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February 21st, 2008, 02:47 AM

Eton spins off new unit for low to middle-income residential projects
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Eton Properties Philippines Inc., the property development unit of the Lucio Tan Group, has spun off a new company to oversee the development of low-to-middle income residential projects.

The new firm, Belton Communities Inc., will build affordable, strategically-located and well-designed masterplanned residential communities.

For its maiden venture, Belton Communities will develop North Belton communities, a mixed-use residential and commercial building on a 13.8-hectare property along Quirino Highway in Novaliches, Quezon City.

The first residential phase called The Manors will comprise 14 five-storey mid-rise buildings with a total of 1,400 units. Each building will have 100 units or 20 units per floor, an elevator and two staircases.

The Manors will occupy 3.3 hectares of the total land devoted for the township component. About 60 percent of the land will be open space filled with gardens and playgrounds.

For as low as P1.2 million total cost and a monthly amortization of P8,600, one can own two-bedroom units sized at 30 square meters. Each unit will have dining and living areas, toilet and bath with two shower areas and a shared laundry area at the roofdeck.

Eton Properties president Danilo Ignacio said the first tower, Bianca Manor, will be ready for turnover in June 2009.

Ignacio said the company is targeting overseas Filipino workers for this project.

“If we’re successful with this, we plan to replicate this in other areas where the group has a huge landbank, like in Pasig, Quezon City and Paranaque, “ Ignacio said.

Eton has already began the construction of its information technology hubs in Quezon City and Ortigas to take advantage of the growing business process outsourcing industry. The two projects – Eton Cyberpod Corinthian and Eton Cyberpod Centris – are aimed at addressing the expected shortage in office buildings.

Located in the prime and only remaining large and undeveloped land along Edsa and Quezon Avenue, Centris will comprise the development of seven low-rise office buildings with a total floor area of 168,000 square meters. The first of the seven buildings to rise is a 12 storey-structure, offering 18,000 square meters of office space.

Centris forms part of a 12-hectare, mixed-use and fully integrated community which will include a shopping district, a luxury residential cluster and a businessman’s hotel.

Cyberpod Corinthian, on the other hand, will have three four-storey office buildings within a 1.1-hectare property at the corner of Ortigas Avenue and Edsa fronting Robinsons Galleria. Each building can accommodate 12,000 square meters of lease space. The first building is slated for completion by the second half of 2008.

Other projects recently launched by the company include Belton Square, a mixed-use development masterplanned for three residential condominiums, an office tower and businessman’s hotel; One Archers Place; and integrated township Eton Mega City in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Ph Man

February 24th, 2008, 07:25 PM

February 24, 2008
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/Francis23/MetroManila025.jpg
This must be one of the lowrise office building. Unless these office buildings will have basement parking, foundation should not be too deep. I heard that QC has the most stable land in the whole of MM.

jz0ne

February 24th, 2008, 09:48 PM

what about the squatters area at the back of this project and also near trinoma? wala bang balak alisin yun?

ofw_cebu

February 24th, 2008, 10:06 PM

wow...galing....ang ganda naman . . . . I might have a friend who is interested in this project. . . thanks for the rendering.....

leechtat

February 25th, 2008, 03:59 AM

what about the squatters area at the back of this project and also near trinoma? wala bang balak alisin yun?

they will de-ghetto the area. they already have de-ghettoed the area near phil. sci...

Ph Man

February 25th, 2008, 05:07 AM

alice75

February 28th, 2008, 03:54 AM

The envision looks not bad maybe architecturally however I am sorry to say that I think in terms of urban design those buildings look far too much close (those two rows of buildings ) :nuts:

venntro

February 28th, 2008, 04:12 AM

i don't think there are squatters near the area. in Trinoma yes, there's a squatter area there that suddenly came from nowhere few years back. i was even surprised that their settlement there was too quick that they seem to have come from a single barangay elsewhere. the area covered by this project will be huge. i hope it won't be congested once all the proposes structures are up.

Seems that you're not familiar with the area. The NIA road area which is just behind the ETON centris is home to a colony of squatters extending up to the area behind BIR and near the NTC area.

Ph Man

February 28th, 2008, 09:23 AM

oh. it's coming back to me. dumaan nga kami diyan dati from GMA. and you are right. may mga squatters diyan. only that they are not visible if you are travelling along EDSA. unlike the ones near Trinoma. thanks for the info venntro.

leechtat

February 28th, 2008, 03:58 PM

The envision looks not bad maybe architecturally however I am sorry to say that I think in terms of urban design those buildings look far too much close (those two rows of buildings ) :nuts:

i agree.. but come to think of it, those 2 areas are the BPO office block and mixed residential/commercial towers/areas.. so i guess its ok if they are quite close.. also there will be a plaza/park in the middle which will showcase the bantayog shrine that acts as the buffer... i think those towers will be as close as that in eastwood city..

Seems that you're not familiar with the area. The NIA road area which is just behind the ETON centris is home to a colony of squatters extending up to the area behind BIR and near the NTC area.

yes, they have relocated there since their whole zerg colony was burned (conspiracy theories racing) to be replaced by the BSP parking lot..

livinlarge

February 28th, 2008, 04:25 PM

Haven't really seen much of QC lately since I've been based mostly out of town for the past year and a half but I'm glad that QC is developing well. It's about time. Once the QC business district goes up and running and businesses start to move there, we just might see a good percentage of talent move from from makati and ortigas to QC. Not to take anything away from the other areas of MM but you'll be surprised at how many people that work in Makati live in QC.

leechtat

February 28th, 2008, 04:39 PM

^^ correct.. as in most of them! :)

slapstring

February 29th, 2008, 10:32 AM

i don't get why they're planning these buildings like this. they're covering their own views to the inside, and the outside views are really not spectacular...

thomasian

February 29th, 2008, 02:08 PM

It may not be the final masterplan.

^sneakers^

February 29th, 2008, 08:47 PM

so yung office tower and commercial space sa kanto ng EDSA at Quezon Ave may pool sa taas? tingnan niyo yung render. :nuts: :nuts: :nuts:

thomasian

February 29th, 2008, 09:19 PM

kaya nga eh, weird.

-TC-

February 29th, 2008, 09:40 PM

so yung office tower and commercial space sa kanto ng EDSA at Quezon Ave may pool sa taas? tingnan niyo yung render. :nuts: :nuts: :nuts:

kaya nga eh, weird.

The "pool" you guys see at the top of the office/commercial tower at the corner of Q Ave and EDSA could be a fountain area of a pocket park. Or it could very well be not. Hehe just guessing.

^sneakers^

March 1st, 2008, 06:56 AM

traveljunkie

March 1st, 2008, 07:05 AM

Generally I like the design (especially the center area). I dislike the residential buildings at the back.

thomasian

March 1st, 2008, 07:27 AM

look at the shape of those two inner buildings. don't they remind you of the Pacific Plaza Towers? and the tops look like the Bellagio. but i'm not complaining. still, it's a good design. and good location.

Oo nga ano. :D What I don't like here is that there's not much variety in height. It would be more interesting though if there's a more pronounced variation in heights.

leechtat

March 1st, 2008, 12:31 PM

^^ but come to think of it, it is beside the NAPOCOR buildings which are low-rise.. though i agree with you, but i guess that is not yet the final plan...

basti

March 9th, 2008, 05:57 PM

c0kelitr0

March 11th, 2008, 02:38 AM

exciting times for QC. Dami ng projects sa area na yan!

i'm just wondering though, with the dozen projects that Eton has launched, has it started to construct even one?

diz

March 11th, 2008, 03:01 AM

I saw some ad-boards along EDSA in front of this project's property. They show renders of the BPO office and the residential bldgs and it does not look anything like the ones posted. In fact, they look very ordinary to me.

:ohno: our country has been very disappointing lately.

TheRick

March 11th, 2008, 06:01 AM

I saw some ad-boards along EDSA in front of this project's property. They show renders of the BPO office and the residential bldgs and it does not look anything like the ones posted. In fact, they look very ordinary to me.

Maybe now the people who didn't like the posted renderings will now like it (if they consider the possible alternative)...
They want more now they might get less... :ohno:

bustero

April 14th, 2008, 05:23 AM

from jones lang lasalle website

eton centris is now leasing out

here's a small render from the site

http://www.joneslanglasalleleechiu.com.ph/NR/rdonlyres/E5461F9F-1987-4D3D-B42F-47AF2075D807/35000/EtonQuezonCity1.png

EDSA corner Quezon Avenue
Quezon City
Philippines
Price: Php 600 per sqm/month

Type: Office/BPO
Size: Building 1 - approximately 2,000 sqm/floor

Building 2 - approximately 3,000 sqm/floor

I suppose if the big brokers are leasing out then the designs must be fixed to a certain degree, if not height then at least floorplate and facade.

^sneakers^

April 16th, 2008, 03:47 PM

I saw some ad-boards along EDSA in front of this project's property. They show renders of the BPO office and the residential bldgs and it does not look anything like the ones posted. In fact, they look very ordinary to me.

yeah the render looks very ordinary especially the residential ones.

