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Manila Bulletin devider Property and Living devider Welcome to Metro Nuvali: Ayala Land's new dynamic growth district in the Rising South

Welcome to Metro Nuvali: Ayala Land's new dynamic growth district in the Rising South

Published Dec 3, 2025 12:52 pm  |  Updated Dec 3, 2025 01:25 pm
Metro Nuvali's Central Park
Metro Nuvali's Central Park
There are moments in real estate when you step back, look at the land before you, and realize you are witnessing something rare like the birth of an entirely new business district. Not a mere expansion, not an incremental upgrade, but the shaping of a future center of gravity for an entire region.
Metro Nuvali is that moment.
On November 21, 2025, Ayala Land introduced Metro Nuvali, a 200-hectare central business district destined to become Calabarzon's defining address for enterprise, culture, and elevated everyday life. What once began as a pioneering eco-community in Laguna is now stepping into its next chapter as the Rising South’s most ambitious mixed-use metropolis.
At the launch, Meann Dy, Ayala Land president; Mariana Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Land SVP and group head of Leasing and Hospitality; Santa Rosa, Laguna Mayor Arlene Arcilla; Santa Rosa, Laguna Vice Mayor Arnold Arcillas; Chris Maglanoc, Ayala Land Estates SVP and group head; May Rodriguez, Ayala Land Estates VP and Senior Estate Development head; and Paul Birkett, Ayala Malls CEO, led the groundbreaking event.
Mariana Zobel de Ayala, SVP, Leasing and Hospitality group head of Ayala Land; Ar. Andy Locsin; Meean Dy, president and CEO of Ayala Land; Santa Rosa, Laguna Vice Mayor Arnold Arcillas; Santa Rosa, Laguna Mayor Arlene Arcillas; Christopher Maglanoc, SVP and group head of Ayala Land Estates; May Rodriguez, VP and Senior Estate Development head of Ayala Land Estates
Mariana Zobel de Ayala, SVP, Leasing and Hospitality group head of Ayala Land; Ar. Andy Locsin; Meean Dy, president and CEO of Ayala Land; Santa Rosa, Laguna Vice Mayor Arnold Arcillas; Santa Rosa, Laguna Mayor Arlene Arcillas; Christopher Maglanoc, SVP and group head of Ayala Land Estates; May Rodriguez, VP and Senior Estate Development head of Ayala Land Estates
“As we unveil Metro Nuvali today, I invite you to see it not just as a development, but as a destination that redefines opportunities in the region, a place where ideas, communities, and new industries, will take shape. A place designed to stand alongside the great districts of the Philippines and to lead in its own distinct way,” said Dy.
“This is Ayala Land’s commitment to build cities that uplift lives, strengthen economies, and honor the land that stands on. And, with Yulo families’ enduring partnership, we are proud to bring this transformative vision forward,” continued Dy.
Metro Nuvali by Ayala Land
Metro Nuvali by Ayala Land
It is a bold claim and yet it rings true when seen against the long arc of Ayala Land’s transformative projects in the Philippines. Makati reshaped business. Bonifacio Global City reimagined urban life. Nuvali pioneered ecological community-building. The country has watched how long-term thinking can turn empty fields into thriving cities.
“Truly, there are rare moments to witness the birth of a new business district. And this is one of them,” said Maglanoc. “And that's why, Metro Nuvali rises to join the rarefied few business districts.”
Metro Nuvali's Central Park
Metro Nuvali's Central Park
The Rising South
“Sixteen years ago, Ayala Land and the Yulo family set out for the bold vision to transform what were once sugar cane fields into pioneering eco communities, where 50 percent of the land is preserved as open space, which was unheard of at the time,” Maglanoc said. “It's a place where progress and nature grow in harmony. It is a vision and partnership rooted in shared values, and honoring the land’s legacy and its culture.”
Today, Nuvali spans 2,400 hectares, home to families, schools, commercial centers, and institutions that have embraced its ethos of balance and sustainability. It has become the South’s preferred address, a proof that ecological urbanism is the way of the future.
Forest Park
Forest Park
Now, as Calabarzon rises as one of the most critical economic engines of the Philippines, the timing for Metro Nuvali could not be more precise. This is the region’s moment with Metro Nuvali poised to be its new urban core.
“Metro Nuvali is our ambitious step for Calabarzon,” Dy said. “A 200-hectare business district, shaped around a greener, smarter, and a more connected future. It is built for this moment in the region's growth, ready for a rising economy, a dynamic talent pool, and the demand for a new, urban center outside of Metro Manila.”
Civic District
Civic District
Three-district city
Metro Nuvali is shaped around three purpose-driven districts designed to work seamlessly together. The 100-hectare Lakeside District redefines waterfront living with Ayala Malls Nuvali at its core. It rises as a Super Regional Mall soon expanding with nearly 50,000 sqm of new retail space, a multi-level wing, and curated wellness destinations. With Seda Hotel and future office towers in the mix, it emerges as a complete lifestyle hub.
The 40-hectare Central District serves as the estate’s commercial and cultural engine. Modern office towers, collaborative workspaces, and generous green pockets—including a three-hectare Central Park linked to the East Bloc Garden—create a vibrant setting where business and community life meet.
Linear Park
Linear Park
Next, the 60-hectare Civic District is anchored by the Santa Rosa Civic Complex, a two-hectare development housing a satellite City Hall, convention center, hotel, and command center. Nearby, the Nuvali Parish Church stands as a contemporary landmark with a prominent frontage along the Casile–Tagaytay Road, forming a new gateway that connects Laguna, Cavite, and Tagaytay.
Metro Nuvali links seamlessly to the wider estate, connecting Solenad, Nuvali Commons, and South Nuvali’s green neighborhoods. The upcoming Carmona–Biñan Link Road, opening in 2028, will provide direct access to SLEX, CALAX, and the future CTBEX, making the district highly accessible and well-connected.
Mariana Zobel de Ayala, SVP, Leasing and Hospitality group head of Ayala Land; Ar. Andy Locsin; Santa Rosa, Laguna Vice Mayor Arnold Arcillas; Santa Rosa, Laguna Mayor Arlene Arcillas; Meean Dy, president and CEO of Ayala Land; Christopher Maglanoc, SVP and group head of Ayala Land Estates; May Rodriguez, VP and Senior Estate Development head of Ayala Land Estates; Paul Birkett, chief operating officer of Ayala Malls; Hans Lopez-Vito, head of Brand Experience and Brand Strategy for Corporate, Estates, and Residential of Ayala Land
Mariana Zobel de Ayala, SVP, Leasing and Hospitality group head of Ayala Land; Ar. Andy Locsin; Santa Rosa, Laguna Vice Mayor Arnold Arcillas; Santa Rosa, Laguna Mayor Arlene Arcillas; Meean Dy, president and CEO of Ayala Land; Christopher Maglanoc, SVP and group head of Ayala Land Estates; May Rodriguez, VP and Senior Estate Development head of Ayala Land Estates; Paul Birkett, chief operating officer of Ayala Malls; Hans Lopez-Vito, head of Brand Experience and Brand Strategy for Corporate, Estates, and Residential of Ayala Land
A new way to city
Metro Nuvali is more than a business district. It is a vision that development in the Rising South can be rooted in shared values. Here, enterprise meets open space, commerce blends with culture, and urban life sits comfortably beside nature.
Metro Nuvali is Ayala Land’s clearest expression yet of how cities can evolve with intention, balance, and a commitment to the land’s history and future.
Neighborhood Park
Neighborhood Park

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