The catalyst behind Alabang’s transformation
Over the years, Alabang has emerged as a premier gateway to the southern regions of Greater Metro Manila. Its strategic location allows businesses to tap into the extensive labor pool of Cavite and Laguna, which has a combined workforce of about 3.5 million.
Major catalyst
Filinvest City in Alabang is one of the major catalysts for economic growth in the South of Metro Manila and an integral part of Muntinlupa City’s development. Spanning 244 hectares, it is described as a “fully integrated, self-contained, masterplanned urban development” that is at par with the world’s modern cities.
Developed by Filinvest Alabang Inc. (FAI), Filinvest City was designed to be a complete package: A residential haven, a thriving central business district, and a leisure destination. FAI was incorporated in 1993 for the development of Filinvest City, which was a joint venture with the Philippine government.
Accessible, sustainable
Filinvest City, as the flagship township of Filinvest Group, prides itself for being a prime property that is easily accessible in a strategic location and has strong commitment to green development and sustainability. It is now recognized as a multi-awarded, sustainable, and thriving live-work-play township.
The development of Alabang’s road infrastructure has been crucial for the development of Filinvest City.
Important national projects like the South Luzon Expressway (SLEx), Metro Skyway system, Alabang-Zapote Road, Daang Hari Road, Old National Highway, and the Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX) have improved the accessibility of Muntinlupa City to other cities in Metro Manila and nearby provinces like Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas.
Notably, Filinvest City is just 10 kilometers from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and the Metro Skyway has entry and exit points here.
Premier business district
As the premier business district in the South of Metro Manila, Filinvest City has its education zone for learning institutions, a medical and wellness hub, its own fire station, and its very own emergency response group and crisis management team operating 24/7 with a professionally-trained emergency response team fully equipped with fire and rescue equipment and tools.
Dual green-certified
Filinvest City is also recognized as the first and only township development to have both LEED Gold and BERDE certifications in the country.
It is home to the country’s most extensive district cooling system, a more efficient way of providing airconditioning in buildings that has since resulted in 40 percent energy cost savings.
There are 2.8 MWp solar panels also on the rooftop of Festival Mall supplying about 28 percent of the mall’s peak demand and saving close to 41,000 tons of emissions, equivalent to removing some 9,000 cars off the roads of Metro Manila.
As such, Fillinvest City continues to attract investment from large enterprises and mega companies.
In July 2025, it was announced that PLDT Inc., the country’s largest integrated telecommunications company, would be its newest major locator. The tech conglomerate unveiled its plans to develop the country’s first tech campus in Filinvest City’s Southgate District—marking a game-changing moment in the evolution of this garden city’s landscape and a bold step towards shaping a smarter, greener, and more connected urban fabric.
Sources: Inquirer Archives, www.filinvestcity.com