KiBeN

May 6th, 2008, 10:14 AM

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5413/dsc0155at0.jpg

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5264/dsc0188cj5.jpg

Wolf1968 ^_^

May 24th, 2008, 09:24 AM

i used to walk and ride the UP jeepney in that location..hopefully this one will went through..ganda siguro nito pag tpos n xa..hai.. ^_^

ruralvillage

May 25th, 2008, 08:18 PM

For "new" renderings and updates, check http://www.etoncentris.com/. Fascinating! :banana: :banana:

-TC-

May 26th, 2008, 03:15 AM

Same renders lang as what @thomasian shared before --> http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=18515350&postcount=22

Anyway, here are the details from www.etoncentris.com

About Eton Centris

MASTER PLANNED AND SELF SUSTAINING COMMUNITY

Situated amidst the pulsating streetscape of EDSA and Quezon Avenue, Eton Centris is a 12-hectare master planned mixed-use development that features a seamless blend of posh residential towers, innovative office blocks and vibrant retail and leisure destinations, providing a fully-integrated and self-contained lifestyle.

THE ULTIMATE ADDRESS IN NORTHERN METRO MANILA

Fueled by the demand for a new and well-planned Commercial Business District in the northern part of Metro Manila, the Quezon City government is currently working with national government agencies and various stakeholders to transform a 250-hectare property that encompasses the North and East Triangle and Veterans Memorial Park into a large-scale mixed-use project, dubbed as Triangle Park. The estimated P3 Billion project, is envisioned by the World Bank as “the center of gravity of commercial developments in Metro Manila in the coming years.”

Considering its immense land area (twice bigger than the combined Ortigas and Makati CBD), regional access, presence of mass transit, efficient infrastructures and having a unique environment that combines IT, education, health care, media and open parks, Quezon City is in an excellent position to match or even surpass Ortigas and Makati CBDs.

Located at the forefront of Triangle Park, Eton Centris will serve as a catalyst to facilitate the realization of this bold master plan by spearheading its development. Eton Centris is the first of its kind development to rise in Quezon City. With its sizeable land area, strategic location and the financial and organizational strength of Eton Properties Philippines, Eton Centris is a landmark project that promises to be a choice destination for an enhanced lifestyle in northern Metro Manila similar to what Ortigas Center is to Pasig City and Mandaluyong City areas or what Makati CBD is to the Makati City and Pasay areas.

TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT

Taking advantage of its frontage along the two major thoroughfares of EDSA and Quezon Avenue, Eton Centris incorporates features to encourage transit ridership and maximize access to public transport facilities. Eton Centris provides a 24/7 access to various transport services and enjoys a direct access to the Metro Rail Transit (MRT). Furthermore, the stunning landscaping, canopied walkways and integrated structures enables this compact and walkable community to provide a higher quality of life without complete dependence on a car for mobility and survival.

AT THE HEART OF IT ALL

At Eton Centris, it is possible to enjoy all life’s comforts without venturing too far. A myriad of shopping, dining and entertainment choices are favorably positioned within the confines of this masterpiece development complementing the demanding lifestyle of the people living and working inside.

Eton Centris is also a stone’s throw away from major shopping centers such as SM North EDSA, TriNoma as well as Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato retail strips. Top schools and universities including University of the Philippines, Ateneo De Manila and Mirriam College are only 10 minutes away. Eton Centris also allows easy access to health and medical services, media and entertainment, government and other institutional offices.

The Residences

THE RESIDENCES AT CENTRIS

An epitome of quintessential modern living space, The Residences at Centris puts you at the center of a fully integrated master-planned development poised to become the most desirable address in northern Metro Manila. The Residences at Centris boasts of upscale high-rise residential condominiums that will redefine the meaning of luxurious living.

Cyberpod Centris

ETON CYBERPOD CENTRIS

Quezon City’s potential as the next business and financial hub advantageously positions Eton Cyberpod Centris as an ideal headquarter for today’s growing businesses. With a total labor force of more than 1 Million and home to a number of schools and universities, there is definitely no shortage of talented labor force in this city.

Idyllically situated along EDSA, with access to various transport services including a direct connection to the MRT and within minutes from retail and leisure centers, educational and training institutions, health and medical services, media and entertainment as well as government institutions, Eton Cyberpod Centris is evidently the most ideal site for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Offshoring companies.

The overall development concept is in line the local government’s plan to develop the 250-hectare North and East Triangle of Quezon City into a modern central business district as recommended by a study conducted by the World Bank.

Consisting of 7 low-rise office buildings, each building can provide a minimum of 18,000 square meters of office space efficiently designed to meet the requirements of BPO and Offshoring companies.

One Cyberpod Centris, the first building to be constructed and expected to be completed in the 4th quarter of 2008, will have the following features:

· -- Large column-free floor plates of 2,000 sqms

· -- Smoking balconies per floor to reduce employee downtimes

· -- Five (5) elevators to address frustrating long waits

· -- Minimum of two (2) conduits for telephone and data

· -- Adjustable control of VRF air-conditioning units

· -- 100% emergency back-up power to address extended power shortfall

· -- CCTV system on all common areas for added security

· -- Fully addressable and programmable fire detection and alarm system

· -- Ample parking space at podium level and surface area

Eton Cyberpod Centris provides a dynamic option for young urban professionals to take advantage of the cohesive in-city living through the integration of other lifestyle and entertainment facilities within the confines of this masterpiece development.

The Districts of Centris

The Districts of Centris provides a complete shopping experience through a plethora of distinctively unique and vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment choices. It is divided into four (4) main retail zones each providing a unique retail experience:

CENTRIS STATION

Centris Station is your one-stop neighborhood shopping center. Anchored by the biggest supermarket/hypermart operator in the country, Centris Station offers a complete line of basic goods and services to suit your everyday needs. Shopping for groceries, medicines or just a quick bite at one of the shops can be enjoyed with the utmost convenience. There are ample parking spaces for private car users as well a multitude of public transportation options. Centris Station has a direct connection to the Quezon Avenue MRT Station and a multi-modal transport terminal where jeepneys, shuttles and taxi’s connects the development to the rest of Metro Manila.

CHANNEL E

The Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato area is one of the city’s most vibrant food and entertainment spots in Metro Manila. What’s unique about this area is it’s relation to the two (2) biggest television stations, ABS-CBN and GMA head offices. The influence of highly creative people from these two networks spawned unique and diverse food and entertainment establishment such as comedy bars, KTV bars and other themed restaurants that has made the area colorful and rich throughout its history.

Inspired by the success of these retail districts, Channel E is designed to create a “choice destination” for lifestyle activities embracing shopping, entertainment, social, arts and culture by providing a lifestyle hub that is modern but warm and intimate. Its architecture portrays a celebration of television, conjuring images of action, drama and comedy.

THE FIELDS

The dramatic fusion of refinement and functionality may be visibly seen on Eton Centris’ The Fields. An open field teeming with nature’s treasures of verdant greens, The Fields is just perfect for any outdoor leisure interest from concerts, weekend market to private festivities and morning jog or a lazy evening stroll.

From EDSA the lively colors and lights of Channel E beckon all to stop by and see what’s inside.

THE PITSTOP

Keeping with your lifestyle and offering “on the go” alternatives for your constantly changing needs, The Pitstop is your neighborhood gas station with a set of transient retail components. Strategically located along EDSA, The Pitstop serves your convenience requirements from immediate car care and bank transactions to quick bites and short refreshing drinks to life’s little emergencies and easy solutions to your needs while on the run.

Eton Hotel

A DELUXE HOTEL ACCOMODATION

Business travelers and tourists are all set for an endlessly fascinating experience as Eton Centris offers not just a deluxe hotel accommodation to relax and unwind but a multitude of fine dining, shopping choices, leisure amenities and events/function facilities right at your doorstep.

Wolf1968 ^_^

May 27th, 2008, 09:24 AM

any update?. thanks ^_^

paul_radley

May 28th, 2008, 06:14 AM

Has anyone looked at the Eton Cyberpod site? There are a few renderings for buildings in Makati and Ortigas that I haven't yet seen on SSC. Maybe they'll pop up in the future?

basti

May 28th, 2008, 02:15 PM

from the site

hmmm....
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/asph80/centris.jpg

galore

May 28th, 2008, 07:59 PM

^^ so what's more boring than... uhm, boring?

Ph Man

June 3rd, 2008, 06:50 AM

boring ba? well, that is yet to be seen. in the meantime, here's the latest photo update for this development. taken last Sunday, June 1st.

