One thing Festival Supermall needs to do now is to provide more parking for their customers.

Indeed. Besides them, ATC too is now lacking parking space. To be frank, I think their parking space is already well below the city guidelines... especially with the conversion of two of them into expansion areas.

^^ I think what both ATC and Festival Supermall needs is a multilevel parking structure.

ATC doesn't have much open space left so they need to start building parking spaces vertically.

Festival Supermall, on the other hand, should also probably start contemplating on a similar facility as it can be hard to add more open parking spaces around the mall because people may not like the idea of walking too far from the parking lot to the mall. Not to mention the harsh Philippine sun that instantly turns vehicles parked on open parking lots into a sauna on wheels.

^^

I think it's ATC that badly needs parking not Festival. :ohno:

Festival is ok, some folks just don't want to park in the third level basement, that's where I park when the slots outside are all full.

^^ I'm wondering if there is parking over at the new Metro Gaisano.

^^wala, base sa nakikita ko.. malamang ang parking ay dun sa tapat ng Cinemas, which is very limited lang..pay parking pa

^^

I think it's ATC that badly needs parking not Festival. :ohno:

Festival is ok, some folks just don't want to park in the third level basement, that's where I park when the slots outside are all full.

The problem is, there is a max headroom on the lower level of Festival Mall parking. It can only accommodate sedans or lowered vehicles. SUVs are becoming popular and unfortunately, they don't fit.

Oh yeah, White Haus, I still remember that mimeographed catalogue with the red "WHITE HAUS" stamp. :lol: Well, unfortunately, I was an innocent kid then, and all I wanted to watch were the "scariest" horror movies like Evil Dead. Too bad they tore down all those lookalike houses already, I wonder where all those White Haus people are now, but I think they opened a formal branch before in Casa Susana.

Well, I only remember Fr. Cesar from St. Jerome, I think he's still there though.



Wow so that was the first one, I remember the first time I ate there I thought it was the ultimate chicken recipe.

Anyway, South Supermarket has moved on as well, they already have their own building in FCC, so the the buildings still left standing are Casa Susana, McDonald's, and the the original Cinema 1 and 2.:lol:

Why, they can't remove the McDonald's drive-thru there , it's been rumored before that it will be demolished and transferred to Molito(?) .

^^ I think what both ATC and Festival Supermall needs is a multilevel parking structure.

ATC doesn't have much open space left so they need to start building parking spaces vertically.

Festival Supermall, on the other hand, should also probably start contemplating on a similar facility as it can be hard to add more open parking spaces around the mall because people may not like the idea of walking too far from the parking lot to the mall. Not to mention the harsh Philippine sun that instantly turns vehicles parked on open parking lots into a sauna on wheels.
ATC has at least 2 parking areas with 2-levels , but it will probably not enough in lieu of the expansions . They really need a huge multi-level parking building to accomodate more parking.

gawa sila ng carpark bldg sa area ng auto exchange.. saka ayusin sana rin nila yung parking area sa harap ng St. Jerome. Idamay na rin nila ang bus/taxi/van/trike terminal na malapit lang sa Cinemas...demanding:lol:

http://i56.tinypic.com/33lgikj.jpg

^^wala, base sa nakikita ko.. malamang ang parking ay dun sa tapat ng Cinemas, which is very limited lang..pay parking pa

Meron pero one level lang... unless they changed the plan last minute. Regardless though, kulang-kulang parin ata sila. As a matter of fact I wouldn't be surprised if they're below the minimum required parking space ng city.

Why, they can't remove the McDonald's drive-thru there , it's been rumored before that it will be demolished and transferred to Molito(?) .

Well I hope they don't, I consider it as a heritage conservation site. :lol:

Well I hope they don't, I consider it as a heritage conservation site. :lol:


Haha. Yep. We call it Mt. Mcdo nowadays. Indeed though, it was rumored that the place would be converted to Landmark before.

baka di pa tapos lease contract sa location

baka di pa tapos lease contract sa location

This was a very long time ago. Since McDo just renovated their building to incorporate McCafe, I doubt it's lease would be ending any time soon.

wag nilang tatanggalin ang Mcdo dyan please... yan lagi ang meeting place ng iba't ibang schools around the area, saka lots of good memories:)

More than 25 years na yata ang Mcdo dyan .. institusyon na kumbaga ..hehe

Haha. Yeah, we used to always have McDo as our meeting place too for our orgs, but when McDo was under renovation we transferred to the Commerce Center building. Nothing beats McDo though, it's the most accessible for most people. Add to this the fact that it's much cheaper than ArmyNavy and Yellow Cab in the Commerce Center. Hehe.

;84174394']Haha. Yeah, we used to always have McDo as our meeting place too for our orgs, but when McDo was under renovation we transferred to the Commerce Center building. Nothing beats McDo though, it's the most accessible for most people. Add to this the fact that it's much cheaper than ArmyNavy and Yellow Cab in the Commerce Center. Hehe.

True about Mc Do's position.

As for Army Navy, we cannot deny their food is so good. In fact I prefer their burgers over Brothers or Hotshots.

How's the restos in Westgate doing , what's the update on the new building ( Westgate Hub ? )
Is S&R and Alabang Home Depot doing well? , I kinda wishful think that their combined huge area fronting AZ Road could be maximized as a future mixed-use complex , because
there is Wilcon and South Supermarket in the vicinity as well .

Restaurants in Westgate are doing OKAY at best. Nobody really goes to Westgate unless they have plans to eat. That's the biggest disadvantage of restaurants there - there aren't establishments to help bring people to Westgate except the restaurants themselves. With ATC having much more to offer in terms of things to do, and with the fact that ATC is nearer to most subdivisions in the area (except Palm's Pointe), Westgate restaurant locators are at a huge disadvantage. The fact that restaurants who want to start there need to pay huge overhead costs for long-term leasing and initial building construction doesn't help either.

;84176834']Restaurants in Westgate are doing OKAY at best. Nobody really goes to Westgate unless they have plans to eat. That's the biggest disadvantage of restaurants there - there aren't establishments to help bring people to Westgate except the restaurants themselves. With ATC having much more to offer in terms of things to do, and with the fact that ATC is nearer to most subdivisions in the area (except Palm's Pointe), Westgate restaurant locators are at a huge disadvantage. The fact that restaurants who want to start there need to pay huge overhead costs for long-term leasing and initial building construction doesn't help either.
And the competition will get even tougher for WestGate once the ATC Lifestyle strip operates as well as Molito LC .
But anyways , Acacia Grove hotel is underway and The Levels & Studio City are the upcoming developments in the vicinity.
I hope Filinvest will start upgrading Filinvest Avenue into a well-landscaped, well-lit and functional road , maybe it will perk up their business district once the investors see how beautiful the road is.Filinvest roads in general has the potentials since they are mostly spacious.

pansinin naman natin si Leslies :lol:

How's the restos in Westgate doing , what's the update on the new building ( Westgate Hub ? )
Is S&R and Alabang Home Depot doing well? , I kinda wishful think that their combined huge area fronting AZ Road could be maximized as a future mixed-use complex , because
there is Wilcon and South Supermarket in the vicinity as well .

Both are doing well. In fact S&R had a mega sale two weeks ago and the placed was packed.

Both are doing well. In fact S&R had a mega sale two weeks ago and the placed was packed.

S&R is doing well. Not so sure about Home Depot as I seldom go there.

The S&R Mega sale was indeed something else, the lines were from the cashier to the other end of building. You also had to line up just to get a cart. To my knowledge, this is always the case with S&R's mega sales - in all their other branches too.

pansinin naman natin si Leslies :lol:

Sure.

Ang pangit ng architecture at ang mahal sa Leslie's! :lol:

Akala ata nila na porket hit sila Tagaytay magiging hit rin sila sa Alabang, at saka kelangan the same crassy architecture? :lol:

Sure.

Ang pangit ng architecture at ang mahal sa Leslie's! :lol:

Akala ata nila na porket hit sila Tagaytay magiging hit rin sila sa Alabang, at saka kelangan the same crassy architecture? :lol:

Parang Carlo's Pizza. Malakas sya sa Baguio pero hindi sya nag click sa ibang parte ng Metro Manila.

Sure.

Ang pangit ng architecture at ang mahal sa Leslie's! :lol:

Akala ata nila na porket hit sila Tagaytay magiging hit rin sila sa Alabang, at saka kelangan the same crassy architecture? :lol:

LOL:lol: pero tama ka. Diba artista may-ari ng Leslie's sa Alabang?

LOL:lol: pero tama ka. Diba artista may-ari ng Leslie's sa Alabang?

Not sure, pero maganda yung anak, ka friendster ko before. :lol:

Leslie's the Church? Hehe. Sayang talaga sila. Okay na sana yung lokasyon, pangit nga lang talaga design. To top it all off, I heard the food's nothing special either. Palpak talaga :P hehe

;84245798']Leslie's the Church? Hehe. Sayang talaga sila. Okay na sana yung lokasyon, pangit nga lang talaga design. To top it all off, I heard the food's nothing special either. Palpak talaga :P hehe

Akala ko talaga nung U/C pa lang ay church yun .

Akala ko talaga nung U/C pa lang ay church yun .

Di lang ikaw, haha. May mga kilala nga ako akala parin simbahan iyan kahit tapos na. Haha.

Speaking of church , hopefully a stand-alone modernly designed and beautiful church will be built in FiliCity.

Then its going to be a third church in this area. There is already St. Jerome right across ATC.

..and the beautiful St.James Church sa loob ng Ayala Alabang

But within Filinvest Alabang , there is none yet or even in the Alabang Interchange /viaduct area . If the proposed park of mayor ALS will still be built at the current Alabang city terminal , maybe Filinvest can donate a parcel of land near it to complement the park , just my opinion .
Masses are usually held in Expo trade hall of Festival Mall , but in the proposed expansion of FS , I see an open type amphitheater like structure , maybe they will make it a multi-purpose hall once done.

There's also the Tuloy sa Don Bosco chapel.

Or maybe they should convert Leslie's into a real church. :lol: (Leslie's bashing time ba ito?)

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I support the plastic ban in Muntinlupa. I do hope other parts of Metro Manila would follow.

There's also the Tuloy sa Don Bosco chapel.

Or maybe they should convert Leslie's into a real church. :lol: (Leslie's bashing time ba ito?)

I did not realize that the building there Leslie's is now used to be a church.

I did not realize that the building there Leslie's is now used to be a church.


The building was not a former church , it's Leslies as it is , only their building resembles a church . :banana:

Ayala Alabang Village's Mindanao Gate reconstruction will start on Oct 10 to Nov (kaya sarado sya. Source: AAVA News).. Tapos na yung Madrigal at Acacia gates.

