PonteFino Estates has unveiled Accent Tower, a 10-storey mixed-use development positioned within The Forum, a PEZA-registered IT Business Park in Batangas City. The project marks the first condominium to rise in the estate and introduces a SOHO-ready residential format within one of CALABARZON’s fast-developing urban centers.
Located along Batangas–Tabangao–Lobo Road and directly accessible via the STAR Tollway, Accent Tower sits across SM City Batangas and within a corridor already home to more than 100 major corporations, strengthening its role as a key address for both residential and business use.
“Accent Tower is more than a building. It is a direct response to the needs of a modern Batangas City,” said Ramon Ricardo V. Gutierrez, President and CEO of PonteFino Group. “By placing world-class residential and SOHO units inside our PEZA-certified IT Park, we are creating a strategic address for professionals and investors who value proximity to work—and building a core piece of the city’s first 15-minute city.”
Batangas City’s growing role as a southern economic anchor further reinforces the project’s positioning. As part of the Luzon Economic Corridor, the city is expected to benefit from major infrastructure developments, including the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) railway and the SLEX Toll Road 4 extension, which is targeted for partial opening between 2026 and 2027. These projects are expected to improve regional connectivity to the Port of Batangas and strengthen the city’s role in national logistics and trade.
Within this environment, Accent Tower offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units, available in both residential and SOHO configurations. Unit cuts range from compact spaces designed for young professionals and investors to larger layouts suited for families and executive tenants within The Forum ecosystem.
Studio units span 22.30 to 25.60 sqm and cater to entry-level homeowners and rental investors. One-bedroom units range from 51.20 to 58.60 sqm, offering separation between private and work areas. Two-bedroom units at 76.80 to 84.20 sqm serve growing households and long-term tenants, while three-bedroom units at 117.55 sqm provide a more expansive residential option for multi-generational living or premium leasing.
Each configuration is designed for flexible use across live, work, lease, and long-term hold strategies. Residents benefit from direct access to estate amenities, with PonteFino Hotel, The Forum offices, and essential services located within walking distance.
As a SOHO address, Accent Tower also carries a verified PEZA business location, supported by co-working spaces, boardrooms, and creative work facilities integrated within the estate. The development is positioned to capture rental demand driven by Batangas City’s expanding white-collar and IT-BPM workforce, where average gross yields are reported at 5.19% and lease rates can reach up to ₱1,000 per sqm.
The project is also being positioned as a long-term investment asset, with plans for EDGE pre-construction sustainability certification. Its location within a growing infrastructure network further strengthens its outlook as Batangas City evolves into a more connected urban hub.
PonteFino Estates’ broader masterplan for a 15-minute city continues to shape the development of The Forum, where key institutions including SM City Batangas, Jesus of Nazareth Hospital, Most Holy Trinity Parish, Lyceum of the Philippines–Batangas, and Stonyhurst Southville International School are all within a 400-meter radius, reinforcing walkability and daily convenience.
Sustainability features are integrated across the estate, including projected energy savings of 15 to 20 percent through solar power systems and water savings of 20 to 40 percent via rainwater harvesting and recycling. Native tree planting has also been implemented to help reduce ambient temperatures by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius, supporting a cooler and more walkable environment.
Infrastructure resilience is another key feature, with 70 percent of cabling placed underground and solar-powered street lighting installed across the estate. These systems are designed to maintain operational continuity even during regional power disruptions, supporting business activity within The Forum.
Accent Tower is the fifth condominium development under PonteFino Estates in Batangas City, following PonteFino Condotel, The Terraces at PonteFino, One PonteFino Tower, and The Arcade. It builds on more than two decades of development in the city, beginning with the launch of PonteFino Hotel in 2004 and expanding into a 19-hectare township with over 1,000 residential units, lots, and commercial spaces.
Pre-selling for Accent Tower is now open.
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