Left
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2546370616_159ab8355c.jpg?v=0

Right
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2546367974_990c83d6c2.jpg?v=0

Center
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2545540699_9f2b79ea2c.jpg?v=0

tyronne

June 3rd, 2008, 07:02 AM

Ang bilis nito. Noong nasa lower portion pa lang sila don sa may part na parang diagonal yung concrete thing, hindi ko siya maintindihan hahaha! :lol:

Ph Man

June 3rd, 2008, 07:20 AM

hehe...yung parking level ba? dapat talaga mabilis ito kasi may pera si Uncle Lucio para dito. Anlawak ng lupa na sakot ng development na to. After completion, this will be the first office tower by Eton Properties.

leechtat

June 3rd, 2008, 09:09 AM

i'm really excited for this one.. thanks francis for the updates.. :applause:

ruralvillage

June 3rd, 2008, 10:07 PM

I've heard that the residential component will be offered as well this year. :)

ganzo

June 4th, 2008, 04:17 PM

The corner lot of edsa and q.ave will be the hypermart , while the land at the back of the 1st office building will be similar to " blue wave " ; low rise commercial /retail structures .

leechtat

June 4th, 2008, 04:32 PM

^^ what? hypermart? as in lucio tan with henry sy jv development?

hypermart is not what i had in mind for that prime corner lot.. imagine heavy traffic and people with grocery bags polluting the corporate cbd scene... gosh.. revision please... tell me its going to be moved elsewhere, maybe at the other side of the lot near the post office..

--SuperB0y--

June 4th, 2008, 05:07 PM

The corner lot of edsa and q.ave will be the hypermart , while the land at the back of the 1st office building will be similar to " blue wave " ; low rise commercial /retail structures .

ummm, hypermart? there's a hypermart at north edsa, only a few hundred meters away from this loc. isn't that bad business? kakainin nila ang isa't-isa.

richard24

June 5th, 2008, 05:17 AM

maybe not an SM hypermart., diba there was talk dati that manong lucio tan was trying to acquire a foreign hypermart brand?

leechtat

June 5th, 2008, 05:09 PM

^^ but i hope he will not put it up at edsa corner q.ave of the eton centris project.. it will be quite distasteful...

http://dynamic2.philonline.com/home_June_2008/fp060508_a.gif
artist render from the qc thread..

^^ a hypermart in that prime lot will definitely smudge the cbd scene

ganzo

June 7th, 2008, 08:32 AM

maybe not an SM hypermart., diba there was talk dati that manong lucio tan was trying to acquire a foreign hypermart brand?

have no idea if the hypermart is a jv with SM though. but definitely there is a planned hypermart.

thomasian

June 7th, 2008, 09:02 AM

ummm, hypermart? there's a hypermart at north edsa, only a few hundred meters away from this loc. isn't that bad business? kakainin nila ang isa't-isa.

^^ what? hypermart? as in lucio tan with henry sy jv development?

hypermart is not what i had in mind for that prime corner lot.. imagine heavy traffic and people with grocery bags polluting the corporate cbd scene... gosh.. revision please... tell me its going to be moved elsewhere, maybe at the other side of the lot near the post office..

TriNoma has a planned 19,000sq.m. hypermart/hypermarket. And I don't think it has any connections with SM. There are many other brands, okay?

Why do you have to think of SM when you come across that word? Let's not always equate the word hypermart/hypermarket to an SM brand, shall we? Please consider that we currently have several local and 'imported' hypermarket brands in the Philippines.

It's a generic term meaning:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypermarket
In commerce, a hypermarket or multi-department store is a superstore which combines a supermarket and a department store. The result is a very large retail facility which carries an enormous range of products under one roof, including full lines of groceries and general merchandise. When they are planned, constructed, and executed correctly, a consumer can ideally satisfy all of their routine weekly shopping needs in one trip.

bartstrife99

June 7th, 2008, 02:14 PM

richard24

June 7th, 2008, 03:26 PM

^^ as said above., that is the stalled/scrapped SSS corporate center, edsa cor. east avenue,

leechtat

June 7th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Why do you have to think of SM when you come across that word? Let's not always equate the word hypermart/hypermarket to an SM brand, shall we? Please consider that we currently have several local and 'imported' hypermarket brands in the Philippines.

^^ haha.. my bad... but i must admit sm hypermart really have good branding people...

venntro

June 17th, 2008, 09:20 AM

There's already signages in the building offering Office spaces for Lease.

Ph Man

June 20th, 2008, 06:17 AM

some makati offices should relocate here. to ease out people traffic going to Ortigas or Makati.

bustero

June 20th, 2008, 06:55 AM

That's the idea and beauty of a QC based CBD! Makes a lot of sense. They have the space and existing infra actually to compete with Fort Boni and they should!

venntro

June 20th, 2008, 10:55 AM

^^ Someone just needs to jumpstart it. Mayor Belmonte before said that he wants to transform Commonwealth Avenue into QC's Ayala Avenue. That would take many years though.

Ph Man

July 13th, 2008, 11:01 PM

hello guys. i posted here in my website some photos taken this weekend:
http://phrealestate.net/2008/07/13/mandaluyong-and-quezon-city-photos-july-12-2008/

diz

July 13th, 2008, 11:28 PM

^ Very nice. Maraming salamat. =]

Ph Man

July 13th, 2008, 11:35 PM

you're welcome diz! :)

xandro

July 27th, 2008, 04:12 AM

galore

July 27th, 2008, 05:50 PM

i wonder what happened to the other renderings that were posted here.
anyone with answers?

tyronne

July 28th, 2008, 01:42 AM

latest rendering found on the eton philippines website
http://www.eton.com.ph/v2/etoncyberpodcentris.htm

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/3049/etoncentrispu3.jpg

construction updates can also be found on this site

May Victory Bus pa talaga hehe! It's OK. I think it's better than the windows-deprived Pioneer bldgs.

Ph Man

July 28th, 2008, 06:40 AM

they actually look just the same as the Cybergrates.

bustero

July 28th, 2008, 09:44 AM

along with nets, cyber gates and centris these are a new form of manila based architectural design... BPO noir , a practical building in a good location built as fast and as cheap as possible hoping not to get noticed at all hehe

thomasian

July 28th, 2008, 09:44 AM

^^ Average buildings don't get noticed. But super beautiful, and super ugly ones get noticed, a lot!

lightsaber46

July 30th, 2008, 05:40 AM

very typical ang "square" design among BPO offices, I wonder why??

thomasian

July 30th, 2008, 06:10 AM

I believe it will produce the biggest and most efficient floorplate for the building, maximizing the use of the lot.

xavierdude

July 31st, 2008, 01:50 PM

bustero

August 1st, 2008, 06:55 AM

so that it will be quick to build

aaron did you ever get the email I sent you regarding the site dev plan and blocking for this eton centris?

thomasian

August 1st, 2008, 07:45 AM

^^ Yup the one in reply to this...

ah actually i have a master plan for this, and it is not only bpo, that's only on one part. it's on a pdf file , if you want to do it i'll email it to you and you extract it na lang.

But that post of yours was from the Eton Corinthian thread. So I was expecting the site development plan for Corinthian until I saw the email and noticed that it has Centris' plan instead of Corinthian. :D

leechtat

August 1st, 2008, 12:16 PM

I believe it will produce the biggest and most efficient floorplate for the building, maximizing the use of the lot.

^^ also, bpo operations requires large floor area, they will just buy cubicles for divisions.. that is why commonly call center peeps refer to their office space as "the floor".. much like, "see you at the floor"..

-TC-

August 3rd, 2008, 09:09 AM

Eton Centris on Google

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Eton/EtonCentris3DMap.jpg

diz

August 3rd, 2008, 09:16 AM

daaam sayang

leechtat

August 3rd, 2008, 10:06 AM

^^ wow, great find. so excited for this project. this will surely jumpstart qc-cbd.

galore

August 3rd, 2008, 03:17 PM

Eton Centris on Google

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/tcc_0888/Eton/EtonCentris3DMap.jpg

does anyone know why this design wasn't followed?

or at least why the earlier developments didn't follow this?

leechtat

August 3rd, 2008, 03:58 PM

^^ patience is a virtue.

they cannot construct all of it at once. we are not dubai.

galore

August 4th, 2008, 10:28 AM

^^ i know. i understand that.
but i was asking about the design per se :)

bustero

August 5th, 2008, 10:59 AM

^^ Yup the one in reply to this...

But that post of yours was from the Eton Corinthian thread. So I was expecting the site development plan for Corinthian until I saw the email and noticed that it has Centris' plan instead of Corinthian. :D

Ah ganoon ba hehe:nuts:

wala makikita sa corinthian, it's supposed to be 3 buildings but in reality it's only 1 kasi magkakadikit ang 3 buildings.

basement parking, then ground floor retail, then gagawa sila ng some sort of access to robinsons, prob a pedestrian overpass but not sure yet

thomasian

August 5th, 2008, 11:03 AM

Mahirap yun ah, nakaharang kasi yung flyover so medyo magiging challenging ang design ng footbridge nila. :D

wynngd

October 2nd, 2008, 12:15 PM

Eton unveils second mixed-use project in QC

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abs-cbnNEWS.com | 10/02/2008 5:21 PM

Eton Properties Philippines Inc., the real estate arm of the Lucio Tan group, has unveiled its second mixed-used project which will rise on a 12-hectare property at the corner of two major thoroughfares, EDSA and Quezon Avenue, in Quezon City.

