Daily Tribune
The milestone agreement between Filinvest and PLDT with the tech conglomerate to put up the Philippines’ first tech campus in Filinvest City’s Southgate District is the result of years of careful study and strategic planning by PLDT in choosing the perfect location for its future headquarters, finally deciding on Filinvest City for its world-class infrastructure, green spaces, and future-ready master plan. Shown during the signing agreement are (from left) Menardo ‘Butch’ Jimenez (COO, PLDT Inc.), Anastacio ‘Boy’ Martirez (COO, Smart), David Leechiu (CEO, Leechiu Properties), Manuel V. Pangilinan (chairman and CEO, PLDT Inc.), Josephine Gotianun Yap (vice chairperson, Filinvest Development Corporation), Catherine A. Ilagan (president and CEO, Filinvest Alabang Inc.), and Francis Gotianun ((director, Filinvest Development Corporation).
Photograph courtesy of Filinvest
As the Filinvest Group celebrates 70 years of visionary development, its flagship township, Filinvest City, is poised to take a major leap forward with the entry of PLDT Inc., the country’s largest integrated telecommunications company, as its newest major locator.
The tech conglomerate has unveiled its plans to develop the country’s first tech campus in Filinvest City’s Southgate District, marking a game-changing moment in the evolution of the Garden City’s landscape and a bold step towards shaping a smarter, greener, and more connected urban fabric.
Milestone agreement
The milestone agreement between Filinvest and PLDT is the result of years of careful study and strategic planning by PLDT in choosing the perfect location for its future headquarters, ultimately selecting Filinvest City for its world-class infrastructure, green spaces, and future-ready master plan.
The planned five-hectare PLDT campus, envisioned as the future headquarters of the telecommunications group, is slated for progressive development, with initial phases expected to commence soon.
Drawing inspiration from leading global tech campuses, the project reflects PLDT’s long-term commitment to building an innovative and future-ready workplace environment.
“This campus is part of our effort to build a healthier, more collaborative work environment,” said PLDT chairman and CEO Manuel V Pangilinan. “It reflects our belief that the workplace must evolve alongside the industries we serve. We hope it will inspire creativity, encourage teamwork, and support the future of PLDT.”
Tech campus
The tech campus is envisioned not just as a headquarters, but as a space for innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation. It will bring together talent and technology under one roof, fostering a culture of agility and forward-thinking that reflects PLDT’s commitment to shaping the future of connectivity in the Philippines.
The development is expected to generate thousands of jobs during construction and upon completion, spurring demand for residential and commercial spaces and benefiting local businesses and startups.
It will also serve as a magnet for talent, drawing professionals and innovators to the Metro South and reinforcing Filinvest City’s role as a hub for future-forward enterprises.
