Property giant Megaworld is set to begin land development for San Benito Private Estate in the next few months, kickstarting the construction of roads, key infrastructure and vital township components within the company’s 25-hectare integrated active wellness township located in Lipa City, Batangas.
A landmark collaboration between the Megaworld and CG Hospitality–the hospitality arm of multinational CG Corp.
Megaworld earlier disclosed it is investing PHP12-billion in the development of San Benito Private Estate, one of its three township developments in the province of Batangas.
Global that owns the globally-acclaimed The Farm at San Benito, which is operated by Marriott International under ‘Autograph Collection’–San Benito Private Estate will soon feature a diverse mix of curated residential offerings with varying themes and concepts including private villas and exclusive residential lots, commercial developments, as well as leisure, recreational, and holistic wellness facilities.
Strategically located just around 20 minutes from Lipa City Proper, the township will also house dedicated sports and leisure hubs, an active adult center, and expansive green and wellness parks. These will include nature walking trails with panoramic views of the Malarayat Mountains, complemented by lush forests and natural waterways.
The luxury wellness resort has received over 100 prestigious international awards, including “Best Medical Wellness Resort in the World” from SENSES Germany, which made its mark as one of the leading medical wellness destinations in the world. “The Philippines remains a premier global destination for medical and wellness tourism, which is why we are excited to jumpstart the first phase of development of San Benito Private Estate. We are developing this wellness community to celebrate and honor the natural beauty of Batangas, and at the same time provide our future residents and guests with direct, seamless access to the country’s most celebrated wellness sanctuary, The Farm,” said Kevin L. Tan, President and CEO, Alliance Global Group, Inc., the parent company of Megaworld.
“We are very conscious about making sustainability, wellness, and longevity the key benchmarks of our new developments. This partnership with The Farm allows us to integrate global wellness standards into the very identity of San Benito Private Estate, helping us create a community where health is a way of life,” said Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso, President and CEO, Megaworld. “San Benito Private Estate in partnership with The Farm – An Autograph Collection represents the next evolution of wellness hospitality – where everyday living is designed around prevention, recovery, and longevity. Partnering with Megaworld allows us to scale The Farm’s evidence-based wellness programs into a residential community, giving residents direct access to holistic wellness, curated lifestyle programming, and resort-grade hospitality,” shares Rahul Chaudhary, managing director and CEO, CG Corp Global and CG Hospitality Holdings.
Beyond this development, The Farm signals a broader strategic direction for CG Hospitality as it actively works to expand globally across 15 to 20 destinations over the next five years. With ongoing discussions to take the concept to international markets, San Benito Private Estate is positioned as a flagship model for future wellness-led communities worldwide. CG Hospitality Global has been expanding its global footprint in partnership with major international hotel brands. Today, CG Hospitality’s portfolio boasts over 230 hotels and resorts in 12 countries and 130 destinations with over 15,000 keys.
