Eco-friendly Pioneer House BGC on track for 2025 completion
The edifice is the fifth Pioneer House in the country, with other locations in Makati, Manila, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro.
Daily TribuneThe edifice is the fifth Pioneer House in the country, with other locations in Makati, Manila, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro.
Topping off (from left): Earl Ferrer, Pioneer Shared Services head; Sonny Salvacion, DCI president; Betty Medialdea, Pioneer Insurance President and chief executive officer; Jorge Consunji, DMCI president and chief executive officer; Lorenzo Chan Jr., Pioneer Group head; Arch. Jesi Ling, JSLA senior Architect; Tina de Guzman, Pioneer Shared Financials head; Jeremy Coyukiat, Pioneer Real Estate Development and Management head.
Photographs courtesy of Pioneer Insurance
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Pioneer Insurance, one of the country’s trusted names in the insurance industry, held the topping-off ceremony for its new building in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, marking a significant milestone in its journey to create a space that cares for people and the planet.
In a statement, the company said Pioneer House BGC is a testament to establishing its presence in key cities and strategic locations, bringing it closer to the markets it serves.
The edifice is the fifth Pioneer House in the country, with other locations in Makati, Manila, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro.
Pioneer Group head Lorenzo Chan Jr. underscored the importance of the achievement for the company.
“This development is not just about adding a new address to our name — it’s about building a future that reflects our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and the well-being of the people we serve,” Chan said.
“This building stands as a testament to our resilience, adaptability and vision for the future,” Pioneer Real Estate Development and Management head Jeremy Coyukiat, for his part, said.
According to Chan, with Pioneer’s embrace of sustainability, they have designed the building to achieve both Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for eco-friendly practices and WELL certification, a global standard that recognizes buildings designed to promote the health and well-being of its occupants.
“Through these globally recognized standards, we’re ensuring that Pioneer House BGC will be an environment where people can thrive, fostering productivity, creativity and balance. By doing this, we are building not just for today, but for generations to come,” Chan expressed.
Pioneer House BGC’s journey began with its groundbreaking in October 2019, marking the launch of one of the company’s most ambitious projects.
Forced to temporarily pause the project in 2020 due to the pandemic, the project evolved with a renewed vision for the future workplace.
In January 2022, JSLA Architects were engaged to redesign the building to meet post-pandemic needs.
Coyukiat disclosed that the construction of the updated design resumed in October 2022, marking a new chapter of progress.
Subsequently, key construction milestones progressed on schedule, culminating in the completion of the building’s structural framework on 5 November 2024.
“The next milestone will be the project’s completion on 1 December 2025, when Pioneer House BGC will become the new home for our operations and a symbol of resilience,” Coyukiat said.
