Ortigas Center

Ortigas Center is a 100-hectare central business district straddling the boundaries of Pasig City, Mandaluyong City, and Quezon City in Metro Manila. Established in the 1960s, Ortigas Center is Metro Manila's second-oldest CBD after Makati, hosting major corporate headquarters, shopping malls, residential towers, and institutional facilities. The district has undergone significant revitalization in the 2020s.

Major landmarks include: Robinsons Galleria (flagship Robinsons mall), SM Megamall (one of the Philippines' largest malls), The Podium (premium retail), Asian Development Bank (ADB headquarters), San Miguel Corporation headquarters, Jollibee Plaza, Meralco compound, and the EDSA Shrine. The area also hosts the Philippine Sports Stadium (Rizal Memorial), medical facilities (The Medical City is adjacent), and numerous residential towers. The Greenfield District (formerly PASDA property) along Shaw Boulevard is a newer mixed-use development within Ortigas Center.

Ortigas Center benefits from excellent transit: MRT-3 Ortigas station (directly serving SM Megamall and Robinsons Galleria), EDSA access (buses, jeepneys), Shaw Boulevard (LRT-3 Shaw station nearby), and numerous jeepney routes. The EDSA-Ortigas intersection is one of Metro Manila's busiest transport nodes. The upcoming Metro Manila Subway and MRT-4 projects will further enhance connectivity. Major roads include EDSA, Ortigas Avenue, Meralco Avenue, and Shaw Boulevard.

Ortigas Center offers a range of residential options: PHP 120,000-250,000 per sqm for new condominiums (2024). The area is popular for both end-users and investors due to CBD proximity and MRT access. Rental yields are 4-6%. Major residential developments include Robinsons Land's residential towers, Greenfield District towers, and various DMCI and SMDC projects. Office space rates are PHP 700-1,200/sqm/month, making Ortigas more affordable than Makati or BGC while offering similar CBD amenities.

Ortigas Center was developed by Ortigas & Company (formerly Ortigas, Madrigal y Cu00eda) starting in the 1960s on the Hacienda de Mandaloyon estate. The district is governed by the respective LGUs (Pasig, Mandaluyong, Quezon City) with master planning historically guided by Ortigas & Company. The area's revitalization includes the Greenfield District development, new commercial and residential towers, and improved pedestrian infrastructure. Ortigas Center remains one of Metro Manila's most important business districts and a key real estate investment area.

Robinsons Galleria, SM Megamall, The Medical City, MRT Line 3, Metro Manila