The Philippine Star
August 28, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Southlinks Property, a 34-hectare township rising south of Metro Manila, is banking on sustainability as its edge within the luxurious property market, with consultants saying its eco-focused design might elevate it into the ranks of the nation’s high enclaves.
Architect Cathy Saldaña, who’s main the property’s grasp plan, described it as “one of many final gems within the metropolis” as a consequence of its uncommon measurement, location and sustainability-driven design.
“Right here in Southlinks, sustainability is not only a buzzword. It’s about how this property will enhance when it comes to funding and worth. It’s about well being, wellness, household and about creating delight of place,” she mentioned at a latest discussion board on AI, tech, funding and sustainability.
Practically 60 p.c of the property is devoted to open areas reminiscent of linear parks, pocket gardens and extensive tree-lined walkways. Southlinks units itself aside by preserving native tree species reminiscent of narra, ipil and ilang-ilang, a choice Saldaña mentioned protects biodiversity whereas giving the group a particular identification.
Rick Santos, chairman and CEO of Santos Knight Frank, mentioned Southlinks has the components to turn out to be the Philippines’ subsequent Forbes Park throughout the decade.
Santos, whose profession consists of work on London’s Canary Wharf and the early grasp plan of Bonifacio World Metropolis, mentioned Southlinks might replicate the success of different premier districts if backed by robust infrastructure and developer imaginative and prescient.
Southlinks Property is being developed by Kevin and Shirley Wong’s Heights Realty Inc.
On the similar time, Santos mentioned that luxurious housing stays resilient even in unstable occasions.
“In a world of fixed volatility and evolution, actual property actually stays a secure haven. Different property go up and down. Actual property is regular, it’s boring, it’s a long-term maintain,” he mentioned.
Southlinks is 10 minutes from Alabang City Heart and has entry to MCX, CALAX, SLEX and the Skyway. Lot sizes vary from 400 to 1,200 sq. meters. A 1.4-hectare clubhouse with sustainable options will function the group hub, whereas building is scheduled to permit householders to start constructing by 2026.
