatars/51.gif

^^ mmm there's a big possibility migs ... hehe if so..., Then the next question is "Who is this Someone" ??? ... :D:D esep2x again .. :D

there were clues given to us actually, an ayala owned call center and a partner of ayala in bpo business.....

Linguine
November 5th, 2010, 05:27 PM
Ayala Northpoint Techno Hub update....


http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af351/linguine16/IMG_4139.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af351/linguine16/IMG_4138.jpg

Christendom
November 8th, 2010, 03:48 AM
^^nice,,,it is a big big project...nakakaabang...good for talisay city...development is not concentrated in bacolod alone but provincewide...:)

Linguine
November 8th, 2010, 06:53 AM
^^

I agree migs, una pa take off ang Talisay, madason siguro ang Silay ah.....galing daw wala pa gid bati a ang ila planned ecozone......

bacolodchamp
November 9th, 2010, 12:24 PM
interesting column.....:)


Ayala to Boost Talisay as New Growth Center

* Negros Opinion
* Rolly Espina
* The Monitor

November 9, 2010

Sometimes, we often fail to notice rumors and plans that could affect major changes in our environment. And I think one of these things we had overlooked is the plan by Ayala Corporation to convert Talisay City into a new growth center outside of Bacolod City.

And, I suppose Mayor Eric Saratan is the most eager to see the Ayala dream materialize.

One tip was the fact that Saratan is eager to sponsor the training of Talisay’s qualified candidate for training in IT. That plan should virtually assure Talisay’s organizedmanpower entry into the proposed call centers Ayala intends to put up in Talisay City.

True, the original vision of Bacolod officials was the conversion of Talisay into a residential surburbs of Bacolod City. But it has grown faster than had been anticipated. And the cooperative program of the local officials sort of convinced Ayala that all their future investments will become more profitable if poured into Talisay City.

Silay City already has one call center. And Talisay, if present plans of Ayala will hold true, reportedly may soon find itself clogged by seven such call centers.

That could drown out Bacolod which is already suffering from a dearth of call center agents. Some local agents have gravitated to Manila. Thus, we also have virtually almost 30 percent of those now employed by Bacolod call centers are from Iloilo and other nearby provinces.

This phenomenon has convinced Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. to take advantage of some 20,000 call center agents to accelerate the Provincial call center training program at the Paglaum Sports Complex.

It surprised me. I never had known that the program had been started during the term of former Governor Isidro Zayco, now Kabankalan Mayor.

And the thing that struck me was the fact that a Bacolod call center intends to put up another branch in Kabankalan City. The reason — they know of Ayala’s plan to put up several centers in Talisay City.

And they are also aware that Kabankalan City intends to spend the necessary amount for the training of their "scholars" in English proficiency by the provincial training center at Paglaum.

Incidentally, Chief of Staff Jose Ma. Valencia is the one in charge of the program. And he is determined that per instruction of Gov. Marañon as many local government units and non-government organizations invest in the training program to assure that more Negrenses can avail of the potential employment by call centers.

But for the immediate future, we have ourselves trained on Talisay City and what Ayala intends to do with their investments there. And, by the looks of it, Talisay may soon rival Bacolod City.

But, I have noticed that the first non-government organization to have taken advantage of the provincial training program was Provincial Board member Miller Serondo. He is also president of the Northern Negros Planters associated. And the Board had reportedly signed memorandum of agreement with Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. to send several of their qualified candidates for training at the provincial center at Paglaum Stadium.

Incidentally, that training center is one of the best equipped in the province. It boasts of air-conditioned room for computers as well as an air conditioned dormitory where trainees from outside of Bacolod may stay at the average of only P500 per student per month.

I shall report soon on gains by the province from the program. And, yes, another group which is ready to sign another MOA with the provincial government is the Fabricanian Association, headed by Mrs. Joy Sato, the president.

The Fabricanian officials were enthusiastic to take up the cudgels for the program of the provincial government. For them it represents the hope that many talented youth of the barangay will be eligibly trained for employment by call centers.

In short, that’s the good news for Negros Occidental.*


http://www.ndb-online.com/nov0910/monitor


kanami pero indi lang ta mag palak ah.....mahulat lang ta kon ara na gid...:D

^^did i get it right? SEVEN call centers???

Linguine
November 10th, 2010, 09:35 AM
^^did i get it right? SEVEN call centers???



yes migo champ, that's according to Mr. Espina, noted and respected columnist of Visayan Daily Star and Negros Daily Bulletin......pero indi lang ta mag palak ah, patupaon ta anay before kita mag :banana:......:D

Christendom
November 11th, 2010, 11:10 AM
^^

I agree migs, una pa take off ang Talisay, madason siguro ang Silay ah.....galing daw wala pa gid bati a ang ila planned ecozone......

gani mig...sige lang kun diin lang da mauna sa ila...^^ti mig ma expand pa gid gali ang iban nga mga call centers from bacolod didto sa kabankalan city,,,siguro ang H.U.B. BPO sa kabankalan is doing well gid...na challenge man guro ang iban nga mag-expand pa gid didto...:)

national guard
November 16th, 2010, 08:20 PM
yes migo champ, that's according to Mr. Espina, noted and respected columnist of Visayan Daily Star and Negros Daily Bulletin......pero indi lang ta mag palak ah, patupaon ta anay before kita mag :banana:......:D

I so agree!:okay:

Here's my own "version" Sir:D: pero indi lang ta mag palak ah, patupaon ta anay before kita mag pinalakpak!:lol:

greenflare
November 24th, 2010, 02:54 AM
11/24/2010 Update ...

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/ayala2.jpg?t=1290561564

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/ayala1.jpg?t=1290561725

Linguine
November 24th, 2010, 08:37 AM
^^



:okay:.....they're moving fast......:banana::banana:

national guard
December 3rd, 2010, 03:16 PM
^^It's already 9 days since the last pic updates were taken.:)
Any updates peeps?
I'm sure, dasig guid ni ang pag-construct sang Ayala.:)

SUV111
December 3rd, 2010, 03:37 PM
^^It's already 9 days since the last pic updates were taken.:)
Any updates peeps?
I'm sure, dasig guid ni ang pag-construct sang Ayala.:)

tomorrow i will be in ayala, cebu called up to invite me for their party for the media people...i might get a chance to take photos :)

national guard
December 3rd, 2010, 03:49 PM
^^ thanks in advance migs.:)
Can't wait for the Ayala pix tomorrow!:banana::banana::banana:

Linguine
December 3rd, 2010, 03:50 PM
tomorrow i will be in ayala, cebu called up to invite me for their party for the media people...i might get a chance to take photos :)



:okay:...:banana::banana::banana:

national guard
December 3rd, 2010, 03:59 PM
^^

http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/nationalguard_ssc/069.gifhttp://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/nationalguard_ssc/069.gifhttp://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/nationalguard_ssc/069.gif

SUV111
December 3rd, 2010, 04:04 PM
:okay:...:banana::banana::banana:

^^

http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/nationalguard_ssc/069.gifhttp://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/nationalguard_ssc/069.gifhttp://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/nationalguard_ssc/069.gif

i will try to drop by the area though the party is not in Ayala... :) hehehehe

Linguine
December 16th, 2010, 06:46 AM
repost, courtesy greenflare....


Final Render

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/Renders%20and%20Sinage%20etc/ayala3.jpg?t=1292470158

Updates ... 12/16/2010

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/tayala1.jpg?t=1292468474

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/tayala2.jpg?t=1292470107

national guard
December 16th, 2010, 07:00 AM
^^ That's Building 1 fast taking shape!:okay:

SUV111
December 16th, 2010, 05:02 PM
^^ That's Building 1 fast taking shape!:okay:

and its well shaping up :) though low still it looks nice...may class :)

bacolodchamp
January 4th, 2011, 06:10 AM
Ayala Technohub Campus bldg 1, Talisay City .... Update 01/04/2011

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/ssc_ayala.jpg?t=1294110891

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/ssc_ayala1.jpg?t=1294111150

^^

SUV111
January 4th, 2011, 04:52 PM
sprawling and massive :) well built structure :)

bacolodchamp
January 4th, 2011, 06:11 PM
^^built to last for centuries migo. that's how bullish ayala on us. hehe :banana::banana::banana:

Fly2Bacolod
January 17th, 2011, 04:13 AM
any updates? :)

greenflare
January 19th, 2011, 10:53 AM
Ayala Technohub Bldg1 Update ... 01/19/2011

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/Business%20and%20Industry/ayalapano2.jpg?t=1295429391

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/Business%20and%20Industry/ayalapano1.jpg?t=1295429888

Linguine
January 19th, 2011, 01:15 PM
^^

Wow, finishing na....:cheers1:..:banana::banana:

SUV111
January 19th, 2011, 02:56 PM
^^

Wow, finishing na....:cheers1:..:banana::banana:

dali na lang tito :0 hehehehehe

greenflare
February 8th, 2011, 09:32 AM
New ground movements in front of the Ayala 1st BPO building

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/sscayala1.jpg?t=1297141995

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/sscayala7.jpg?t=1297142425

greenflare
February 8th, 2011, 09:33 AM
dp

SUV111
February 26th, 2011, 03:33 PM
Ayala Technohub Update

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5479005326_b227ab7fff_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5479003478_161095866d_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5479002472_5c1984484f_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5478402023_69d909553a_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5479003828_76aa66b24b_b.jpg

jayjay6100
February 26th, 2011, 10:28 PM
Ang Ayala gahingagaw man ho.

frio
February 27th, 2011, 01:50 AM
looks like ayala is building an empire in the whole archipelago... they're already making their presence felt in almost every corner of the country... i hope competitors would see this and bring construction boom to the next level...

