Philtown, Metroclub to build high-rise condo in Makati

Philippine Townships Inc. (Philtown), the property subsidiary of food giant RFM Corp. has signed an agreement with The Metropolitan Club (Metroclub) to build a high-rise residential condominium on the club’s property in Makati, along with a plan for the extensive redevelopment of the club’s sports facilities.

This was disclosed during the project launching ceremonies yesterday by Philtown chairman and CEO Jose A. Concepcion III and Metroclub chairman Carlos C. Syquia.

To be called The Metropolitan, the landmark project will rise on the Metroclub compound on Estrella St. in Makati, directly fronting the Rockwell commercial area. It will also offer prospective residents the use of a wide range of athletic and recreational amenities to be redeveloped by Metroclub for its members.

Concepcion said the newest project of Philtown will bear the same hallmarks of quality and competitive value, as demonstrated by its track record in the One McKinley Place and Fairways Tower projects in the Bonifacio Global City.

"We always think through and try to get the best elements together for our project, so that the final product is something that can truly and proudly serve as a home for each buyer," Concepcion said.

He said Philtown has commissioned the renowned architectural firm of Recio Casas to prepare the master development plan for the project. The Metropolitan will be 35-storey high, and consist of studio, one- and two-bedroom units, each of which will come with the privilege to use the facilities of Metroclub.

The master plan also provides for the upgrading and redevelopment of Metroclub facilities. Syquia said Metroclub has agreed with Philtown in creating "a full sports and athletic club" which will feature tennis, badminton and basketball courts, lap and kiddie swimming pools, bowling alleys, billiards, a fully-equipped gym, exercise and fitness rooms for pilates, yoga, spinning, kick-boxing, aerobics, sports rehab and others. It will also have function rooms and facilities for causal and al-fresco dining.

The project is located right across the street from the Rockwell Power Plant Mall, giving prospective residents the convenience of immediate access to a variety of clothing and accessory shops, appliances and furniture stores, bookstores, grocery, hardware and drugstores, and dining and entertainment outlets.