Centrala: Ayala Land's epicenter for growth and progress in Central Luzon

MANILA, Philippines — Long-term and sustainable progress is only possible with unwavering commitment to a vision that takes into account the necessary foundations of urban development, properly laid out and built over time. This is the approach of real estate company, Ayala Land, that has cemented its reputation as the largest and most successful developer of pioneering mixed-use estates all across the country.

It all began with the establishment and growth of Makati City in the 1950s as the premier central business district in the Philippines by Ayala Land’s parent company, Ayala Corporation. From its original state in the late 19th century as a marsh-filled hacienda acquired by the forebears of the Zobel de Ayala family, the land underwent a master plan that has led to its amazing transformation into arguably the most lucrative real estate address today.    

With this legacy, Ayala Land has taken its expertise to develop many other similar estates that instigate massive change and progress wherever they may be situated—such as the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) business district in Taguig and the Nuvali ecopolis in Laguna. Now, in the high-potential area of Central Luzon, Ayala Land has identified similar opportunities and has embarked on another mixed-use district to unlock the value of the location with Centrala.

Centrala is a 48-hectare development envisioned as a dynamic business district in downtown Angeles City, Pampanga. Its strategic centrality and accessibility from Metro Manila and neighboring provinces with its connection to major thoroughfares such as the MacArthur Highway, Pandan Road and the upcoming Eastern Circumferential Road (ECR). It is also only around 18 minutes away from the new, world-class Clark International Airport. 

The estate is mindful of sustainability and resiliency, with features such as storm water management, detention ponds, and use of porous hardscape materials as well as sturdy, endemic plants and trees. Pedestrian mobility is prioritized with interconnected open spaces, parks, walkways, bike lanes and racks, and waiting sheds. Transit facilities are also readily available within a five-minute walk from major points within the