Eton launches four commercial centers in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines - Eton Properties Philippines Inc. launched four commercial centers in Metro Manila, marking its shift from a residential developer to a full-fledged property developer. Of its four projects, two are in Quezon City – adjacent to a train station – one is in Manila and another in the Ortigas business district, the Lucio Tan-controlled company said in a statement submitted to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). Its two Quezon City projects are located at Eton Centris, a 12 hectare mixed-use complex at the corner of Quezon Avenue and EDSA. Besides integrating world-class business, residential, retail, and recreational components in one choice setting, the complex will be home to Centris Station and Centris Walk. Centris Station will feature an SM Hypermarket branch, food outlets, and other specialty stores, the company said. Besides offering secure parking spaces, the new shopping haven has a gross floor area of 15,000 square. Centris Walk will offer fine-dining restaurants, cafes, a specialty bookstore, among others. Meanwhile, E-Life, its new commercial center in Ortigas, will be located at Eton Cyberpod Corinthian, located at EDSA and Ortigas Avenue. The new electronics haven is designed to be a one-stop digital hub for electronic gadgets, gaming, cellphone, and computer fanatics, the company said. Turnover of Centris Walk and E-Life is scheduled for the 3rd quarter this year. For its part, Centris Station will be completed by the 4th quarter this year. Green Podium, the company’s commercial center located along Taft Avenue in Manila, will feature fast food restaurants, specialty and convenience stores, among others. To be completed by the third quarter next year, the property will primarily serve students of the De La Salle University, including other schools. - GMANews.TV