It is hard to imagine living in a place where one is far from the necessities of modern life. With the lessons brought forth by the pandemic, accessibility becomes primordial when it comes to considering one’s address, as being at the center of everything does not only make life easier, but also brings peace of mind. 

Throughout history, the Ortigas central business district has evolved to become an attractive location for business, education, and even leisure pursuits. Since it is located in the center of the metropolis, it is easily accessible from different points of the metro—serving as a strategic point of meeting for those who work or live in either the northern or southern part of NCR.   

Those who wish to experience living in an ideal urban location, in this case the Ortigas central business district, is given this rare and privileged chance with the rise of the first condominium project of Global-Estate Resorts Inc., a Megaworld subsidiary, in Metro Manila. This project is called The Fifth.  

The Fifth, which is composed of two towers, namely Astra (at 32 floors) and Luna (at 36 floors), will rise within the Renaissance center along Meralco Avenue. With this location, The Fifth is within walking distance to and from various buildings, offices, schools, and attractions such as leisure spaces, dining spots, and wellness venues in and around the Ortigas district. 

“At The Fifth, there’s a space for every resident whether they are Millennials, young professionals climbing the corporate ladder, or start-up families. Its location near the Ortigas central business district and proximity to retail, hospitality, medical, leisure, commercial, and even government establishments, combined with the residences’ serene, resort-inspired ambiance, give The Fifth an edge above others,” said Karen Piolo-Arcilla, head of sales and marketing, Megaworld Global-Estate, Inc.

Among the key establishments that are a few steps or just a few minutes’ drive away from The Fifth include the different malls inside the Ortigas central business district and with these venues come the shops, restaurants, gyms, and banks. The district is also known for its academic institutions and living in The Fifth allows you and your family to take advantage of the education offered by St. Paul College-Pasig, Poveda College, University of Asia and the Pacific, and Lourdes School of Mandaluyong.

With a lot of schools and universities surrounding The Fifth, it allows residents who are young professionals to earn higher education degrees, or young families who have children, to choose among the best academic institutions for them. Being able to arrive at school on time and without stress is valuable, especially face-to-face schooling starts again. 

In Ortigas, there are also government offices, museums, a multitude of hotels such as Richmonde Hotel Ortigas and various business inns, medical facilities such as the world-class The Medical City, parks and pocket gardens, and even a major sports venue—the Philippine Sports Complex. 

Posh units and class-leading amenities
Inspired by the vibrancy of the district and its world-class leanings, The Fifth’s units are comprised of different configurations, from studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom penthouse units, measuring from 36 square meters to 229 square meters. Currently, units within the Luna Tower are up for pre-selling.

This early, home seekers and investors have already lined up as units are pre-selling. They know that this is their last chance to experience the convenience and comfort that living in Ortigas can provide. Investors especially are keen to take a piece of The Fifth because they know this is a smart and practical asset.

For the convenience of future homeowners, The Fifth will have five parking levels. The central amenities area is located on the fifth floor. For those who want to relax or keep fit, the central amenities include an outdoor playground, playroom/ daycare, fitness gym, swimming pool, kiddie pool, whirlpool bathtubs, alfresco pool bar, spa, coffee shops, function hall for events, among others. There’s also an outdoor CrossFit gym.  

Since accessibility is what is offered by The Fifth, residents who want to do tasks via work-from-home can find a comfortable space at the Co-lab working space.  

Living in Ortigas is not complete without “living on top”—seeing the view of the district at night with the lights and sounds of the nearby areas.  The roof deck of The Fifth has viewing decks, a sky lounge, alfresco bar, Yoga deck, and cabanas for lounging the night away.

With The Fifth rising in Ortigas, it can soon become a reality to live in a home near all the essential places, where everything you need for a modern lifestyle is reachable, and where your dream to have a better and more peaceful family life is attainable.