Called Centris, the high-end development will feature commercial, retail and residential components. The construction of the project's initial phase, which is composed of seven office buildings, has already started.

By December this year, Eton will complete One Cyberpod Centris, the first of the office buildings that will cater to business process outsourcing companies. It has 12 floors with a gross floor area of 18,000 square meters.

"We are in discussion with a dozen locators for Cyberpod, with the remaining buildings to be constructed on a built-to-suit basis," said Eton president Danilo Ignacio.

Meanwhile, Centris' second phase, Centris Walk, will be a dining and retail strip sporting a variety of upscale restaurants and bars as well as retail shops. It will have over 900 secure parking spaces.

For the residential component, Eton is planning to build 10 condominium towers which will be introduced in 2009.

Ignacio said they are most excited about Centris' commercial center, whose key tenant will be SM Hypermarket. He said they hope to forge a long-term partnership with the company, which is controlled by mall magnate Henry Sy.

"SM Hypermarket will be allowed to fit out by the fourth quarter of next year to prepare them to open before Christmas," Ignacio noted.

SM Hypermarket executive vice president Robert Kwee, on the other hand, said the project will help the company expand its market.

"This will help us reach out to more people. There are a lot of people passing through the area," he added.

Centris is the second major township project of Eton following the launch of its 1,000-hectare Eton City in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

It is a major component of the Triangle Park central business district, which was conceptualized by the World Bank. Triangle Park, which encompasses 250 hectares of prime properties from North to East Avenue, is envisioned to be the "center of all commercial activities in Metro Manila in the coming years."

as of 10/02/2008 5:21 PM

flip2_0

October 2nd, 2008, 05:09 PM

MANILA, Philippines - SM Hypermarket is now one of the tenants of a large-scale, mixed-use development owned by Eton Properties Philippines Inc., a company controlled by liquor and tobacco magnate Lucio Tan.

Danilo Ignacio, Eton president and chief operating officer, told reporters on Thursday that SM Hypermarket will be the main shopping area for the 12-hectare development project to be called “Centris."

Estimated to cost at least P3 billion, Centris is a major component of the World Bank-conceptualized Triangle Park central business district.

SM Hypermart will be located in the “Centris Station," which is part of the first phase of the project’s development covering five hectares of the total area.

The SM Hypermarket Centris will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Also included in the first phase is the construction of buildings for business process outsourcing companies.

Cyberprod Centris, a 12-storey building with a gross floor area of 18,000 square meter will be completed by December 2008.

Phase 2 is Centris Walk, slated for completion by 3rd quarter of 2009. Centris Walk is a high-end dining and retail strip featuring upscale restaurants, bars, and retail shops.

Residential condominiums will be also introduced in 2009.

“There will be seven office buildings and 10 residential condominiums that will cater to high-end market," Ignacio said.

Eton Centris is the second major township development of Eton properties after the launching of its 1,000-hectare Eton City project in Laguna.

Other projects of the company include the Eton Residences Greenbelt, Eton Baypark Manila, Eton Emerald Lofts in Ortigas, Eton Parkview Greenbelt, Belton Place in Quezon City and One Archers Place in Manila.

Ignacio added that despite the turmoil in US owing to the subprime mortgage crisis, Ignacio said the company has foreseen the impact on the property sector and moved to focus on other overseas Filipino markets such as Italy, Australia, United Kingdom and Qatar. - GMANews.TV

ruralvillage

October 3rd, 2008, 04:38 AM

I like this area a lot. Through MRT, one can easily reach Trinoma/SM North, Araneta Center, Ortigas, Makati, etc. Besides, it's within QC-CBD. :banana:

Oh by the way, premier hospitals and universities are simply running distance away. :)

taga-bayan

October 3rd, 2008, 10:40 AM

so its confirmed. an SM hypermart on that area. tamang tama pala yung paradahan ng mga taxi sa corner ng edsa at quezon ave. dahil di na lalayo yung mga shoppers. :D

leechtat

October 3rd, 2008, 05:36 PM

very good news indeed.. a more concrete pr from eton.. excited about the centris walk...

-TC-

October 14th, 2008, 12:36 AM

http://www.inquirer.net/propertyguide/aroundtown/view.php?db=1&article=20081011-165807

Eton launches ‘most exciting’ project

October 11, 2008 00:35:00
Kenneth del Rosario
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines—Eton Properties Philippines is on a roll.

After launching several big-ticket property developments last year, Eton recently unveiled plans for what it dubbed as its “most exciting” project.

Eton Centris, the sprawling 12-hectare land centrally located in Quezon City, is poised to change the city’s skyline with its urbane masterplan and distinctively modern architecture.

Being the last single largest privately-owned developable land in QC, Centris serves as a catalyst to jumpstart the city’s proposed 250-hectare new central business district, Triangle Park.

Already, the property promises to be an experience to behold.

Once completed, this self-sustaining community would be haven for comfort for its residents with its transit-oriented and environment-friendly stance that is unlike any other.

Being at the heart of Triangle Park allows Centris to benefit from a direct connection to the Quezon Avenue MRT station as well as two major thoroughfares: Edsa and Quezon Avenue. Truly, one does not need to depend on a private car for mobility to live in this community.

The proposed Triangle Park, in which Eton Centris is fronting, is a P3-billion project envisioned to be the “center of gravity of commercial developments in Metro Manila,” similar to what is Ortigas Center to Pasig and Mandaluyong City or what the Makati CBD is to Makati City.

Centris is the second major township development of Eton Properties following the launch of its almost 1,000-hectare Eton City project in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Eton president and COO Danilo Ignacio said that Centris is a high-end development master-planned to be a dynamic, fully-integrated property which features a mix of commercial, retail, office and residential components.

The property’s vast land area would be home to 10 residential condominiums, seven office buildings, a park, a businessman’s hotel, a neighborhood mall, and an entertainment block, among many others.

The establishment’s parking space is so huge it can accommodate 1,000 cars at any given time. That’s less headache for people looking for parking spaces. Planned access roads are to ease traffic in the Edsa-Quezon Avenue area.

Making use of “green architecture,” Eton Centris would maximize the power of solar panels that is to be used to power streetlights and landscape in the establishment.

According to Ignacio, the company has deliberately shied away from the US market and instead moved its marketing efforts to places where there is a high concentration of overseas Filipino workers.

This is because OFW remittances, along with low interest rates and favorable housing terms, has helped the company exceed its sales target in 2007.

Ignacio said Eton Properties is now giving more attention on medium-rise development that caters to high-end and middle-income earners alike.

The first of three phases of an integrated plan to develop the 12-hectare property is in full swing. The first phase covers 40 percent of the whole development.

Just recently, the company held topping-off ceremonies for the first of several high-tech business process outsourcing buildings in Centris - the One Cyberpod Centris. The 12-storey building has a gross area of 18,000 square meters and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Phase 2 sees the Centris Walk, the development’s entertainment hub, come to life. Slated for completion by the 3rd quarter of next year, Centris Walk is a high-end dining and retail strip that features a variety of upscale restaurants and bars as well as top brands and retail shops.

Inspired by the success of innovative retail districts in Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato - where some of the city’s most vibrant food and entertainment spots are to be found - the Centris Walk is to be a “choice destination” for lifestyle activities.

Taking centerstage at Centris’ main shopping area is the Centris Station, the 2-storey mall which is part of the company’s Phase 3 development plan. Centris Station would enjoy a direct connection to the Quezon Avenue MRT station once it is completed by the 4th quarter of 2009.

The mall would also anchor SM Hypermarket, which interestingly puts to work two of the country’s biggest taipans in one project: Eton Properties chair Lucio Tan and SM founding chair Henry Sy.

Residential condominiums would be introduced next year to complete the whole integrated “work-play-live” concept of the development. The Central Park, a huge park in the middle of the property, would be open for the public to enjoy.

Since the company changed its primary purpose from a holding company to property development in 2007, it has launched nine other projects including The Eton Residences Greenbelt, Eton Baypark Manila, Eton Emerald Lofts, Eton Parkview Greenbelt, Belton Place, One Archers Place, Eton Cyberpod Corinthian, North Belton Communities, and South Lake Village.

venntro

October 14th, 2008, 03:35 AM

^^ Can someone scan the rendering of the proposed Centris Walk which is also included in the Inquirer article. More green space.

thomasian

October 23rd, 2008, 06:38 PM

^^ Can someone scan the rendering of the proposed Centris Walk which is also included in the Inquirer article. More green space.