Christendom
February 27th, 2011, 05:00 AM
a city within a city- ayala northpoint...starting from residential community - via IT community -to retail strip community - and more more to come in another future...the huge vacant lot is waiting but parang i can't wait to happen it...:):lol:

Fly2Bacolod
February 28th, 2011, 03:57 AM
big developments are spreading around Metro Bacolod.. :okay:

greenflare
March 2nd, 2011, 07:43 AM
Ayala Technohub (1st bldg) Update ... 03/02/2011

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/ayanew11.jpg?t=1299044771

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/ayanew5.jpg?t=1299045069

facade strucure is already forming !!! (left side of the bldg facing Trafalgar square).. :cheers::banana:

greenflare
March 2nd, 2011, 07:47 AM
dp

SUV111
March 2nd, 2011, 08:38 AM
Ayala Technohub (1st bldg) Update ... 03/02/2011

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/ayanew11.jpg?t=1299044771

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/ayanew5.jpg?t=1299045069

facade strucure is already forming !!! (left side of the bldg facing Trafalgar square).. :cheers::banana:

waswas bugsay talisay

bacolodchamp
March 2nd, 2011, 04:33 PM
^^nga amigs? gabaha sa talisay nga mabugsay gid? :lol::lol::lol:

Fly2Bacolod
March 3rd, 2011, 05:00 AM
can't wait for the lifestyle center of Ayala NorthPoint. :nuts:

thesugarfairy
March 3rd, 2011, 05:40 AM
^^nga amigs? gabaha sa talisay nga mabugsay gid? :lol::lol::lol:

^^ Hahahahaha overflowing guid bala migo... joke... Overflowing sang Developments ang Talisay... :)

can't wait for the lifestyle center of Ayala NorthPoint. :nuts:

^^ Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee too... :)

Linguine
March 3rd, 2011, 06:08 AM
can't wait for the lifestyle center of Ayala NorthPoint. :nuts:

:okay:....:cheers1:

jayjay6100
March 4th, 2011, 12:55 AM
^^nga amigs? gabaha sa talisay nga mabugsay gid? :lol::lol::lol:

Hahahaha.para magrhyme lang. Dali ta na kapuyon sang bugsay.Wahaha

Linguine
March 4th, 2011, 05:41 AM
Hahahaha.para magrhyme lang. Dali ta na kapuyon sang bugsay.Wahaha


wala na uso ang bugsay mig, pambot na subong....:lol::lol::lol:

SUV111
March 5th, 2011, 04:32 AM
wala na uso ang bugsay mig, pambot na subong....:lol::lol::lol:

hahahahahaha ga sibad :)

c6josh
March 5th, 2011, 05:26 AM
ara na gid ya! tani sige-sige nagid ang pag develop nila sang property, hopefully ma tapos ang first building, they'll start another and then another...but the most exciting for me will be the ayala strip mall. if everything will turn up right I believe Ayala also plans for an ayala mall hehehe...

Linguine
March 5th, 2011, 06:00 AM
ara na gid ya! tani sige-sige nagid ang pag develop nila sang property, hopefully ma tapos ang first building, they'll start another and then another...but the most exciting for me will be the ayala strip mall. if everything will turn up right I believe Ayala also plans for an ayala mall hehehe...


That's what everybody is waiting for migo, mahulat lang ta kay eventually may ara gid na....:)

thesugarfairy
March 6th, 2011, 05:31 PM
^^ I cant wait for June/July... :)

Linguine
March 7th, 2011, 04:19 AM
^^ I cant wait for June/July... :)


same here mig.....:)

jayjay6100
March 7th, 2011, 07:13 AM
Sensational!Indi man magpaulihi ang Ayala!

greenflare
March 9th, 2011, 10:46 AM
Updates ... 03/09/2011

Facade

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/newpics12.jpg?t=1299663525

Rear end

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/newpics8.jpg?t=1299663597

Side view

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/newpics9.jpg?t=1299663638

greenflare
March 9th, 2011, 10:51 AM
More Updates ...

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/newpics10.jpg?t=1299663791

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/newpics13.jpg?t=1299663836

Linguine
March 9th, 2011, 12:33 PM
^^

Kalapad pa sang bakante, a lot more room for development...:cheers::cheers::banana::banana:

thesugarfairy
March 9th, 2011, 05:09 PM
^^ Yes tito... Imagine... Ayala NorthPoint Estates (as what Ayala NorthPoint's name will become soon, once ma integrate na nila ang Retail, Commercial and Technohub developments nila) is a sprawling 220 Hectares of Land and is still GROWING every year as they are planning to purchase additional Land that will connect them to the future Access Road to the BSA... :)

Linguine
March 10th, 2011, 05:04 AM
^^ Yes tito... Imagine... Ayala NorthPoint Estates (as what Ayala NorthPoint's name will become soon, once ma integrate na nila ang Retail, Commercial and Technohub developments nila) is a sprawling 220 Hectares of Land and is still GROWING every year as they are planning to purchase additional Land that will connect them to the future Access Road to the BSA... :)



:okay:....:cheers1:

jayjay6100
March 10th, 2011, 02:41 PM
Gapahibalo Lang sila nga long term ang ila investment sa Talisay.Stage by stage nga lang

thesugarfairy
March 11th, 2011, 07:49 AM
^^ Korek migs.. IT IS WELL MASTERPLANNED... No room for Mistakes kay man WALA GIN-DALIAN (Hindi Mindali)... :)

greenflare
March 12th, 2011, 09:46 AM
^^ maka hawat2x kon ano gid na BPO company ang ma occupy sang 1st building .. :)

SUV111
March 12th, 2011, 11:50 AM
AYALA NEGROS

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5518213397_e4c54003bf_b.jpg

Linguine
March 12th, 2011, 01:01 PM
^^
Wow, nice aerial, Ayala Northpoint Technohub Campus and Trafalgar Square seems just near each other from this pic....

SUV111
March 12th, 2011, 01:48 PM
^^
Wow, nice aerial, Ayala Northpoint Technohub Campus and Trafalgar Square seems just near each other from this pic....

when everything is done, siguro daw indi na gid na siya ma recognize if without a caption :) nami nami gid na da mahuman na :)

underoath
March 14th, 2011, 11:31 AM
AYALA NEGROS

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5518213397_e4c54003bf_b.jpg

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

bacolodchamp
March 16th, 2011, 11:56 AM
^^what's the name of the river that cuts through it? very scenic place with lots of greens. hope ayala will forge a joint undertaking with the talisay government to develop the river for purposes of tourism. that would be awesome.

Linguine
March 16th, 2011, 03:14 PM
^^what's the name of the river that cuts through it? very scenic place with lots of greens. hope ayala will forge a joint undertaking with the talisay government to develop the river for purposes of tourism. that would be awesome.


I think thats Matab-ang river migo, paki confirm lang doc...:)

bacolodchamp
March 29th, 2011, 06:09 PM
^^ahhh....matab-ang river it is..thanks sir....:)

anyway, here's a repost from the main thread

Ist Building Facade

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/sscnewpic9.jpg?t=1301387246

Rearmost side

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/sscnewpic8.jpg?t=1301387541

View from the highway

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/sscnewpic5.jpg?t=1301388162

Linguine
March 30th, 2011, 03:47 AM
repost ko lang mga migs ang rendering...


RENDERING

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7890/bacolod.jpg

bacolodchamp
April 2nd, 2011, 11:42 AM
Ayala Land unveiling integrated community


The country’s leading developer, Ayala Land launches yet another integrated, master-planned and mixed-use community in Negros Occidental, a press release from the firm said.

Known for its master-planned communities the likes of the Makati Business District, Bonifacio Global City, Nuvali in Laguna and the Cebu Business Park, Ayala Land is set to unveil North Point at Talisay City tonight, a press release from the firm said.

Recognized as the choice residential address in Negros, with the communities of Ayala North Point, Verdana Homes Plantazionne and Verdana Homes Asyana already in place, North Point will soon have even more components to make it a truly mixed-use community, the press release also said.

More options for affordable living will be available with Avida Village North Point and Amaia Scapes North Point. To offer the complete live-work-play convenience, a BPO campus starting with Ayala North Point Technohub, a PEZA-registered IT Park, is also being developed. And to serve the needs of the growing community, a retail area will soon rise within the community.

This emerging 200-hectare master-planned estate will have a full-line of residential villages, plus commercial buildings, a retail center, landscaped parks and educational facilities, the press release said.