Ayala Alabang Village's Mindanao Gate reconstruction will start on Oct 10 to Nov (kaya sarado sya. Source: AAVA News).. Tapos na yung Madrigal at Acacia gates.

Those gates are overpriced and underwhelming... honestly :P

They had them designed by Palafox for a million pesos and then they didn't even follow the plan correctly. Worse, they paid about 2 million (at least) for the construction of Madrigal Gate alone. Hopefully they don't replicate the poor execution with the Mindanao Gate.

I support the plastic ban in Muntinlupa. I do hope other parts of Metro Manila would follow.

Slowly, other cities in MM followed suit, such as our place in Pasig. Hopefully, the plastic ban ordinance continue even after Mayor San Pedro's term.

At first I was skeptical if they could implement this, pero kaya naman pala. I like using brown paper bags, now I see cities who still use plastic as non-progressive. Right now you know you're in Muntinlupa if the resto or supermarket does not use plastic, as simple and effective way to differentiate itself from the other cities in MM.

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Whatever happened to this proposed project in FiliCity ? This was posted way back 2007 , I just reposted it ..

I still prefer shopping areas where I can just walk from one mall to the other and not having to drive.

This is the problem with malls in Alabang.

Unlike in Makati where you can walk from Glorietta to Greenbelt, malls such as ATC, Westgate and Festival Mall are separated from one another.

As for Westgate, this areas need more shops other than restaurants, cafes. How about a Fully Booked in this area?

I still prefer shopping areas where I can just walk from one mall to the other and not having to drive.

This is the problem with malls in Alabang.

Unlike in Makati where you can walk from Glorietta to Greenbelt, malls such as ATC, Westgate and Festival Mall are separated from one another.

As for Westgate, this areas need more shops other than restaurants, cafes. How about a Fully Booked in this area?


You can walk from Festival Mall to South Station via their built in elevated walkways and from Festival to Alabang Market to Lianas or Starmall via the MMDA footbridge . :banana::banana:
By the way, will the present long and main covered walk beside the creek going to the entrance of Festival be removed once the expansion of Festival mall begins. Maybe , it's part of the package since Entrata complex is also beside it .

Are there any plans of ShopWise expansion as well or maybe having their own building within Festival Mall area? I still consider though Shopwise Alabang , the original and best looking ( interior wise ) among all its branches.
What if they build their own mixed-used complex on that huge open parking beside its present location and along with that building is a multi-level basement parking for SW and FS as well. Tht area is presently sandwiched between Festival and Entrata , so it will be quite strategic in the future.
Entrata Complex is bounded on three sides by three major avenues namely , Civic Drive , Corporate Ave. and Spectrum Midway , so surely it will have multiple entrances since it's podium has a high-end mall on it .

Are there any plans of ShopWise expansion as well or maybe having their own building within Festival Mall area? I still consider though Shopwise Alabang , the original and best looking ( interior wise ) among all its branches.
What if they build their own mixed-used complex on that huge open parking beside its present location and along with that building is a multi-level basement parking for SW and FS as well. Tht area is presently sandwiched between Festival and Entrata , so it will be quite strategic in the future.
Entrata Complex is bounded on three sides by three major avenues namely , Civic Drive , Corporate Ave. and Spectrum Midway , so surely it will have multiple entrances since it's podium has a high-end mall on it .

Have you been to Shopwise lately? I'd like to think that it's one of the less glamorous Shopwise branches in the Philippines since it really is ugly (especially when compared to other supermarkets in Alabang). Heck, even the SaveMore in Festival Mall looks better. The only supermarket it can compete with in Alabang (in the interiors department, that is) is Makati Supermarket.

;84364685']Have you been to Shopwise lately? I'd like to think that it's one of the less glamorous Shopwise branches in the Philippines since it really is ugly (especially when compared to other supermarkets in Alabang). Heck, even the SaveMore in Festival Mall looks better. The only supermarket it can compete with in Alabang (in the interiors department, that is) is Makati Supermarket.

No I haven't , since I am out of the country for almost 2 years now . As I said , for my standard only , it's okay looking , but not ugly.

No I haven't , since I am out of the country for almost 2 years now . As I said , for my standard only , it's okay looking , but not ugly.

Sorry about my reaction, I think I may have over-reacted. Haha.

I personally think Shopwise's interiors are OKAY for a supermarket... I just don't think they are outstanding since they don't really compare with the interiors of more prominent supermarkets in the Alabang area. In addition, the place isn't really as well-maintained as other supermarkets like South Supermarket and SM Savemore IMO.

Knowing this, I really would like to believe that the Rustan's group did a better job with their other branches.

:)It's allright , no harm done,
I mentioned that among all the branches of Shopwise I've seen/been such as Makati , Harrison , Libis , Sucat and Cubao , I could say that their first store ( @ Festival Mall ) is the one I still like the most and would you believe that I find it the most organized at least , since they had a sort of store improvement done in 2009 I think. The branch also has a wide variety of products as it it a supermarket and department store combined in its 2-levels .
And since , it is their first branch which opened in last quarter of 1998 and paved the way for its success as they already have several branches in MM , I think it deserves a multi-storey building of their own within the Festival Mall premises since they already outgrow their current location and perhaps this can be their flagship branch.

AAVA News:

Renovation Mindanao Gate of Ayala Alabang Village, to start on October 10 to November 15. This is to provide three lanes at the entrance-exit area to ensure smooth traffic flow.

The officers of Ayala Land Inc. and Alabang Town Center met with the Barangay officials and AAVA officers to discuss mutual concerns, among them the widening of Commerce Ave. to ease up traffic and the upgrading of the lights in its center island. Javier Hernandez and Eileen Escopido of Ayala Land presented the plans for the further devt of Alabang Town Center

It should be noted that the current chairman is an ex-Ayala employee. I hope he thinks of the implications of Ayala's plans for ATC on the traffic situation in Commerce before he makes his decisions. Hopefully his affiliation with Ayala does not make him put the company before the community. :-P

AAVA News:

Renovation Mindanao Gate of Ayala Alabang Village, to start on October 10 to November 15. This is to provide three lanes at the entrance-exit area to ensure smooth traffic flow.

The officers of Ayala Land Inc. and Alabang Town Center met with the Barangay officials and AAVA officers to discuss mutual concerns, among them the widening of Commerce Ave. to ease up traffic and the upgrading of the lights in its center island. Javier Hernandez and Eileen Escopido of Ayala Land presented the plans for the further devt of Alabang Town Center

Well, this is a good news if the plans pushes thru, the widening and improvement of the original length of Commerce Avenue.

Acacia Hotel Manila:
http://acaciahotelsmanila.com/

Notice that they do not show the facade of the building in the website. Haha.

Admittedly though, the lobby looks great.

I drove past by The Acacia Hotel on the way home from Festival Mall. It seems everything is finished but I don't know if the hotel has opened.

;84369841']Sorry about my reaction, I think I may have over-reacted. Haha.

I personally think Shopwise's interiors are OKAY for a supermarket... I just don't think they are outstanding since they don't really compare with the interiors of more prominent supermarkets in the Alabang area. In addition, the place isn't really as well-maintained as other supermarkets like South Supermarket and SM Savemore IMO.

Knowing this, I really would like to believe that the Rustan's group did a better job with their other branches.

Shopwise Festival is fine. I don't have any problem with it.

And it is as well maintained as South, Makati Supermarket or even Puregold Molito.

Shopwise Festival is fine. I don't have any problem with it.

And it is as well maintained as South, Makati Supermarket or even Puregold Molito.

Thumbs down on Makati Supermarket for me, it's old, long lines, not much variety, dark, and parking is a hassle.

Puregold seems to be the better alternative if you're in the area, hopefully South is still doing well, Shopwise is also ok, I like the fact that they close late at night.

How's the StarMall -Alabang 's renovation ..any photos please

Any suggestions on what they should do to South Station? Seems like Filinvest's concept of a commercial area/terminal never really took off.

I suggest they transfer all the C-D market type of shops currently in Festival Mall and if Greens and Grills will be demolished once Festival Mall expands , the displaced bars and pottery shops could be ideal there .
Also , lets wait what will happen once the Entrata mall operates next year , since South Station is just across .

Haven't explored South Station actually, so I haven't observed what's wrong with it. Off hand I think it should have bargain shops and cheap eateries for those wanting to grab a quick bite. Are buses dropping off their passengers directly already at South Station? Convenience should be a factor too.

last time I was there, I saw some signs for a night market. I'm not sure though if it already happened

First , the city government should fulfill its promise of making a city park/civic center on the location of the other transport terminal in Alabang , and make South Station the main transport terminal as it is ideally located with better facilities equipped for a transport depot and with access to the Alabang public market as well.
Secondly , pet shops rows, specialty shops , plants shops , sports shops and bargain retail shops coupled with some major fast food outlets , convenience stores and bars will probably perk up the two newer buildings of SS.
It only has to be reinvented , the two buildings are good but the lack of locators is the problem.

Haven't explored South Station actually, so I haven't observed what's wrong with it. Off hand I think it should have bargain shops and cheap eateries for those wanting to grab a quick bite. Are buses dropping off their passengers directly already at South Station? Convenience should be a factor too.

South Station is basically abandoned. Since that is where we go for market, I can park my car there for free. Now the management got rid of it and you have to pay for parking.

Thumbs down on Makati Supermarket for me, it's old, long lines, not much variety, dark, and parking is a hassle.

Puregold seems to be the better alternative if you're in the area, hopefully South is still doing well, Shopwise is also ok, I like the fact that they close late at night.

We actually do our groceries in Makati Supermarket because of the wide varieties and affordable prices.

Yes parking may be a hassle but you can have it validated if you spend more than P500 i think.

Though Puregold has a similar perk plus covered parking.

South Supermarket is generally cheaper than Makati Supermarket. It is also much easier to park in. Most importantly though, I find doing goceries in South Supermarket is much more enjoyable - not only is it better maintained, but the qeues seem much shorter too (because of the number of counters).

The main advantage of Makati Supermarket over other supermarkets in Alabang, however, is the variety of their products. There are a good number of products that only Makati Supermarket offers.

As for Shopwise, I really don't find it appealing... I really don't know what advantages it has over the others in the area.

;84727119']South Supermarket is generally cheaper than Makati Supermarket. It is also much easier to park in. Most importantly though, I find doing goceries in South Supermarket is much more enjoyable - not only is it better maintained, but the qeues seem much shorter too (because of the number of counters).

The main advantage of Makati Supermarket over other supermarkets in Alabang, however, is the variety of their products. There are a good number of products that only Makati Supermarket offers.

As for Shopwise, I really don't find it appealing... I really don't know what advantages it has over the others in the area.

I agree about South Supermarket and they don't charge for parking.

When it comes to wide variety of brands, it would be S&R but you have to be a member. Membership though is not expensive.

One supermarket I would love to open a branch in Muntinlupa would be Landmark.