No need to scan, Eton's got it on their website. My goodness, I think I just had an architectural orgasm, oops! :D It looks so futuristic ha! :colgate: Mukhang pang-alien city yung mushroom-canopy thingy nila, ang cute! :lol:

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/news/20081016.jpg

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/news/2008101003.jpg

Khem

October 24th, 2008, 07:54 AM

ang ganda naman!

thomasian

October 24th, 2008, 10:55 AM

Eto pa...
http://www.eton.com.ph/images/news/2008101103.jpg

_zner_

October 24th, 2008, 01:10 PM

^^ i'd rather see an indoor theme park than a mall sprouting near sm and trinoma. theyre just killing each other.

thomasian

October 24th, 2008, 03:30 PM

ruralvillage

October 24th, 2008, 10:13 PM

Awesome! Thanks Thomasian. :okay: :okay:

QC-CBD, compared to other CBDs, has its own character and individuality. In fact, this is the only CBD dotted with many quality hospitals and medical centers (Heart Center, NKTI, etc.) and adjacent to prestigious universities, CBDs (Libis and Araneta Center), TV stations, and huge malls (Trinoma and SM City North).

Let the construction begin! :banana: :banana:

icarusrising

October 27th, 2008, 09:53 AM

Eton Cyberpod Centris
Taken October 27, 2008

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/3/photos/116/1200x1200/22/IMGP3882.JPG?et=DEVwUlDV961A8XYIu5BrLg&nmid=115885306

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/5/photos/116/1200x1200/23/IMGP3880.JPG?et=IVOP54m4X%2B3%2CwhIK9q6u%2Bw&nmid=115885306

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/4/photos/116/1200x1200/24/IMGP3881.JPG?et=SLGKgVo99kBgKsfY%2CRaIew&nmid=115885306

stanleymalls

October 27th, 2008, 10:17 AM

Wah! Nice Updates! :okay:

Garbe ma talaga anng Quezon City.

May tanong ako..... Change the skyline? E maliliit yung mga office buildings.......

thomasian

October 27th, 2008, 11:25 AM

^^ Mixed-use complex sya, so there's a residential, commercial, and hotel components aside from the office.

thomasian

October 30th, 2008, 09:34 AM

:hilarious

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/2008/20081016CK.jpg

ganzo

October 30th, 2008, 02:20 PM

construction for the hypermart and the centris walk will commence nov.15..
yihee.. meron na bagong tambayan sa QC.

JulZ

October 30th, 2008, 05:31 PM

:hilarious

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/2008/20081016CK.jpg

pinoy strikes again!:lol::lol::lol:

leechtat

October 31st, 2008, 02:53 AM

^^ oo nga.. hahaha.. :lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl:
:lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl:

klunkharder

October 31st, 2008, 01:49 PM

leechtat

October 31st, 2008, 03:21 PM

^^ no, that is the artist's render for sss corporate center something... as was advised by i think richard24, forumer here at ssc.

klunkharder

October 31st, 2008, 04:56 PM

^^ah.....onga...nakita ko na:lol:

^sneakers^

November 1st, 2008, 05:08 AM

:hilarious

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b210/ofngol/2008/20081016CK.jpg

and it's supposed to be CHANEL not CHANNEL. :bash:

siguro kasi bawal gamitin yung logos ng mga brand? ewan ko. :nuts:

thomasian

November 1st, 2008, 02:14 PM

and it's supposed to be CHANEL not CHANNEL. :bash:

siguro kasi bawal gamitin yung logos ng mga brand? ewan ko. :nuts:

Tama yun. "Channel E". It's not the brand "Chanel" that they wrote there. "Channel E" is also another name for the "Centris Walk".

leechtat

November 3rd, 2008, 01:47 PM

and it's supposed to be CHANEL not CHANNEL. :bash:

siguro kasi bawal gamitin yung logos ng mga brand? ewan ko. :nuts:

^^ oo nga.. bawal nga yun... di ko agad naisip...

i am sure now that the artist's obvious mistake there is intentional for legal purposes..

JulZ

November 3rd, 2008, 02:07 PM

pinoy strikes again!:lol::lol::lol:

binabawi ko..hahaha

ruralvillage

December 9th, 2008, 05:06 AM

Check new construction (http://eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncentris.htm) updates. Enjoy!

in_a_rush

December 9th, 2008, 03:42 PM

wala bang updates sa construction ng mall?

ganzo

December 10th, 2008, 01:23 AM

construction ng mall start pa lang before end of the year

-TC-

December 13th, 2008, 08:24 AM

http://eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncentris.htm

Construction Updates
December 10, 2009

View along EDSA
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2008121001.jpg

View along Quezon Avenue
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2008121002.jpg

Glass Fronts
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2008121003.jpg

Sidewalks
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2008121004.jpg

Main lobby
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2008121005.jpg

ruralvillage

December 21st, 2008, 07:26 PM

Eton not slowing down on current development projects (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=425885&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña
December 22, 2008 12:00 AM
Philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=425885&publicationSubCategoryId=66)

Eton Properties Philippines Inc., the real estate development arm of the Lucio Tan Group of Companies, will go full blast on the construction of its existing projects as it temporarily defers the launch of new ones given a sluggish world economy.

Eton president Danilo Ignacio said the company remains committed to turn over to the buyers all projects on their promised delivery dates as it concentrates on the completion of 17 projects it has launched or announced to the public.

Ignacio said the company is looking to build more projects catering to the middle-income sector to take advantage of the huge demand coming from the middle class. In the pipeline is a middle-income housing project in Eton City, a master-planned satellite city that will rise in a sprawling 1,000-hectare property in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Eton City will feature high-end residential enclaves, a world-class business district, a champion golf course and first class leisure, entertainment and shopping hubs and a 35-hectare man-made lake,

Ignacio, however, said the company might introduce new projects as opportunities arise. Eton is looking at the possibility of developing a middle-rise building at the former site of Sta. Clara Church along Katipunan Ave.

Projects expected to be completed next year include an office building catering to the business process outsourcing sector, a hypermart and a commercial center, all located in Centris on Quezon Ave. A retail structure will also be launched in February next year in Corinthians and Archers Place.

Ignacio said he is optimistic that the company can sell its inventory in spite of the financial turmoil.

Given the economic slowdown, Eton will cut back on overhead costs and expenses, Ignacio said.

Eton earlier raised prices by five percent to cover escalating cost of construction.

Other projects of the company are Eton Residences Greenbelt, Eton Baypark Manila, Emerald Lofts, Eton Parkview Greenbelt.

Residences Greenbelt is a premium residential condominium located in the heart of the Makati Central Business District and right in front of the posh Greenbelt complex. Dubbed “the first all-loft luxury condominium in Makati,” this 39-story building will rise on the current site of the Philippine Airlines head office.

Baypark Manila, is a 29-story luxury residential condominium. It will rise on a 744-square meter lot at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and Kalaw St. in Manila while Emerald Lofts is a two-tower, mid-income residential high-rise located in a 3,422 square meter property in Ortigas, featuring loft-style homes coupled with a retail component.

The 33-story Eton Parkview Greenbelt will offer a total of 230 units at prices starting from P3.6 million. Development of the project is slated in January 2009 and is expected to be turned over to buyers in December 2011.

Since it transformed from a holding company to a property development firm last year, Eton Philippines has launched 10 major projects, which include Belton Place, One Archers Place, Eton Cyberpod Corinthian, Eton Centris, North Belton Communities, and South Lake Village.

leechtat

January 12th, 2009, 11:10 AM

^^ i noticed that eton centris township development differs from the steps taken of other property developers such as MW or ALI, in that ETON did not build the infrastructure first such as the road networks and the connection to the MRT at least before they start digging for the now completed and unleased BPO building fronting the prime EDSA.

maybe their township plans are not yet final. but imho, they should have at least built the road networks first so that the area will be attractive to investors.

in contrast, when mckinley hill, eastwood city and even the up-ayala technohub was built, the road networks were the first to be completed. and in nuvali, the construction of the BPO and retail areas as well as the man-made lake coincides with the construction of the 60-m spine road.

ona

January 14th, 2009, 12:26 AM

^^ It's not exactly a mall but more of a Lifestyle Center, a more upscale version of the strip mall. The relationship of this and SM Noe+TriNoma is like Market! Market! and Serendra+Bonifacio High Street, Glorietta and Greenbelt, SM Megamall and The Podium, parang ganun, hindi naman sila nagpapatayan diba? They serve different needs of the market so they can exist side by side harmoniously.

Medyo OT: Yes, I agree that Ayala TriNoma+SM North Edsa relation to Eton Centris will be complimentary ngayon. Pero sa future we never know kasi baka biglang mag launch din ng kanya kanyang ultra-luxury establishments ang SM at Ayala dahil sa tapatang nangyayari. May nabasa ako noon na plano ng Ayala na gawan ng offices w/ hotels & retail establishments ang remaining land ng TriNoma at kung ganun ang mangyayari tatapatan din yan ng SM NoE at malamang sa proposed land acquisitions nila sa likod ng mall.

venntro

January 29th, 2009, 01:06 AM

leechtat

January 29th, 2009, 07:32 AM

hmmm.. good to know that they are already doing the much needed roadworks..

ona

January 29th, 2009, 01:20 PM

Passed by the area yesterday and was pleasantly surprised that they have already put some concrete road in front of the office building. Also, they are progressing quite fast for the retail portion since they already have some steel columns near the corner of EDSA and Quezon Avenue. Sorry no pics.

