SMDC Scales Up Visayas Presence with Infrastructure-First Expansion

SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is strengthening its footprint in Western Visayas, positioning the region as one of its core growth markets backed by estate infrastructure, approximately 4,000 residential units projected for turnover in 2026, and over 150 hectares of expansion land.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026 | WEDNESDAY

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SMDC Scales Up Visayas Presence with Infrastructure-First Expansion

At a media roundtable in Bacolod, SMDC outlined how its presence in the region has evolved from individual project launches toward longer-term estate development supported by access roads, regional service hubs, and phased delivery.


Across Western Visayas, roughly 3,800 to 4,000 units are currently lined up for turnover in 2026. This includes around 1,900 units at Glade Residences beginning April 2026; close to 1,000 units at the fully sold Style Residences in Iloilo; and approximately 1,100 units at Smile Residences in Bacolod starting mid-year.


SMDC noted that scheduled turnovers reflect ongoing construction progress and coordinated completion timelines across projects. Units are turned over in phases, aligned with building readiness and utilities activation, to ensure developments are operational as residents begin to move in.


A key component of SMDC’s approach in the region is sequencing infrastructure ahead of full activation. At Parkville by SMDC Nature, a 2,394-lot residential estate targeted for completion in 2028, land development works are underway, including internal road construction and drainage systems. The estate’s main spine road is targeted to be accessible by December 2026, subject to final site confirmation.


Parkville is supported by a four-lane elevated bridge engineered to be flood-resilient and seismic-compliant, providing direct access to Burgos Avenue and supporting more than 2,300 future lot owners. In estate developments of this scale, access infrastructure plays a critical role in long-term integration with surrounding city networks.


Beyond physical development, SMDC has expanded its regional operations through a 300-square-meter Iloilo CBD office that handles sales processing, CTS documentation, PDC receiving, and customer support. The regional hub reduces reliance on Manila-based coordination and strengthens servicing support for buyers in Iloilo and Bacolod.


To sustain pipeline continuity, SMDC also disclosed its Western Visayas land position: 8 hectares in Iloilo (planning stage), 74 hectares in Granada, Bacolod, and 71 hectares in Silay — representing more than 150 hectares of future development capacity.


Taken together — estate infrastructure, phased turnovers, decentralized operations, and forward land banking — SMDC’s Visayas strategy reflects a shift toward sustained regional presence.


With deliveries progressing through 2026 and infrastructure development continuing through 2028, Western Visayas is expected to remain a key contributor to SMDC’s national portfolio in the years ahead.



Surrounded by open spaces and calming design elements, the amenity pool at Glade Residences reflects SMDC Nature’s commitment to wellness-focused, nature-inspired living.
Surrounded by open spaces and calming design elements, the amenity pool at Glade Residences reflects SMDC Nature’s commitment to wellness-focused, nature-inspired living.
Framed by open spaces and contemporary design, Smile Residences embodies SMDC Nature’s commitment to balanced living—where community, comfort, and nature come together seamlessly.
Framed by open spaces and contemporary design, Smile Residences embodies SMDC Nature’s commitment to balanced living—where community, comfort, and nature come together seamlessly.
The amenity pool area at Style Residences offers a vibrant and refreshing space for leisure—perfect for relaxing weekends and everyday downtime within the community.
The amenity pool area at Style Residences offers a vibrant and refreshing space for leisure—perfect for relaxing weekends and everyday downtime within the community.
Parkville’s amenity pool and clubhouse provide residents with a refreshing retreat and a welcoming space for gatherings, designed to elevate everyday living within the community.
Parkville’s amenity pool and clubhouse provide residents with a refreshing retreat and a welcoming space for gatherings, designed to elevate everyday living within the community.
One of Parkville’s eight thoughtfully designed parks, offering residents generous green space for relaxation, play, and everyday outdoor moments.
One of Parkville’s eight thoughtfully designed parks, offering residents generous green space for relaxation, play, and everyday outdoor moments.
SMDC Vice President and Head of Design, Innovation and Strategy, Ms. Jessica Sy, together with the SMDC Nature team, showcased the company’s Visayas plans with the Bacolod media community.
SMDC Vice President and Head of Design, Innovation and Strategy, Ms. Jessica Sy, together with the SMDC Nature team, showcased the company’s Visayas plans with the Bacolod media community.
Pamela De Guzman, AVP for Project Development – Visayas, plays a key role in shaping the future of SMDC Nature in Western Visayas—transforming vision into thriving, sustainable developments.
Pamela De Guzman, AVP for Project Development – Visayas, plays a key role in shaping the future of SMDC Nature in Western Visayas—transforming vision into thriving, sustainable developments.
Smile Residences offers a stunning view of the Guimaras Strait, giving residents a clear sightline to one of Bacolod’s most recognizable coastal landmarks.
Smile Residences offers a stunning view of the Guimaras Strait, giving residents a clear sightline to one of Bacolod’s most recognizable coastal landmarks.