One supermarket I would love to open a branch in Muntinlupa would be Landmark.

It takes a complete package to do this and to have a Landmark in The South would also include the department store.

The only thing is Metro Gaisano is already building itself in ATC and I'm sure it will include a supermarket.

I'm contended with the current supermarkets that we have in our neighbourhood. At least they have what I want.

Ate at Dayrit's BGC yesterday, was finally able to eat their roast beef after more than 10 years. :lol:

Anyway, does anyone have the data on how big FCC is and how big BGC is? I noticed that there are no park areas in FCC, everything converges in Festival Mall. But then again, FCC might be too small to accommodate parks.

Ate at Dayrit's BGC yesterday, was finally able to eat their roast beef after more than 10 years. :lol:

Anyway, does anyone have the data on how big FCC is and how big BGC is? I noticed that there are no park areas in FCC, everything converges in Festival Mall. But then again, FCC might be too small to accommodate parks.

Most CBDs do not need parks but squares or plazas.

http://archives.uruguay.usembassy.gov/usaweb/imagenes/06-i02b.jpg

http://www.pps.org/graphics/upo-pages/pershing_square_large.jpg

Even Ortigas has one.

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/132380786/original.jpg

And there is still room for such in FCC and BGC.

Ate at Dayrit's BGC yesterday, was finally able to eat their roast beef after more than 10 years. :lol:

Anyway, does anyone have the data on how big FCC is and how big BGC is? I noticed that there are no park areas in FCC, everything converges in Festival Mall. But then again, FCC might be too small to accommodate parks.

FCC is 244 hectares and is adjacent to the commercial areas of Alabang Interchange and ATC/MBP , so it's quite a contiguous commercial area of roughly 300 ++ hectares .

It takes a complete package to do this and to have a Landmark in The South would also include the department store.

The only thing is Metro Gaisano is already building itself in ATC and I'm sure it will include a supermarket.

I'm contended with the current supermarkets that we have in our neighbourhood. At least they have what I want.

If ever there would be Landmark in Alabang , it will probably be ideal in FCC as there seems to be no space in ATC area .

As a trivia , there used to be a tri-cinema complex on top of Alabang Public market named Landmark that ranks the same
to that of TEC cinemas in Tunasan years ago. If those cinemas are still open there wil be lots of cinemas in the city ;

ATC - 5
Festival -10
Starmall - used to have 8 cinemas
Lianas - 4 cinemas
SM-4 cinemas
** Landmarlk- 3 cinemas
** TEC - 2 cinemas

There were rumors before of Landmark opening in the location of McDo but I don't think plans pushed through (if there were really any).

If ever there would be Landmark in Alabang , it will probably be ideal in FCC as there seems to be no space in ATC area .

As a trivia , there used to be a tri-cinema complex on top of Alabang Public market named Landmark that ranks the same
to that of TEC cinemas in Tunasan years ago. If those cinemas are still open there wil be lots of cinemas in the city ;

ATC - 5
Festival -10
Starmall - used to have 8 cinemas
Lianas - 4 cinemas
SM-4 cinemas
** Landmarlk- 3 cinemas
** TEC - 2 cinemas

I doubt it still exist cause if it does, there would be a sign on what movies its showing.

Even if Festival Mall has 10 cinemas, the quality and confort in ATC is much better.

On the other hand SM offers I-Max.

;84814568']There were rumors before of Landmark opening in the location of McDo but I don't think plans pushed through (if there were really any).

That is not going to happen anymore the fact Metro Gaisano is already under construction.

FCC is 244 hectares and is adjacent to the commercial areas of Alabang Interchange and ATC/MBP , so it's quite a contiguous commercial area of roughly 300 ++ hectares .

How about BGC, how big is it?

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How about BGC, how big is it?

Hmmm... I don't have an idea, actually. I think Google Earth has a means of getting the area of a region now, but I think it's only for the pro version.

How about BGC, how big is it?

approximately 240 hectares,
http://richardgem.tripod.com/fortbonifacio_globalcity.html
Ewan ko lang kung kasama na dyan yung:
forbesheights 5,500-square meter

North Bonifacio district lot (jointly owned by the Metrobank Group of Companies and BCDA)------->27-hectare





Hindi pa kasama dyan yung:
McKinley Hill, Megaworld Corporation-------> 50 hectare
Heritage Park was developed by BCDA------> 76-hectare
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Bonifacio

If NBP Reservation will be developed , it has 450 -hectares and the adjacent properties such as Portofino and the still undeveloped huge area of Susana Heights , it will be huge contiguous area if fully developed in the coming years.

There's more happening in retail in Alabang. The Commerce Center is expanding just after a year of operation... and it looks like it'll be four to five times bigger than what it is right now when it's done :)

As expected, retail in Alabang is growing rapidly.

;85209516']There's more happening in retail in Alabang. The Commerce Center is expanding just after a year of operation... and it looks like it'll be four to five times bigger than what it is right now when it's done :)

As expected, retail in Alabang is growing rapidly.

Really ? that is something to watch out for .

Yep. They've fenced the area and posted the building render (from top) on the site.

;85222111']Yep. They've fenced the area and posted the building render (from top) on the site.


How many levels the expansion will have based on the render ?
Is it a commercial building only , no highrise included in the expansion ?

No highrise. Looks like it's going to be 2 levels only.

Where in Alabang is the property of MegaWorld ? any updates if they what project they will put up there?

Hillsborough Alabang Area is owned by Greenfield Development Corp and Fil-Estate Land. AGI(MW parent company) acquired 50% stock share of Fil-Estate land last year so ayun yung property na tinutukoy nila.. Laki pa ng bakanteng lote sa area.

Hillsborough Alabang Area is owned by Greenfield Development Corp and Fil-Estate Land. AGI(MW parent company) acquired 50% stock share of Fil-Estate land last year so ayun yung property na tinutukoy nila.. Laki pa ng bakanteng lote sa area.

Ah... so that's where it is... Any idea on whether MW is interested to develop this anytime soon? I honestly think they'll have a hard time developing the area itself due to the accessibility of the area... it's suitable for residential developments... but for commercial developments it would have a hard time competing with current developments that are immediately accessible through the highways.

;85268634']Ah... so that's where it is... Any idea on whether MW is interested to develop this anytime soon? I honestly think they'll have a hard time developing the area itself due to the accessibility of the area... it's suitable for residential developments... but for commercial developments it would have a hard time competing with current developments that are immediately accessible through the highways.

Pansin ko nga din yun.. Pero kitang kitang yung area ng hillsbourough dahil malapit sya sa Skyway toll Plaza.. Haha. Mukhang malapit pero malayo ang daan.. Nag invest na ang Phinma Properties sa area through their Asya Enclaves so siguro makikita naten dun kung papatok ba yung development dun.

Nagagamit ba ng public yung Alabang Hills entrance sa MBP Alabang-Zapote-Road?

Pansin ko nga din yun.. Pero kitang kitang yung area ng hillsbourough dahil malapit sya sa Skyway toll Plaza.. Haha. Mukhang malapit pero malayo ang daan.. Nag invest na ang Phinma Properties sa area through their Asya Enclaves so siguro makikita naten dun kung papatok ba yung development dun.

Nagagamit ba ng public yung Alabang Hills entrance sa MBP Alabang-Zapote-Road?

Nope. Of all subdivisions in Alabang, Alabang Hills is the strictest with their sticker policy. Of course, they are also the subdivision in Alabang that needs it the most.

;85268634']Ah... so that's where it is... Any idea on whether MW is interested to develop this anytime soon? I honestly think they'll have a hard time developing the area itself due to the accessibility of the area... it's suitable for residential developments... but for commercial developments it would have a hard time competing with current developments that are immediately accessible through the highways.
MegaWorld is really aggressive when it comes to their property developments . The location in Hillsborough is just fine , it's in the middle of huge developments in Alabang and Sucat area.
An article a few years back that Greenfield has a 15-hectare property within the Hillsborough , maybe this is the same. Megaworld excels in developing mini-business districts ( Eastwood and Newport City ).

I think they need to widen by one lane the service road, two lanes southbound and one lane north bound? But there's a big improvement already since they concreted the roads.

Accessibility is really a problem if they plan to put up a commercial area there, I mean why go through the trouble of going there when there's already the FCC?

The Bilbid property is big, but I think the terrain is rolling, so it might be more of a high end development since land development will cost a lot. What's the news on the access road to Daang Hari from SLEX?

I think they need to widen by one lane the service road, two lanes southbound and one lane north bound? But there's a big improvement already since they concreted the roads.

Accessibility is really a problem if they plan to put up a commercial area there, I mean why go through the trouble of going there when there's already the FCC?

The Bilbid property is big, but I think the terrain is rolling, so it might be more of a high end development since land development will cost a lot. What's the news on the access road to Daang Hari from SLEX?

For now, the road is still under construction.

Muntinlupa from Laguna
http://v8.cache1.c.bigcache.googleapis.com/static.panoramio.com/photos/large/60862498.jpg?ir=1&redirect_counter=1
by cesar cambay @ panoramio

For now, the road is still under construction.

Will this road be aligned with the existing Susana Heights interchange? ,hopefully it will so that the interchange will also be upgraded /expanded .

Muntinlupa from Laguna
http://v8.cache1.c.bigcache.googleapis.com/static.panoramio.com/photos/large/60862498.jpg?ir=1&redirect_counter=1
by cesar cambay @ panoramio

Nice... Entrata towers will be a beautiful addition to the skyline once completed , recently completed buildings such as Asian Hospital expansion building and twin BPO buildings in Northgate can also be seen in the photo.

Even though it's not that dense yet , at least southern Metro Manila has something to be proud of too with Filinvest Alabang business district. There are multiple business districts in other parts of the metropolis and Alabang has the distinction of being the lone business district on the south so far .

Dinadanan na yung new asphalted half of spectrum midway extension avenue(old AZ road)...

Top off na din yung Metro Gaisano. (Four floors above & Two floors below)

Dinadanan na yung new asphalted half of spectrum midway extension avenue(old AZ road)...

Top off na din yung Metro Gaisano. (Four floors above & Two floors below)

The two floors below , is it a parking or still store spaces ?

The two floors below , is it a parking or still store spaces ?

Last time I heard parking siya. Just dunno if everything is public parking.

Will this road be aligned with the existing Susana Heights interchange? ,hopefully it will so that the interchange will also be upgraded /expanded .

For now, I would not know.

Here is a much further shot I took from San Pedro Laguna, back in 2006. And it not just features FCC but also Makati and Ortigas as well.

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/99859198/original.jpg

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Where is the pic ?

