Why Invest in Pasig City

Convenience and accessibility are two major factors that make a city a good investment choice. Luckily, Pasig City checks both boxes. 

Geographically, Pasig City’s location in Metro Manila makes it accessible to various business districts, commercial centers, and other key establishments in the capital region. Major thoroughfares like EDSA and C-5 contribute to this accessibility, making shorter travel times when driving to other cities like Quezon City, Makati, and Taguig. 

Significant infrastructure developments such as the Kalayaan Bridge project are also contributing factors to the city’s accessibility, with local government projects making sure roads and bridges are well-maintained for ease of travel. 

Traveling within the city poses no problem, thanks to its well-established public transportation system which includes buses, jeepneys, and tricycles, as well as the LRT 2 and MRT 3 lines that pass through Pasig City. The upcoming Metro Manila Subway Project which is set to be completed in 2027 is a great addition to efficient and faster transportation. Easy access to public transport makes it convenient for residents to move around the city and beyond.

Another thing to keep in mind is your property's proximity to major key areas. These include reputable schools, healthcare institutions, huge malls, and other essential establishments such as banks and transportation networks.

These are a necessity especially if you want to have everything within your reach. Living in Pasig City offers this metropolitan convenience.

Some primary and secondary schools in Pasig City include Pasig Catholic College, Pasig City Science High School, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig, La Consolacion Pasig, St. Paul College of Pasig, and the University of Asia and the Pacific. Notable international schools such as Reedley International School, Saint Gabriel International School, and Domuschola International School are also in Pasig City. 

When it comes to hospitals, the city is home to The Medical City Ortigas, one of the premier hospitals in the country. 

For leisure and entertainment, The Podium, Estancia, and Ayala Malls Feliz are just three of the city’s go-to shopping malls often visited by residents, tourists, and even from neighboring cities. 

These shopping malls are more than just for leisure because aside from cinemas and clothing stores, there are grocery stores, appliance centers, furniture shops, restaurants, and drugstore chains to cater to your needs. 

This is supported by the Global Property Guide’s research that shows gross rental yields in Metro Manila remain high at 7.01% for the small 45 sqm condo units and 7.16% for 80 sqm condo units. 

According to a report by Colliers Philippines, luxury condominiums took up 32% of the total property uptake in 2022, with a 5% increase from the previous year. Demand is mostly for areas in business districts like the Bay Area, Fort Bonifacio, and Ortigas Center. 

Meanwhile, there are continuous queries from expatriates, and local employees are driving up rental prices in major business districts like Makati, Fort Bonifacio, and Ortigas.

Pasig City stands out as a compelling destination for real estate investors primarily because of Ortigas Center, the bustling business district in which the city shares its boundaries with Quezon City and Mandaluyong. 

Big corporations like Jollibee, BDO, and San Miguel Corporation have chosen Ortigas Center as their major hub and many more are placing their companies at the center of the thriving business district. 

Industry experts anticipate a rising trend of corporations establishing their presence in Ortigas Center, recognizing it as a vibrant and flourishing business hub within Pasig City. 

If you’re planning to invest in a property and rent it out in the future, consider choosing one near a business district. Many professionals look for condo units to rent near business districts like BGC and Ortigas Center to live closer to their workplace and avoid the long commute back home. 

Pasig City’s transformation through the years has provided real estate opportunities both for residential and commercial investors. Local projects such as sidewalk accessibility and protected bike lanes are just two of the Pasig City government’s recent improvements. 

Meanwhile, development plans in the East, particularly along C-5 have constantly been in the works, with property developers building masterplan communities - a combination of residential, office, and mixed-use commercial buildings, to rebuild and transform the riverside area. 

These master-planned communities, in particular, aim to provide recreational and commercial attractions. Development projects like this are believed to transform this part of the metro as the next central business district in the capital region alongside BGC, Makati, and Ortigas Center. 

Major property developers have started investing billions in this riverside metropolitan transformation project that is deemed to offer a particularly bright future for property investors. 

Looking at Pasig City, you’ll see that it has it all. It offers a great balance between quality living and business opportunities that drive consistent economic growth, making it the perfect city to invest in when it comes to residential and commercial investments.