Today, Ayala Land showcases this developments with open house activities and tours for Verdana Homes Asyana, Avida Village North Point and Amaia Scapes North Point. In the evening, North Point will be formally launched in a grand fête along Gen. Aniceto Lacson Ave., it added.*

@dark spirit
April 3rd, 2011, 06:01 AM
AYALA TECHNOHUB
1/9 buildings

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5582410480_f5b47b8c1f_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5582410294_63e81a492d_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5581821827_5c6c1472b8_b.jpg
------------------------------------------
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Linguine
April 4th, 2011, 03:28 AM
1st 'fully integrated' Ayala Land community launched in Negros


Monday, April 4, 2011

RECOGNIZING Negros Occidental as a key growth area in Western Visayas, leading real estate developer Ayala Land formally launched the region’s first “fully-integrated and master-planned community” dubbed Ayala North Point (ANP) last April 2 in Talisay City.

Ayala Land head for Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) Emilio Tumbocon said “creating integrated mixed-used communities is essential to our expansion plans. These developments incorporate commercial, residential, retail and office spaces which complement each other to provide a live-work-play convenience for the community.”

This fully integrated community, located in a 215-hectare prime land amid the bustling cities of Bacolod and Silay, features themed residential and commercial developments that “make up a robust business district and growth center” expected to “spur economic development and enhance the social landscape in Negros.”

These include the Plantazionne Verdana Homes (PVH), Ayala’s “first affordable subdivision in the VisMin region where the clustered lot design encourages community interaction among families and friends living close to each other. Plantazionne focuses on the needs of families, overseas workers, professionals, entrepreneurs and retirees for a secure and beautiful community.” As of the March 29, 2011 inventory, 586 of its 587 saleable lots were already sold.

Verdana Homes Asyana, on the other hand, is envisioned as a community “for active families and showcases the best of Asian designs through modern Asian architecture. Some 118 of its 247 total lot inventory are still up for grabs through various financing options.

Avida Village is an 18.11-hectare residential development offering house and lot packages with 945 total saleable units. Priced from P1.6 million to P2 million, it targets “young, established and successful Negrenses who want to live in an exclusive community with the ready convenience of buying a house and lot package.”

Amaia Scapes, a sub-land of Avida, “caters to the broad affordable market segment” with its house and lot (H&L) package price ranging from P650,000 to P1.2 million. There are 1,553 total H&L units available through Pag-ibig and other financing schemes.

For the office and commercial component, a BPO campus starting with ANP’s techno hub -- an IT Park that is already registered by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) -- is also being developed, Tumbocon said. Target completion for this two-level structure that has a gross leasable area of 5,000 square meters is on June 2011.

A two-storey building with 13 classrooms for nursery and office areas had also been developed in a 5-hectare lot. “Plans for expansion of this development include a sports complex and auditorium, among others.” There is also a gasoline station with a convenience store as well as other utilities provided within the community.

Tumbocon also committed “to continue to shape Negros’ landscape and to cater to the growing needs of the market in the region.” (CGC)

Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on April 04, 2011.

Linguine
April 4th, 2011, 04:47 AM
Ayala North Point Assured of Sufficient Water and Electricity

By Gil Alfredo B. Severino

Who are the investors in their right minds would locate in an area without sufficient water and electricity supply? Where will the Local Government Units (LGU) learned how to build and run a city?

For investors and LGU governance alike, the 200 hectare Ayala North Point fully integrated, master-planned community in Negros which was launched over the weekend is assured of an all sufficient deep well water sources augmented by the Talisay City Water District, according to its General Manager Therese Borromeo.

Sufficiency of water is a "non-negotiable" basic essential service for the survival of a community, not just a subdivision, composes of Ayala North Point, Verdana Homes, Plantazionne, Verdana Homes Asyana, and soon, the affordable homes of Avida Village North Point and Amaia Scapes North Point.

Water is not just available, Borromeo explained, but that the flood-free Ayala Land North Point Community has excellent "after use water drainage system" which releases water to its vicinity river, "cleaner than the water of these river itself."

Indeed, a microcosm of what a city should be in terms of maintaining ecological balance needed to sustain life, which is the mission of the Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC) which is the "preservation of the environment and the development of the communities we are doing business in."

Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ayala Land, Inc. engaged in integrated property management services including building administration and maintenance, lease administration activities, commercial center and subdivision maintenance, and special technical services.

Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) on the other hand said that as a matter of their social responsibility, the employment component of the Ayala North Point fully integrated master-planned community like any other employment generation entity within its franchise area, is assured electricity supply priority allocation, for as long as Negros is assured of electricity generation supply within the Visayan Grid.

Part of the integrated master-planned community is the construction of the Ayala Land North Point Technohub envisioned to be a fully integrated information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services community backed by several low-rise Business Process Outsourcing facilities with a total gross leasable area (GLA) of about 40,000 square meters.

Other than the Technohub the construction of which is almost done and presently has eight prospective locators therefore projected to generate some 15,000 jobs will be supported by a retail commercial center component near the main entrance of the North Point. Borromeo, while leading the tour of the Technohub and the Ayala low cost Avida Village North Point and Amaia Scapes North Point disclosed that the former is now presidentially proclaimed under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) as the first IT Park outside of Bacolod.

The presence of the Ayala investments in Negros Occidental marks an addition to the regional economic growth through the BPO industry, not just in the Island of Negros but for the entire region as well.*


http://www.ndb-online.com/apr0411/negros-events-news/Ayala+North+Point+Assured+of+Sufficient+Water+and+Electricity

bacolodchamp
April 9th, 2011, 01:32 PM
^^8 locators in 1 building alone and generates 15,000 jobs!!! that's WOW. something that all negrenses should look forward to.:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Linguine
April 20th, 2011, 05:20 AM
[QUOTE=greenflare;76323267]Ayala Tecnohub Campus Update ... Shot a week ago

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5621514268_7ca9c36602_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5620929427_db4a750c49_b.jpg

@dark spirit
April 20th, 2011, 06:35 AM
^^
Building 1 looking really good!:okay:
As what you said Sir LINGUINE, NEXT BUILDING PLEASE!:D

Linguine
April 20th, 2011, 06:50 AM
^^
Building 1 looking really good!:okay:
As what you said Sir LINGUINE, NEXT BUILDING PLEASE!:D


Yeah, seven more to go...(kuno)...hehe...:colgate:

@dark spirit
April 20th, 2011, 06:59 AM
^^
Gani man, to be safe, butangan ta "kuno"!:lol:
Basi bala hambalon ta karon nga nangangarap ng gising!

OK, i'll edit my post, "NEXT SEVEN BUILDINGS PLEASE"!:Dhttp://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/nationalguard_ssc/avatars/whistle.gifhttp://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/nationalguard_ssc/avatars/whistle.gifhttp://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/nationalguard_ssc/avatars/whistle.gif

Linguine
April 22nd, 2011, 08:49 AM
posted by SUV111

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5032677034_feeed3c071_b.jpg


[QUOTE=greenflare;76323267]Ayala Tecnohub Campus Update ... Shot a week ago

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5621514268_7ca9c36602_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5620929427_db4a750c49_b.jpg

greenflare
April 23rd, 2011, 07:24 AM
posted by SUV111

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5032677034_feeed3c071_b.jpg


[QUOTE=greenflare;76323267]Ayala Tecnohub Campus Update ... Shot a week ago

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5621514268_7ca9c36602_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5620929427_db4a750c49_b.jpg

The last time i took a shot of building 1, I tried to go near the facade, but the guard stopped me .. hehe damo2x sa pamangkot ... ti wala ko na lang na kuhaan ang facade eh.. hehe this time siguro almost done na gid sa ...:)

mAiNsTrEaMhunter
April 23rd, 2011, 02:03 PM
wow! maganda at maunlad ang Talisay City nyo lalong-lalo na dahil nandjan ang Ayala! :):okay:

Happy Easter mga migs!

@dark spirit
April 27th, 2011, 09:43 PM
posted by greenflare
(from the main thread)
edited by me!:D

Ayala Technohub Campus Building 1 Update ... 04/27/2011

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/psnew14.jpg?t=1303899163


http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/psnew15.jpg?t=1303899188

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/psnew16.jpg?t=1303899227

Fly2Bacolod
May 9th, 2011, 05:29 AM
^^
can't wait for the next building and for the retail strip... :cheers:

greenflare
May 15th, 2011, 05:30 AM
Updates ... 05/14/2011 from the BUS shots

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/IMG_2761.jpg

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/IMG_2758.jpg

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/IMG_2757.jpg

Works are now concentrated on the interiors thats why only few workers are visible outside...:)

dandman
May 15th, 2011, 08:53 PM
^^ thanks greenflare for always keeping us up to date with what's going (and really appreciate the pictures). I'm based abroad..and I do get all my info. regarding Ayala North Point progress...and Bacolod as a whole, here, and at the other thread.

greenflare
May 16th, 2011, 03:01 AM
^^ You're welcome and its a pleasure @dandman ... :) feel free to join us in the main thread (Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province Thread) , we will be very glad to have you there ...:)

Fly2Bacolod
May 20th, 2011, 04:01 AM
Updates ... 05/14/2011 from the BUS shots

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/IMG_2761.jpg

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/IMG_2758.jpg

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/IMG_2757.jpg

Works are now concentrated on the interiors thats why only few workers are visible outside...:)
^^
thanks for the updates @greenflare... :okay;

joeff
May 20th, 2011, 02:52 PM
@greenflare: Can I ask for the link of Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province Thread 103? Wala b link sa Compiled threads.. =(