Isn't the pic showing up in your screen?

matutuloy po ba ung spectrum towers??? kasi on hold sya

,p

Here is the link

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/99859198/original.jpg

matutuloy po ba ung spectrum towers??? kasi on hold sya


The area was fenced several years ago , its along Commerce cor. Corporate Avenue fronting Festival mall and across Insular Life .
The rendering of the 4-tower mixed used complex looks good since its glassy , there are three towers which said to be 38-storeys , while there is one tower which is taller beyond 40-storeys or so . The complex is fronted by
a beautiful garden called Spectrum garden of 4,665 sq.m area with lots of greeneries .
It will be a boost to FCC status , if this will be resumed and eventually gets completed.

http://www.urbika.com/projects/view/6255-spectrum-centre-towe

kelan itatayo ang spectrum towers? matagal na yang project na yan, naalala ko nung 90's ang ayala alabang ang hihigit pa sa makati pag dating sa dami ng building na itatayo, pero biglang bagsakan lahat nung financial crisis, daming nalugi at daming yumaman

The rendering seems to be of recent only , since it's a cluster of glassy high rise buildings with a prominent landscaped garden as it's centerpiece .
Hopefully the project pushes thru ...

The rendering seems to be of recent only , since it's a cluster of glassy high rise buildings with a prominent landscaped garden as it's centerpiece .
Hopefully the project pushes thru ...

Parang bago nga yung rendering ah. Iba yung design na nakita ko dati sa FCC scale model eh.

The wikimap link also pinpoint that the site will be the discontinued underconstruction structure already at ground level with crane , but the fenced Spectrum Centre supposed location is at corner of Commerce and Corporate avenues just across Festival Supermall and it will occupy a whole block.

I do hope FCC revive Spectrum Centre since this area was built as a central business district. Office Towers should be the priority, not high-rise condos or apartments.

Yeah , as it's name implies Filinvest Corporate City ..so it's ideal that majority of the buildings to be built there should be office towers. They should really revive Spectrum Centre and perhaps put up their corporate headquarters in one of the towers there .

Yeah , as it's name implies Filinvest Corporate City ..so it's ideal that majority of the buildings to be built there should be office towers. They should really revive Spectrum Centre and perhaps put up their corporate headquarters in one of the towers there .

The original masterplan is to have Festival Mall as the centre of the whole development and you have office towers surrounding it. On the other part are high-rise residentials where The Aspen is located.

So far, the development is in the right track.

Perhaps that's the reason they opted to expand the mall at the back optimizing the
presence of the creek , which they are planning to have as an added attraction to the mall expansion .
The mall frontage is still huge where they have some landscaped vacant areas .
It would be nice that in the future , when the mall further expands and becomes a mixed-use center , beautiful high-rise buildings will be integrated to the mall , facing the
likes of Insular Life and future office towers to be build.

The original masterplan is to have Festival Mall as the centre of the whole development and you have office towers surrounding it. On the other part are high-rise residentials where The Aspen is located.

So far, the development is in the right track.

Is there a "fake" masterplan ? :):)

The masterplan of FCC is still the same as far as I know , and they have not altered it yet ...

Are there any non-Filinvest high rise project in FCC in the works ? Hope the other taipans support Gotianun too by building some of their high rise projects in FCC.

Is there a "fake" masterplan ? :):)

The masterplan of FCC is still the same as far as I know , and they have not altered it yet ...

Are there any non-Filinvest high rise project in FCC in the works ? Hope the other taipans support Gotianun too by building some of their high rise projects in FCC.
There is no "fake" masterplan, but there are indeed portions of FCC that did not follow the masterplan. Take Westgate as an example... in the center of the complex, there should have been a theater instead of a mini-mall. It also originally was planned to have covered pathways (which obviously do not exist today). Other projects that deviated from the original plan in FCC are Festival Mall, South Station, and Entrata.

Only a few developers manage to be faithful with their masterplans, and Filinvest is definitely not one of them (I can't even name one in the Philippines). To say that Filinvest had not altered their plan is giving them too much credit.

Anyway, masterplans are altered for different reasons. Let's just hope Filinvest's alterations to the plan are for the good of FCC and not just to cut costs.

As for high rises within FCC from other developers, the developer of Acacia Hotel has expressed intent in the press that he'd like to expand Acacia Hotel. Bellevue's masterplan includes a residential component which has not yet neem worked on (but I remember they had it in the news before). Currently, I don't know of any in the works that aren't from Filinvest.

With the structures that will be built , of course , it will differ from the planned to the actual built most of the times. In fact what are already built can be demolished to give way to new structures .
But what I am emphasizing , is that Filinvest still manage to be faithful to its masterplan in terms of the road network it has as they have not altered it yet .

Manila Bulletin October 31, 2011

MANILA, Philippines — A massive expansion for Festival Supermall shopping complex at the heart of Filinvest Corporate City (FCC) Alabang is set to fortify its position as the regional retail and recreation center south of Metro Manila.

An additional eight hectares of gross floor area will be added to the almost 30-hectare shopping complex in an expansion project to begin last quarter of 2011.

Danny Antonio, managing director of Filinvest Alabang, Inc. (FAI), announced at the recent National Retail Conference and Expo that with road networks, infrastructure, and growth of real estate in the South, it’s time for Filinvest to move on to the next phase of development, starting with Festival Supermall.

The first themed mall in the country, festival Supermall currently offers over 700 choices in shops and food outlets, as well as 10 cinemas, amusement facilities for the whole family, and 2,300 multi-level parking slots.

With mall occupancy up to 90 percent and average foot traffic of 100,000 a day, coming from as far South as Cavite, Laguna, Batangas and beyond, Fest ival Supermall is moving into the next phase of its master plan.

Festival Supermall has renewed ties with award-winning global architecture, planning and design firm RTKL and the SWA Group (USA), which master planned the mall and FCC in the 1990s.

With the mall expansion, RTKL shifts the anchors from the entertainment districts to the area’ s mos t prominent natural feature: the Alabang Creek, which runs through the complex.

The expansion mall will add three districts. Festival Walk, the main connection to the transit hub, will be a walkway of grab-and-go kiosks, decked out with state-of-the-art light features, paving details and potted landscape. The River Park will be built on the Alabang Creek waterline, which will be realigned and widened to accommodate boating activities.

An amphitheater area will also be developed as a venue for openair events. Meanwhile, the Water Gardens will showcase outdoor plazas with gardens, cascading water gardens and fountains, al fresco dining, and a three-storey mall.

“Now that consumer lifestyle has evolved, we are expanding the shopping center to an indooroutdoor experience that capitalizes on the assets of a natural creek that weaves its way into the site,” reveals Antonio, adding, “retail and food establishments will blend into park areas and water gardens, providing a unique experience for all ages, something that will mark Festival Supermall as a family shopping and entertainment mecca.”

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/339567/filinvest-corporate-city-rides-high-emerging-retail-property-trends

Whatever happened to the renovation of Starmall-Alabang , is it already finished ?

MANILA, Philippines - The 20-year old grandson of former vice president Teofisto Guingona Jr., fell to his death from the 31st floor of a hotel in Muntinlupa City before dawn on Thursday.

Police chief inspector Jenny Tecson identified the victim as Martin “Marc” Guingona-Lamb, a 4th year college student at the De La Salle University (DLSU) and a resident of 29 San Antonio St., Magallanes Village, Makati City.

Lamb was a nephew of Sen. Teofisto Guingona III and son of the senator's sister, Marie Guingona Lamb. Their father is former vice president Teofisto Guingona Jr.

Tecson, quoting a report from case investigator SPO2 Rodel Torres, said that at around 2:45 a.m. the young Lamb fell to his death from the 31st floor of the Vivere Suites (formerly Richville Regency Hotel).

He was found dead on the pavement outside the Vivere Suites, a classy five-star hotel located at the corner of Bridgeway Avenue and Asean Drive at the Filinvest Corporate City.

Initial investigation conducted by the police showed that the victim, together with close friend, Enrique Miguel, 22, of 507 Talisay Street, Ayala Alabang Village, were seen drinking beer at the sky lounge on the 31st floor of the building.

Miguel told investigators that he left and went ahead of the victim to get a car parked at the hotel’s basement where they were supposed to meet, but that he was surprised to see his friend’s body lying on the ground.

Tecson said investigators are still conducting further investigations to determine if suicide or foul play led to the victim’s death, adding that the Muntinlupa police had already requested the assistance of the SPD Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) investigators that would conduct the technical aspect of the incident.

Lamb’s remains have been brought to Rizal Funeral Homes for an autopsy while arrangements are being made for the wake at Santuario de San Antonio Church in Forbes Park, Makati.

In a statement, the victim’s mother, Marie Guingona Lamb said their family was devastated by the death of her son as she appealed to the public to give them time to mourn in private.

“I am devastated and broken-hearted at the untimely and accidental death of my beloved Marc. As I am on my way back from Mindanao with my mother, Marc was surrounded by his father, grandfather, uncles, aunts and cousins. We are grateful for the outpouring of love, condolences and prayers from family and friends and we would appreciate to be allowed to grieve in private,” her statement said.

The victim’s uncle, Senator Teofisto Guingona III, also echoed the appeal of his sister.

"I was informed that his death may have been brought about by personal concerns. We understand that Marc was young and may have been unable to bear the burden of such concerns. The intensity of his pain was known only to him," Guingona’s statement said.

The lawmaker also asked that his family be given privacy while mourning the death of his nephew.

“In times like these, our family hopes that we can, mourn, go through and process the pain of this tragic experience in private. We also hope that Marc would be allowed his own privacy in his last moments,” Senator Guingona added.http://www.interaksyon.com/article/16071/ex-vp-guingonas-grandson-falls-to-his-death-from-hotels-31st-floor

Whatever happened to the renovation of Starmall-Alabang , is it already finished ?


Yap... Medyo nagmukhang maganda yung starmall..

Yap... Medyo nagmukhang maganda yung starmall..

Really ..any photos of the newly renovated mall ?

Manila Bulletin October 31, 2011

MANILA, Philippines — A massive expansion for Festival Supermall shopping complex at the heart of Filinvest Corporate City (FCC) Alabang is set to fortify its position as the regional retail and recreation center south of Metro Manila.

An additional eight hectares of gross floor area will be added to the almost 30-hectare shopping complex in an expansion project to begin last quarter of 2011.

Danny Antonio, managing director of Filinvest Alabang, Inc. (FAI), announced at the recent National Retail Conference and Expo that with road networks, infrastructure, and growth of real estate in the South, it’s time for Filinvest to move on to the next phase of development, starting with Festival Supermall.

The first themed mall in the country, festival Supermall currently offers over 700 choices in shops and food outlets, as well as 10 cinemas, amusement facilities for the whole family, and 2,300 multi-level parking slots.

With mall occupancy up to 90 percent and average foot traffic of 100,000 a day, coming from as far South as Cavite, Laguna, Batangas and beyond, Fest ival Supermall is moving into the next phase of its master plan.

