{
  "id": 16626932,
  "title": "Megawide unit completes P1.2 billion horizontal housing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/megawide-unit-completes-p1-2-billion-horizontal-housing",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-26T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/27/2565867/megawide-unit-completes-p12-billion-horizontal-housing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Infrastructure developer Megawide Construction Corp. has recently completed two housing projects, both valued at P1.2 billion, enhancing residential options in provinces close to Metro Manila. Through its property arm, PH1 World Developers Inc., Megawide aims to increase housing opportunities in Bulacan and Cavite with the recent completion of horizontal projects.\n\nIn Bulacan, PH1 successfully concluded the P575-million Northscapes San Jose del Monte project, which began three years ago. The development features 329 units spread across a 4.6-hectare land in Barangay Kaypian. The project was expedited due to Megawide’s advanced engineering capabilities, specializing in precast components off-site and on-site construction progress.\n\nMeanwhile, in Cavite, PH1 completed three blocks, comprising 40 units, under a P593-million contract, known as Southscapes Trece Martires. This development occupies a five-hectare land and offers 394 units, including townhouse and single-attached homes, catering to various family needs. Megawide’s integrated approach to construction, which combines precast components off-site with on-site advancements, has contributed to the company's ability to complete these projects quickly without sacrificing quality.\n\nFrederick Tan, Megawide’s chief operating officer, attributed the speed of completion to the company's integrated construction method. This approach allows for improved consistency, reduced waste, and minimized reliance on labor-intensive activities. Tan emphasized that the strategy also helps Megawide overcome challenges in building horizontal projects.\n\nPH1 president Gigi Alcantara highlighted that Megawide’s comprehensive approach to housing aligns with the company’s vision of making housing accessible to Filipinos. She stressed the importance of efficient construction in delivering affordable homes, noting, \"Achieving that vision [of making housing accessible to Filipinos] requires us to rethink not only where homes are built, but also how they are delivered.\"\n\nAdding to this goal, PH1 is collaborating with the government on the mass housing program, Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino, where the company is contracted to construct an initial portfolio of 25,000 units across Luzon.",
  "summary": "Infrastructure developer Megawide Construction Corp. has finished two housing projects worth P1.2 billion, expanding residential options in two provinces near Metro Manila.",
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}