Thanks,
Joeff

pomperadz@yahoo.com
May 20th, 2011, 02:58 PM
Feel free to join us sa main bacolod thread migs..:)

here's the link:

Bacolod Main Thread 103 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1383008)

Compiled Bacolod Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1282031&page=602)

joeff
May 20th, 2011, 03:18 PM
Thanks pomperadz!

greenflare
May 20th, 2011, 05:31 PM
^^ Thanks migo pompz for responding to @joeff's query ..:) So there it goes migo @joeff's ...:) feel free to join us there in the main thread ..:)

bacolodchamp
June 13th, 2011, 12:53 PM
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/254285_10150353345353009_396048613008_9973712_7364098_n.jpg
SOURCE: MAYOR SARATAN'S FB

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/253963_10150353350823009_396048613008_9973811_1215390_n.jpg
SOURCE: MAYOR SARATAN'S FB

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250558_10150353346138009_396048613008_9973724_5393987_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253549_10150353347393009_396048613008_9973756_1694417_n.jpg
SOURCE: MAYOR SARATAN'S FB

^^this is really is it....hehehe :banana::banana::banana::banana:

churvalou6900
June 14th, 2011, 09:59 AM
^^It's getting more exciting in Ayala Northpoint.:banana::banana:

SUV111
June 18th, 2011, 02:28 PM
wow!!! this is quick...one after the other :) hala bira Negros :)

pomperadz@yahoo.com
June 20th, 2011, 10:12 PM
bright future ang nagahulat sa Talisay Area because of the presence of AYALA..i bet in coming years to come magamahal na da ang tanan..

bacolodchamp
June 21st, 2011, 01:02 PM
wow!!! this is quick...one after the other :) hala bira Negros :)

^^wala ka gid nagsala migo sa imo HH (although from a reliable source man a) but it came rather quick.:)

bacolodchamp
June 21st, 2011, 01:20 PM
Movements on Ayala Northpoint Community Retail Center Site

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/sscjune20.jpg

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/sscjune19.jpg

Ayala Technohub Campus 1st bldg. update ...06/15/2011

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/sscjune21.jpg

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/greenflames/new%20uploads/sscjune22.jpg

^^actual ground works at northpoint:banana::banana::banana:

dandman
June 21st, 2011, 01:55 PM
^^ nice...really exciting times ahead for Ayala North Point...Talisay...and Negros Occ. as a whole.....

imagining what ANP would look with the buildings and commercial retail strips all finished in the not too distant future...hopefully in 5 to 8 years.....:cheers1:

Linguine
June 21st, 2011, 03:26 PM
bright future ang nagahulat sa Talisay Area because of the presence of AYALA..i bet in coming years to come magamahal na da ang tanan..


:okay:....you're right on the money migs, sa subong pa lang gani naga mahal na.....:)

pomperadz@yahoo.com
June 22nd, 2011, 05:25 AM
:okay:....you're right on the money migs, sa subong pa lang gani naga mahal na.....:)

yup and im thinking to linguine na it is really a good investment kung dira ka magkuha property..kay kada tuig nagasaka ang value..:)

bacolodchamp
June 22nd, 2011, 09:40 AM
^^what about renaming this thread into AYALA NORTHPOINT MASTERPLANNED ESTATE as numerous buildings are soon to spring up in the area beginning with the recent ground breaking of the community center?:)

just a suggestion guys....

churvalou6900
June 22nd, 2011, 05:27 PM
More better Migs!Total Ayala Northpoint should be just for the residential kag may commercial building na.

bacolodchamp
June 23rd, 2011, 12:21 PM
^^i hope @sir linguine reads this...sir, what do you think? you're the thread starter and only you have the power to do so....aside from the mods of course. hehe

bacolodchamp
June 23rd, 2011, 01:59 PM
vdWTF9eSz90

^^:cheers:

Christendom
June 23rd, 2011, 02:19 PM
Ayala Northpoint Masterplanned Commercial Estates
(courtesy by SUV)

1st building palang
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/ayalanorthpointbacolodnegros/ayalanorthpointtechnohub.jpg

daw condo ni basi...10-storey???
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/ayalanorthpointbacolodnegros/ayalanorthpointretail2.jpg

basi 1st phase of retail strip mall...
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/ayalanorthpointbacolodnegros/ayalanorthpointretail.jpg

dandman
June 23rd, 2011, 05:46 PM
^^grabe ang vision sang AYALA...that's why they always set the standard...as I said before...'exciting times ahead'...thank you guys for all the inputs and updates.....:cheers1:

tionyambi
June 23rd, 2011, 06:54 PM
this is a really exciting development. I did my own little research too, mostly from the ayala north point website (http://www.realestatebacolodcity.com/ayala-north-point-bacolod/).

balita ko sold out na ang plantazionne. pero may ibang properties pa naman gaya ng verdana homes (http://www.realestatebacolodcity.com/lot-for-sale-in-bacolod-city/) and avida village (http://www.realestatebacolodcity.com/house-and-lot-for-sale-in-bacolod-city/), also developed by ayala. this is good for both talisay and bacolod city!

SUV111
June 24th, 2011, 03:22 AM
^^what about renaming this thread into AYALA NORTHPOINT MASTERPLANNED ESTATE as numerous buildings are soon to spring up in the area beginning with the recent ground breaking of the community center?:)

just a suggestion guys....

i agree'

bacolodchamp
June 29th, 2011, 11:02 AM
nice column.....



Ayala Land’s confidence
TIGHT ROPE
WITH MODESTO P. SA-ONOY

The media briefing last week by Ayala Land confirms my belief that the Negros economy is in the upswing. The land developer of high end subdivision in Talisay City is opening another phase of its project in Ayala North Point and considering that their prices are higher than that of other residential subdivisions one gets to be pessimistic about how the company could sell.

There are many subdivisions opening up in Bacolod. Just walk into one of the malls and the first thing that greats you are people in front of tables and maps of new subdivisions and model houses. The developers are indeed aggressive which indicate that the market is good. Nonetheless it is different with ANP because we do not see them in these malls where subdivisions are sold like in Divisoria.

The latest that ANP is opening next month is known as the Gardens with 34 lots available for sale. It has of course, the amenities expected of a posh subdivision and more.

I wondered during the briefing whether the Ayala Land sees the Negros economy as able to meet their expectations of selling these lots and I was assured that indeed the Negros economy is getting stronger and in fact their other lots had been selling quite well. Surely ANP would not move on unless the prospects are high. The development of The Gardens alone required an investment of P200 million in facilities and amenities that are unequalled in Negros, like underground electric and telephone lines thus avoiding the ugly clutter we find in the streets of our towns and cities and subdivisions.

This upswing in the Negros economy is bolstered by the report of Department of Trade and Industry that incomes from micro, small and medium enterprises in Negros are increasing. Their first five months sales already more than almost doubled to $724,271 compared to last year’s P441,441. Domestic sales also rose from over P66 million last year to over P171 million this year. Here we are citing a small sector of the Negros economy.

The Business Processing Outsourcing commonly known as call centers is also increasing. Governor Alfredo Marañon says he expects some 14,000 new agents added to the present almost 10,000. At a low salary rate of P10,00 each a month we are looking at minimum P240 million flowing into the Negros economy every month. This is salary alone not counting other money incomes from the BPO operations like food, maintenance, electricity, benefits, etc.

A visit to the malls every day, or better still during the holidays makes one wonder where all these people came from. The registration of Bacolod-based motor vehicles alone runs to 85,000 and if each (including public utility vehicles) on the average consumes five liters a day that runs to 450,000 liters of fuel which can be estimated at no less than P20 million. A gasoline dealer tells me on a “bad” day fuel sales goes to P19 million.

One has only to stand by the Capitol lagoon at 6th Street to see costly cars cruise along and Starbucks and Bob’s Café and Kuppa – the expensive coffee shops in town, are filled with people. Cruise along Lacson Street in the evenings all the way to past midnight and the night-outers are still there. The recently opened Shakey’s at Lacson-12th Street is filled with people, and I am not referring to night owls but families.

Right across Shakey’s is another building of several stories and one in front of the Carmelite Convent is Two San Parq which will be the tallest building in Western Visayas at 15 storeys, lording over its companion One San Parq beside it which is four storeys. Soon the province will start construction of a three-storey building at the former Paglaum Sports Complex which will be called Negros First Center. Information says that bidding has been scheduled for the lease and/or purchase of the lots behind the Capitol. We will know later who wins and what plans the winner has on this big piece of real estate but what we can expect is a boon and boom area that will transform the Bacolod skyline.

We are seeing therefore a province with a lot of money velocity and I think Ayala Land sees this as well so that they are gungho on their subdivision sales. Note for instance that their Plantazzione lots are sold out. Since they opened here in 1997 they have already sold 600 lots, and these are not che ap. In fact, the price of lots had double almost in 15 years and attracts more buyers.