Festival Supermall has renewed ties with award-winning global architecture, planning and design firm RTKL and the SWA Group (USA), which master planned the mall and FCC in the 1990s.

With the mall expansion, RTKL shifts the anchors from the entertainment districts to the area’ s mos t prominent natural feature: the Alabang Creek, which runs through the complex.

The expansion mall will add three districts. Festival Walk, the main connection to the transit hub, will be a walkway of grab-and-go kiosks, decked out with state-of-the-art light features, paving details and potted landscape. The River Park will be built on the Alabang Creek waterline, which will be realigned and widened to accommodate boating activities.

An amphitheater area will also be developed as a venue for openair events. Meanwhile, the Water Gardens will showcase outdoor plazas with gardens, cascading water gardens and fountains, al fresco dining, and a three-storey mall.

“Now that consumer lifestyle has evolved, we are expanding the shopping center to an indooroutdoor experience that capitalizes on the assets of a natural creek that weaves its way into the site,” reveals Antonio, adding, “retail and food establishments will blend into park areas and water gardens, providing a unique experience for all ages, something that will mark Festival Supermall as a family shopping and entertainment mecca.”

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/339567/filinvest-corporate-city-rides-high-emerging-retail-property-trends

There already a mall in HK with the same name.

http://cdn2.wn.com/pd/46/86/4ce6da546d5c2d192bede3356b57_grande.jpg

There already a mall in HK with the same name.

http://cdn2.wn.com/pd/46/86/4ce6da546d5c2d192bede3356b57_grande.jpg

Oo nga. But Festival Walk is just series of kiosk eh. I ba rin sya sa Eastwood CityWalk.


Really ..any photos of the newly renovated mall ?

Try ko mag take ng pictures patago one of these days..

MPIC acquires controlling stake in Asian Hospital from Thai group
MANILA, Philippines –Infrastructure holding firm Metro Pacific Investments Corp. has inked a deal to acquire the controlling stake of Thai hospital group Bumungrad in the upscale 219-bed Asian Hospital in Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang.

Based on a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, MPIC will pay around P1.46 billion to buy at least 57 percent of Asian Hospital’s equity following an agreement with Bumungrad and a subsequent tender offer for all the remaining shares held by the public.

This will be the sixth hospital in the growing network of premium hospitals controlled by the local unit of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led First Pacific group nationwide.

With this acquisition, the MPIC Hospital Group will have an excess of 1,800 beds throughout the Philippine archipelago.

MPIC Hospital Group president Augie Palisoc Jr. said the group was excited with its investment in Asian Hospital, one of the premier medical facilities in the country that is about to complete its 14-storey second tower which costs about P1.2 billion to build.

“Tower 2 will house an additional 144 beds, outpatient facilities, doctors’ clinics, food outlets and even more parking spaces for our customers. This gives us a platform to better serve the health needs of our countrymen in the south of Metro Manila and in Southern Luzon,” Palisoc said.
The expansion will thereby increase the capacity of Asian Hospital to 363 beds.

...

From http://business.inquirer.net/29093/mpic-acquires-controlling-stake-in-asian-hospital-from-thai-group

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297404_205546109507334_100001558395476_548455_4476236_n.jpg (http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297404_205546109507334_100001558395476_548455_4476236_n.jpg)

may pics ba kayo sa madrigal cbd? puro lang kasi filinvest at ayala albang area, si madrigal cbd di napapansin

Just so it's clear. Madrigal CBD is part of Barangay Ayala Alabang, along with ATC. Most pictures posted so far are from Filonvest portion, there haven't been any (in the recent posts) from AAV.

Anyway, I do hope some people post more on Madrigal and ATC. ATC and Molito Complex are expanding and the night market tents are up in Molito. There are also three projects in Madrigal CBD: Avida Towers Alabang, Kingston Tower (Offices), and Azumi Residences.

In Filinvest, there's the Benz showroom, Entrata, Westgate Center center precint mini-mall, and the Commerce Center. Currently, all of these are underconstruction. The Commerce Center expansion started its construction just this week or the last.

may pics ba kayo sa madrigal cbd? puro lang kasi filinvest at ayala albang area, si madrigal cbd di napapansin

Maglalakad ako dun etong sabado ng umaga. Sigurado kukuha ako ng pics.

cge,hihintayin namin, salamat

SSC PH Grand Meet: 12/02/2011 - Top of the Citi, Makati

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l540/leechtat/balls-onesamahan-1.jpg

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l540/leechtat/STAR-DETAILS2-1.jpg

Whatever happened to the Veridian Towers in Sucat near the Napocor power plant ?
That area is booming with mid to high rise residential community developments such as
Tribeca, Rhapsody , South Escalades , Anuva as well as LakeFront .
They have already constructed 2 towers but did not finished...

Those projects are located almost next to each other in Sucat -Buli area ..it would be interesting to see when they get completed and create a skyline of midrise towers on that span .

Is the Napocor plant in Sucat still operational ?

It is being eyed by San Miguel for their power generation business.

^^

That power plant spews out black smoke when it operates, sheesh, I guess that should help market those new projects, where else can you have a view of a coal fired powerplant that pollutes the environment? :lol:

I suggest they tear down that powerplant and then build a bunch of wind turbines along C-6. :)

^^

That power plant spews out black smoke when it operates, sheesh, I guess that should help market those new projects, where else can you have a view of a coal fired powerplant that pollutes the environment? :lol:

I suggest they tear down that powerplant and then build a bunch of wind turbines along C-6. :)

Yes indeed , that's a very good suggestion , wind turbines for a cleaner energy source . The power plant has been there for decades contributing to air and water pollution as well to the poor lake .
If they can demolished also those huge fishpens in the lake , thats better .

Madrigal Business Park
taken today

http://www.flickr.com/photos/manilaxperience

1
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6057/6335965245_15033653bf_b.jpg

2
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6335965363_4d7249e1c1_b.jpg

3
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6336721708_b242207148_b.jpg

4
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6335965589_d332444084_b.jpg

thanks mods @Manila-X, inabangan talaga kita as i promise,hehehe

halos parehas ng ayala cebu ang madrigal cbd parehas glassy, medyo malapad ang madrigal cbd

^^

That power plant spews out black smoke when it operates, sheesh, I guess that should help market those new projects, where else can you have a view of a coal fired powerplant that pollutes the environment? :lol:

I suggest they tear down that powerplant and then build a bunch of wind turbines along C-6. :)

Yep. My thoughts exactly :P. That's why as of the moment I'm not really too excited about the development in Sucat area - the power plant poses a threat. That's also probably why Landco is trying to finish (and sell) all their residential units in Tribeca quickly. Think of how un-appealing it would be if the power plant acquisition by SMC pushes through. :P

Madrigal Business Park
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6335965589_d332444084_b.jpg

On the right of this photo is "Kingston Tower," the newest office tower in Alabang. It has Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu as it's leasing agent. (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/340736/alabang-office-demand-exceeds-supply)

;85621914']Yep. My thoughts exactly :P. That's why as of the moment I'm not really too excited about the development in Sucat area - the power plant poses a threat. That's also probably why Landco is trying to finish (and sell) all their residential units in Tribeca quickly. Think of how un-appealing it would be if the power plant acquisition by SMC pushes through. :P

Any idea how big is the entire area of the whole Napocor Sucat power plant complex ?, its quite big based on satellite images. How I wish , it could be turned into something like Rockwell -Makati instead, in the future so that it will complement the various real estate developments in its vicinity. This time , the backdrop are the lake and mountains.
With a possible C-6 coastal highway traversing the development ..but SMC is not that keen on commercial developments so it's farfetched that this will materialize.

FLI net earnings fall 17% to P1.99B in 9 months
November 13, 2011, 8:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) reported that its core net income dropped 17 percent in the first nine months of 2011 to P1.66 billion from P1.99 billion in the same period last year.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, FLI said recurring income rose 15 percent from P1.45 billion in the first nine months last year.

Total income includes the one-time gain from business combination of P541 million as a result of the purchase of its former partner’s 40 percent stake in Northgate Cyberzone and a portion of Timberland Heights in February 2010.

Total Revenues reached P6.14 billion during the nine-month period, 17 percent higher than the P5.25 billion generated in the same period in 2010 as all business segments registered growth.

The bulk, or 71 percent, of revenues came from real estate sales, which rose 18 percent to P4.33 billion. Rental income from its mall and office buildings added P1.12 billion to total revenues; 8 percent more than the previous year.

The growth in rental income is attributable to higher occupancy rates, as well as an increase in gross leasable area (GLA) with the operations of Vector One starting December 2010.

FLI is aggressively growing its portfolio of office space. Upon the completion of these projects, FLI will have one of the biggest BPO office portfolios in the country at 235,000 square meters of GFA (Gross Floor Area).

Meanwhile, land development work recently started at the 10.6-hectare lifestyle strip called Il Corso, at the Citta di Mare project in South Road Properties in Cebu.

The expansion of the Festival Supermall will also start with land development works commencing this month. The third wing of the mall will add 100,000 square meters of GFA and construction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2014. (JAL)
http://http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/341010/fli-net-earnings-fall-17-p199b-9-months

FLI net earnings fall 17% to P1.99B in 9 months
November 13, 2011, 8:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) reported that its core net income dropped 17 percent in the first nine months of 2011 to P1.66 billion from P1.99 billion in the same period last year.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, FLI said recurring income rose 15 percent from P1.45 billion in the first nine months last year.

Total income includes the one-time gain from business combination of P541 million as a result of the purchase of its former partner’s 40 percent stake in Northgate Cyberzone and a portion of Timberland Heights in February 2010.

Total Revenues reached P6.14 billion during the nine-month period, 17 percent higher than the P5.25 billion generated in the same period in 2010 as all business segments registered growth.

The bulk, or 71 percent, of revenues came from real estate sales, which rose 18 percent to P4.33 billion. Rental income from its mall and office buildings added P1.12 billion to total revenues; 8 percent more than the previous year.

The growth in rental income is attributable to higher occupancy rates, as well as an increase in gross leasable area (GLA) with the operations of Vector One starting December 2010.

FLI is aggressively growing its portfolio of office space. Upon the completion of these projects, FLI will have one of the biggest BPO office portfolios in the country at 235,000 square meters of GFA (Gross Floor Area).

Meanwhile, land development work recently started at the 10.6-hectare lifestyle strip called Il Corso, at the Citta di Mare project in South Road Properties in Cebu.

The expansion of the Festival Supermall will also start with land development works commencing this month. The third wing of the mall will add 100,000 square meters of GFA and construction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2014. (JAL)
http://http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/341010/fli-net-earnings-fall-17-p199b-9-months

So this means , once the expansion gets completed , Festival Supermall will have a GFA of 300,000++ square meters ?

malamang, so 5th in the country?

