A Fortress for the Future: Pasig City to Break Ground on Its Most Ambitious Project Yet

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A towering symbol of resilience, sustainability, and future-readiness is about to rise in the heart of Pasig.

The city, long known as a progressive and dynamic force in Metro Manila, is now poised to make history with the groundbreaking of its new modern Pasig City Hall—a marvel of engineering, architecture, and vision that promises to stand tall for the next 100 years and beyond.

The Stronghold of Pasig: Built to Last

This isn’t just a government building. It’s a fortress, a command center, and a civic sanctuary designed to weather the storms of the future—both literal and metaphorical. Covering a sprawling 20,000 square meters of total site development, and boasting a massive 75,000 square meters of total floor area, the new Pasig City Hall is built with precision and purpose.

At its core are three monumental towers, each stretching seven floors high, crowned by a roofdeck, and rooted in 37-meter-deep bored piles—armed with seismic isolators and over 70 base isolators to dramatically reduce lateral movement during earthquakes. This isn’t just compliance—it’s commitment to safety.

Flood-prone no more, the new structure is elevated with a 1.5-meter flood level, and features lower and upper ground evacuation plazas, designed for swift and organized emergency response.

A Smart, Sustainable Civic Center

This is not your ordinary city hall. This is a green-powered, smart-enabled, future-proofed ecosystem, ready to support 4,500 seated employees and welcome 15,000 visitors daily.

From its 60% glass surface façade (with low-emissive, double-glazed reflective glass to optimize light and reduce energy usage), to its rainwater harvesting systems and water-saving fixtures, sustainability is embedded in its very DNA.

The new city hall integrates a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), tree preservation initiatives, irrigation systems, and energy-efficient sensor lighting, all designed to slash power and water costs even at full operating capacity.

Designed for Function. Built for the Future.

Every detail has been considered. The interior spaces—spanning 46,000 square meters of office area—feature acoustic ceiling panels and a generous 4.5-meter minimum floor-to-floor height, ensuring comfort and efficiency. Upon completion, the entire complex will be fully furnished, with finishes, fixtures, directional signage, and ready-for-occupancy fit-outs. No waiting. No lag time. Just instant functionality.

The building will be protected and monitored by a state-of-the-art security and surveillance system, while its Information and Communication Technology infrastructure empowers employees to adapt seamlessly to future digital innovations.

An Icon in the Making

When the first shovel hits the ground, it will mark more than just the start of a construction project. It will signal the dawn of a new era in local governance—where people, progress, and the planet are all at the heart of public service.

The new Pasig City Hall is not just a building. It is a vision realized, a promise fulfilled, and a legacy built to withstand the tests of time.

With its eyes on the future and its foundation rooted in resilience, Pasig is boldly declaring: we are ready.

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