Ayala’s confidence in the Negros economy is really contagious and can ripple.*


http://www.visayandailystar.com/2011.../tightrope.htm

@dark spirit
June 29th, 2011, 11:26 AM
^^
Very,very nice column, IMO!:D

bacolodchamp
June 29th, 2011, 11:27 AM
^^the write knows his math...:lol:

bacolodchamp
June 30th, 2011, 04:01 AM
^^thanks mod for changing the thread title...although, its no longer for BPO's. it should have been MIXED.:)

@dark spirit
June 30th, 2011, 12:25 PM
^^
MIXED it should be!:okay:

Mods, one more thread title editing PLEASE!http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/nationalguard_ssc/avatars/beg-1.gif:D

TIA!:)

Linguine
July 2nd, 2011, 04:34 AM
Ayala Land sets another milestone in Negros Occidental
(The Philippine Star) Updated July 02, 2011 12:00 AM

http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/2203/lif7.jpg
An artist’s rendering of Ayala’s North Point Community Center in Negros Occidental.


MANILA, Philippines - Ayala Land continues to reinforce its growing presence in the VisMin region as it recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for Ayala’s North Point Community Center led by Ayala Land Inc. president Antonino T. Aquino and Talisay City Mayor Eric Saratan.

Located in Talisay and the first of its kind in Negros Occidental, this community center will complete the North Point mixed-use development, which features Ayala Land’s full-line residential development offering in addition to the North Point Technohub office component of the project.

Envisioned as the new destination for Negrenses, the North Point Community Center will have a two-storey retail building, offering a dynamic mix of retail and service concepts, an outdoor retail strip offering a wide selection of dining options and a supermarket as an anchor. Highlighting the project is a central park, which shall feature sprawling landscaped areas and outdoor convergence points- an ideal venue for families and individuals to bond.

Also present during the event were project partners and prospective merchants to celebrate yet another milestone set by Ayala Land.

JEFFjr_25
July 2nd, 2011, 09:31 AM
Ayala Land sets another milestone in Negros Occidental
(The Philippine Star) Updated July 02, 2011 12:00 AM

http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/2203/lif7.jpg
An artist’s rendering of Ayala’s North Point Community Center in Negros Occidental.


MANILA, Philippines - Ayala Land continues to reinforce its growing presence in the VisMin region as it recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for Ayala’s North Point Community Center led by Ayala Land Inc. president Antonino T. Aquino and Talisay City Mayor Eric Saratan.

Envisioned as the new destination for Negrenses, the North Point Community Center will have a two-storey retail building, offering a dynamic mix of retail and service concepts, an outdoor retail strip offering a wide selection of dining options and a supermarket as an anchor. Highlighting the project is a central park, which shall feature sprawling landscaped areas and outdoor convergence points- an ideal venue for families and individuals to bond.

Also present during the event were project partners and prospective merchants to celebrate yet another milestone set by Ayala Land.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/254285_10150353345353009_396048613008_9973712_7364098_n.jpg

gud2ya
July 2nd, 2011, 10:30 AM
^^
another ayala mall in the visayas... nice! :cheers:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter
July 2nd, 2011, 10:39 AM
see you ALSI Bacolod this coming ALSI sales kick-off in Cebu!!! :okay:

@dark spirit
July 11th, 2011, 09:21 PM
from the main thread

Ayala TechnoHub
Talisay, Negros Occidental

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/5926050895_91b06c7fa3_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/5926611474_47073cff8b_b.jpg

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Linguine
July 12th, 2011, 05:31 AM
:okay:...first bpo building is almost done ...:cheers1:...:banana::banana::banana:

bacolodchamp
July 13th, 2011, 10:15 AM
^^the next question is....who's gonna occupy it?:nuts:

here's a BETTER & BIGGER look of the northpoint CC.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/5929698607_3f70ac17d5_b.jpg

Artist's Sketch of AYALA Northpoint Retail Strip...Click to read (http://www.thehappytrip.com/2011/07/ayala-land-sets-another-milestone-in-negros-occidental/)

@dark spirit
July 13th, 2011, 08:48 PM
^^
Just noticed, the tread title has been changed!:okay:

SALAMAT Mods!:)

@dark spirit
July 13th, 2011, 08:50 PM
^^the next question is....who's gonna occupy it?:nuts:

here's a BETTER & BIGGER look of the northpoint CC.
-----------------------------------

LEMME Guess...
1.:gossip:
2.:gossip:
3.:gossip:


:lol::lol::lol:

bacolodchamp
July 16th, 2011, 03:44 PM
^^etel is first on the list migs....:banana::banana::banana:

update....

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Photo Credit: JPA[/QUOTE]

SUV111
July 16th, 2011, 07:03 PM
Ayala Retail Center
Negros Occidental

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6003/5943021917_2f2bc804ec_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/5943575646_51801d5e8d_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6003/5943592934_0d0e299759_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/5943595072_6f40e6ee95_b.jpg

SUV111
July 16th, 2011, 07:08 PM
Ayala Technohub
Talisay City, Negros Occidental

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/5943035517_b786e6e85b_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6018/5943025371_79e754f90e_b.jpg

Linguine
July 17th, 2011, 10:41 AM
^^
Thanks for the updates Ton.....:cheers2:

@dark spirit
July 18th, 2011, 07:46 AM
from the main thread

Technohub Back View
(one that will be connected to the retail strip)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/5943024419_f4d915d5fc_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6025/5943577788_70dbbe01c7_b.jpg

@dark spirit
July 18th, 2011, 07:47 AM
from the main thread

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/5944478603_dabf689f5b_b.jpg
Site of AYALA NORTH POINT COMMUNITY CENTER

SUV111
July 18th, 2011, 04:11 PM
thanks for reposting migs :)

@dark spirit
July 18th, 2011, 11:43 PM
^^
Masaligan mo ko ya when it comes to reposting,hehehe.

greenflare
July 20th, 2011, 10:03 AM
So excited to see building 2 and Ayala Community Center ground movements ...:cheers:

Linguine
July 20th, 2011, 10:41 AM
So excited to see building 2 and Ayala Community Center ground movements ...:cheers:


Mahulat lang kami sang imo updates mig kay daw permi ka man da galabay...hehe, request lang na mig ah....:D.

@dark spirit
July 20th, 2011, 10:02 PM
^^
Playing safe?:nuts::lol::lol::lol:

Request, with some demand?;):D

greenflare
July 21st, 2011, 03:55 AM
Mahulat lang kami sang imo updates mig kay daw permi ka man da galabay...hehe, request lang na mig ah....:D.

^^
Playing safe?:nuts::lol::lol::lol:

Request, with some demand?;):D

No probs migs ah ..:) gina hulat2x ko man na may bag.o na ground movements amo pag picture2x .. sige lang kay kon may ara na , pundohan ko gid na dayon kag picturan ... :)

bacolodchamp
July 21st, 2011, 04:11 AM
^^migo, basi pag-open sang FO pundo ka man sa babaw kag magkuha pics....indi gid. hehe:lol:

Linguine
July 21st, 2011, 06:20 AM
^^
Playing safe?:nuts::lol::lol::lol:

Request, with some demand?;):D

:lol::lol:

No probs migs ah ..:) gina hulat2x ko man na may bag.o na ground movements amo pag picture2x .. sige lang kay kon may ara na , pundohan ko gid na dayon kag picturan ... :)

^^migo, basi pag-open sang FO pundo ka man sa babaw kag magkuha pics....indi gid. hehe:lol:


Halong ka lang mag pundo mig ah, kami ya waiting mode lang....;)

greenflare
July 22nd, 2011, 05:54 AM
^^migo, basi pag-open sang FO pundo ka man sa babaw kag magkuha pics....indi gid. hehe:lol:

Todas gid migs ... :lol:

:lol::lol:






Halong ka lang mag pundo mig ah, kami ya waiting mode lang....;)

Ayos migo ah ..:)

mAiNsTrEaMhunter
July 22nd, 2011, 01:38 PM
medjo OT guys. yesterday, we had our first-ever Ayala Land Sales Inc. (ALSI) VISMIN Sports Fest and I'm so proud of our Negros delegates! they've shown courage, determination, strength and perseverance to overcome all challenges and end up as champions! more progress to come Bacolod and expect ALSI Bacolod to deliver 100%! :okay:

bacolodchamp
July 22nd, 2011, 02:08 PM
^^the "never-say-die" spirit of the negrenses...thanks @mains.:cheers:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter
July 22nd, 2011, 02:27 PM
^^
hehe...right! we had a wonderful time together! its great that we had it so that everyone in ALSI Vismin will be acquainted with one another. actually, Bacolod and CDO delegates were distributed to the 2 ALSI Cebu core groups: Humabon and Magellan. the 2 core groups were still divided into 2 just for the sports fest. 3 of the 5 Bacolod pips were in our team (Humabon - Green Team) while the other 2 were in (Humabon - Yellow Team). The Magellan group decided not to include outsiders in their teams (Blue and Red) and so during the end of the competition, the 1st and 2nd placers were all Humabon teams while the the 3rd and 4th placers were from Magellan! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

hindi nila alam magagaling ang taga Bacolod and CDO pips! astig! :rock:

SUV111
July 23rd, 2011, 03:20 AM
medjo OT guys. yesterday, we had our first-ever Ayala Land Sales Inc. (ALSI) VISMIN Sports Fest and I'm so proud of our Negros delegates! they've shown courage, determination, strength and perseverance to overcome all challenges and end up as champions! more progress to come Bacolod and expect ALSI Bacolod to deliver 100%! :okay:

wow!!! thanks for this info migs :) i'm sure happy si miss theres niyan :) and by the way, do you kknow Gnet? shes a friend of mine from cebu ayala

citylurker25
July 28th, 2011, 07:22 PM
Wow another Ayala developments na naman...:banana::banana::banana:

bacolodchamp
July 31st, 2011, 01:26 PM
http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc430/docdoms/IMG_9263.jpg
http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc430/docdoms/IMG_9262.jpg
photos by doc muscovado

Linguine
August 3rd, 2011, 04:54 PM
update taken today....