Any idea how big is Alabang Town Center is? , since it's also on the expansion spree , by next year the expansion is finished so it's size will definitely increase .

thanks mods @Manila-X, inabangan talaga kita as i promise,hehehe

No problem! I actually used a point and shoot camera for these images since I was in a hurry and I don't want to waste my time arguing with security guards just in case you are not allowed to take photos in this area.

Anybody have any idea on what brands are planning to open up in the new wing of ATC? It'd be nice if SSI can expand it's portfolio in ATC.

Really ..any photos of the newly renovated mall ?

Nakaw shots...

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Entrata from starmall-alabang
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Thanks for the Starmall Alabang latest photos as well as Entrata's and Asian Hospital .
The mall seems to have improved , with its white(?) paint and new atrium . How about the upper levels ( 3-4 ) of the mall where the cinemas and another atrium , theme park and BPO office is located . Also how about it's foodcourt at basement level , is it also renovated/ improved ?
At least the mall is still doing well and it seems it looks far better by leaps and bounds than Starmall-Shaw /EDSA . It is also Starmall's biggest mall and one of the few malls in Metro Manila which has beyond 4-levels .

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more pics soon

Most likely both the ATC expansions ( including , Metro Gaisano ) and Entrata Mall will open by next year.
Years ago , I remember I read in an article that a Gaisano mall will be built next to SM Southmall , but I guess it did not materialize.
I would love to see a future expansion of ATC on its oldest wing ( where the cinemas and 1-2 level arcades are located ) to be at par with the 4-storey Metro Gaisano wing.
Are there any chances for ATC to become a mixed-used complex where high rise buildings will be integrated to the mall .
Hopefully , the proposed residential towers/hotel in Molito complex pushes through .

Hope Gaisano doesn't turn out to be like Market Market...

Most likely it would be similar but a smaller version. The location lies in the "masa" section of ATC so it fits.

Most likely both the ATC expansions ( including , Metro Gaisano ) and Entrata Mall will open by next year.
Years ago , I remember I read in an article that a Gaisano mall will be built next to SM Southmall , but I guess it did not materialize.
I would love to see a future expansion of ATC on its oldest wing ( where the cinemas and 1-2 level arcades are located ) to be at par with the 4-storey Metro Gaisano wing.
Are there any chances for ATC to become a mixed-used complex where high rise buildings will be integrated to the mall .
Hopefully , the proposed residential towers/hotel in Molito complex pushes through .

Check out the old photo render of the lifestyle strip I posted before (found in the FB of ATC). The parking lot in front of Rustan's and the parking cornering Madrigal and Commerce would have tall buildings on them if you look closely. This is in line with my sources which say that a residential tower might be built in the area (coincidentally, the render confirms the location I know they're gonna build on).

;85830658']Check out the old photo render of the lifestyle strip I posted before (found in the FB of ATC). The parking lot in front of Rustan's and the parking cornering Madrigal and Commerce would have tall buildings on them if you look closely. This is in line with my sources which say that a residential tower might be built in the area (coincidentally, the render confirms the location I know they're gonna build on).


Well , that's great to know , it's high time for ATC to have those .
Hopefully, it will be approved .

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/lifestyle/11/18/11/food-night-market-opens-alabang

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/lifestyle/11/18/11/food-night-market-opens-alabang

The place was crowded last night. You'd have to park in ATC.

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I'm all for the restaurants and retail developments in Molito, but I'm afraid the residential condominiums would generate too much traffic congestion in the area. I'd also like to know how they're gonna handle the strain these condominiums can put on the sewage system of the area. Remember: Madrigal Business Park was not originally intended for residential condominiums, therefore the sewage system was designed only for offices and AAV... not high rise residential condominiums.


Other updates on retail/restaurants:
-Connecting Mall (to Gaisano, also called "The Gardens") in ATC and the lifestyle strip are said to be for high end shops and restaurants.
-In Westgate, the new building is nearing completion and would most probably be open early next year. A new restaurant, The Carvery, just opened. Beside it will be a Max Brenner cafe.

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Pictures as of September 2011

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Call PHINMA Properties at 533-7777 for more information.

Nice Asya Enclaves , very fast to be built

Fire hits Alabang mall (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/11/21/11/fire-hits-alabang-mall)
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 11/21/2011 12:32 PM | Updated as of 11/21/2011 12:32 PM

MANILA, Philippines – A fire hit Festival Supermall in Alabang, Muntinlupa before noon Monday.

Muntinlupa City Fire Marshall Chief Inspector Roderick Aguto said they were alerted about the fire at around 11 a.m.

He said the fire started in a clothing store at the 2nd floor of the mall, producing thick smoke.

The fire, which only reached 1st alarm, has been contained as of posting. – Report from Dexter Ganibe, dzMM

source (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/11/21/11/fire-hits-alabang-mall)

Good news, it is already fire out

;85856831']I'm all for the restaurants and retail developments in Molito, but I'm afraid the residential condominiums would generate too much traffic congestion in the area. I'd also like to know how they're gonna handle the strain these condominiums can put on the sewage system of the area. Remember: Madrigal Business Park was not originally intended for residential condominiums, therefore the sewage system was designed only for offices and AAV... not high rise residential condominiums.


Other updates on retail/restaurants:
-Connecting Mall (to Gaisano, also called "The Gardens") in ATC and the lifestyle strip are said to be for high end shops and restaurants.
-In Westgate, the new building is nearing completion and would most probably be open early next year. A new restaurant, The Carvery, just opened. Beside it will be a Max Brenner cafe.

I think it's standard that each condominium has to have its own STP, I don't know if MBP is connected to AAV's STP, but most probably it's not.

Wasn't impressed with Soderno, not too many concessionaires, and why does it close at 4 pm on Sundays? It turns into a day market on Sunday? :lol:

I think it's standard that each condominium has to have its own STP, I don't know if MBP is connected to AAV's STP, but most probably it's not.

Wasn't impressed with Soderno, not too many concessionaires, and why does it close at 4 pm on Sundays? It turns into a day market on Sunday?

The STP of AAV and MBP is the one inside AAV. Commercial buildings (non-retail ones) do not strain the sewage nearly as much as residential developments, so if the original plan was followed (meaning MBP is used just for offices), the STP in AAV would be good enough for both AAV and MBP. That much I know.

I also know that they plan to build more condominiums in the area... so residents really ought to be more vigilant about how these developments are being done.

;85896118']The STP of AAV and MBP is the one inside AAV. Commercial buildings (non-retail ones) do not strain the sewage nearly as much as residential developments, so if the original plan was followed (meaning MBP is used just for offices), the STP in AAV would be good enough for both AAV and MBP. That much I know.

I also know that they plan to build more condominiums in the area... so residents really ought to be more vigilant about how these developments are being done.

Best to ask the building maintenance guys in MBP if their buildings have their own STP. ATC probably has one, but I think I see facilities for a septic tank in Molito so I'm not sure if this is connected to the AAV STP as well.

Anyway, why live in a condo in Alabang? Although if you do, you will probably have nice views of the suburbs.

Best to ask the building maintenance guys in MBP if their buildings have their own STP. ATC probably has one, but I think I see facilities for a septic tank in Molito so I'm not sure if this is connected to the AAV STP as well.

Anyway, why live in a condo in Alabang? Although if you do, you will probably have nice views of the suburbs.

I know people who own buildings and lots in MBP, so I'm pretty sure of what I'm talking about. That's also why I'm updated on how the deed of restrictions was changed - this allows not only Ayala, but others as well, to put residential buildings in MBP.

As of now, I also find no good reason to buy a residential condo unit in the area... unless you work in a call center and you'd like to live in the area without having to buy/rent an expensive house. I'd say it's a long-term investment... but for residential condominium units, I think people are better off investing in BGC for now.

I think people are better off buying properties in Ayala Alabang Village. Prices have doubled up from 20K per sqm before to 40K per sqm up ever since the Skyway was finished this year. Lots of buyers now in AAV but not enough supply, because Makati exclusive Villages are way to expensive now like 100K per sqm up. Rich people now tend to buy a house in AAV since it only takes 10 to 15mins to Makati via Skyway. Economics wise they would'nt mind paying P328 a day via skyway to go to Makati since the price difference in property value is way to big. With all the commercial developments fast coming up by Ayala, Filinvest, Madrigal etc..., AAV prices will surely further increase. rapidly through the years onward.

If you can afford it.

What's the update on the Daang-Hari/ SLEX link road , is it progressing ?
Also , what's the status of National Penitentiary transfer somewhere else .. I hope
it pushes through and a huge public park for the southern metro will be incorporated
in the development of NBP in the future.

I think people are better off buying properties in Ayala Alabang Village. Prices have doubled up from 20K per sqm before to 40K per sqm up ever since the Skyway was finished this year. Lots of buyers now in AAV but not enough supply, because Makati exclusive Villages are way to expensive now like 100K per sqm up. Rich people now tend to buy a house in AAV since it only takes 10 to 15mins to Makati via Skyway. Economics wise they would'nt mind paying P328 a day via skyway to go to Makati since the price difference in property value is way to big. With all the commercial developments fast coming up by Ayala, Filinvest, Madrigal etc..., AAV prices will surely further increase. rapidly through the years onward.

Indeed. The village is also very ideal to businessmen who don't frequent Makati anyways. :-)

Definitely, we could expect prices to further increase within the next few years.

What's the update on the Daang-Hari/ SLEX link road , is it progressing ?
Also , what's the status of National Penitentiary transfer somewhere else .. I hope
it pushes through and a huge public park for the southern metro will be incorporated
in the development of NBP in the future.

May ginagawa somewhere papunta sa Seaside. Baka road widening or another establishment.. sana road widening rin kasi masikip at nagkakatraffic from commerce papasok to Daang Hari

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uhmm, not sure what new building is this. Malapit sa Avida

Hopefully its a high-rise , since it has cranes . It's on the east side of MBP where Avida , B-Hotel are located ?

Sana , madagdagan pa ng high rise office towers ang MBP much higher than the current tallest ( Richville Corp. Ctr . )

Great to know , that MBP has simultaneous projects under construction nowadays . The soon to be completed is Kingston tower.

Honestly, MBP is better off as fully mid-rise while FCC should concentrate on high-rise.

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uhmm, not sure what new building is this. Malapit sa Avida



Azumi Residences Alabang. To my knowledge it'll be only 11 floors high.

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Nice ATC expansions.. The Lifestyle strip kinda resembles the design of one of the buildings in GreenBelt.. medyo outdated na lang sa ATC ay yung hobbies /spa area saka yung basement arcade under the open air activity center .

The first ever PF Chang's in the Philippines and the rest of Asia is opening in Alabang Town Center the week after the next, December 8.

https://twitter.com/#!/pfchangsph

http://www.pfchangs.com/index.aspx

Meanwhile, it looks like Max Brenner is already open in Westgate as they are already advertising in the AAV newsletter.

