ORTIGAS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

Ortigas Center has established itself as one of the main business districts in Metro Manila and has helped shape the economy since the 1960s. Being home to institutions such as the Asian Development Bank, companies like Meralco, Jollibee Food Corporation, San Miguel Corporation, and other multinational companies, Ortigas has played a major role in energizing the Philippine economy. Today, Ortigas continues to evolve and reinvent itself.

Geographical connectivity, community integration, accessibility through infrastructure, and attractive business costs are amplifying Ortigas Center as an ideal commercial location.

Ortigas Center has established itself as one of the main business districts in Metro Manila and has helped shape the economy since the 60s.

In Ortigas’ formative years (1970s-1980s), there was still ample office developable land in the

already premier business of Makati, and not so much decentralization pressures unlike today.

Consequently, the financial and business services sector (where agglomeration benefits were

very strong), multinational companies and embassies remained wedded to Makati back then,

particularly along Ayala Avenue.

However today, Ortigas continues to evolve and reinvent itself.

This mini-city has all the basic quality support required making this central business district one of the preferred locations for businesses. Being the geographical midpoint of Metro Manila, Ortigas Center continues to attract labor pool across the metro, particularly in the in the East (Pasig City and Rizal) and West (San Juan, Mandaluyong, Manila). The city is bustling with retail and hotel options catering to different market segments within a convenient pocket that’s pedestrian friendly. Being bounded by the thoroughfare of EDSA, Shaw Boulevard, and Ortigas Avenue, and having two (2) major transport hubs within its vicinity have made the area of Ortigas accessible for the general public. 

Ortigas remains well-positioned for companies looking to take advantage of the full features of a central business district at a lower office rental cost since rents in the area offer a significant discount to other business districts. For some companies, this may be a sensible business strategy to achieve cost-savings and reside in quality buildings. While Ortigas is already fully conducive right now for business, the planned transportation and accessibility infrastructure in the pipeline will further amplify its attractiveness as a commercial location and a place to work for office employees.