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/6005585036_08e4b7736f.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/6005583990_2faa8dc124.jpg

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bacolodchamp
August 4th, 2011, 10:48 AM
^^thanks @sir for the update. can't wait for this to start beside it...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/5943595072_6f40e6ee95_b.jpg

btw, with the recent development on ACCC, i hope the planned 8 building BPO complex in Northpoint won't be affected and will stay as is planned.:)

bigboyali
August 10th, 2011, 02:59 PM
^^can't wait for this.....:banana:

@dark spirit
August 12th, 2011, 05:43 PM
^^
Include me!:D

bacolodchamp
August 25th, 2011, 06:24 AM
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306722_256506107704592_256505664371303_871286_4961553_n.jpg

bacolodchamp
August 26th, 2011, 06:07 AM
Bacolod Community Center: North Point, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Bacolod Community Center is a Retail Development situated at North Point site, Negros Occidental, Philippines. It is close to 16,000 sqm leasable space (GLA) where it is envisioned to be a lifestyle mall where it showcases both local and foreign merchants.

My core responsibility as Project Architect is mainly Design Management. Ayala Land Inc. commissioned Aidea, a local architectural firm in the Philippines, to be the architect-of-record for this project.

As of August 2011, BCC is in DD phase. And target opening of the mall is on 3Q 2012.


http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles14/556957/projects/1884945/f4d725ac396122f150832a73d925c348.jpg

http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles14/556957/projects/1884945/4e3db86f8e0d7c39bc0a2019ee233c2f.jpg

http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles14/556957/projects/1884945/9784a9d6e821c5806c553d2da48344d7.jpg

source (http://www.behance.net/gallery/Professional-Work-Bacolod-Community-Center/1884945?utm_source=network&utm_medium=project_sidebar&utm_campaign=project_sidebar_references)

Linguine
August 26th, 2011, 06:30 AM
:okay:..Yes....katahum, next year na gali ni matapos....:cheers:...:cucumber::cucumber:

gud2ya
August 26th, 2011, 06:48 AM
am i reading this right? there will 2 be ayala centers in the island of negros, one is northpoint and the other is the civic center? tama ba?

whoa! ibang level na ang bacolod. congrats! :cheers:

bacolodchamp
August 26th, 2011, 07:02 AM
^^that's correct sir...2 simultaneous projects of ALI in negros occ. one in talisay city, (about 3 kms north of bacolod) the ayala northpoint community center and the other one, the proposed Ayala Capitol Civic Center on the 7.7 has. provincial capitol property.

Christendom
August 26th, 2011, 09:24 AM
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306722_256506107704592_256505664371303_871286_4961553_n.jpg

more space for future expansions...the best sina da guro is for residential condo division :lol:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6003/5943021917_2f2bc804ec_b.jpg


Bacolod Community Center: North Point, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Bacolod Community Center is a Retail Development situated at North Point site, Negros Occidental, Philippines. It is close to 16,000 sqm leasable space (GLA) where it is envisioned to be a lifestyle mall where it showcases both local and foreign merchants.

My core responsibility as Project Architect is mainly Design Management. Ayala Land Inc. commissioned Aidea, a local architectural firm in the Philippines, to be the architect-of-record for this project.

As of August 2011, BCC is in DD phase. And target opening of the mall is on 3Q 2012.



anu gid ang ngalan man? ayala northpoint community center or bacolod community center...laban-laban ANP Community Center kay ara sa signage sa entrance nila...

bacolodchamp
August 26th, 2011, 03:24 PM
^^kalapad pa gid sang area nga for future development. ang hua ming tani mag-open sila tertiary level in partnership with ALI kag mayo kon diri gid nila dayon ibutang. pwede gid mangin st. john's university. i think this was the case of UAP before. it has the backing of SM. migo @RN, if you have inputs on this, please enlighten us.:)

@dark spirit
August 27th, 2011, 03:08 PM
from the main thread

http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles14/556957/projects/1884945/f4d725ac396122f150832a73d925c348.jpg

http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles14/556957/projects/1884945/4e3db86f8e0d7c39bc0a2019ee233c2f.jpg

http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles14/556957/projects/1884945/9784a9d6e821c5806c553d2da48344d7.jpg

http://www.behance.net/gallery/Professional-Work-Bacolod-Community-Center/1884945

bacolodchamp
August 28th, 2011, 02:04 PM
http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/files/2011/08/t0828marge-ayala_feat3_3.jpg

^^this one is bigger:)

bacolodchamp
August 28th, 2011, 02:12 PM
another job opportunities to our kasimanwas

Ayala Land hiring, para sa mga interesado kag kwalificado ah....daw ma full blast na gid ang developments da sa Ayala North Point...:okay:


http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af351/linguine16/IMG_6651.jpg

bacolodchamp
August 31st, 2011, 06:14 AM
Ayala North Point

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http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/8215/picture059n.jpg

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/2011/picture060af.jpg

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/533/picture061cr.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3120/picture062y.jpg

thanks @lewd:)

@dark spirit
September 1st, 2011, 10:55 AM
^^
Can't wait for the Community Center to start construction.:|

bacolodchamp
September 1st, 2011, 05:15 PM
^^and of course, before that i wanna know who's gonna occupy that furst bpo building up there.:cheers:

rau
September 2nd, 2011, 12:23 AM
there's something coming on this project.. plans are already laid down.. :cheers:

bacolodchamp
September 2nd, 2011, 04:57 AM
^^is that something that's not been discussed or shown here? would appreciate if you could give us that "something" in details.:)

Linguine
September 2nd, 2011, 06:38 AM
^^interesting and at the same time intriguing..:)

ofw_cebu
September 2nd, 2011, 09:36 AM
very nice project. . . .

rau
September 2nd, 2011, 02:28 PM
^^is that something that's not been discussed or shown here? would appreciate if you could give us that "something" in details.:)

something i cant divulge yet here sir, but certainly, its something worth waiting!

bacolodchamp
September 2nd, 2011, 03:10 PM
^^interesting and at the same time intriguing..:)

something i cant divulge yet here sir, but certainly, its something worth waiting!

^^i understand but the sound of it just wanna make me do this...:banana::banana::banana:

oh yeah, my PM is open 24/7. hehe.

Linguine
September 2nd, 2011, 03:54 PM
^^i understand but the sound of it just wanna make me do this...:banana::banana::banana:

oh yeah, my PM is open 24/7. hehe.


pa forward lang ko ya pm migs ah...:D

Christendom
September 2nd, 2011, 05:29 PM
^^basi hi-rise condo

Christendom
September 2nd, 2011, 08:57 PM
Introducing Amaia Scapes North Point

http://www.ayalaland.com.ph/userfiles/image/Home/patio_by_amaia.jpg

http://www.ayalaland.com.ph/userfiles/image/Home/patio_img1.jpg

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All smiles na with Amaia's newest project, Amaia Scapes North Point. Every Amaia home has well-crafted, unique and stylish designs. Right in front the house, the community thrives with its relaxing environment courtesy of the Patio Green. Above all, it has easy and flexible financing scheme that can truly empower the Negrenses to say "Kaya ko na!"

Price Range: P605,000.00 - P1.25M
Land Area: 19.1 ha
Units: 1550 House and Lot Units
Location: Brgy. Zone 15, Talisay City, Negros Occidental

For more details, visit http://www.amaialand.com/Amaia-scapes-north-point.php

FROM AyalaLand (http://www.ayalaland.com.ph/article_bgc/qs?CommandArg=News&News_Item=/introducing_amaia_scapes_north_point)

(originally posted by dark spirit from bacolod main thread)

ofw_cebu
September 2nd, 2011, 09:00 PM
looking forward pod ko aning amaia concept puhon sa Cebu. . . . . .

Christendom
September 3rd, 2011, 10:37 AM
Ayala Land to Launch "Mini-City" in Negros this April 2 (http://www.ndb-online.com/mar2911/negros-events-news/Ayala+Land+to+Launch-Mini-City-in+Negros+this+April+2)
Gil Alfredo B. Severino

With the unveiling of North Point in Talisay City, Negros Occidental this April 2, the country’s leading real estate developer Ayala Land completes its concept of a "Poblacion" – the common features of it during the Spanish conquest of the Philippines was a plaza, market, school, town hall and a church.

Although the Ayala Land North Point will not be called a Poblacion but rather "the first fully integrated, master-planned community in Negros with the full-line of residential, business, recreational, educational, and institutional facilities made available."

