Shanghaied project
Shang Properties Inc. (SPI) lacks the pertinent documents to erect a 72-story condominium in Greenhills, which has been the subject of protest by residents of the community who are now asking: What’s next?
Based on a construction clearance application form obtained by DAILY TRIBUNE from Barangay Wack Wack, SPI applied for a construction clearance on 16 June 2025, with the proposed date of construction in November 2025 and completion by November 2035.
The application form was signed by SPI’s legal counsel, Federico Noel Jr., and received by a certain Freddie Deala on 18 June 2025.
The document also stated that SPI lacked several documentary requirements, including the approval of the Greenhills East Village association and residents, and La Salle Green Hills.
It also needed to secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Moreover, the company also lacked permits and clearances from the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.
Despite this, a homeowner confirmed that SPI presented plans and a rendering of the building during a meeting with the Mandaluyong City government on 25 June.
“When City Hall invited some of the residents last 25 June, which was attended by my siblings, Shang was already presenting plans. They were already presenting a huge rendering of a 71-story building that was supposed to be nine years in construction,” homeowner Hubert Chua said.
“Some of the homeowners were invited, a member of the board was there, and even representatives of LSGH. So the 71-story condominium was presented with a rendering, with some plans, and it seemed as if it was going to push through,” he added.
Chua noted that there had been no updates from SPI since the meeting, but residents remained on alert as permits might still be issued.
They also called on Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita “Menchie” Abalos to uphold the zoning laws and stop the project, pointing out that both the Green Building Ordinance 709, s. 2018, and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of 2017 to 2032 were enacted under her administration.