Its good to see that they are prioritizing the dev't of the Centris Station Mall even though may anticipated slowdown sa consumer spending. Even with the pressence of the country's largest malls SM North & TriNoma, the market in QC isn't still saturated.

mygz14

January 29th, 2009, 02:34 PM

Eton Centris is also much accessible from Manila than SM North or Trinoma due to its location along Quezon Avenue. :D

ona

January 29th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Tama...it is strategically located to cater to the market between SM North Edsa/TriNoma & Araneta/Cubao commerical centers.

ruralvillage

February 1st, 2009, 03:22 AM

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/mrayel75/EtonCentris6.jpg?t=1233454699

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/mrayel75/EtonCentris2.jpg?t=1233454726

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/mrayel75/EtonCentris3.jpg?t=1233454745

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/mrayel75/EtonCentris4.jpg?t=1233454821

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr304/mrayel75/EtonCentris5.jpg?t=1233454844

For more construction updates, check Eton Centris (http://eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncentris.htm). :banana:

ona

February 1st, 2009, 08:42 AM

^^Ang bilis ng Construction sa Eton Centris...Lucio Tan has just realized how lucrative the retail sector is along EDSA. One can really sense this (especially Centris Station Mall & lifestyle strip) will be a big hit for commuters along EDSA...

leechtat

February 2nd, 2009, 07:09 PM

^^ i must agree.. lucio tan's eton ain't stopping even on news of their lower sales volume starting last Q 2008. and thanks for the photo updates, i'm so glad this project is progressing fast.. and looks like they will be putting up the mrt connection to eton centris..

this will surely fast-track the developments along the quezon city cbd corridor..

ona

February 2nd, 2009, 11:54 PM

^^Mukhang ung retail sector ang mag jump start sa Triangle CBD ng Quezon City. Just Imagine the traffic once that QC area fronting EDSA is lined with more malls/retail establishments like this

venntro

February 3rd, 2009, 02:02 AM

^^ The sad thing about the QC CBD is the seeming lack of initiative from the local city government to jumpstart the area. City hall seems to be waiting for the private developers to work for the development instead of providing for the necessary infrastuctures to the private developers.

Road and drainage networks, which are crucial to a CBD have not been undertaken. Look at Fort Boni CBD, the necessary basic infrastructures are already there. In QC, lots have not been segregated since roads providing for the right of way have not been constructed. Add to the fact that QC councilors are even putting a stop to the squatter relocation. Is the City government really interested in building the supposed biggest CBD in the country? Their actions say otherwise.

leechtat

February 3rd, 2009, 06:01 AM

^^ i quite agree... but let's take into account the massive opposition of the shanties near trinoma, these people cannot just be relocated without massive budget.. i feel this is the only undeveloped area in terms of roadworks and utilities..

though we see progress now through eton centris, i would love to see the re-allocation of lots beside phil. sci. and the office of the ombudsman since its already cleared up.. we might not know but the city council may already have talks with investors...

venntro

February 3rd, 2009, 06:27 AM

^^ It's not the only undeveloped area of the proposed CBD. The whole stretch from East Avenue to Trinoma are still not developed by the City government and that's practically 70% of the CBD. If it were not for the Ayalas and Lucio Tan, there's practically no development whatsoever in the area.

As regards the possibility of the City government talking with possible investors, I seriously doubt that. First is the ordinance of Herrera-Dy which shows that they find no urgency in developing the area. Second, since part of the QC CBD are government owned lands then under procurement laws then there should be bidding, which in turn will find its way into the news. Sadly, no news and neither are there infrastructure being undertaken by the local government.

Well, let's just keep our fingers crossed on this. The good thing is that ETON Centris is progressing really well.

ona

February 3rd, 2009, 10:08 AM

^^Kaylan lang ba conceptualized itong Triangle Park. It was just conceptualized around the year 2005 kaya di pwede itong ikumpara sa Fort Bonifacio pag dating sa progress dahil ang tagal nang conceptualized yung Fort Bonifacio.

For me what really jump-started the Triangle Park dev't is SM North Edsa though technically they didn't include SM in the CBD but it really influenced Ayala to put up TriNoma there which was the 1st Major business locator of the CBD.

venntro

February 4th, 2009, 02:10 AM

^^ As early as 1999, the SSS corporate center was already conceptualized to jumpstart what was then a QC CBD cum government center. Although the triangle park development was presented 2004-2005, the CBD concept was already there before the turn of the century and yet very slow progress.

ona

February 4th, 2009, 11:11 PM

^^The whole Bonifacio Global City was already privatized since 1992 at conceptualized as early as the 1970's. Itong "Triangle Business Park" na organize palang into divisions nung 2007 so it is actually progressing very rapidly. Imagine, TriNoma was only built 2007, SM North Redevelopment 2008 at itong Eton Centris business park 2009. Susunod na dyan ang anticipated MRT-LRT loop at Grand Central Terminal. With all the major infrastructure in place madali nalang yang mga High-rise offices at siguradong construction will be everywhere in the CBD. the reason why I say so is simply because of the overwhelmong demand brought about by the number of people converging in the area because of the 3 Gigantic commercial complexes(including the World's 3rd largest mall) and the country's Biggest & Busiest transport terminal.

venntro

February 5th, 2009, 01:12 AM

^^ If we are to base it just on the issue of conceptualization then QC CBD was conceptualized even in the early 1960s leading the way for Quezon City being named capital city of the country. Way ahead of Global City. What I am trying to stress is the lack of infrastructure and relocation of illegal settlers by the local government. What is more disturbing is that the QC council even passsed a city ordinance coddling these illegal settlers who are occupying a huge portion of the proposed CBD. That has been the flashpoint of many discussions on the true motives of QC officials.

In any event, we are one in hoping that the QC CBD is a success since it has a lot of potential. It will be the only CBD with three MRT/LRT lines and potentially the largest CBD in terms of area.

ona

February 5th, 2009, 07:52 AM

^^"Demand" is the key kaya confident ako about the full swing construction of infrastructure in the QC CBD. The number of people commuting in the area and its strategic location will be ideal for putting up offices. marami kasing taga QC ang pumupunta pa sa Makati para mag-work sa offices. If you provide job opportunities within the neighborhood they will surely flock there instead and the business will be booming. dahil sa "Demand" the gov't will really be pressured to prioritize the relocation of squatters. kaya minamadali ng gov't yung LRT at MRT ngayon patungong North QC ay dahil din sa matinding Demand.

venntro

February 5th, 2009, 07:58 AM

^^ True since QC is like the residential area of the metropolis. With such a huge population, the railway system is one of the keys to the success of the QC CBD.

leechtat

February 5th, 2009, 04:55 PM

i for one have said in previous posts, that i am tired of going to makati everyday... many people feel the same.. we here at qc really needs to see some progress at qc-cbd and for it to be completed.. if such is realized, our quality of life shall be improved more..

thanks to eton centris, qc-cbd is slowly becoming reality...

venntro

February 6th, 2009, 02:00 AM

aranetacoliseum

February 6th, 2009, 09:48 AM

feb4 09
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/etin.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/s.jpg

ona

February 7th, 2009, 06:35 AM

^^tama mukhang dyan nga yung Centris Station mall kaso parang medyo mabagal yung trabaho nila kasi for weeks ko nang nakikitang trinatrabaho yung foundation. Hopefully mas bumilis yung pace para at least mag soft opening sa holiday season.

ona

February 7th, 2009, 07:23 AM

^^I think Centris Station will reach until the back of the Cyberpod bldg.

thomasian

February 7th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Centris Station: Soil poisoning
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009012915.jpg

Anong ginagawa sa soil poisoning :?

leechtat

February 8th, 2009, 05:10 AM

^^ its poison for the termites, nematodes and other insects.. mainly done during this stage of construction since its easier daw... sabi lang sa yahoo answers... :lol:

hiiamdib

February 8th, 2009, 05:34 AM

kelangan lang diligan para tumubo ung building ;)

venntro

February 9th, 2009, 01:47 AM

kelangan lang diligan para tumubo ung building ;)

^^ That's similar to the concept used in the Disney Movie "Meet the Robinsons". They don't use water but it's like buildings are being built in a second. A futuristic take on how buildings will be built in the future.

chris_nigel

February 9th, 2009, 03:38 AM

^^ That's similar to the concept used in the Disney Movie "Meet the Robinsons". They don't use water but it's like buildings are being built in a second. A futuristic take on how buildings will be built in the future.