Covering over 200 hectares of prime land centrally located in Talisay City, between the bustling cities of Bacolod and Talisay, the site apparently follows how Makati City was built; the North Point master-planned community, however, is Ayala Land’s commitment to enhance and enriched lives of the Negrenses.

With the Launching of North Point this April 2, the master planned community integration is made complete - St. John’s Institute and a gasoline station with a convenience store are there; work-life balance with the infrastructure, the Ayala North Point TechoHub, will soon operate catering to the growing BPO needs of the region.

Land properties developed over the years will be there catering to a wide segment of the Negrense market, from the luxurious address of Ayala North Point, the vibrant communities of Verdana Homes Plantazionne and Verdana Homes Asyana, and soon, the affordable homes of Avida Village North Point and Amaia Scapes North Point.

(originally posted by dark spirit from Bacolod main thread)


Verdana Homes: A City Within the City

* Edith B. Colmo
* Talisay City
* Negros Business

By Edith B. Colmo

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) sprawling its high end subdivision units everywhere has penetrated the taste of Negrenses. In a short period of time since its opening at the boundary between Bacolod and Talisay Cities, Verdana Homes Asyana had launched its Phase 2 area. It has 133 lots at 204 to 250 square meter lot sizes, all prime lots only, costing less than P1 million per lot.

Therese Borromeo, AYI-Bacolod branch manager said, Verdana Homes Asyana features various amenities which encourage vibrant living among neighbors. Its centerpiece is a resort-like Balinese-inspired clubhouse set on a linear park along the river. There will be 4-lane lap pool, a multi purpose covered court, social hall, gym and play area that will give leisure options for the whole family.

It has also 4 themed parks of four elements of nature: wind park, earth park, water and wood parks.

The place is forecast to become a city within the city because there will be a snowball emergence of business opportunities like business product outsourcing (BPO) or call center site, a hotel, mall, sports area, and a lot more. It’s 5 minute ride from Bacolod City, and 10 minute ride to the Silay airport.

Ms Borromeo also said, soon, the rear side of the subdivision will be part of the circumferential road from Bacolod City to the Silay Airport. That would mean business prospects both in front and back of the subdivision.

The cost is very affordable but quality of living is high end. Common clients are overseas workers and medium sized entrepreneurs.

They are repeat clients because of the payment scheme offered by AYI - the stretched payment.

AYI residents have close knit relationship because of the constant get together activities undertaken by AYI management. Today, is fun day at Verdana Homes where the residents will have fun for all ages.*

http://ndb-online.com/jun1910/negros-local-news/Verdana-Homes-A-City-Within-the-City

(originally posted by BacolodChamp from Bacolod main thread)

Christendom
September 3rd, 2011, 10:41 AM
FUN and ADVENTURE Starts at Home!

Verdana Homes ASYANA Phase 2 Launch
Ayala Land Negros
By: Jaime H. Baloyo Jr.

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4713607139_d9074b8307_b.jpg

June 19, 2010 -- It was an afternoon of Fun and Activities for the Young ones and the Young-at-hearts alike at the Launching of Verdana Homes ASYANA Phase 2 held at the Club Verdana, Plantazionne Verdana Homes in the vast Ayala Property in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4713623911_4c72d6014b_b.jpg

Verdana Homes ASYANA is Ayala Land’s newest residential offering in Negros designed to bring home countless possibilities for fun and adventure.

Envisioned as a community for active families, the village amenities place value on quality family time through open space planning, numerous parks, long trails and other recreational conveniences. Verdana Homes ASYANA showcases the best of Asian designs through Modern-Asian Architecture.

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Located 7 kilometers North of Bacolod City, the Provincial Capital of the Province of Negros Occidental, Verdana Homes ASYANA is adjacent to Plantazionne Verdana Homes, also an Ayala Land project. It is 10 minutes away from major centers like Malls, Hospitals and the Bacolod City Lacson Tourism Strip.

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The Launch was graced by people from all walks of life. During the Program Proper, The Wu Shu Federation of the Philippines – Bacolod Negros Chapter performed a very energetic Lion Dance and a Wu Shu Presentation after it. Ms. Therese Borromeo, Ayala Land Negros Branch Manager also gave her Welcome Remarks to the Guests.

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It was truly Fun at the launch. With Asian Festival Inspired theme, different Food Kiosks invaded Club Verdana. From the Filipino Ensaymaditas and Puto Cheese, Ginataan and Bibingka; The Chinese Buchi, Siopao and Siomai to the Japanese Tempura and Fishball and my Uber favourite, California Maki, it sure satisfied mine and my comrades’ (from Skyscrapercity) palate.

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The kid’s were also the happiest of the bunch, with Carnival Fair, Anime Sketching and Caricature Workshops and lots of classic Filipino Games to enjoy, everything was a blast!

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I and my group were also busy entertaining ourselves during the launch. We had fun at the Photo Booth and we almost drown ourselves with photos. Photoshoot here, Photoshoot there, Photoshoot everywhere. The scenery in Beautiful Ayala Negros is incomparable. It almost makes you feel like you’re in a foreign land.

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Verdana Homes ASYANA offers more than Fun and Adventure. It also offers Comfort Living as Ayala Land Negros will turn this vast Landscape into a Community within a Community, A City within a City. Future developments include a Community Mall, BPO Park, Schools, Sports Center, a Hotel and a lot more.

Skyscrapercity Bacolod Forumer, Jamie Baloyo was given the chance to Interview Ayala Land Negros Branch Manager, Ms. Therese Borromeo and here is what she has to say:



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From Left to Right: Ms. Therese Borromeo, Branch Manager ALI Negros; Jaime H. Baloyo, Skyscrapercity Forumer/Blogger; Ms. Jeanette Japzon, Corporate Communications Officer ALI VisMin.

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Ms. Anne Lizares and Mr. Ferdinand Limsiaco, Property Specialist ALI Negros

Verdana Homes ASYANA is the newest residential offering of Ayala Land Negros offering Quality comfortable living with your family and the first to fully integrate 4 Natural Elements in a Residential Development and Ayala Land Negros is a Community where comfort and luxury co-exists.

With Ayala’s superior property management and 24 – hour security to constantly ensure peace of mind and enduring value for your property, YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG.

For Site tours and inquiries, please contact the AYALA LAND Sales Team.

Ayala Land VisMin Sales Office
Ayala North Point Village
National Highway, Talisay City
Negros Occidental, 6115

Tel Nos. 63 (34) 7088900 - 02
Facsimile No: 63 (34) 7088880
Email: asyana@ayalalandvismin.com.ph

Look for: Ferdinand Limsiaco
Property Specialist
Mobile: (63) (919) 481.8892
E – Mail: flimsiaco@yahoo.com | felimsiaco@ayalalandvismin.com.ph

Or Contact: Jamie H. Baloyo
E – Mail: jhbaloyo@yahoo.com.ph


Special Thanks to Mr. Ferdinand Limsiaco, Property Specialist - ALI Negros for the Invites and Ms. Jeanette Japzon, Corporate Communications Officer - ALI VisMin for the future VIP Invites. :D :D :D


VERDANA HOMES ASYANA: By Ayala Land Inc.

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(Updates courtesy by Sugarfairy from Bacolod main thread)

bigboyali
September 4th, 2011, 08:04 AM
Introducing Amaia Scapes North Point

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All smiles na with Amaia's newest project, Amaia Scapes North Point. Every Amaia home has well-crafted, unique and stylish designs. Right in front the house, the community thrives with its relaxing environment courtesy of the Patio Green. Above all, it has easy and flexible financing scheme that can truly empower the Negrenses to say "Kaya ko na!"

Price Range: P605,000.00 - P1.25M
Land Area: 19.1 ha
Units: 1550 House and Lot Units
Location: Brgy. Zone 15, Talisay City, Negros Occidental

For more details, visit http://www.amaialand.com/Amaia-scapes-north-point.php

FROM AyalaLand (http://www.ayalaland.com.ph/article_bgc/qs?CommandArg=News&News_Item=/introducing_amaia_scapes_north_point)

(originally posted by dark spirit from bacolod main thread)
^^^^^^^^
and to think low cost housing ni ka ayala....:lol::lol: daw kamahal lantawon...

bacolodchamp
September 13th, 2011, 09:54 AM
The still unoccupied Ayala northpoint technohub bldg. 1...:(


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^^:cheers:

Sinjin P.
September 20th, 2011, 02:56 PM
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shoeboi
September 21st, 2011, 12:42 AM
something i cant divulge yet here sir, but certainly, its something worth waiting!




Repost ko lang ah.. :cheers2:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter
September 21st, 2011, 03:34 AM
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Ms. Anne Lizares and Mr. Ferdinand Limsiaco, Property Specialist ALI Negros


WOW ang galing! Hi Ms. Anne and Ferdinand! mga ka team mates ko sa green team during ALSI VisMin Sports Fest! Hope maka visit din ako sa Ayala Northpoint someday! :okay:

Christendom
October 15th, 2011, 09:27 PM
Verdana Homes ASYANA Phase 2 Launch
Ayala Land Negros
Verdana Homes ASYANA offers more than Fun and Adventure. It also offers Comfort Living as Ayala Land Negros will turn this vast Landscape into a Community within a Community, A City within a City. Future developments include a Community Mall, BPO Park, Schools, Sports Center, a Hotel and a lot more.