Out of curiosity, I googled for restaurant jobs in Alabang to find out what we can expect December or early next year. The following are opening soon (most probably in the new lifestyle strip):

Chili's
Wee Nam Kee
Bon Chon

.. and PF Chang's which was mentioned a while ago.

ung spectrum towers kamusta na po ba???

Any news on the Commerce Center expansion ? What do they plan to put there ?

ganda ng lighting ng Molito complex! changing color effect hehe..sayang wla ako camera kanina. Saka super traffic kanina sa Madrigal Avenue dahil sa Night Market sa Molito rin.. Buhay na ang Molito:banana:

Yep. It's so hard to get parking there at weekends now... all thanks to Soderno. :-P

May mga weekends fireworks display pa rin ba sa ATC at SM -Tunasan? Christmas season na kasi .

;86061791']Yep. It's so hard to get parking there at weekends now... all thanks to Soderno. :-P

What I usually do is park inside Ayala Alabang, any street close to the Madrigal Gate and just walk to ATC.

But I have a sticker that is the only thing.

May mga weekends fireworks display pa rin ba sa ATC at SM -Tunasan? Christmas season na kasi .

meron na sa ATC, mga 7:30 pm ata, weekends?.. Kahapon meron

What I usually do is park inside Ayala Alabang, any street close to the Madrigal Gate and just walk to ATC.

But I have a sticker that is the only thing.

That was my initial game plan before, but I'd really rather not walk all the way from the village. :lol: You are correct though, the lots near the gate (on the right if you enter Madrigal gate) have not been built on, so it's okay to park there too. Honestly though, I wouldn't recommend parking in the village. It contributes to the flow of traffic in the village. I wouldn't be surprised if the barangay starts to impose rules on parking inside the village in relation to events like the St. James Bazaar and Soderno (actually there already are some rules being tested on some of the narrower roads).

For people who don't have AAV stickers, it's also convenient to park in ATC.

Was in Mercato this morning and there are more choices compared to Soderno. I just find Soderno's schedule to be weird because they close early on Sunday, not that I care though. :lol:

There's lots of parking in Molito, you just have to park in the gravel areas near Gold's, sometimes I park there when I go to ATC.

Was in Mercato this morning and there are more choices compared to Soderno. I just find Soderno's schedule to be weird because they close early on Sunday, not that I care though. :lol:

There's lots of parking in Molito, you just have to park in the gravel areas near Gold's, sometimes I park there when I go to ATC.

Beloeve it or not though itmwas almost always full the past two weekends because of the market.

BTW, all markets by Mercato Centrale group (Mercato, Soderno, and Distrito in Makati) close early on Sundays. I'm thinking it's due to the fact that people go back to work on Monday. Nothing wierd about Soderno when compared with its counterparts.

;86091228']Beloeve it or not though itmwas almost always full the past two weekends because of the market.

BTW, all markets by Mercato Centrale group (Mercato, Soderno, and Distrito in Makati) close early on Sundays. I'm thinking it's due to the fact that people go back to work on Monday. Nothing wierd about Soderno when compared with its counterparts.

Hmm, I guess they're missing the Sunday after mass crowd then, Mercato is understandable since it's in the middle of nowhere but Soderno is located in ATC (Molito to be exact) where there's still a lot of people on Sunday nights.

I'd rather be in the St. James bazaar though. :lol:

Any new pics of the re-aligned Spectrum Avenue extension fronting Wilcon ? Also ,
the underpass at Northgate Cyberzone portion of Alabang Zapote road .
Naalis na ba yung mga electric posts sa na expand na portion ng AZ road from end of WestGate going to ATC area ? Sayang kasi yung road space if nandun pa rin yung mga concrete posts .

Hmm, I guess they're missing the Sunday after mass crowd then, Mercato is understandable since it's in the middle of nowhere but Soderno is located in ATC (Molito to be exact) where there's still a lot of people on Sunday nights.

I'd rather be in the St. James bazaar though. :lol:

Haha. I don't really go to the St. James Bazaar since it's too crowded for my taste. Besides, most of the food in the bazaar are available in the commercial district of Alabang. For the most part, people would go to Soderno for the home-made food.

I'm trying to observe why BGC looks slightly better than FCC, I noticed the lamp posts and traffic light posts in BGC are the thick and detailed "Sesame Street" type lamp posts, unlike in FCC where they use the practical and functional GI Pipe type posts. I think those small details add to the overall look, plus the fact that BGC has High Street and Serendra which gives the place an active night life.

ATC is now doing that with their expansion and so is Festival Mall but it's in the back area, I don't know, there seems to be a lot of new locators right now in BGC, FCC could be missing the boat. The opening of the Skyway might not be enough to spur more development.

Are the lots in FCC sold out already or are their owners simply not developing their lots yet?

What's the news on the Daang Hari - Slex connector? Commerce is a jam nowadays sometimes reaching up to Festival.

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Insular Life
Corporate cor. Commerce Avenue

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Audi
Commerce corner Filinvest Ave.

I'm trying to observe why BGC looks slightly better than FCC, I noticed the lamp posts and traffic light posts in BGC are the thick and detailed "Sesame Street" type lamp posts, unlike in FCC where they use the practical and functional GI Pipe type posts. I think those small details add to the overall look, plus the fact that BGC has High Street and Serendra which gives the place an active night life.

ATC is now doing that with their expansion and so is Festival Mall but it's in the back area, I don't know, there seems to be a lot of new locators right now in BGC, FCC could be missing the boat. The opening of the Skyway might not be enough to spur more development.

Are the lots in FCC sold out already or are their owners simply not developing their lots yet?

What's the news on the Daang Hari - Slex connector? Commerce is a jam nowadays sometimes reaching up to Festival.

Don't think FCC has sold all their lots. I remember plmetzen saying something about a certain percentage of the land purposely not yet being sold by FCC. As for MBP, all lands have been sold and developers are still timing their projects.

I'm sure MBP and FCC are next after BGC. Besides the current Skyway expansion's completion, its expansion to the north is also something to watch out for. The Daang Hari - SLEX link will also play a role in Muntinlupa's development as a whole.

It should be interesting to note that residential condominiums have been sprouting in FCC and MBP for the past years. I think the development of residential condominiums, as unappealing as it is for current Alabang residents, will eventually spur more commercial development in the area too. It could be deduced that the expansion of ATC, Festival Mall, Westgate, Commerce Center, and Molito are all in anticipation of the growth of the area.

^^ FCC still has lots available for sale.

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Insular Life
Corporate cor. Commerce Avenue



From this pic , it looks like Insular Life towers and Asian Star is a three-tower office complex

Sana matuloy na yung Spectrum Towers , it seems the office towers in it are taller than the current tallest in FCC ( Insular Life )

I agree, Spectrum Towers should be constructed already, the fenced up lot is such an eyesore on a prime property for so many years.

With the upcoming expansion of Festival Supermall , I hope Filinvest will also incorporate a well landscaped park near the expansion area with place of interest such as a civic center within the park.
How about its other zones such as Corporate Woods , when does FCC plans to start developing it ? They did pretty well with NorthGate / WestGate .

Spectrum Centre Towers

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Spectrum Centre offers a refreshing approach that responds to the varied requirements of the corporate world. This four-tower complex provides high-quality office space within a world-class environment. The centrally located Spectrum Garden provides a rare and generous amenity of 4,665 square meters of landscaped green space. Carefully masterplanned, abundant light enters each of the four towers' interiors' while maintaining a constant consciousness of the lush environment outside, with its panorama of the Spectrum Garden and the rest of Filinvest Corporate City.

SPECIFICATIONS:

EXTERIOR FINISHES

Curtain wall reflective glass (energy efficient)
Curtain wall panel system to ensure water tightness and quality performance
MAIN LOBBY
Main lobby with high ceiling and timeless finishes
Frameless monolith glazing system with architectural and structural aluminum to provide full view to the central landscape garden
Separate pedestrian entrances and vehicle drop-off
LIFTS
10 state-of-the-art and high-speed tower lifts
2 zones lift-group to ensure minimum waiting time
2 shuttle lifts for parking levels
OFFICES
Office spaces have perimeter columns to provide flexibility in interior space planning
Continuous wide glass panels in full height glazing allow magnificent views while providing ample natural light into the offices
Provision for strategic location of executive toilets
AMENITIES
Arcaded retail shops and banking facilities to cater to fast business transactions
Food court/cafeteria for employees
Health facilities for off-office relaxation and physical fitness
Executive lounge and business center to complement business operations
Helipad for alternate transport access and emergency evacuation
PARKING
Integrated and fully ventilated four level parking designed to ensure ample parking spaces for tenants and visitors' use
Secure and safe parking facilities with paging system
Two shuttle lifts for all parking levels for efficient traffic distribution
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Two water-cooled package air conditioners on each floor, each individually controlled for comfort zoning
Main distribution air duct for tenant flexibility in office duct layout
Allotted air condition loads for after office hour use, using condenser water riser with floor stub-outs.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Adequate electrical load provision for high demand use
100% stand by generators in the event of power failure
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Structured cabling system for high speed transmission of data, video and voice communication
Adequate telephone lines provision and guaranteed telephone services by 2 local utility carriers - PLDT and SMART
SANITARY SYSTEM
Underground and overhead water storage tanks to ensure ample water supply
Toilet facilities in every floor
Toilet for the handicapped on every floor
Provision of sanitary lines and stub
FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM
Automatic fire sprinkler system
Fire alarm system
Two smoke-proof fire escape routes in case of fire
Wet riser and hydraulic hose reels
Dry standpipe for fire department connections
Manual pull stations
Fire fighting water storage tank with fire and jockey pumps
Portable fire extinguishers
Smoke-proof firemen's lift emergency access
SECURITY SYSTEM
CCTV monitoring at strategic locations and controlled at the central command station on a 24-hour basis
BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A fully computerized intelligent building feature is incorporated to supervise and control the operations of M&E service equipment and perform energy management and maintenance functions. The features incorporated are as follows: a) Enables M&E equipment to be pre-programmed to switch on and off; b) Records history of events; c) Enables optimum energy consumption purposes; d) Assists in analyzing M&E equipment usage patterns, efficiencies, wastage and budgeting to implement energy conservation strategy.



sana matuloy !!!!!!!!!!!!

Well , let's just hope this office towers complex will still be built . This project is supposed to be built years ago, they seem to have upgraded the design to a glassy structures. Insular Life twin towers should have a neighbor of beautiful towers such as these.

Alabang Town Center's new wing is now partially open to the public. There are no new stores open yet nor are there advertisements of what stores will be opening. All that is certain is that Guess is expanding its store to the new part.

In addition, portions of the new part of Corte De Las Palmas now have trees on them.