:lol::lol::lol::lol: D ba dapat may dugo pa ng manok o hayop yan para matibay sakay nilalagyan pa nga ng barya yan ...hahaha dapat gaunun kasi si Lucio Tan may ari nyan

leechtat

February 9th, 2009, 12:03 PM

^^ haha... sa bahay namin ginawa yan... quite funny actually...

i'm so excited for eton centris...

ona

February 9th, 2009, 06:52 PM

I'm excited as well especially for its shopping complex

venntro

February 10th, 2009, 12:40 AM

^^ If we are to base it on the rendering alone, Centris Station may well be QC's answer to Makati's Greenbelt. Although Trinoma, Skygarden and the Eastwood area are also in the same mold, Centris Station looks to go a step further.

ona

February 10th, 2009, 07:13 PM

^^We haven't really seen the final product for the "Sky-Garden". Based on my observation, the Sky-Garden has more elaborate landscapping than the one in Greenbelt or TriNoma because it was designed by international landscapping specialists Architectronica GEO. In that aspect it seems, SM North Edsa's SkyGarden will take it a notch higher than what has been previously seen.

Pag dating naman sa luxury shops, I think Eton Centris would really be QC's answer to Greenbelt dahil sa rendering mukhang ultra high end yung tenants doon.

venntro

February 11th, 2009, 01:29 AM

^^ That's why there was a proviso that if we are to base it solely on renderings.

ona

February 11th, 2009, 07:03 AM

^^Subjective ang beauty...

Pero kung papansinin yung render ng SkyGarden, ang liliit ng bus na katabi ng mall w/c is proof na maliit yung scale ng rendering...therefore di makikita yung details ng design nya.Yung available render naman ng Centris Station, makikita mo pa yung mga taong naglalakad kaya makikita mo up close yung detail. Kung may updated render nung SkyGarden with the colorful color changing back-drop of the wave cladding and details of its various features makikitang mas elaborate at malawak ito.

anakngpasig

February 12th, 2009, 02:41 PM

thecount

February 13th, 2009, 03:40 AM

wow looks great

ona

February 14th, 2009, 11:25 AM

^^ i think
Callison does
a better job
than Arquitectonica

SM's skygarden seems
to have more provision
for retail establishments
than greens.

i just hope i'm wrong
when it opens.

pero nakaka excite
nga ang Centris Walk!
i guess yun mauunang
magbubukas.

April na magbubukas ang SM SkyGarden...at yung Centris Walk sa 3rd Quarter 2009 na...excited na akong makita ang mga dev'ts na ito. at least mas magandang pagbasihan at ikumpara ang mga actual results kaysa sa renderings.

venntro

February 15th, 2009, 02:05 AM

^^ By the end of the year, there will be so many new good looking places in that part of Quezon City. :banana:

ona

February 15th, 2009, 02:09 AM

^^that's why I love going to the North Ave part of EDSA, QC dahil sa rapid progress lalo na mga commercial areas. love ko kasi talaga mag stroll sa mall

venntro

February 18th, 2009, 08:27 AM

Eton launches four commercial centers in Metro Manila (http://http://www.gmanews.tv/story/149340/Eton-launches-four-commercial-centers-in-Metro-Manila)
02/18/2009 | 03:05 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Eton Properties Philippines Inc. launched four commercial centers in Metro Manila, marking its shift from a residential developer to a full-fledged property developer.

Of its four projects, two are in Quezon City – adjacent to a train station – one is in Manila and another in the Ortigas business district, the Lucio Tan-controlled company said in a statement submitted to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).

Its two Quezon City projects are located at Eton Centris, a 12 hectare mixed-use complex at the corner of Quezon Avenue and EDSA.

Besides integrating world-class business, residential, retail, and recreational components in one choice setting, the complex will be home to Centris Station and Centris Walk.

Centris Station will feature an SM Hypermarket branch, food outlets, and other specialty stores, the company said. Besides offering secure parking spaces, the new shopping haven has a gross floor area of 15,000 square.

Centris Walk will offer fine-dining restaurants, cafes, a specialty bookstore, among others.

Meanwhile, E-Life, its new commercial center in Ortigas, will be located at Eton Cyberpod Corinthian, located at EDSA and Ortigas Avenue.

The new electronics haven is designed to be a one-stop digital hub for electronic gadgets, gaming, cellphone, and computer fanatics, the company said.

Turnover of Centris Walk and E-Life is scheduled for the 3rd quarter this year. For its part, Centris Station will be completed by the 4th quarter this year.

Green Podium, the company’s commercial center located along Taft Avenue in Manila, will feature fast food restaurants, specialty and convenience stores, among others.

To be completed by the third quarter next year, the property will primarily serve students of the De La Salle University, including other schools. - GMANews.TV

ona

February 18th, 2009, 09:04 AM

^^wow...talagang pinapanindigan ng Eton ang 3rd quarter opening ng Centris Walk, I'm so excited

venntro

February 18th, 2009, 09:13 AM

^^ Exciting talaga. Almost all major MRT stations will have a retail component either linked or near them. Talk about TOD's. Great news. :banana:

leechtat

February 18th, 2009, 01:27 PM

eton centris enjoys a pirme lot and a no-delay area for construction, since there is no neighbors too complain about the construction noise... they can work 24/7... and we all know that lucio tan has the budget.. so this project is all rolled out..

my only concern is that no one is rumored to have occupied the BPO building at eton centris yet.. any takers you might have heard about?

venntro

February 20th, 2009, 05:56 AM

Office space glut forces landlords to lower rent (http://http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=441775&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña Updated February 20, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - A glut of office supply is forcing landlords to compete for limited tenants by lowering rent, according to a leading global property services company.

Benedicto Clark T. Miranda, director and head of Capital Markets and Investments for the Philippine office of Jones Lang LaSalle, said the Grade A office market is in for a rough ride as corporates cut back on spending amid an increasingly difficult business environment.

Miranda said developers or owners of prime office buildings are lowering rental rates by 15 to 20 percent to seek more tenants and woo clients back.

From a peak of P1,200 per square meter, office rental cost is reportedly now down to P700 to P800 per square meter.

“There’s a lot of supply coming on stream with BPO firms taking a step back and withholding expansion. To survive the crisis, developers are offering a lot of perks and longer terms to entice people to buy,” Miranda said.

He said the residential condominium market is also expected to sail choppy waters this year given an oversupply.

He said some 125,000 residential units are expected to come on stream between 2008 to 2011.

There was an increase in supply for condominium units by 141 percent and economic housing units by 55 percent from 2007 to 2008, which indicates a growing preference for packages.

In the face of a gloomy market, many developers would rather slow down project construction and new product launches as they focus on selling their inventory.

Last year, real estate companies built 360,000 square meters of office building space mostly catering to BPO firms, resulting in an excess of 145,000 square meters.

in_a_rush

March 1st, 2009, 05:25 PM

dumaan ako dito kanina, at maraming construction activities na ginagawa. naiimagine ko na, na once na-bore ka na sa Trinoma at SM North. sakay ka lang ng MRT para makalipat dito. :banana:

venntro

March 2nd, 2009, 03:37 AM

dumaan ako dito kanina, at maraming construction activities na ginagawa. naiimagine ko na, na once na-bore ka na sa Trinoma at SM North. sakay ka lang ng MRT para makalipat dito. :banana:

^^ And you don't have to bring your car with you. Just park at Trinoma and you can visit three gorgeous malls already.

in_a_rush

March 2nd, 2009, 04:26 PM

sayang yung Lupa between Landmark/Trinoma and Eton centris. Sana talaga i-demolish na yung napakalaking squatters area doon. sana mag-tayo dun ng Tiendesitas/Greenhills/St.francis square type of development para naman sa masa para kumpleto na yung shopping experience sa QC. all walks of life ang maabot since ang Eton ay for high-end naman at ang Trinoma/SM north for middle-high.

manila_eye

March 2nd, 2009, 04:29 PM

^^ or a manufacturing plant... kung puro shopping buildings eh babagsak ang business sa lugar na yan because of fierce competition. office/bpo buildings will also work.

flip2_0

March 2nd, 2009, 07:21 PM

venntro

March 3rd, 2009, 04:38 AM

^^ or a manufacturing plant... kung puro shopping buildings eh babagsak ang business sa lugar na yan because of fierce competition. office/bpo buildings will also work.

^^ Condo or Office buildings will be ok. It would be nice if it would be high rises to give it a feel of being part of the CBD.

in_a_rush

March 3rd, 2009, 04:58 PM

Please refer to the following proposal...

http://i44.tinypic.com/2rzdhdh.jpg

pwede paki-expound?:)

leechtat

March 3rd, 2009, 06:40 PM

^^ anu beh... do your research on qc-cbd..:)

in_a_rush

March 4th, 2009, 08:13 AM

i know a lot about QC-CBD already. pero sabi kasi years and years pa ang bibilangin para maisakatuparan ito. at pwedeng baguhin ang plan anytime since napaka-general ng description. wala bang immediate plan for that squatters area? o hintay pa tayo ng 10 years bago sila tangalin.

venntro

March 4th, 2009, 09:04 AM

anakngpasig

March 4th, 2009, 11:30 PM

^^
he's in
a rush!

