More than just a business township of opportunities and financial center, Iloilo Business Park, the 72-hectare mixed-used commercial complex developed by Megaworld, the country’s leading real estate developer transformed the old Iloilo airport property in Mandurriao district into a bustling lifestyle, leisure and entertainment destination. Talking about lifestyle, you can live with excitement, and creatively in this promising township…

1. Health buffs are here

You know what they say about health buffs? They can’t resist getting physical and it is making them feel good especially if they have the perfect place to do it. Iloilo Business Park has all the stunning visual scenery that will attract health buff to come and enjoy the place – wide spaces, close-to-nature ambiance, huge buildings and fresh air. From jogging, walking and even biking, the township dedicates a Bike Lane along the Megaworld Boulevard to ensure safety and friendly spot for those wanting to enjoy the rest of the day. Iloilo Business Park and the City Government of Iloilo holds the annual Iloilo Bike Festival to attract bikers and sports enthusiasts.  

2. Selfie all you can

Sure, “selfie” is today’s “in thing” in the social media world. People snap photos everywhere and post it online especially if the place is relaxing and enjoyable. No need for a ‘selfie’ guide in Iloilo Business Park because the whole township is stunning and abundant with exciting scenery to do it. Celebrate friendship, bonding and get-together with friend or acquaintances in coffee shops, restaurants and retail shops at the Festive Walk Mall and Street of Festive Walk. Celebrate success with careers and business meetings in BPO buildings and international hotels like Richmonde Hotel and Courtyard by Marriot. Be impressed with the Iloilo Convention Center’s amazing architectural design outside or experience classy events happening inside it. In front of the biggest McDonald’s branch in Panay, a huge IBP logo emblem is always ready to accommodate your instant ‘selfie’ snaps.

3. Create your leisure list

When Iloilo Business Park is in full swing very soon, this vibrant township will be teeming with non-stop and endless reason to visit. You can create your own “leisure list” for blogging or social media posting either as a frequent visitor or a township resident to enjoy your day with your company, friends or acquaintances. For day visitors or residents, you can create your leisure guide starting with a healthy jog or walk in the morning, breakfast in any restos in the Street Festive Walk, shopping or movie watching at the Festive Walk Mall in the afternoon, business meeting at Richmonde Hotel or watch a concert at Iloilo Convention Center in the evening. For nightlife enthusiasts, you can start the fun right after work at the Festive Walk Mall with friends, chill with them in any bistros at the Street of Festive Walk and conclude it with a karaoke escapade with them.  

Artists Perspective of One Madison Place, The Palladium and Lafayette Park Square

4. Careers are fun here

You can mix career life and endless fun by living in Iloilo Business Park. Since IBP is officially the biggest BPO center in the region, there are various multinational companies such as StarTek, Transcom, Reed Elsevier and many others envisions to hire competitive local work force. The hospitality service and tourism sector will greatly benefit with the opening of the Street of Festive Walk, Festive Walk Mall, Richmonde Hotel and Courtyard by Marriot Hotel. These significant employment surges in the township will create opportunities and at the same time, expand IBP’s leisure and entertainment offering. Those working for the call centers can now enjoy the perks and privileges of first-class leisure and fun available in the township. They can also live and enjoy a classy lifestyle with their IBP’s residential towers offered by One Madison Place, Lafayette Park Square and The Palladium.

5. Own the Cultural Pride

As Iloilo Business Park makes its recognizable mark as the township venue of the APEC 2015 ministerial meetings from Sept. 21 to Oct. 6 through Iloilo Convention Center, the commercial and economic ambiance will surely inspire foreign dignitaries and delegates to envision the township as a possible investment hub in the future. These economic visions create a sense of pride among Ilonggos and local businesses to consider the township as Iloilo’s future face of bright opportunities. As the city government continues to promote its campaign slogan – “I am Iloilo” – the same resonance of passion creates ownership, pride and embracing of a new culture for Ilonggos. Local or abroad, Ilonggos are now recognizing Iloilo Business Park as a must-visit center of a new lifestyle to own.