Quck Update on Stores/Restos opening in the new ATC:
Chili's
Wee Nam Kee
Bon Chon
PF Chang's
Gong Cha

Miss Sixty

Max's Restaurant Putatan now open! :)

Along National Road, Putatan, Muntinlupa City (katapat lang nito ang itatayong Starmall Agro)

Max's Restaurant Putatan now open! :)

Along National Road, Putatan, Muntinlupa City (katapat lang nito ang itatayong Starmall Agro)

This Max's Restaurant ..built their own building or just renting in a commercial building on that area ?
How's the progress of StarMall Agro ? is it under construction now ? I reside in that vicinity .

^^It built its own building. Maliit lang ito pero brand new at malawak ang parking space.

As for Starmall Agro, it is still under construction. Maybe next year pa ang tapos nito.:)

Here is the link. http://www.maxschicken.com/index.php?/store_locator/100/6/813

Wow , that area is turning out to be the commercial center of Putatan , with the numerous establishments and an upcoming neighborhood mall being built there .

As I can recall some of the notable establishments on that stretch of National Road from Soldiers Hills - LakeView , Putatan are the ff :
7-11 , Conv.Store
Mcdonalds
Mini-Stop , Conv. Store
Mercury Drug
Pizza Hut
Shakeys Pizza
SaveMore Supermarket ( Elizabeth Center )
Mightee Mart Conv. Store ( 2 branches )
Red Ribbon (beside Landbank before , but I read they are transferring to the Rural Bank of Muntinlupa site )
Max's Restaurant
Once operational , Starmall Agro will have Puregold as its anchor and probably several fastfood outlets ( Jollibee , Mang Inasal etc )
At Soldiers Hills area , there are some vacant areas potentially for commercial development in the future , since StarMall is just a stone throw away.
The current city hall , a hospital and numerous commercial buildings row hosting numerous establishment and banks are also located on that stretch, hence the area is really full of people and activity.
The downside is the traffic though ..

Some of the new stores in Town Center (In the new wing):
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From http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150486324960813&set=a.423324060812.214584.352797395812&type=1&ref=nf

According the their Facebook accont, Krispy Kreme will also be opening a branch in ATC Corte De Las Palmas expasion.

Opening along with Krispy Kreme in the Corte De Las Palmas Expansion are (presumably) PF Chang's and Chili's :)

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from www.phinmaproperties.com

;86347959']Some of the new stores in Town Center (In the new wing):
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From http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150486324960813&set=a.423324060812.214584.352797395812&type=1&ref=nf

According the their Facebook accont, Krispy Kreme will also be opening a branch in ATC Corte De Las Palmas expasion.

Opening along with Krispy Kreme in the Corte De Las Palmas Expansion are (presumably) PF Chang's and Chili's :)

The following brands are debuting in the Philippines through ATC:
Cole Haan
Energie
Rabeanco
T-Bar

The following are opening their first stand-alone stores in ATC:
Ellesse
Miss Sixty
Yosi Samra

The following food chains are debuting in the Philippines through ATC:
PF Chang's
J Co. Donuts and Coffee

These stores are only in the garden wing and not yet the Corte de las Palmas expansion. :D

;86532362']The following brands are debuting in the Philippines through ATC:
Cole Haan
Energie
Rabeanco
T-Bar

The following are opening their first stand-alone stores in ATC:
Ellesse
Miss Sixty
Yosi Samra

The following food chains are debuting in the Philippines through ATC:
PF Chang's
J Co. Donuts and Coffee

These stores are only in the garden wing and not yet the Corte de las Palmas expansion. :D

Where exactly is this new garden wing of ATC located ? What was this before it became this new garden wing expansion ?

Where exactly is this new garden wing of ATC located ? What was this before it became this new garden wing expansion ?

The old South Supermarket which they converted into a parking lot. To go there, you can pass through new walkways near GUESS, PLANET SPORTS, SPEEDO, GUESS KIDS, or DAISO.

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Asian Hospital and Medical Center
taken from SLEX, NB

wow :okay:

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from www.phinmaproperties.com

Where is this exactly located in Alabang? Close to Festival mall area or the Ayala Center?

Where is this exactly located in Alabang? Close to Festival mall area or the Ayala Center?

Its right next to Hillsborough Village along West Service Road.

I've seen the new walkway in ATC and it is impressive. The fact it has some of my favourite eateries like Stackers, John & Yoko, Bonchon, etc.

Plus right outside, Fully Booked is coming up!

Kahapon lang yata binuksan di ba? pati ung bagong building... Binuksan naa gad para sa christmas season.. Sayang kita ng mga renter....

any pics?

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Asian Hospital and Medical Center
taken from SLEX, NB

Still very beautiful Asian Hospital Complex ..

The only US forces accredited hospital in the Philippines.

the best hospital in the country indeed

^^tomo :okay:

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the best hospital in the country indeed

It is more of a hospitel.

It is one of the best but not the best. St. Lukes and Medical City are impressive as well.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...135625908.html

Fourth Johnny Rockets Restaurant Opens in the Philippines

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Franchise Owner, Camamiq Foods, Inc., today opened its newest Johnny Rockets restaurant at Burgos Circle dining complex, located in Forbes Town Center in Taguig City, Philippines in Metro Manila. Joining three other Johnny Rockets they own, in nearby Quezon City, the Company's American cuisine and atmosphere have become local favorites since opening, two years ago. By the end of January, they plan to open their fifth Johnny Rockets restaurant at Alabang Town Center, in southern Metro Manila.

There are alot of developments happening in ATC from expansion, more shopping space, restaurants, entertainment centres, etc. I'm seeing a Trinoma happening in the south.

I also hope Festival Mall will start its expansion as well.

No offense, but Trinoma shouldn't be compared to ATC. Sure, Trinoma's a fine mall, but the sheer number of people going to Trinoma makes it an unpleasant place to shop in. If ATC becomes like Trinoma in that aspect, it's doomed.

Some good news on the other thread :
Ayala Corp. is the winning bidder to build and operate the Daang-Hari /SLEX link road
which will traverse through the NBP reservation .

Some good news on the other thread :
Ayala Corp. is the winning bidder to build and operate the Daang-Hari /SLEX link road
which will traverse through the NBP reservation .

Hmmm... I wonder when the NBP area will be privatized... Now seems a very good time for the government to consider it again. That land will appreciate more once this connecting road from Daang Hari to SLEX is done.

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Hi guys, Im so sorry for this OT. Hoping that we can help our brothers and sisters in CDO, Iligan, and other victims of Typhoon Sendong in cash or kind. Reposting this:


"GIVE TO NORTHERN MINDANAO"
Death and Devastation in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan Cities

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Xavier University is now accepting donations. You may contact:

Fr. Eric Garcia Velandria S.J.
Coordinator of Sendong Operation,
KKP Office, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, Corrales Ave.
9000 Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.


You may also cash donations through SLB. CASH/ CHEQUE: Direct deposits may be made online from any BPI branches, pay to:

SIMBAHANG LINGKOD NG BAYAN (Account Name/Payee)
Bank of the Philippine Islands (Loyola-Katipunan Branch)
BPI Peso Checking Account Number: 3081-1111-61
BPI Dollar Savings Account Number: 3084-0420-12

Or you can visit the nearest Red Cross, local government units, tv networks such as ABS/GMA, i believe they are all starting to mobilize their relief operations.

Some good news on the other thread :
Ayala Corp. is the winning bidder to build and operate the Daang-Hari /SLEX link road
which will traverse through the NBP reservation .

This should reduce the number of vehicles coming from Daang Hari that pass by Commerce just to get to south super. However, on weekends, people will still be trooping to Festival Mall and ATC.

An alternative route for them is to take this connector road then re-enter through FCC, however I think they should increase the capacity of the tollgate at the interchange, there's still some space to make more toll booths.

I think AAV should once again look into making a San Jose gate, strict rules should apply wherein it's only open during rush hours like 6 am to 9 am and then at 5 pm to 7 pm. Only private vehicles could pass here and then there will strict implementation of speed limits along San Jose. This would be so convenient to not have to go through Commerce Ave.

This should reduce the number of vehicles coming from Daang Hari that pass by Commerce just to get to south super. However, on weekends, people will still be trooping to Festival Mall and ATC.

An alternative route for them is to take this connector road then re-enter through FCC, however I think they should increase the capacity of the tollgate at the interchange, there's still some space to make more toll booths.

I think AAV should once again look into making a San Jose gate, strict rules should apply wherein it's only open during rush hours like 6 am to 9 am and then at 5 pm to 7 pm. Only private vehicles could pass here and then there will strict implementation of speed limits along San Jose. This would be so convenient to not have to go through Commerce Ave.

Agreed. If developent spurrs in Alabang, the traffic in Commerce caused by Madrigal CBD and FCC would be hectic enough even without the people from Daang Hari. The San Jose gate must indeed be re-examined. The only problem is that the people in the association and the barangay are old people who probably only seldom leave the village :lol: - hence, they don't have a grasp of the traffic situation.

;86764880']Agreed. If developent spurrs in Alabang, the traffic in Commerce caused by Madrigal CBD and FCC would be hectic enough even without the people from Daang Hari. The San Jose gate must indeed be re-examined. The only problem is that the people in the association and the barangay are old people who probably only seldom leave the village :lol: - hence, they don't have a grasp of the traffic situation.

It just goes to show that life is always better if you don't need to work and just play sports at the country club. :lol:

Anyway, the arguments of the San Jose street people is that it's a residential street and they can't jog or their children can't play on the street. However, that's a weak argument because those living near Zobel for example have no problem with all the influx of cars almost everyday. And I don't see people from District 2 complaining with all the cars taking shortcuts there.

For one, maybe they can add more humps just for the peace of mind of people there that cars won't be speeding.

Of course, safety is also a concern, but that's the reason why they pay for security guards.

The one major problem I see with the opening is San Jose gate is that some a-hole might suggest opening the gates of the village to "ease traffic", unlikely, but still possible. If that happens, the gate should be closed and the wall rebuilt.

;86709181']No offense, but Trinoma shouldn't be compared to ATC. Sure, Trinoma's a fine mall, but the sheer number of people going to Trinoma makes it an unpleasant place to shop in. If ATC becomes like Trinoma in that aspect, it's doomed.

Trinoma gets crowded sometimes especially during Saturdays. But this mall lies in the city centre unlike ATC which is more suburban. Plus access to public transportation and rapid transit makes Trinoma a hub thus the crowds.

Please buy reusable/environment friendly grocery bags at your favorite supermarkets and grocery stores.Perfect christmas gifts for your loved ones.Available in green,orange,blue,white colors.You can put your gifts(toys,fruits and other items)inside the bags instead of plastic bags and help save the environment and create more awareness.My humble gifts are inside these reusable bags.