Skyscrapercity Bacolod Forumer, Jamie Baloyo was given the chance to Interview [B]Ayala Land Negros Branch Manager, Ms. Therese Borromeo and here is what she has to say:


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basi amo ni nga hotel ang sa background,,,daw 10-storey

bacolodchamp
October 27th, 2011, 06:39 AM
ANPCC update ... Talisay City ... taken last two days ago

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minor2x works lang anay ah ...:D:)
^^

jochval
October 28th, 2011, 05:32 AM
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basi amo ni nga hotel ang sa background,,,daw 10-storey

Parang nasa IT Park na Cebu nang makita ko ung skyrise building...o sa cebu ba talaga to?

bacolodchamp
October 28th, 2011, 02:50 PM
^^i think so too...its like they're copying the concept which is prevalent in almost all ayala master-planned developments.

minty15
October 28th, 2011, 03:16 PM
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basi amo ni nga hotel ang sa background,,,daw 10-storey

^^ lol yeah, everything in that image is in The Walk @ Cebu IT Park - maybe except for the people of course :tongue2:

Christendom
November 7th, 2011, 05:56 AM
AYALA TECHNOHUB TALISAY CITY, Negros Occidental

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JuIcYdUdE22
November 19th, 2011, 09:29 AM
Ayala Retail Center
Negros Occidental

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Bata: Nay! diin ko gani mabakal itlog kag pandesal?

Nanay: Dra lang sa unhan na store to.

Bata: Diin Nay man? Sa Gaisano?

Nanay: Hindi!

Bata: Sa SM?

Nanay: Hindi!

Bata: Sa Robinsons?

Nanay: Ano ka man to man?

Bata: Sa Lopues? Sa Country Mall? Sa DIIN?!!!!! Sugiri Akoooooo!

Nanay: SA AYALA EH!

Bata: Ahhhhhh, dra gali.. Okaaay.. :smug:

Christendom
December 7th, 2011, 04:45 AM
AYALA TECHNOHUB & RETAIL CENTER updates

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Linguine
December 7th, 2011, 06:32 AM
:cucumber::cucumber:....

greenflare
December 12th, 2011, 07:31 AM
ANPCC Construction Update ... 12/12/2011

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bacolodchamp
December 12th, 2011, 08:23 PM
^^thanks @greenflare for the update. waswas na obrahanay sa ANPCC.:cheers::banana::banana::banana:

churvalou6900
December 12th, 2011, 11:06 PM
Nice!Fencing na sila.

Linguine
December 13th, 2011, 06:32 AM
More cucumbers...:cucumber::cucumber::cucumber:

greenflare
December 15th, 2011, 03:11 AM
Update ... 12/15/2011



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@dark spirit
December 15th, 2011, 03:26 AM
^^

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Christendom
December 15th, 2011, 05:14 AM
^^exciting:cheers:
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Ayala Retail Center
Negros Occidental

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Linguine
December 15th, 2011, 06:43 AM
:okay:.....The First Ayala Mall in the Region.....:cheers::cheers1::cheers2:

junstein
December 20th, 2011, 11:16 AM
region 6 ???

bacolodchamp
December 20th, 2011, 11:24 AM
^^that's correct...in region 6.:) soon, a 2nd ayala mall will be constructed in bacolod city too.:)

churvalou6900
December 22nd, 2011, 10:32 PM
The rising of the Ayala North Center has just begun.:banana:

SUV111
December 26th, 2011, 05:36 AM
The rising of the Ayala North Center has just begun.:banana:

yahoooooooo :banana::banana::banana::banana:

bacolodchamp
January 7th, 2012, 02:18 PM
THE FIRST AYALA MALL IN WV IS SLOWLY RISING

Ayala North Center Update

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...the second one is coming, this time in bacolod city.:cheers::banana::banana::banana:

Linguine
January 7th, 2012, 02:53 PM
:okay:....:cucumber::cucumber::cucumber:

chitrakaar
January 12th, 2012, 09:14 AM
AYALA NEGROS

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Looks charming!

Linguine
January 12th, 2012, 09:17 AM
Looks charming!

thanks for dropping by chitrakaar....:)

greenflare
January 13th, 2012, 03:23 AM
passed the site this morning and visible na ang steel bars over the fence ... kitaon na gid ang ebidens ..:D quite unlucky that i was not able to bring my cam ... basi may maka pass da subong paki shot na lang ... :D :) good morning ...:)

Linguine
January 13th, 2012, 05:27 AM
thanks for the heads up migo greenflare...:cheers1:

Linguine
January 14th, 2012, 08:16 AM
refresher lang ah....slated to open soon, the first ayala mall for the region..

Ayala Land sets another milestone in Negros Occidental

Envisioned as the new destination for Negrenses, the North Point Community Center will have a two-storey retail building offering a dynamic mix of retail and service concepts, an outdoor retail strip offering a wide selection of dining options, and a supermarket as an anchor. Highlighting the project is a central park, which shall feature sprawling landscaped areas and outdoor convergence points as an ideal venue for families and individuals to bond.


ANP (http://www.ayalanorthpoint.com/ViewNewsItem.do?newsID=53)

churvalou6900
January 15th, 2012, 12:37 AM
refresher lang ah....slated to open soon, the first ayala mall for the region..

Ayala Land sets another milestone in Negros Occidental




ANP (http://www.ayalanorthpoint.com/ViewNewsItem.do?newsID=53)

super like ko gid.:banana::banana:

churvalou6900
January 20th, 2012, 04:01 AM
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:cheers::cheers:

@dark spirit
January 20th, 2012, 06:13 AM
refresher lang ah....slated to open soon, the first ayala mall for the region..

Ayala Land sets another milestone in Negros Occidental




ANP (http://www.ayalanorthpoint.com/ViewNewsItem.do?newsID=53)
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'REFRESHING' refresher Sir Linguine!:okay:

greenflare
January 20th, 2012, 07:56 AM
Update ... 01/20/2012

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May Galabaw na !!! :cheers::banana:

Linguine
January 20th, 2012, 08:15 AM
Update ... 01/20/2012

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May Galabaw na !!! :cheers::banana:



Thanks for the updates migo greenflare, ara na gid ah, in a few months time makita na gid na da amat amat ang mga structures na malabaw....:cucumber::cucumber::cucumber:

churvalou6900
January 20th, 2012, 11:20 AM
Thanks for the updates migo greenflare, ara na gid ah, in a few months time makita na gid na da amat amat ang mga structures na malabaw....:cucumber::cucumber::cucumber:

gahingagaw gid!seperate ayhan ang entrance sa mall kay sa ila residential?

Linguine
January 20th, 2012, 01:45 PM
gahingagaw gid!seperate ayhan ang entrance sa mall kay sa ila residential?

laban mig basi wala direct access sa residential ang mall for security reasons.

churvalou6900
January 20th, 2012, 02:10 PM
laban mig basi wala direct access sa residential ang mall for security reasons.

True,ive almost forgot,indi man asi asi gali mga houses sa sulod Ayala Northpoint.

bacolodchamp
January 24th, 2012, 11:07 AM
AYALA NORTH CENTER UPDATE

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^^:cheers:

Linguine
January 24th, 2012, 12:38 PM
^^kalagba sang nagalabaw na mga hilamon....;)

bacolodchamp
January 28th, 2012, 07:17 AM
AYALA TECHNOHUB AND AYALA COMMUNITY CENTER

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Linguine
January 28th, 2012, 08:20 AM
now rising....:cucumber::cucumber:

Linguine
January 30th, 2012, 05:15 AM
business news...metro gaisano gid gali ang anchor store, just like Ayala Center Cebu..

Ayala joins call for COA to
rule on contracts soon

Borromeo said the North Point Technohub has a total area of 12 hectares for Business Process Outsourcing facilities and retail strip.

The Technohub with 5,000 square meters BPO or call center is Philippine Economic Zone Authority accredited, she said. The building is already finished and it has five restaurant spaces for al fresco dining, she added.

Borromeo said the Metro Gaisano Hypermart, which has approximately 5,000 square meters leasable space, and the retail strip with 10,000 leasable space, will be launched by the fourth quarter of the year.
Gig Hugo, head of Ayala Land Premier, said ALI remains very optimistic about the Bacolod and Negros markets and these projects are very clear indications of the commitment of Ayala Land to turn that optimism into reality.

VDS (http://http://visayandailystar.com/2012/January/30/topstory6.htm)

Linguine
January 30th, 2012, 05:22 AM
more good news...

IN TALISAY
Ayala opens third
residential project
The Ayala Land Inc. opened its third residential development project, Verdana Homes Asyana, Saturday at the North Point Estate in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

The Verdana Homes Asyana is a 22-hectare property adjacent to the Plantazionne Verdana Homes.
She said the area will provide residents an array of retail business and institutional establishments within the community which is the first of its kind in Negros.

VDS (http://visayandailystar.com/2012/January/30/businessnews1.htm)