:lol:

hecky12

March 23rd, 2009, 04:30 PM

sm hypermarket pala yung sa tabi nito.. yung nasa kanto ng edsa at q.ave.. nakita ko yung mini billboard... idudugtong siguro to stairs ng mrt..

leechtat

March 24th, 2009, 02:43 PM

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/5185/img9155small.jpg
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7572/img9144small.jpg
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5918/img9141small.jpg
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/402/img9142small.jpg
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5145/img9145small.jpg
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9219/img9146small.jpg
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/4350/img9148small.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9049/img9149small.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/4707/img9151small.jpg
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/5273/img9150small.jpg

flip2_0

March 24th, 2009, 02:56 PM

taga-bayan

March 25th, 2009, 04:59 AM

ambilis. andami talagang pera ni mr. tan. :D

JulZ

March 27th, 2009, 12:54 PM

bilis ah!!! parang kelan lng nakikita ko lng ung pader na may nakasulat "driving range"

terman1718

March 27th, 2009, 04:50 PM

ambilis. andami talagang pera ni mr. tan. :D

well, he is after all the 2nd richest man in the Philippines. Some say he might be 1st place kung counted ang "other" assets nya... rumors lang ;-)

hecky12

March 29th, 2009, 04:15 PM

yeah ang bilis.. dami ng nagawa sa side ng stairs ng mrt.. buong sm hypermarket ba ang gagawin sa palibot ng eton?

OT: what is this stands for? [mix l u/c]

anakngpasig

March 29th, 2009, 04:25 PM

yeah ang bilis.. dami ng nagawa sa side ng stairs ng mrt.. buong sm hypermarket ba ang gagawin sa palibot ng eton?

OT: what is this stands for? [mix l u/c]

1. it's a mall;
SM hypermarket is
just one of the tenants.

2.mix - the project is used for
residential, commercial, office, etc.

u/c - under construction

stanleymalls

March 29th, 2009, 05:30 PM

Ang bilis ah! Parang kelan lang nung meet, na nakita ko yung construction in full swing....

Iba talaga pag may pera ka.... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

terman1718

April 23rd, 2009, 06:26 AM

taga-bayan

April 25th, 2009, 04:53 PM

^^^piktyur! piktyur!

cq40

April 26th, 2009, 03:18 AM

We just set foot inside the Eton centris BPO bldg so that we the sales force may see the first completed project of Eton... Even though it's not finished yet, it's very impressive so far, especially the lobby because it looks like a hotel (This is just an office building remember)
You could tell coz the outside design is just as great, what more on the insides.
There was one night they had all the fluorescent lights on all rooms in all floors turned on. Looks lively.

-TC-

April 26th, 2009, 07:14 PM

http://www.eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncentris.htm

Construction Updates
April 16, 2009

Cyberpod Centris: View along EDSA
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009041601.jpg

Cyberpod Centris: Main Lobby
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009041602.jpg

Cyberpod Centris: Elevator lobby at 5th floor
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009041603.jpg

Cyberpod Centris: Ceiling of Elevator lobby at 5th floor
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009041604.jpg

Cyberpod Centris: Main entrance glass doors
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009041605.jpg

Cyberpod Centris: 4th Level Parking
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009041606.jpg

Centris: Rotunda
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009041607.jpg

Centris: Planting strip along EDSA
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009041608.jpg

Centris Station: View of the Centris Building
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009041609.jpg

Centris Station: Reinforcement bars and formworks for 2nd floor beams and slabs
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009041610.jpg

nayki

April 28th, 2009, 05:01 AM

Last week napadaan ako sa Edsa Quezon ave, all lights on iyong Eton Centris ang ganda.

taga-bayan

April 28th, 2009, 03:45 PM

imho, it looks like a robinsons cybergate building.

--SuperB0y--

April 28th, 2009, 06:22 PM

imho, it looks like a robinsons cybergate building.

yet one of the sellers/agents here proudly says that the lobby looks like a hotel! when in fact it looks like every other BPO building lobby hehe. talk about sales talk! :nuts:

j.r.

April 28th, 2009, 09:34 PM

miaow...:lol:

flip2_0

May 5th, 2009, 04:07 AM

http://www.eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncentris.htm

Construction Updates
April 16, 2009

Centris: Rotunda
http://eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009041607.jpg

I saw earlier today, they're now beautifying the rotunda!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana:

carni20

May 7th, 2009, 05:48 PM

Diba may mall po n ggwin, How huge is it going to be?

ona

May 8th, 2009, 02:15 PM

maliit lang yung Centris Station 18,000 sq.m. tapos Centris Walk mga 15,000 sq.m lang

firebender

May 26th, 2009, 06:11 AM

Hi I just Want to know who will be the tenants of ETON CENTRIS? What companies? call center and BPOs? Is Jones Lang LaSalle one of the tenants here? :banana:

xandro

May 30th, 2009, 04:58 AM

just saw a different render on eton centris on the website of eton properties. most of the buildings on the edsa side are not included in this one.

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/header/etoncentris.jpg

perhaps they will make more changes as the plans come into fruition.

leechtat

May 31st, 2009, 07:03 PM

^^ very nice... but i still hope that edsa frontage of eton centris will be filled up in the future...

tyronne

June 1st, 2009, 01:51 AM

I like the park! :applause:

xandro

June 12th, 2009, 09:24 AM

eton centris construction updates (http://www.eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncentris.htm)
02 jun 09

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009060201.jpg
Cyberpod Centris: View along Qeezon Avenue

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009060202.jpg
Centris Station: View from Centris Building

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009060203.jpg
Centris Walk: View from Centris Building

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009060204.jpg
Centris Walk: View from Centris Building

and here's the updated day render of the site development plan and the master plan:

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/projects/centrisstation/sitedevelopmentplan.jpg

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/projects/centrisstation/masterplan.jpg

feistyradical

June 12th, 2009, 09:31 AM

I like the updated site! Definitely better than the original plan.

terman1718

June 29th, 2009, 03:27 AM

http://www.eton.com.ph/constructionupdates/etoncentris.htm

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009061801.jpg

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009061802.jpg

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009061803.jpg

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/constructionupdates/etoncentris/2009060204.jpg

venntro

June 29th, 2009, 07:22 AM

http://www.eton.com.ph/images/projects/centrisstation/sitedevelopmentplan.jpg

^^ Love the park although the Centris building looks very lonely. It does not seem to jibe with the whole concept as it stands out like a sore thumb from the whole render.

FlashCollider

June 29th, 2009, 10:57 PM

^^ Love the park although the Centris building looks very lonely. It does not seem to jibe with the whole concept as it stands out like a sore thumb from the whole render.

Will this be inside the proposed CBD Area? If this is inside the the proposed CBD then in time it will not be alone. Hehehehehe

diz

July 1st, 2009, 10:26 AM

^^ damn if only the entire area looked exactly like the render.

JulZ

July 1st, 2009, 03:31 PM

^^yeah..napakalinis tignan, pero in reality....hayy

sa tingin ko major panira tlga eh ung mga poste, kable at billboards..

(naalala ko lang, nawala pala ung mga ala-mushroom o umbrella na canopy thingy..)

TeslaCoil

July 1st, 2009, 10:54 PM

parang ang daming nawala sa unang render.

galore

July 2nd, 2009, 06:50 AM

i still like the first render

ruralvillage

July 12th, 2009, 06:23 PM

BPO workplaces offer access to labor pool (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=485355&publicationSubCategoryId=76)
Updated July 10, 2009 12:00 AM
Philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=485355&publicationSubCategoryId=76)

MANILA, Philippines - Beyond the high pay offered by most business process outsourcing (BPO) centers, easy accessibility to the work place is emerging as the next best way to attract industry workers who begin their work day at around 9 p.m. and end it in the wee hours of the morning when public transport is scarce, according to various studies.

Phillip Añonuevo, Associate Director for Markets of Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu, which has acquired over a hundred sites in the Philippines for at least 30 contact center clients, explains that for this reason BPO office spaces with superior access to major transportation lines have an edge over other similar properties.

Two projects next to major thoroughfares in Quezon City and intended for BPOs have been developed by Eton Properties Philippines Inc. Añonuevo points out that in the current competition for workers, many BPO offices are now moving closer to rich labor pools such as those around the Diliman and Katipunan areas where University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila, and Miriam College among other schools are located. Eton Cyberpod Centris’ location on the strategic corner of Quezon Avenue and EDSA squarely taps this Northern Metro Manila labor force.

With 16,000 sq. m. of office space over eight floors that are now available, Eton Cyberpod Centris is located in a 12-hectare township envisioned as a self-contained community with a lifestyle and retail area, residential and office buildings and a businessman’s hotel. Eton Centris has been master planned as an active urban center where residents can easily walk to work, then stroll to dining places, stores and entertainment areas after hours.

Ultimately, both properties are attractive to BPOs because they allow their labor forces easy access to work and a shorter commute time. “These advantages, in addition to locations near retail areas and malls that offer basic needs, mean better work-life for BPO workers,” according to Añonuevo. As competition for talent in the outsourcing industry becomes keener, opportunities to achieve better work-life balance will spell the difference for BPOs. For more details, call Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu at (02) 902 0888.