<!-- wp:image {"id":552447,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --><figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://business.inquirer.net/files/2025/10/Megaworld-The-Upper-East-Bacolod-13October2025.jpg" alt="PHOTO: Megaworld The Upper East Bacolod FOR STORY: Megaworld ramps up regional expansion of office projects" class="wp-image-552447" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Artist’s rendering of The Upper East Bacolod —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO</figcaption></figure><!-- /wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>MANILA, Philippines — Property giant Megaworld Corp. is expanding its office footprint outside Metro Manila, banking on a rising demand for workspace in regional growth centers. </p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>The Andrew Tan-led firm said Monday that it was rolling out new office projects in Bulacan province and the cities of Bacolod and Davao that would add more than 51,000 square meters of gross leasable area (GLA) to its portfolio. </p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>The projects include Northwin Global Tower 1 inside Northwin Global City in Bulacan, No. 5 Upper East Avenue at The Upper East township in Bacolod City, and One Republic Plaza at Davao Park District. </p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Francis Roxas, head of Megaworld Global Offices, said demand for office spaces remained strong, particularly outside Metro Manila, prompting the company to strengthen its presence in provincial markets.</p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><strong>READ: <a href="https://business.inquirer.net/586560/megaworld-cues-handover-of-p21-b-property-pipeline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Megaworld cues handover of P21-B property pipeline</a></strong></p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>“Demand for office spaces remains high, particularly outside Metro Manila.