Ortigas seeks clearance for massive mixed-use redevelopment of Greenhills complex

Ortigas & Company has petitioned the National Commission for Culture and the Arts to remove the heritage protection of the Greenhills Commercial Complex.

Ortigas & Company appears to be laying the groundwork for a major redevelopment of the Greenhills Commercial Complex after filing a petition to remove its presumed status as an Important Cultural Property (ICP).

In a public notice issued by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the developer asked regulators to strip the Greenhills complex of its presumed heritage protection, arguing that it no longer qualifies as a property of “exceptional cultural, artistic and historical significance” under the National Heritage Act.

The petition covers the Greenhills Commercial Complex, which has been attributed to National Artists for Architecture Juan F. Nakpil and Ildefonso P. Santos.

Ortigas argued that the architecture does not appear to have been designed by Nakpil, that the original landscape architecture attributed to Santos no longer exists, and that the property would be better suited for a “brand-new, comprehensive, well-thought-out mixed-use development” capable of serving a larger population while generating more jobs.

The filing follows a separate petition involving V-Mall, formerly Virra Mall, where Ortigas sought to remove the landmark’s presumed cultural property status. That move sparked concerns among heritage advocates who feared the iconic shopping center could eventually be redeveloped.

The latest petition suggests the company may be looking beyond a single building and toward a broader transformation of the entire Greenhills estate.

Over the past decade, Greenhills has steadily evolved from a traditional shopping district into a modern mixed-use hub with new retail spaces, office towers, residential developments, and the recently completed GH Mall.

While Ortigas has not publicly announced any redevelopment plans, observers note that removing heritage-related restrictions could provide greater flexibility for future projects.

The NCCA has invited the public to submit comments and position papers on the petition until June 17, 2026.

For now, the filing raises a question that could shape the future of one of Metro Manila’s most recognizable commercial destinations: Is Greenhills preparing for its biggest transformation yet?

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