Life is MORE Sweet(er) in NORTH POINT Estates!


April 02, 2011 is a date which for someone like me is worth remembering for. As an avid enthusiast for developments in Metro Bacolod and Negros Occidental, this has been the day I have been waiting for so long. I have done many crash interviews and official interviews regarding this Colossal Project in Negros and as I can still clearly remember the Phrase from one of the Project Executives of ALI “Everything will unfold right before your very eyes.” And it is really happening now. I am excited more than ever.


Being the brain behind the most successful Business Districts in the Country (Makati Business District, Bonifacio Global City, Nuvali, Cebu Business Park and Asiatown I.T. Park), the country’s Leading community developer, Ayala Land Inc. is launching yet another Integrated, Master-planned, and Mixed-use community in Negros.


Located 5 Kilometers away from the Bustling Business District of Bacolod City is the Newest Business District in the making that will make life in Metro Bacolod more Sweet(er). The North Point Estates (or simply called NORTH POINT) by Ayala Land Inc., is the integration of all Residential, Commercial and Retail Components of Ayala Land – Negros.


Recognizing Negros as a KEY GROWTH AREA in the Visayas Region, Ayala launches NORTH POINT at Talisay City, Negros Occidental.


North Point is the first FULLY INTEGRATED, MASTER-PLANNED and MIXED-USE community in Western Visayas specifically in Negros Occidental, complete with Residential, Business, Recreational, Educational and Institutional Facilities.


The community covers over 200 Hectares of Prime Land centrally located in Talisay City, between the bustling cities of Bacolod and Silay (The Metro Bacolod Area).
It proudly carries the legacy of Gen. Aniceto Lacson, a key historical personality in Negros’ fight for freedom.


North Point provides the much needed Live – Work – Play balance with the different infrastructure and leisure areas complementing the existing developments. At the core of this community is a variety of residential options catering to a wide spectrum of the Market:

• Ayala North Point – “The Home of Prestige in Negros” – is the FIRST Ayala Land Premier Community in Western Visayas.
• Verdana Homes Plantazionne – “Where Dreams do Come True” 
• Verdana Homes Asyana – “Fun and Adventure Starts at Home”
• Avida Village North Point – “The Sweeter Life is Here”
• Amaia Scapes North Point – “All Smiles Na.”

Ayala Negros is the only Ayala Community outside Metro Manila that has all 4 Residential Developments from Ayala Land Premier, Alveo Land by Ayala, Avida by Ayala and Amaia by Avida.


The sprawling campus with wide open spaces and perennial greens, through its landscaped parks, that will house BPO and Retail Buildings. The inaugural development in the BPO Campus is Ayala North Point Technohub, a PEZA Accredited IT Park. This 2-level structure which has a Gross Leasable Area of 4,687 Sq. M., will cater to the growing BPO Needs of the Region.


Soon to be launched in the Area is a Commercial and Retail Center with wide open spaces to cater the needs of the growing community.


Over the years, North Point has continued to evolve with developments like:

• St. John’s Institute – a Catholic-Chinese school formerly known as the Hua Ming School and was established in 1959. Standing on a 5 Hectare lot is a 2 storey building with 13 classrooms for nursery and office areas. Plans for expansion of the development include a Sports Complex and Auditorium, a Covered Basketball and Badminton Courts and an 8 Lane Canopied Swimming Pool.
• A Gasoline Station with convenience store,
• And more utilities provided for the community.

All these developments will surely make NORTH POINT the New Address of Choice in Negros.

A Sweet(er) Life in Negros…

From my very first attendance in an Ayala Land Negros gathering, they never failed to amaze me and this time all praises to the organizers for a very successful Launch of North Point.


My night started with beautiful sights around North Point. It is 5:30PM, The beautiful North Highway with Lush Trees as the center island and a feel that makes you think you are somewhere in South Luzon Expressway going to Laguna. Everything around you looks beautiful. 5 Minutes ago, I was in a bustling District of Mandalagan in Bacolod City, and now, the feeling is different.

 On my way inside Ayala to what is popularly known as the Spine Road (The Main Road connecting all the Residential Developments of Ayala Negros), everything seems surreal. On my left, the nearly finished Technohub Building 1 and is the area where the soon Retail Centre will be built. This area is like nothing months ago but now, it is slowly taking shape to become a bustling area. On my left is again, another huge Vacant Area where commercial developments will soon rise. 

Walking down the Spine Road makes you feel relaxed with its towering Palm Trees and high walls. It makes you feel like you are walking down Beverly Hills in one movie that I saw. The feeling is so wonderful. I don’t want to sound “Sosyal” but it is during “These Times” when I get a chance to attend an Ayala Gathering that makes me feel “Sosyal” and I can’t help it. Being the country’s Top Community Developer, I am but proud that we here in Metro Bacolod and Negros were just so blessed that Ayala considers my Hometown as a Great Area for Investment and I am but happy for my fellow Negrenses for the Opportunity that benefits us because of Ayala.

Then upon taking pictures while walking down the Spine Road, a van fetched me and brought me to the AYALA NORTH POINT CLUBHOUSE CONFERENCE ROOM for the Press Presentation regarding the whole North Point Development and without making any exaggeration, my Term Colossal is really but fitting to describe it. I promised to keep my mouth shut so as not to spoil the excitement. But I tell you, it is really worth waiting for.


The Executives were there, but only three familiar faces I can remember, Mr. Jay Visco, Mr. Francis Monera, and Ms. Therese Borromeo. Mr. Francis Monera explained the reason and the purpose of the integration of the whole Ayala Negros developments. It is basically to make all developments in North Point co-exists with each other for the benefit of all. It is intended to make life more fun and easier. To achieve the Live – Work – Play Balance, to give Value for Investments and to create a distinguished community in Negros that will truly make it the Address of Choice for every Negrense.


Mr. Jay Visco and Mr. Francis Monera also gave us a hint on what will be the future for AYALA Negros. It is but a relief to know that North Point is definitely NOT THE LAST and NOT THE ONLY in Negros. And for the sake of secrecy, again, my mouth has been zipped. I don’t want to lose their Trust in me I swear.



After the Press Presentation, we then headed to the Spine Road again for the Cocktail Party. A mix of Filipino, Italian and Japanese dishes greeted us and it was such a delightful treat. The Artians Dancers by Rodney Ascalon opened the Party with a beautiful Dance Encore.

After the official welcome remarks by Mr. Francis Monera and (another) ALI Executive (sorry but I forgot the nameJ), the executives from Ayala Land Inc., ALI – Visayas, Avida and Amaia, the Mayor of Talisay City – Dr. Eric Sarratan and ALI’s Venture Partners proposed a toast and a colorful fireworks display lighted up the night sky.

Hit singer and Balladeer Richard Poon entertained the guests with his renditions of Timeless Classics from the 40’s to the 80’s. The guests were so amazed with Mr. Poon’s beautiful voice. I wish I could have done a duet with him but I was too busy going from one spot to another to greet familiar faces or taking pictures.



But unfortunately, I was not able to stay up till the end of the party due to another commitment that night, but certainly, this is yet another night worth creating a story. A Night where the “Rise of Boni High in Talisay” and phrase “everything will unfold right before your very eyes” is becoming Reality.


To all Ayala Peeps, Cheers!


Special thanks to Ms. Jeanette Japzon, Ms. Therese Borromeo, Mr. Ferdie Limsiaco for everything.